Marantz M16 Vintage 4-Way Speaker Pair Sealed 12″ Woofer- Restored – Warranty

Original price was: $3,399.Current price is: $2,950.

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  • Dimensions (W x H x D): 19.0 x 45.0 x 13.0 inch
  • Type: Passive
  • Positioning: Floorstanding
  • Enclosure: Bass Reflex
  • Way system: 4-way
  • Nominal Impedance: 8Ω
  • Power Handling: 5–250 Watts
  • Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz
  • Crossover Frequencies: 700Hz / 2400Hz / 5500Hz
  • Woofer: 12-inch
  • Midrange: 5-inch
  • Tweeter: 1.5-inch LPF
  • Super Tweeter: 1-inch LPF Dome
  • Weight: 75 lbs 

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Marantz M16 Vintage 4-Way Floorstanding Speaker Pair – Sealed Design – Restored


Professionally Restored, Inspected & Fully Tested by HQaudios

About This Marantz M16 Pair

Know the HD880? Take a closer look at the M16.

Offered here is a pair of Marantz M16 vintage four-way floorstanding loudspeakers,
professionally restored, inspected and fully tested by HQaudios.

The M16 uses Marantz’s distinctive Focused-Field four-way speaker design,
combining dedicated low, mid, high and very-high-frequency drivers with
front-accessible level controls and substantial furniture-style cabinetry.

Each cabinet uses a 12-inch woofer, 5-inch midrange,
1.5-inch LPF tweeter and 1-inch LPF dome super-tweeter
.

An important feature of the M16 is its enclosure construction:
this model uses a sealed / closed-box enclosure.
It is not a bass-reflex design.

With the grilles installed, the tall walnut-finished cabinets have the
presence of vintage furniture. Remove the grilles and the mirrored driver
arrangement reveals the more technical side of the design.

Open the hinged front control doors and you will find the
Focused Field identification together with separate
level controls for the Midrange, High and Very High
frequency sections.

Walnut veneer, bronze-colored trim and smoked-glass top inlays complete
the distinctive presentation. The rear labels on this pair carry the wording
“Precision Crafted in U.S.A.”

Video Demo & Sound Test


A video demo and sound test of this exact Marantz M16 pair
can be provided upon request.

Contact HQaudios if you would like to see and hear the actual speakers
operating before purchase.

Key Highlights

  • Marantz M16 vintage floorstanding speaker pair
  • 4-way / 4-driver Focused-Field loudspeaker system
  • Sealed / closed-box enclosure
  • 12-inch woofer
  • 5-inch midrange
  • 1.5-inch LPF tweeter
  • 1-inch LPF dome super-tweeter
  • Mirrored driver arrangement across the pair
  • 8-ohm nominal impedance
  • 700 Hz / 2.4 kHz / 5.5 kHz crossover frequencies
  • Separate Midrange / High / Very High level controls
  • Hinged front doors conceal the level controls
  • Walnut veneer with bronze-colored trim
  • Smoked-glass top inlays
  • Restored and extensively sound-tested by HQaudios

Why the Marantz M16 Is Worth a Closer Look

The M16 offers a distinctive approach to vintage Marantz speaker design.
Its four dedicated driver sections, sealed cabinet construction,
mirrored driver layout and front-accessible tonal controls give it
a strong technical identity.

The hinged control doors are one of the M16’s most interesting design details.
Open them and the Midrange, High and Very High controls become part of the
technical presentation. Close them and the cabinet returns to a cleaner,
furniture-style appearance.

For enthusiasts exploring vintage Marantz beyond the company’s most familiar
speaker models, the M16 combines substantial cabinet construction with
an unusual and visually distinctive four-way design.

HQaudios Restoration & Refurbishment

This pair was inspected, restored and tested by HQaudios before being
offered for sale.

Original Condition Issues

  • Normal cosmetic wear associated with age
  • Cabinet surfaces showed signs of use
  • Internal inspection required due to aging components
  • Performance verification required before operation

HQaudios Restoration Process

  • Complete internal inspection and evaluation
  • Cleaning of internal and external assemblies
  • Inspection of crossover networks
  • Inspection of drivers and wiring
  • Cleaning of controls and connections
  • Cabinet detailing and restoration work
  • Reassembly and calibration
  • Extended sound testing

Results After Restoration

  • Stable operation verified during testing
  • Clean and balanced sound reproduction
  • Improved reliability and operational consistency
  • Excellent bass, midrange and treble integration during listening tests
  • The pair has been confirmed fully functional and stable by HQaudios

Technical Condition

Following restoration and extended testing, HQaudios confirmed stable
operation from this pair with clean and balanced sound reproduction.

Bass, midrange and treble integration was evaluated during listening tests,
and both speakers were confirmed fully functional and operationally stable.

These are passive loudspeakers and require a suitable
external amplifier or receiver.

Cosmetic Condition

These are restored, previously owned vintage loudspeakers and retain
normal cosmetic wear associated with age and prior use.

  • Cabinets:
    Cabinet surfaces showed signs of previous use and have received
    detailing and restoration work by HQaudios.
  • Front Baffles:
    Remaining marks and scratches are visible in the close-up photographs.
  • Trim:
    Age-related wear remains visible in areas of the decorative trim.
  • Rear Panels:
    Vintage wear remains visible around the rear labels and
    speaker connection areas.
  • Grilles:
    Two speaker grilles shown with the pair are included.

Please review all product photographs carefully.
They show the actual pair being offered and form an important part
of the cosmetic condition description.

Marantz M16 Specifications

SpecificationDetails
BrandMarantz
ModelM16 / M-16
TypePassive Floorstanding Loudspeaker
DesignFocused-Field
System4-Way / 4-Driver
EnclosureSealed / Closed-Box
Woofer12-inch
Midrange5-inch
Tweeter1.5-inch LPF tweeter
Super Tweeter1-inch LPF dome super-tweeter
Nominal Impedance8 ohms
Input Range5–250 watts
Crossover Frequencies700 Hz / 2.4 kHz / 5.5 kHz
Frequency Range – Actual Rear Label20 Hz–28 kHz
Level ControlsMidrange / High / Very High
ConnectivityWired / Passive
Rear-Label WordingPrecision Crafted in U.S.A.
FinishWalnut veneer with bronze-colored trim and smoked-glass top inlays

Frequency Specification:
The 20 Hz–28 kHz figure is taken from the manufacturer labels
on this actual pair. The labels do not state a tolerance,
and this figure is not an independent measurement performed by HQaudios.

Power Specification:
The 5–250 watt figure is listed as an input range.
It should not be interpreted as a 250-watt RMS rating.

What’s Included

  • One pair of Marantz M16 loudspeakers
  • Two speaker grilles shown in the product photographs

Only items clearly shown or specifically listed above are included.
Other audio equipment or accessories appearing in photographs are
not included unless specifically stated.

Amplifier Matching

The Marantz M16 is a passive 8-ohm loudspeaker system.
Reference specifications list an input range of
5–250 watts.

Amplifier suitability also depends on listening level, room size and
the amplifier’s operating characteristics.

Contact HQaudios with your amplifier or receiver model if you would
like assistance evaluating system compatibility.

Professional Packing & Shipping

Large vintage loudspeakers require careful preparation for transportation.
HQaudios takes special care to protect the cabinets, grilles and driver
assemblies during packing and shipping.

Shipping options may vary by destination.
Please contact HQaudios with your ZIP code or delivery location
for current shipping arrangements.

Local pickup is available in Garden Grove, California.

Questions & Support

Questions about the Marantz M16, amplifier matching, setup,
operation or shipping are welcome before purchase.

HQaudios is available to assist before and after the sale.

HQaudios – Vintage Audio Restored with Care.

Real Product · Accurate Description · Professional Restoration · Professional Support

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