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Rare Vintage Fisher W-503 15\" Alnico Woofer Speaker Driver - Milroy, PA - TESTED & WORKING
Up for sale is an authentic vintage 1960s Avery Fisher era Fisher Radio Corporation 15-inch low-frequency woofer driver, Model / Stamping W-503.
Manufactured by Fisher Radio Corporation (Speaker Division, Milroy, PA). Features the round factory foil bird emblem, massive enclosed Alnico magnet motor, heavy stamped steel chassis, and original factory-treated pleated cloth accordion surround.
Item Details & Specifications:
- Brand / Manufacturer: Fisher Radio Corporation (Speaker Division - Milroy, PA, USA)
- Model Stamping: W-503 (stamped on basket strut alongside 845D)
- Cone Stamping: 6959
- Nominal Frame Diameter: 15 Inches (measures approx. 15.25\" outer diameter)
- Magnet Type: Massive enclosed vintage Alnico pot / horseshoe structure
- Surround Type: Original factory-treated pleated / accordion cloth surround (NOT foam; will never dry rot)
- Cone Material: Heavy curved paper pulp cone with center dust cap
- Quantity: 1 Single Woofer Driver
Condition & Testing Notes:
- Functionality: Tested across terminal lugs with an analog multimeter—the voice coil circuit is continuous, fully intact, and responsive!
- Cone & Surround: The original treated pleated cloth surround is intact, flexible, and completely solid with no tears or rot. The paper cone and center dust cap are structurally sound with no holes or tears.
- Cosmetics: Authentic vintage \"barn find\" condition. Very dusty and dirty from storage; shows honest age patina, mounting gasket residue, and surface marks on the basket and magnet housing. Needs a cosmetic cleaning/dusting. Sold as-is as pictured.
Please review all close-up photos for exact physical condition.