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Anyone ever hear of Bolivar Speaker Works?

Anyone know anything about a company named 'Bolivar Speaker Works' out of Tennessee? I came across a pair of what appeared to me to be well constructed, 3-way speakers (e.g., independent level adjustment on back for bass and midrange output; design of cabinet resembled the smaller Dahlquist speakers (sorry don't remember model #) from years back), but don't remember ever reading/hearing about the Bolivar company. Anyone know when they where in business and if the company made a good product? Just curious about this piece of audio history. Thanks.
trusheim0541
dburner
11 posts
 
The 99 Orion blue book lists 6 models of Bolivar speakers made from 77 to 83 ranging in price from 200.00 a pair to 380.00 a pair. Models are 18 and 18H 64 & 64H and 125 & 125H.
osclib
52 posts
 
I'm from the Nashville area and I have not heard of Bolivar either. Just aware of Eggleston in Memphis and Nearfield(Pipedreams) in Nashville. Carl, you can hear the Pipedreams at Nicholson's HiFi in Nashville...sound is wonderful.
carl_eber
1,425 posts
 
Osclib, thanks for the info. I'll drop by next time I'm up there.
blues_man
133 posts
 
I remember them from 20 years ago. I remember someone telling me they folded in the mid 80s. Someone was trying to sell me a pair of their speakers at the time.
hellohifi
120 posts
 
Try the City of Bolivars website. http://www.bolivarnet.com/ For Bolivars cigars: http://www.bolivar-cuban-cigar.cigarco.net/main.html
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