The Toshiba SS-470 is a speaker model manufactured between 1975 and 1978 in Japan. It features a wood finish available in walnut or grey, giving it a classic aesthetic. The speaker has dimensions of 310 mm in width, 550 mm in height, and 303 mm in depth, with a weight of 16 kg. The original price at the time of release was approximately 600 DM per unit. Technically, it is a 3-way speaker system composed of three drivers: a 250 mm cone for bass frequencies, a 100 mm cone for midrange, and a 30 mm dome tweeter for high frequencies. The power handling capability is rated at 25 W nominal and 50 W music power. Its efficiency measures 92 dB per watt per meter, and it has a frequency response ranging from 35 Hz to 20 kHz. The transitional frequency ranges are set at 1,500 Hz for the midrange and 7,000 Hz for the tweeter, with an impedance of 8 Ohms. A distinctive feature of the SS-470 is its adjustable treble control, allowing users to fine-tune the high frequencies to their preference.
