my new GE transistor radio

[Electronic M]

I have an older GE with that type of speaker. It works surprisingly well for a quirky design.

[dieseljeep]

Originally Posted by Electronic M

I have an older GE with that type of speaker. It works surprisingly well for a quirky design.

It's just history repeating itself! Look at the real old cone speakers of the 20's. They were made before the Dynamics and used the same design.
The 2,3 and 4 tube depression sets of the early-to-mid 30's, that had a 38 or a 12A7 output tube, used them as well. Farm radios used them a lot.