These are from the 80's

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In Reply to: Check these Panels out ! posted by benie on August 25, 2010 at 05:04:39:

The US patent was filed in 1980, and was published in 1983. Check out the bottom link for construction drawings.
Also, I found an old NY Times article from 1987, reporting on the Las Vegas winter CES. These, or similar speakers are mentioned. Here's the quote from the article:
"The Electro Magnetic Corporation of Fort Smith, Ark., offered a way to make stereo speakers nearly invisible. It has developed wall-mounted speakers that measure about 2 by 3 feet but are only 3 inches thick. Speakers can be made to pass for a piece of art by covering them with a painted screen. The company offers a selection of modern and classic screen designs or will silk-screen a customer's own design."

http://www.wikipatents.com/US-Patent-4385210/electro-acousti (Open in New Window)

Edits: 08/25/10

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Topic - Check these Panels out ! - benie 05:04:39 08/25/10 (4)

RE: Check these Panels out ! - Satie 12:16:15 08/25/10 (0)

These are from the 80's - Rooski 08:06:34 08/25/10 (0)

I know what they are- - Green Lantern 07:05:33 08/25/10 (0)

RE: Check these Panels out ! - IEaudiodude 06:59:17 08/25/10 (0)

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These are from the 80's - Rooski 08:06:34 08/25/10 (0)

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