speakers

  1. vaathi

    CL ad in bay area. Klipsch belles for 1500

    I was checking CL as usual and found an ad for Klipsch belles for 1500. Anyone in the market for Klipsch belles checks this out. I have a pair which is not in very good condition. This one looks like in a great condition. Link for the ad...
  2. M

    Frazier 7’s; to be or not to be?

    I’ve got a coworker that will sell me a working set of Frazier 7’s for $70. I’m waffling on whether the price is worth it. What do you all think?
  3. J

    Suggestions for modern, passive bookshelf speakers under $400

    I have two separate stereo systems that use a common set of speakers (I've built a switch box to switch receivers to the speakers). I am currently using an older set of Magnavox floor standers for speakers and I would like to upgrade to a pair of passive, modern bookshelf speakers...
  4. M

    Multiple amps on a speaker?

    Because I recently acquired a whole bunch of gear, in what appears to be the best Craigslist purchase/deal of my life, I want to play around with setups and some questions have been coming up. 1. Is there any reason I can’t hook up two amps to the same speaker terminals. I want to see which amp...
  5. M

    Is Yamaha s500 powerful enough for Cerwin Vega 12"?

    I have a pair of Cerwin Vegas 12", they're rated for 300 watts max and I am considering getting a Yamaha A-S500 to drive them. The Yamaha s500 is only rated for 85 watts x2 unfortunately. I'm looking for something below $500 in order to get decent sound quality and volume, ideally a Yamaha since...
  6. foo.kamikaze

    2019 Value of ADS L1590 series 2

    Hi, I have an opportunity to purchase a pair of ADS L1590ii speakers. I've bought a couple items from a local Craigslist seller, and what he sells is always original, and in great condition. Here is as much detail I can give: ADS L1590 series 2 Speaker terminals on the underside Black metal...
  7. BAD_Example

    Speaker ID - No labels or ID plates - they fell off at some point in their life .

    You Recently purchased these speakers and they are not as good as my main speakers but they are pretty close . What I know : * Three way design * Bi-wired connection * TDL drivers * Have the look of Vandersteen speakers, but they are not . * They are not homemade , Got the boxes they...
  8. JayW75

    Goodmans Achromat 400 thoughts?

    Hi guys. New member here. I’ve just been given a pair of Goodmans Achromat 400 speakers and I’m wondering if they are worth restoring? The cabs are in great shape, but missing their grills. Both mid and HF drivers work and are intact, the LF drivers have come unstuck but they look like they...
  9. J

    Marantz Imperial 6's/vintage bookshelf speakers - opinions?

    I am looking for a set of vintage speakers for my two stereo systems. I am currently using a pair of Magnavox floorstander speakers from the 1980's that don't sound horrible to me but I know that I can do better. The first system is a Marantz 4415 quad receiver with a Garrard SL 72b TT. The...
  10. Wray & Ting

    HH Scott Pro 100 vs Realistic Mach Two

    I have two pairs of vintage 15" floor speakers I picked up on the cheap, but each with issues - a pair of 1976 HH Scott Pro 100 (non-original woofers (!), no grilles) and more recently a pair of 1984 Realistic Mach Two (very nice shape but needed refoam of woofers and mids). I hooked them both...
  11. T

    Best bookshelf speakers ?

    My test set recently died and I'd like to get something that's a bit better atleast my budget is 400 euros but I'd prefer the speakers to be around 100-200 the speakers need to be around 13 inches tall. Vintage or modern doesn't matter. Does anyone have some recommendations?
  12. JayPare

    From KEF Reference Model One to KEF Reference Model 103/4: upgrade or downgrade?

    I currently have a set of KEF Reference Model One and I love them. However, I came accross a pair of Reference Model 103/4 on a local listing website that need internal speaker refoam. The price is accordingly (cheap) so I was wondering if it could be a nice upgrade if I buy then refoam them?
  13. T

    Need Speaker Suggestions For Vintage Receiver

    I've been advised to pair my Pioneer SX-636 (25 wpc) with some newer speakers. Can anyone here make any recommendations? My room is around 120 s.f. and my budget is around $75-$150. I mostly listen to Opera and classical, and in an apartment so I won't be blasting it too much, but I'd like to...
  14. StuBotNYC

    Allison CD9 speaker restoration, any help appreciated!

    I am the proud new foster parent of a gently used and well loved pair of Allison CD9 3 way speakers in light oak. Both have 10 woofers in need of refoaming, one has 3 splits the other intact and slightly tacky. I plan to do this on my own using Simply Speakers of Florida's kit on ebay. I have...
  15. MildBillBC

    F.M.I. - Nuance I (any information?)

    Update #1 This is my first post, I apologize if I posted this question wrong, or in the wrong area. I found two pairs of F.M.I. speakers on craigslist that looked, interesting (like a gamble). The seller only noted they were Fulton speakers, and had two pictures, both were views of the front...
  16. S

    JBL L80T question.

    So just recently (13 days ago) I purchased a pair of JBL L80T’s. I demod them in the store, and they sounded amazing. After a few days listening at home one of the speakers became flat and slightly distorted. After trying many different things to ensure that the problem was with the speaker, I...
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