“Fully restored” Mach 2’s FS locally... bite the bullet?

[ILLZ]

i think I’ve talked him down to $75. Opinions on these seem to vary quite a bit. Looks to be worth the price though, no?

https://albany.craigslist.org/ele/d/optimus-mach-two-speakers/6715817905.html

 

[Chrisxo55441]

usually not a good idea to post ads before you actually buy, someone might decide to beat you to the punch

 

[sax6]

usually not a good idea to post ads before you actually buy, someone might decide to beat you to the punch

 

[ILLZ]

I wouldn’t mind. I dont need these I just want them lol. If someone else picks them up then maybe they’d be doing me a favor.

 

[savatage1973]

i think I’ve talked him down to $75.

If what he states is true, he's got $75 in the refurb, so you are getting them basically for free. I can't believe they didn't fly out the door for $100-125.

 

[sax6]

They would be ( might ) fun to listen ( get a blast ) to.

Not the most precise speakers thought.
Consider refoaming...

Save the dough and get some EPI.
Save more dough and get some B&W
Save even more dough and get yourself IMF.

It's your call !

 

[rmeade]

Mach 2 mids usually require replacing (mine did).
I think that 75 is a good price
I bought mine for 25, woof surrounds 25, mid surrounds 15.
did he replace the caps, if so a great deal
Mach 2 is a good, not a great speaker
fun though

 

[ILLZ]

Mach 2 mids usually require replacing (mine did).
I think that 75 is a good price
I bought mine for 25, woof surrounds 25, mid surrounds 15.
did he replace the caps, if so a great deal
Mach 2 is a good, not a great speaker
fun though

Not sure what he replaced and didn’t. He says “fully restored” I’ll ask when I get them on Monday. What are the caps? Forgive my ignorance. Thanks guys

 

[ETLS]

Does the woofer foams look bad?

 

[savatage1973]

What are the caps? Forgive my ignorance.

Caps are capacitors--an electronic component used in crossover networks that help divide/distribute the correct/appropriate frequencies to each driver. In older speakers, the electrolytic capacitors can "age" and deteriorate in function, and deteriorate the sound quality. Replacements are generally fairly inexpensive.