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EPI M-180s - rusty?

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evanhamilton

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Hi folks! I've gotten so much great use out of your posts and this is my very first one. Apologies in advance for being a total n00b.

There's a pair of EPI M-180s on CL for $125: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/ele/3940878375.html

The posts on the forum hear make it sound like these are pretty decent speakers, but the picture here compared to various pictures online makes it look almost a little rusty. Do you guys think this is ok/normal, or to be avoided?

Thanks so much!
 
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I think you are talking about the color of the two tweeters? If so, that is not rust, that is just the color of the tweeter and the surrounding Masonite. Unless I am missing something you are questioning the color the two tweeters, and they look completely normal to me. If they are local go check them out. I have a smaller version of EPI speakers with those drivers....very nice. I do think that the price is near the top end of what you should expect to pay if they are stock and in decent shape. Good luck.
 
After the drivers were installed, the last thing done, in the factory, is to hit the front baffle with a flat-black spraypaint. This prevents the drivers from showing through the grillcloth, when light hits the front of the speakers. The natural colour of the tweeter is light brown, because it's masonite.

And, yes, jump on these.
 
Urizen said:
I do believe those are from a trusted AK member. Jump with confidence.

Welcome & enjoy the forums.
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What he said. My M180s look a lot like those, though the cabinets and grilles on mine are not as pristine as on the pair you found. They're great-sounding speakers.
 
Hi All,

Just took the post off BT since Evan bought the speakers from me yesterday evening. Just wanted to say thanks for your help with making this happen. This is why I love AK.

Evan - I hope you're enjoying them...

Bryan
 
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