CarnahanBB
Super Member
Mirror-Imaged pair of Dalhquist DQ-10's in excellent to mint condition with the woofers re-foamed?
How much would you pay for a....
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$400.00 tops and mint is a tough hill to climb. folks ues that word way too often.
CarnahanBB
Super Member
Woah! I thought they'd go for more than that...I'm really glad I checked first!
ymarko
Super Member
DQ-10 is interesting speakers. Recently I got a pair and started to read about them. What I discovered:
* It seems everyone says DQ-10 are ONE OF THE BEST SPEAKERS EVER.
* On the other hand, their market value is only about $200-250 on eBay (granted, they very hard to ship, so local pickup only, but still).
Actually, it's not a surprise to me, as this only confirms my theory that market value and performance are two different things.
* It seems everyone says DQ-10 are ONE OF THE BEST SPEAKERS EVER.
* On the other hand, their market value is only about $200-250 on eBay (granted, they very hard to ship, so local pickup only, but still).
Actually, it's not a surprise to me, as this only confirms my theory that market value and performance are two different things.
silvernutsaq
Visiting Martian
IMO, in like condition, DQ-10s should fetch MORE than Heresies. They do bass just as good, plus leave those others asking "what is imaging and can we try it too?"
There is a reason why I kept my Dahlquists while 3 different pairs of Heresies have come and gone. If a truly mint pair of 10s w/fresh woofers came up locally, I wouldn`t hesitate to lay down $500.
There is a reason why I kept my Dahlquists while 3 different pairs of Heresies have come and gone. If a truly mint pair of 10s w/fresh woofers came up locally, I wouldn`t hesitate to lay down $500.
If I had a pair of mirror-image DQ10s, with freshly rebuilt woofers, and with crossovers and other drivers verified working correctly, in pristine condition, I wouldn't take less than $500 for the pair. And I'd just be willing to wait until that right person came along, that would appreciate them, and be willing to pay what they're actually worth. They are worth that much, if they are actually in near-line-new condition...
Regards,
Gordon.
Regards,
Gordon.
24HACKER
Super Member
I paid $300 for mine - no stands, not in the best cosmetic condition, but I don't look at them when I am listening to their great sound. I have seen DQ-10' posted for $450 on the Dahlquist users site - don't know if they sold, but that seems to be high - then again, some people send them back to the factory and spend $1200 to get them refurbished - that has to say something about the sound of these great speakers.
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colinsouney
audio idiot
To me "mint" condition means that they are absolutely perfect in every way, period end of discussion. I rarely ever see any piece of old equipment that is "mint" and ive got lots of gear here. Audiogon has a very good 1-10 system that is by far the easiest to decipher.
CarnahanBB
Super Member
That's good to know and I appreciate the insight. I wish they were a bit more local than they are. As it is they are about 2.5 hours away. The thing is I'm currently looking for a good high end pair of speakers that I can keep and enjoy for a while as I've bought too many small/mid-size speakers that just don't quite do it for me. I'm considering Cornwalls, Infinity QLS and the DQ's which are by far the cheapest. Would I be just as happy with the DQ's all things considered?
CarnahanBB
Super Member
I responded several days after they were posted and he told me I was the first to inquire...I want to audition the Infinity QLS before I jump on the DQ's....
CarnahanBB
Super Member
I may end up doing that...we'll have to see!
nissan guy
Super Member
I haven't heard either but have heard some pretty good reviews on the dq-10's. Not too many on here have the infinity's but i am sure they are great speakers as well. What are you going to be powering them with? If i am not mistaken they both like high wattage amps to really shine.
BMWCCA
Addicted Member
If they actually required shipping.
Items offered in a large metropolitan area will often be won by those who can easily pick them up so I wouldn't necessarily consider the shipping in the actual-value equation. :thmbsp:
