janikphoto
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Ebay makes it look like 166's are worth about $600-$800 in working condition. Does this sound about right? Anyone have a pair?
JBL L166 Value?
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janikphoto
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Man, you really are hoarding now.
I have a pair of them L166.
They easily go over $500 and some close to a grand if in excellent shape...
I have a line on a pair for $200, so I thought I'd check them out. I just want to make sure I'm schooled on their value, so I can factor in any work they'll need - like surrounds and new grills, etc.
69sixpackbee
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Better go grab 'em. if not, I'm sending my bro-in-law up there for me from New Braunfels !
janikphoto
Lunatic Member
I'm scheduled to meet him after he gets off work.
Sounds (no pun intended) like they need some work ...
http://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/ele/3744094814.html
http://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/ele/3744094814.html
janikphoto
Lunatic Member
He only mentions the woofers being an issue. I'm hoping for a refoam, as most people see bad surrounds and think DOA.
Hopefully that's the case ... but based on my experience with buying vintage audio on CL (which I stopped doing a while back), it's usually not a good sign when the seller states how valuable something is based on ebay comps ... but doesn't post a pic of the item.
Hope it works out differently for you.
Hope it works out differently for you.
satorusun
Super Member
Jbl-l166
I was fortunate to find a 1 owner pair needing foam. In near mint cosmetic condition, for 60.00. I refoamed them, kept them for awhile, until a move had me sell 90 percent of my collection. Enjoyed them for the time I had them. I was able to get quite abit for them when I sold them. 200.00 if that is the sellers asking price is a very good price. I sold mine for triple that.
I was fortunate to find a 1 owner pair needing foam. In near mint cosmetic condition, for 60.00. I refoamed them, kept them for awhile, until a move had me sell 90 percent of my collection. Enjoyed them for the time I had them. I was able to get quite abit for them when I sold them. 200.00 if that is the sellers asking price is a very good price. I sold mine for triple that.
janikphoto
Lunatic Member
I got them... pics coming later. I paid $180... they were a very nice couple. The wife bought them new in the mid 70's. they had tried to use some sort of clothing material to fashion new surrounds, then apparently stored them for the last decade. All speakers except for one woofer made sound. It might not be dead, though... I'll pull it and check it out soon. They look good, though. Much better condition than the free L220's I just acquired.
VintagePlus
Super Member
Great score for the second time in two days!
Mystery
constantly upgrading...
Congrats on L166!
However, I disagree on the last statement.
Free is always in better condition than anything paid.
You got L220's FREE??? :drool:
Dang you.
:thmbsp:
janikphoto
Lunatic Member
Congrats on L166!
However, I disagree on the last statement.
Free is always in better condition than anything paid.
You got L220's FREE??? :drool:
Dang you.
Yes, and thanks to them and the L166's, my living room looks like a JBL warehouse!
janikphoto
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janikphoto
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I'd say so, because my GF supports this obsession, and she's wonderful, in general!
