KEF 103/3 Question...?

[baco99]

What would you pay for a set of KEF 103/3 speakers that have been painted white, including stands (also white)?

 

[canuckaudiog]

No more than $300 if the paint job was done well.


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[baco99]

Asking is 335 so your instincts are right on. I'm guess it would cost $100 just to ship them from FL to MA. Will the seller take $100??? Maybe!


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[moinau]

If the person is asking 335, he might be willing to take 180
Going less than half, you take a chance of him not answering you.

 

[baco99]

If the person is asking 335, he might be willing to take 180
Going less than half, you take a chance of him not answering you.

I'm willing to risk that.


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[moinau]

You sometime win going that way, I know I did 4 days ago, when buying a TT

Anyway, good luck, they are very nice speakers.

 

[Raynald]

I rarely see nice ones bring more than $300. Make sure the foam donuts are good, those are a particular PITA to redo. And that the ferrofluid has not dried out and ruined the highs. And that they have a properly functioning KUBE, without which they will not work properly.

I love Kef but the 103/3, which I used to sell when new, have turned out to be a lot of trouble.

 

[baco99]

I rarely see nice ones bring more than $300. Make sure the foam donuts are good, those are a particular PITA to redo. And that the ferrofluid has not dried out and ruined the highs. And that they have a properly functioning KUBE, without which they will not work properly.



I love Kef but the 103/3, which I used to sell when new, have turned out to be a lot of trouble.

Thanks. Yes, very aware of the issues after redoing 2 sets of 104/2 last year.

We will have to wait and see!

Thanks all!


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[hjames]

Good luck!

 

[canuckaudiog]

I rarely see nice ones bring more than $300. Make sure the foam donuts are good, those are a particular PITA to redo. And that the ferrofluid has not dried out and ruined the highs. And that they have a properly functioning KUBE, without which they will not work properly.



I love Kef but the 103/3, which I used to sell when new, have turned out to be a lot of trouble.

They're not that bad. They're easier to work on in comparison to the 104/2 and the 107.


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[DOBIEGUY]

As the original owner of KEF 103.3s with the KUBE, I think the low prices they bring,if in good condition, are a great value. Yah, I know-the donuts- the ferrofluid-25 years old. These were $1500 when new. Many have beautiful exotic wood cabinets. Funny how the KEF 101s always sell and for nice money yet a mint pair of 103/3 is a tough sell.
Not sure about a painted pair but if there are no issues with the drivers $300 is not unrealistic.
Also, a great speaker for now while you wait for that special pair of 107s!!!
Happy listening.
Jimmy

One more thing----They will work fine without the KUBE.

 

[canuckaudiog]

. . .
One more thing----They will work fine without the KUBE.

I disagree - yes, they will work, but they do not sound balanced at all (very midrange strong) without the KUBE. The KUBE is a necessary part of the speaker like it is with the 102 and 107.

 

[Raynald]

I disagree - yes, they will work, but they do not sound balanced at all (very midrange strong) without the KUBE. The KUBE is a necessary part of the speaker like it is with the 102 and 107.

:thmbsp:

And I do agree if you get a pair with good donuts, tweeters including Kube and stands for $300 they are very good value. They were well over $2000 up here IIRC.

 

[DOBIEGUY]

:thmbsp:

And I do agree if you get a pair with good donuts, tweeters including Kube and stands for $300 they are very good value. They were well over $2000 up here IIRC.

Owners like myself realize what they are really worth and would never think about selling them,let alone for $300. The donuts and tweeters are an easy repair.
The true test of how good a speaker is how it stands the test of time. Ask a 101/102/103/104/105/107 owner about theirs.
WE ALL GET IT! GET YOURS! JOIN THE BELIEVERS!
Happy listening.
Jimmy

 

[baco99]

Dobieguy, trust me, I'm a believer. My 104/2 aren't going anywhere.

I think I might pass on these. If my wife discovers that I am speaker shopping while on vacation, she'll surely leave me. Can't afford that!

If anyone in southern FL is interested, the listing is on CL for $335 for the pair with stands. Not sure of condition of drivers but they have been painted white.

There's also a set of 104/2 listed at $250 and a bundle Q50 and Infinitesimal IV for $200. All great prices