Mystery Advent speakers

[Vulture]

An ad popped up on CL today for some Advent speakers, but no model #. The price looks good at $30 (at least I think so), but I have no idea what they are. Link to ad http://fortmyers.craigslist.org/col/ele/2567301854.html S/N on the two units are within 10 units of each other. Dimensions are listed as 28"x16"x10".

I emailed the seller, and he says they are at least 20 years old. What the heck are these, and are they worth it?

Oh yeah, obligatory "Not my ad!"

 

[kreichenbach]

Maybe Legacys? Most likely need new foam.

 

[jamesPclay]

Maybe Legacys?

+1, that or Maestros.

 

[JDub]

Do a site-specific Google search: there's a thread here somewhere that has pictures of all the Kloss and Jensen-era Advents. My guess would be Maestro. No idea how good they are, but factor a re-foam into the price.

 

[relaximus]

Looks to be a Legacy, but they used a 10" woofer. For 30 bucks, I'd have a look. Check to be sure they don't have some RS replacement woofers as the originals would likely need new surrounds by now.

Dave

 

[Vulture]

Looks to be a Legacy, but they used a 10" woofer. For 30 bucks, I'd have a look. Check to be sure they don't have some RS replacement woofers as the originals would likely need new surrounds by now.

Dave

What exactly do you mean by "RS"? how would I differentiate?

 

[Vulture]

Did some searching; they appear to be Legacys, either Series I or II. At 100w, I don't know how well that would go with my Marantz at only 15wpc. Definitely under-powered, but I don't know how (or if) it will work. If I get an answer from the seller tonight, I'll be going to check them out.

 

[grateful]

They would sound great with a 15 wpc receiver.

 

[relaximus]

What exactly do you mean by "RS"? how would I differentiate?

RS = Radio Shack

Compare the woofers to these in the reference thread.

BTW: Very easy woofers to refoam.

Dave