canuckaudiog
On a quest for high fidelity
Ahh there you go. Now you're getting a great deal. Show us pictures and all that jazz when you get 'em!
BilboBaggins
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I live in Ottawa too, and these go for around $500 in this area. I had a pair of minty teak that I sold a couple of years ago for $550. All dependent on condition, but getting the sub is a bonus!
. How did you like your kefs? We definitely don't see many of the older ones in the area
BilboBaggins
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They are here. I found a pair of kef 105s and Concerto's here along with a pair of 104aBs. Funny thing about the Concerto's is that they go for around $300 and sound superb, but Ottawa has no love for them.
I liked the 104/2s quite a bit, but I liked the 105s even more! But I am a minority. I wanted speakers I didn't need to do a lot of work to, and I would have needed to do the ferrofluid replacement and the rubber donuts, and I didn't have to do any of that for the 105s.plus I didn't want that fine teak on my speakers. It would have driven me crazy every time a mark got on them.
I liked the 104/2s quite a bit, but I liked the 105s even more! But I am a minority. I wanted speakers I didn't need to do a lot of work to, and I would have needed to do the ferrofluid replacement and the rubber donuts, and I didn't have to do any of that for the 105s.plus I didn't want that fine teak on my speakers. It would have driven me crazy every time a mark got on them.
I picked them up last night, and phew they were a little heavy. However, I noticed a few things that were bumming me out. There are some bubbles and cracks in the veneer. Is there a way to restore the veneer to its former glory? Also, the velodyne sub...I noticed there were holes drilled on two sides...just why would anyone do this? I'm assuming to mount it somewhere, but doesn't drilling holes ruin the sub? I feel the air leaking out the holes. sigh...
You'll probably never hear the difference but the holes are easy to seal.
Squirt some silicon sealant in there and you'll be all sealed up.
As far as the bubbles on the veneer - you could try using an iron to flatten them out - or just acknowledge that vintage gear will by it's nature have some age scars.
Squirt some silicon sealant in there and you'll be all sealed up.
As far as the bubbles on the veneer - you could try using an iron to flatten them out - or just acknowledge that vintage gear will by it's nature have some age scars.