Pioneer CS-88A Speakers

[69sixpackbee]

What is considered a decent price for a pair of CS-88A's in good shape cosmetically and functionally?

Thanx,
Nud


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[similost]

Personally, they are only worth as little as I can pay and make a buck off a flip...

There are a lot better sounding speakers out there to spend your money on. Too boomy/muddy of a speaker for me. I do like the horn in them though...

With that said, I don't think I'd pay more than about $30 for a pair, and then I'd hope to get $45 off them...

 

[AnalogDigit]

There not that bad of a speaker. Lacking of bass is a problem. But I matched my pair with a Realistic STA 2100 receiver and with a little tweaking of an equalizer I got them to sound pretty decent. I paid only $45 for mine, but there in fair shape. Expect rotting around the surrounds of the tweeters which is a major problem. There is a thread on AK on how to fix them and recap them.

Kabuki speakers are okay as long as you don't pay too much for them.

 

[mrjbq]

I sold the last pair I had for $195. They were, however in fabulous shape, and the sale was through eBay. I paid $15 for them.:thmbsp:

 

[69sixpackbee]

That's what I figured. I see a pair for 3-bills and I figured that was way out of line.

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[SPL db]

I paid $15 for mine that were in about as perfect condition as I've ever seen and I sold them for $75 locally.

I had them mated with a nice Technics SA 505 receiver and that was a match made in heaven.

 

[Mystery]

I got them for around $30 and sold for $120.

 

[Goodwill_HiFi]

I had a pair in bad shape. I pulled the components thinking I'd make some money selling them....... apparently, not even the parts are desirable.

 

[ymarko]

Unfortunately, none of the above responses actually address the original question - what is the price of CS-88A (if in very good condition).

The answer is on eBay. The last top three sales show that the current market value is between $400-600 (with shipping, not mint, $400 pair is probably only in average condition).

Actually, you could derive the market value from AK responses too, just multiply these $15-30 by 20 and you get $300-600 which is about right.

I had a pair in bad shape. I pulled the components thinking I'd make some money selling them....... apparently, not even the parts are desirable.

I agree, random components should not be that desirable. Only complete set - cabinets and lattice grills a must! As a collector, I need a complete, original, non-abused, non-modified set.

 

[mrjbq]

Unfortunately, none of the above responses actually address the original question - what is the price of CS-88A (if in very good condition).[QUOTE\]

Perhaps you missed my response. :thmbsp:
I quoted what my last pair sold for on eBay.
And, as stated they were in near mint condition.

 

[Goodwill_HiFi]

I agree, random components should not be that desirable. Only complete set - cabinets and lattice grills a must! As a collector, I need a complete, original, non-abused, non-modified set.

Since just about everything breaks over time, my theory is that if something is desirable, then the parts should also be. A lot of times, things can be worth more parted out, than whole.

 

[ymarko]

Speaking of Pioneer CS-series value, their TOTL brother CS-99A sold today $760 + $120 shipping = $880.
Here is the eBay link
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...5Tze6QPEIkt2CBfVRCKZE%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

And this pair (not mine) is not even mint. From seller description:
Walnut veneer that has some wear from time which is normal. There are some water spots, paint specks, and scratches. Dings to edges, corners.

How much would be for CS-99A in true close-to-Mint condition? With good description and close-up pictures, my guess is above $1,000, believe it or not.

 

[henri-61]

What is this..the twilight zone?..88a's,played thru proper vintage units are an extraordinary broad range speaker..I've had L100's,Legacy's..sp-x's and 17's and I've kept the 88a's..if you run NAD dung thru them, they're no big deal..thru a Sansui 1000a or a 5000x they are great..Brubeck to King Crimson..they are very nice and extremely well built..and to say their worth $50-$60 is a joke..I paid $200 for mine 6 yrs. ago and wouldn't sell them now for under 4..obv.you need a good room too..the tweeter surround repair couldn't be easier: Dap clear kitchen and bath caulk..goes on white..dries clear,a light bead and run your finger around it..yee-ha!..set it-forget it.

Sansui 1000a-5kx-800-400-Sony 7065a-Fisher 450t-Kenwood 11-6200-kr-77-2 Laffy lr1500ta's-Revox g36-Dynaco A35's-Marantz's everywhere

 

[janikphoto]

Regardless of what they sell for in other markets, they seem to sell for $50-$75 in Dallas, with an occasional $100 pair or the $15 GW find every now and then...

 

[Fletch]

Speaking of Pioneer CS-series value, their TOTL brother CS-99A sold today $760 + $120 shipping = $880.
Here is the eBay link
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...5Tze6QPEIkt2CBfVRCKZE%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

And this pair (not mine) is not even mint. From seller description:
Walnut veneer that has some wear from time which is normal. There are some water spots, paint specks, and scratches. Dings to edges, corners.

How much would be for CS-99A in true close-to-Mint condition? With good description and close-up pictures, my guess is above $1,000, believe it or not.

Yea, imagine my suprise when I looked up what cs-99as were worth after i got them for free. Just had to take the ugly trashed oprimus-800s too. They all fit in my jeep wrangler along with the pioneer tx 737 i was able to get for 20. Storage unit auctions rule.

 

[centsless]

The cs-99a's and the 88a's worth are tied to their speaker cones. It has to have the FB stamp on them to get the top prices. I sold mine on Ebay for around $600 and they were not mint. They sounded nice...especially the bass but for $600...see ya!.. Mine...and I assume most that are bought for big money are going to asia.

 

[tmccullough]

Does anyone know if the non-A versions were Japan only? I have CS-88s which look beautiful, and don't sound terrible. I need to tidy them up. If someone in Asia is willing to pay, I would invest the time learning how to pack and ship... They are pretty, though.

 

[janikphoto]

The cs-99a's and the 88a's worth are tied to their speaker cones. It has to have the FB stamp on them to get the top prices. I sold mine on Ebay for around $600 and they were not mint. They sounded nice...especially the bass but for $600...see ya!.. Mine...and I assume most that are bought for big money are going to asia.

What is the significance of the FB mark? My Poineers have it, and I couldn't think of anything the letters stood for...

 

[lukiedog]

I sold a pair of CS-88A in mint condition with original boxes about 2 years ago for $150 on ebay. Some guy drove 10 hours to come pick them up. They were non "FB." It is the "FB" driver models that sell for high dollar. I paid $15 for mine locally. Among the worst speakers I have heard, but I do tend to try to pick up good quality speakers, just that these were mint with boxes and I could not pass them up. I would not waste a second on either the model I had or the FB, probably equally bad sounding. Nice '70s look, though, if that is your thing.

 

[Tom in RI]

There has been a pair on my local CL for a few weeks asking $250.

http://providence.craigslist.org/ele/3316439666.html