Should I keep or sell

[Familytunes]

I have Sansui Z99s. Opinions wanted what's the consensus. Thumbs up or down on build quality, sound opinion, and potential in upside value over time say when compared to pioneer cs 88a, fisher 111, Sansui sp 2700, Sansui sp 5000, Sansui sp 1000, infinity 122s, JBL 50, JBL 150, pioneer cs 05, cs 06,. Note: I'm not suggesting these are for sale I have many set of speakers and trying to rank order them in desirability. I know many are apple to oranges comparisons. Just looking for pro con consensus.

 

[Familytunes]

I guess my earlier reply fell outside the ground rules...any input on above would be greatly appreciated.

 

[SaturationPt]

The cost per square foot of an average home is more than these speakers are worth. If you like them, keep them. If you don’t, then sell them, there is no other reason to hang on to these IMO.

Other than some of the more collectible TOTL & rare/highly-collectible audio equipment, most vintage audio has done little other than maybe appreciating at the rate of inflation, and these are not TOTL nor highly collectible.

 

[Sgt Shultz]

The cost per square foot of an average home is more than these speakers are worth. If you like them, keep them. If you don’t, then sell them, there is no other reason to hang on to these IMO.

Other than some of the more collectible TOTL & rare/highly-collectible audio equipment, most vintage audio has done little other than maybe appreciating at the rate of inflation, and these are not TOTL nor highly collectible.

Ya, it seems some electronic gear has gone stratospheric but speakers not so much, most do not even hold their original value and sell for pennies on the dollar. If a buyer that's a good thing, for the seller not so much.

I know I sure liked picking up my pristine pair of AR58s for $275 lol.

There are the exceptions of course, Heritage Klipsch come to mind, and a few of the highly sought after AR's and JBL's.

 

[Familytunes]

Perfect and thanks for the input. I have a storage locker of stuff I bought during the 70s early 80s period. Single overseas and money to burn on audio. Back in those days, we didn't do much research load and proud was the them! If it was available at px,bx, or nx....then we bought it. Lucky I did make a couple good choices. Two Akai 747s, complete pioneer spec set up to include 707 and 909. But, I also bought speakers and other stuff for family members much of has been returned to me over the years, or I picked up from other military folks moving. Again, thanks!

 

[goodolpg]

One of the BIG problems selling speakers is that some are BIG. That can equate to BIG shipping charges. So local sales might work better. No shipping or chance of breakage during shipping. Thing is that limits the market and often reduces the selling price.
TOTL or legendary speakers sometimes play by different rules, but I don't think your Sansuis qualify. JMO.

That said, just one person who MUST have those XXX speakers they couldn't afford when new could increase the final selling price, and if there are two well skies the limit so to speak. Figuratively not literally.

 

[hjames]

Its really up to you to decide what gear you want to keep and what you want to sell.

 

[Familytunes]

Perfect...thanks....I do have them locally but other than flippers we live generally in dark zone for audio in general. Ultimately, even if I part them out they could go to good use.

 

[Bone Yard]

Just poking around the internet, they look like substantial speakers and not the crappy pressboard "huge" but very light models a lot of companies were cranking out. The main issue I see is that buyers are looking for matching speakers, so the Sansui Buyers are going after the earlier SP Models with the lattice grills. The later 80's Sansui Mass-Produced Equipment doesn't have the same appeal but these speakers look more up-market and they're rated to 320 watts!

Do they have an internal amp, I'm wondering what "Powered Bass" means. Personally I like my music loud and I've only found a few speakers over the years that can handle big watts, you may want to hold on to them just for your monster recievers.

 

[Familytunes]

No, they are passive speakers no built in amps. Everything goes through the crossover circuit. These haven't been connected in years. Sitting in storage. I have JBL 150s, and JBL 590s and....a few other sets. I use my bang Olufson Pentas the most. I just rotate receivers.