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Value Of Practically New In Box Sansui SP-2000 Speakers?

Nightwisher

Nightwisher

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I recently picked up a pair of Sansui SP-2000 speakers (late 60's). They are in mint(y) condition with only one or two ever so slight nicks on the grilles and cabinets, and a broken post on each of the logos - all of which is likely the result of moving the boxes. The boxes are complete - they have the original foam, wood insert, original price tags on the outside, and even the original packing tape.

Based on EBay sold/completed listings, the going rate seems to be somewhere between $100-400 for a pair without boxes. There's a pair listed on EBay with the boxes for $800 + shipping, but I know better than to value them off of that alone.

What would be the value of these?

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Nightwisher said:
It looks like these particular ones were bought for $74.50 apiece, according to the tags.
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That's a nice piece of historical information to have (kinda cool--I have original sales receipts for some of my 70's pieces); however, it really means nothing regarding today's market value. Some stuff is worth 10 cents on the dollar vs original sales price, and other things are worth 10X the original sales price--just depends--supply and demand.

Having original boxes, sales receipts, paperwork/literature is cool, and a value-added selling point to a collector, but for the average "user", all that matters is functionality and cosmetics of the piece itself. I don't know if you bought them to flip, or just play with for a while, but listen to them and decide what they are worth to YOU.
 
savatage1973 said:
That's a nice piece of historical information to have (kinda cool--I have original sales receipts for some of my 70's pieces); however, it really means nothing regarding today's market value. Some stuff is worth 10 cents on the dollar vs original sales price, and other things are worth 10X the original sales price--just depends--supply and demand.

Having original boxes, sales receipts, paperwork/literature is cool, and a value-added selling point to a collector, but for the average "user", all that matters is functionality and cosmetics of the piece itself. I don't know if you bought them to flip, or just play with for a while, but listen to them and decide what they are worth to YOU.
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bowtie427ss said:
Amen.

I gave a pair SP-2000's away for free, i'm still happy with the deal and feel i got the better end.
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I'm looking for dollar amounts out of curiosity.

I can decide the personal value through listening (they sound pretty good and look great), just like with everything else that graces my collection, so I'm not too worried about that here. The collector side of me is going crazy over this one, for sure.
 
Probably not much. Those speakers aren't highly sought, so finding a buyer who values them greatly might take quite a while. The condition and boxes may make them special, but their lack of desireabily makes them basically white elephants valued only gor size and looks.
If you got $100, you should be pleased.
 
If I had to hazard a guess, I'd say in the $100-150 range for local sale--maybe more on that auction site. The original boxes help with value, but older Sansui speakers are not particularly well-regarded in terms of sound quality and don't have the cult following of older Pioneer, JBL/Altec, CV or Klipsch that drives up values. They are more appreciated for their aesthetics than sound quality.
 
I have a pair of SP-2000s.
I like them them quite a bit.
They are very well built, are beautiful to look at, and have a nice sound to them.
A little soft in bass, given the size of the woofer, but with a day for my ear to acclimate to them, I find them to be very pleasant speakers.
They are efficient as well.

I have not seen any indication that there is a great deal of demand from Sansui collectors for Sansui speakers.
So the fact that you have the boxes may not add a lot.
I bought mine from an antique mall for $60 a couple of years ago in VG condition.
The cashier told me that they had been there for a long time.

I think that the older Sansui Kabuki-era speakers are way under-valued, and I believe that they are on the upswing value-wise.
I occasionally see high asking prices for them on Criagslist, etc., but I do not know what they are really selling for.

Hopefully you will find a buyer who values them.
 
found 3 of those on the side of the road waiting for a ride to the land fill a few years ago , all drivers work and they look perfect (not dinged up ) and I like them sound wise (for what they are ) believe you-me I watched for a while for the 4th speaker or receiver to go with them , never seen them (or they were inside the garbage cans) . been watching for a set on the cheap ever since (saw a set one time on C-list for 35 but I as too late they went fast) got a QS 500 rear amp but that's about it for Sansui (except a lone SP 1200 speaker) quads .
 
Hey
I paid $35. For mine 5 yrs. Ago. I'd say that $100-150 is about right. Mine are in great shape without boxes or paperwork. Running them with a Sansui 7000 receiver. They do make good lookin couple.
They are what they are. I still listen to them on occasion.
As others have said they might be a little bass shy. If I remember correctly it stems from too small of box and that the woofer sealant gets stiff with age. Re capping might help but no promises. Enjoy. Eric
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I'm a bit more optimistic.I see vintage going up.Even the not top drawer stuff.Sansui is a recognized and we'll respected name so I can see a Sansui aficionado willing to pay more.It may take a bit of time locally.$200
 
Eric n Kc said:
Hey
I paid $35. For mine 5 yrs. Ago. I'd say that $100-150 is about right. Mine are in great shape without boxes or paperwork. Running them with a Sansui 7000 receiver. They do make good lookin couple.
They are what they are. I still listen to them on occasion.
As others have said they might be a little bass shy. If I remember correctly it stems from too small of box and that the woofer sealant gets stiff with age. Re capping might help but no promises. Enjoy. Eric
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a little d.o.t. 3 break fluid on the woofer surrounds and some time running a 30hz tone setting on their backs does wonders for loosening up them stiff surrounds
 
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I was given two pair by my buddy that was in the service back in late 60's...early 70's. He brought them home from overseas as many did....cause there is always a lot if them for sale on the bay. Must have been popular in the day. I told my buddy that I would sell them and split profits. I refinished both and stuck in new caps. Waste of time....sold one and was a wash. Still have the other that sits after three years. Just too many of them....and way too many models.
 
superdog said:
I'm a bit more optimistic.I see vintage going up.Even the not top drawer stuff.Sansui is a recognized and we'll respected name so I can see a Sansui aficionado willing to pay more.It may take a bit of time locally.$200
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Locally I would agree. If he finds the right fanboy and is willing to be patient on eBay he might get $500. Whoever listed a pair for $800 is a dreamer.
 
Nightwisher said:
with only one or two ever so slight nicks on the grilles and cabinets, and a broken post on each of the logos - all of which is likely the result of moving the boxes.
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Um... no. Those boxes were designed to accommodate overseas shipping. As much as you would like to think they are "practically new", those things happened during use.
 
Had a pair of these I was trying to sell a few months back but no takers at any price. Then out of the blue sold them to a film production set. They didn’t even care if they worked, and that after I went to the effort to recap them!
 
The area your buying in matters.

I sold a pair of supper clean SP-3500 with equaly clean factory boxes and all paper work for $350. The SP-2000 would be a bit less or around $200- $250
 
rkgren1 said:
I have a pair of SP-2000s.
I like them them quite a bit.
They are very well built, are beautiful to look at, and have a nice sound to them.
A little soft in bass, given the size of the woofer, but with a day for my ear to acclimate to them, I find them to be very pleasant speakers.
They are efficient as well.

I have not seen any indication that there is a great deal of demand from Sansui collectors for Sansui speakers.
So the fact that you have the boxes may not add a lot.
I bought mine from an antique mall for $60 a couple of years ago in VG condition.
The cashier told me that they had been there for a long time.

I think that the older Sansui Kabuki-era speakers are way under-valued, and I believe that they are on the upswing value-wise.
I occasionally see high asking prices for them on Criagslist, etc., but I do not know what they are really selling for.

Hopefully you will find a buyer who values them.
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In reply to above, and pardon me for waking this conversation up 4 years later, I also like their sound. Recently, to embolden their weak bass I added a Monoprice MP SS-W8 8 inch subwoofer. I connected it to the center channel output of my Sansui 1000A tube receiver. Now I like the fuller sound even though I have the volume output low on the sub with a cutoff frequency of 45 Hz. I would say worth trying if you have a set up that permits.
 
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