Wharfedale W70's Local

[WmartinB]

http://hartford.craigslist.org/ele/4872626709.html

If they were W90's I'd be all over them - Seems like a great price for a set of rebuilt W70's

 

[jgannon]

If I'm not mistaken, they are somebody's on the forum here. I could be wrong, but I'm sure I've seen that pic. What a gorgeous console too!!

 

[Brian]

I would go for them. The work is done so plug & play. I suspect for an average room they may be better. I found this to be the case after selling my Symphonys and going with the 302a in the same room. Sometimes having too much speaker is not the better way.

 

[superdog]

I have commented on the beauty of that setup here before.Nice price to boot.

 

[roberttx]

W70Cs, if I'm not mistaken and the price is more than fair.

I wish I could find a replacement mid for mine, so's I could listen to them again. There was a pair on ebay, recently, but I missed them. :tears:

 

[relaximus]

W70Cs, if I'm not mistaken and the price is more than fair.

These are earlier than W70Cs as the Cs were not ported as these are. There are no markings on these representing the series, only the Radio People plaque and their serial numbers: 34630 & 34660. And yes they are mine, at least until Tuesday when their new owner will be collecting them.

Dave

 

[larrydata]

Can't wait!

Excited to own a classic speaker for spinning bluegrass/Dawg/old-time/blues/swing!

Larry

 

[motorstereo]

Are you really looking for a pair of W90's William:scratch2:?

 

[relaximus]

Looking forward to meeting you on Tuesday!

Excited to own a classic speaker for spinning bluegrass/Dawg/old-time/blues/swing!

Larry

 

[Brian]

I thought you were madly in love with those Brian. Afraid you might have to move them again some day?

Dave

I can just move maybe a Smaller Advent at this point. Just had someone over who spent some time listening to the W70s using some Cds of his. They are on my Sherwood S9500c. After more than hour he wanted to buy the speakers and amp. This guy has some pretty decent stuff and said the pair may be one of the most synergistic mating he has ever heard. He was a bit disappointed when I told him the system was not on the sell of might sell list. He has copied down the model numbers so I suspect soon there will be a duplicate system in town.

He was also taken with the Bob Crites modded HIIs and is going to order the parts and do his.

 

[WmartinB]

Are you really looking for a pair of W90's William:scratch2:?

I was offered a pair of 90's about a month ago but the deal unfortunately never went through - left me pretty bummed after reading up about them :tears:

I've had a pair of early W60's for a few years but I am sure the W70's and W90's blow them away

 

[relaximus]

I can just move maybe a Smaller Advent at this point. Just had someone over who spent some time listening to the W70s using some Cds of his. They are on my Sherwood S9500c. After more than hour he wanted to buy the speakers and amp. This guy has some pretty decent stuff and said the pair may be one of the most synergistic mating he has ever heard.

It's true, W70s are one of those magical speakers that really do a lot of things right when married to the right amp. Alas, I only have so much room and only so many systems. I've enjoyed these for several years, but have a pair of KLH 12s landing next month which will need a spot. That's a large part of the fun of this hobby for me, being able to sample different takes on the same goal. These W70s were among the speakers I said I would never sell. As is said, never say never.

Dave

 

[relaximus]

Excited to own a classic speaker for spinning bluegrass/Dawg/old-time/blues/swing!

Larry,

It was a pleasure meeting you this evening and thank you for making the drive out to my house. I know the W70s will bring you years of listening enjoyment, I miss them already. They may well be one of the finest examples of mid-60's W70s that you (or I) will ever come across. I know that I was honored to have owned them for several years and am extremely happy they have found a new owner that will cherish them as I did.

Cheers!
Dave

 

[WmartinB]

:thmbsp:

Larry,

It was a pleasure meeting you this evening and thank you for making the drive out to my house. I know the W70s will bring you years of listening enjoyment, I miss them already. They may well be one of the finest examples of mid-60's W70s that you (or I) will ever come across. I know that I was honored to have owned them for several years and am extremely happy they have found a new owner that will cherish them as I did.

Cheers!
Dave

:thmbsp:

 

[superdog]

It will be interesting when the time comes when you can compare the KLH 12.I passed on a pair here a couple of years ago and when i realized how uncommon they are regretted it immediately.Wasn't sure if the eq was there also.

 

[audiomagnate]

The ad is down, what was the price?

 

[motorstereo]

Dave; I'll be interested in your thoughts on how the 12's compare to the 70's. I hope you have a big vehicle and a strong helper to bring those big guys home.

 

[relaximus]

Dave; I'll be interested in your thoughts on how the 12's compare to the 70's. I hope you have a big vehicle and a strong helper to bring those big guys home.

Brian:

With the rear seats folded, I think they'll fit in here and I'll get my sons to drag them into the house.

Dave

 

[motorstereo]

Very nice Dave:thmbsp: I'm thinking they'll fit in there just fine. I had my pair of 12's in a Santa Fe but as you can tell I live in the poverty stricken side of the state. Even though those 12's are closing in on 40 years old I'm betting this is their first ever ride in a Jag:yes: Are you bringing Rich to help you with the loading?

 

[relaximus]

... Are you bringing Rich to help you with the loading?

That's the plan! :thmbsp:

Dave