LegacyHiFi
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Passed on a pair of Klipschorns at a savers once, I knew exactly what I was looking at, but unfortunately didn't have the $600 in my pocket. They still haunt my dreams.
What's your best thrift store speaker score?
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A set of EPI A500s (http://www.humanspeakers.com/e/epi-a500.htm) with rotted woofer surrounds for $12.
Here is what this model looks like:
I'm listening to them sing sweetly right now, powered by a Yamaha M80 power amp. They do need a bit of power. They were intended to be AR9 killers, at half the price. They do hold their own against AR9s quite well. I have a nice set of AR9s standing right next to them, and I am alternating listening the A500s and AR9s, this afternoon.
Enjoy,
Rich P
Here is what this model looks like:
I'm listening to them sing sweetly right now, powered by a Yamaha M80 power amp. They do need a bit of power. They were intended to be AR9 killers, at half the price. They do hold their own against AR9s quite well. I have a nice set of AR9s standing right next to them, and I am alternating listening the A500s and AR9s, this afternoon.
Enjoy,
Rich P
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guitarpick
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JustinCase
Active Member
Reading this thread and learning what some of you have found is going to keep me thrifting for life. Best I've done is a pair of Technics sb-6000a's for $60 and a single Jbl 4301b for $7.
Incredibly I found another single 4301b for sale 2 hr drive away for $50. Serial #'s were too far off to have been the mate.... But I'm happy just to have completed the pair.
Incredibly I found another single 4301b for sale 2 hr drive away for $50. Serial #'s were too far off to have been the mate.... But I'm happy just to have completed the pair.
cratz2
Addicted Member
I haven't found any keepers at Goodwill, but - and I know this blasphemous on AK - I'm not really into vintage audio.
I've bought probably six or eight pairs that I've sold to others. Couple of smaller JBLs, one pair of Altecs, one pair of Bostons and a few others.
I did buy a Dual turntable that I still have hooked up in the garage and a 80s JVC turntable that I also have hooked up in my #2 system though it didn't have a cartridge at all. Bought a couple of the nicer Denon DVD players for dirt cheap.
I've bought probably six or eight pairs that I've sold to others. Couple of smaller JBLs, one pair of Altecs, one pair of Bostons and a few others.
I did buy a Dual turntable that I still have hooked up in the garage and a 80s JVC turntable that I also have hooked up in my #2 system though it didn't have a cartridge at all. Bought a couple of the nicer Denon DVD players for dirt cheap.
GD70
Lunatic Member
The 4301b's are great monitors! I love mine, found them on CL for 100 bucks, from a voice over recording studio in NYC. They are virtually mint, were never on the floor!
darkblue94
The Devil made me do it.
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superdog
AK Member
It's cool.I am fortunate to live close to a thrift that puts out.You suck.Just kidding.
superdog
AK Member
I found a real nice thrift pair about ten years ago.$34.99.Still have them.Maybe not the best, but certainly the most recent. JBL L100 Century. Work 100% and drivers are in great shape.
darkblue94
The Devil made me do it.
I can't really complain, I've had some good luck myself.
TomReceiver
Active Member
I got my EPI M-110s for $12.99 @ this place called Unique Thrift. The place is about 4x larger than any GW I've been in and now my GW near my are just about devoid of electronics and LPs.![IMG_4020[1].jpg](/forums/data/attachments/711/711495-3bfdaadfef0e5e4cef3332ba1c2cf8d5.jpg?hash=O_2q3-8OXk "IMG_4020[1].jpg")
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I did have put some cash into them as you guys pointed out the drivers were not original. Well they are now as are the tweeters and sound fantastic.
I did have put some cash into them as you guys pointed out the drivers were not original. Well they are now as are the tweeters and sound fantastic.
opossumcrush
The Central Scrutinizer
I have found alot of cheap speakers at the thrifts.
JBL L112--30.00
JBL 4311--50.00
Altec Stonehenge II--7.00
Altec model nine II--20.00
B&O S75--7.00
Ohm L--5.00
Ohm Walsh 2--7.00
Pioneer DSS 7--10.00
Snell K--10.00
Dynaco A35--1.00
Wharfedale Triton 3--5.00
Sylvania AS125A--5.00
Polk Audio 10--20.00
DCM TF500--20.00
Boston Acoustics T930--5.00
Most of these I still have. There are more, but I have not picked up anything from the thrifts in about a year. Nothing there anymore.
JBL L112--30.00
JBL 4311--50.00
Altec Stonehenge II--7.00
Altec model nine II--20.00
B&O S75--7.00
Ohm L--5.00
Ohm Walsh 2--7.00
Pioneer DSS 7--10.00
Snell K--10.00
Dynaco A35--1.00
Wharfedale Triton 3--5.00
Sylvania AS125A--5.00
Polk Audio 10--20.00
DCM TF500--20.00
Boston Acoustics T930--5.00
Most of these I still have. There are more, but I have not picked up anything from the thrifts in about a year. Nothing there anymore.
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My thrift store speaker scores have been documented in other posts but since I am listening to my latest score right now I will mention them here. Attended a SA Grand Opening a couple of weeks ago.
Pair Focal Cobalt 816S tower speakers $27 each
Focal Cobalt 800 Center Channel $15
They are the front line in my main HT set-up.
Pair Focal Cobalt 816S tower speakers $27 each
Focal Cobalt 800 Center Channel $15
They are the front line in my main HT set-up.
GD70
Lunatic Member
Seemed like your thrift was a speaker goldmine!
I'm humbled!