worth the trouble?

seabeerob213
seabeerob213 Posts: 1,843
edited February 2013 in Vintage Speakers
these are interesting looking, wondering if it would be worth my time to go get them, couple hours driving is ok for me
http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/ele/3596686092.html
2 Channel(work in progress):DAC: Schiit modi 2 uberAmp:Parasound 1200 MK IISub:RBH 1010-SEP Speakers: Monitor 5A peerlesscurrently running some krk rokit 3g since the HK pre outs died and i need to start breaking everything down to move in a couple monthsHeadphones:Source: tidalDAC: schiit modius epre: schiit sysAmp: AQ dragonfly black/ schiit magni2 Cans: Velodyne V-True, Grado SR225i, sennheiser x drop gaming headsetPC:DAC: schiit modius e(over spdif)pre: schiit sysspeakers: prenous eris 5 xtSub: Earthquake Sound MiniMe-P63most of my comments are passing on of info, im a noob, im just trying to help how i can, if im wrong or out of place to comment, dont hesitate to let me know :)"WITH WILLING HEARTS AND SKILLFUL HANDS, THE DIFFICULT WE DO AT ONCE, THE IMPOSSIBLE TAKES A BIT LONGER, WITH COMPASSION FOR OTHERS. WE BUILD - WE FIGHT FOR PEACE WITH FREEDOM"Seabee Memorial, Arlington, VA
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  • decal
    decal Posts: 3,205
    edited February 2013
    This is a decision you have to make. These are from the 80's and no longer supported by Sony, so no repair parts. They were supposed to be fairly good speakers in their day but I can't vouch for that as I've never even seen, let alone, heard them. Personally, I wouldn't drive across town for a set but hey, that's just me.
    If you can't hear a difference, don't waste your money.
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  • SDA1C
    SDA1C Posts: 2,072
    edited February 2013
    Id go get those just to hear them. What a weird looking speaker. Kind cool lookin' in a way though.
    Too much **** to list....
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  • seabeerob213
    seabeerob213 Posts: 1,843
    edited February 2013
    2 pairs available. with diffefrent specs though, and sized different, i can get both for 60, but i will be getting some monitor 10's and 4's while im home, as well as picking up some others i paid for already, so i think these are out of the question, unless i get a family member to give them to me as a birthday gift
    2 Channel(work in progress):DAC: Schiit modi 2 uberAmp:Parasound 1200 MK IISub:RBH 1010-SEP Speakers: Monitor 5A peerlesscurrently running some krk rokit 3g since the HK pre outs died and i need to start breaking everything down to move in a couple monthsHeadphones:Source: tidalDAC: schiit modius epre: schiit sysAmp: AQ dragonfly black/ schiit magni2 Cans: Velodyne V-True, Grado SR225i, sennheiser x drop gaming headsetPC:DAC: schiit modius e(over spdif)pre: schiit sysspeakers: prenous eris 5 xtSub: Earthquake Sound MiniMe-P63most of my comments are passing on of info, im a noob, im just trying to help how i can, if im wrong or out of place to comment, dont hesitate to let me know :)"WITH WILLING HEARTS AND SKILLFUL HANDS, THE DIFFICULT WE DO AT ONCE, THE IMPOSSIBLE TAKES A BIT LONGER, WITH COMPASSION FOR OTHERS. WE BUILD - WE FIGHT FOR PEACE WITH FREEDOM"Seabee Memorial, Arlington, VA
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited February 2013
    Sony produced a number of square speakers, some were just for "show" others had serious engineering behind their facade. You'd need to google your model to be sure?

    If that's the "engineered" Sony with all the fancy bracing and whatnot in back of the driver then they might be worth a listen. The down side? Just try to refoam or repair a SQUARE driver these days. It's almost "impossible" so if those drivers "ever" need any work, you're in a tight spot!

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  • Mr. Bubbles
    Mr. Bubbles Posts: 736
    edited February 2013
    Flat square drivers... I'd pick them up for that price just to look at. You could always hinge the drivers and make some neat storage cabinets out of them for the man cave if they sucked too bad.
    If con is the opposite of pro, is Congress the opposite of Progress?!


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  • seabeerob213
    seabeerob213 Posts: 1,843
    edited February 2013
    man cave? i live in a cave, lol this barracks room is tiny, im hoarding audio stuff in my dads basement
    2 Channel(work in progress):DAC: Schiit modi 2 uberAmp:Parasound 1200 MK IISub:RBH 1010-SEP Speakers: Monitor 5A peerlesscurrently running some krk rokit 3g since the HK pre outs died and i need to start breaking everything down to move in a couple monthsHeadphones:Source: tidalDAC: schiit modius epre: schiit sysAmp: AQ dragonfly black/ schiit magni2 Cans: Velodyne V-True, Grado SR225i, sennheiser x drop gaming headsetPC:DAC: schiit modius e(over spdif)pre: schiit sysspeakers: prenous eris 5 xtSub: Earthquake Sound MiniMe-P63most of my comments are passing on of info, im a noob, im just trying to help how i can, if im wrong or out of place to comment, dont hesitate to let me know :)"WITH WILLING HEARTS AND SKILLFUL HANDS, THE DIFFICULT WE DO AT ONCE, THE IMPOSSIBLE TAKES A BIT LONGER, WITH COMPASSION FOR OTHERS. WE BUILD - WE FIGHT FOR PEACE WITH FREEDOM"Seabee Memorial, Arlington, VA
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  • Schurkey
    Schurkey Posts: 2,101
    edited February 2013
    I bet the "square wave" response is terrific.
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