some more buying advice

leftwinger57
leftwinger57 Posts: 2,917
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I'm looking at these speakers w/ the stands. Finally the guy calls and says there is no brand name they were made for him at a place called J S Audio and that place does not exist anymore. He claims the surrounds might be going which could be in my favor. Also note those bigger Mahogany speakers to the left and right. Same story built for him by this place. If I could get either set for $40 is it worth the trip which is about half an hour each way. Also he does not have them hooked up, but I have my mini Realistic amp and cdp so I could hear them at work. Worth a listen ??

http://newjersey.craigslist.org/ele/4992358327.html

2chl- Adcom GFA- 555-Onkyo P-3150v pre/amp- JVC-QL-A200 tt- Denon 1940 ci cdp- Adcom GFS-6 -Modded '87 SDA 2Bs - Dynamat Ext.- BH-5- X-Overs VR-3, RDO-194 tweeters, Larry's Rings, Speakon/Neutrik I/C- Cherry stain tops Advent Maestros,Ohm model E

H/T- Toshiba au40" flat- Yamaha RX- V665 avr- YSD-11 Dock- I-Pod- Klipsch #400HD Speaker set-

Bdrm- Nikko 6065 receiver- JBL -G-200s--Pioneer 305 headphones--Sony CE375-5 disc
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  • oldrocker
    oldrocker Posts: 2,590
    I'm no expert but for $40.00 they might sound great or crappy, overall they don't look bad. I always take an amp, cdp and a small set of speakers/wire. I have a plastic toke I got at the walmart that holds it all nicely, is easy to carry. Doing this has helped me out numerous times, especially when the seller says no on hooking something up to test for some reason or starts acting nervous when I say "I got the equipment" to check it out.
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  • oldrocker
    oldrocker Posts: 2,590
    Toke.. Sheesh, that was Tote... :o
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  • leftwinger57
    leftwinger57 Posts: 2,917
    I got the message. So far he had nothing to hook them up and like I said I'm ready if he is. Really, I would taking a foolish trip not to hear speakers only to find out they are totally blown or just lousy. Now I think it's off for today but I do have him hooked because I asked him if he had any bites on the ad and he said yes but all shied away when there was no brand name or model number to be found anywhere. I have all my gear ready to go.
    2chl- Adcom GFA- 555-Onkyo P-3150v pre/amp- JVC-QL-A200 tt- Denon 1940 ci cdp- Adcom GFS-6 -Modded '87 SDA 2Bs - Dynamat Ext.- BH-5- X-Overs VR-3, RDO-194 tweeters, Larry's Rings, Speakon/Neutrik I/C- Cherry stain tops Advent Maestros,Ohm model E

    H/T- Toshiba au40" flat- Yamaha RX- V665 avr- YSD-11 Dock- I-Pod- Klipsch #400HD Speaker set-

    Bdrm- Nikko 6065 receiver- JBL -G-200s--Pioneer 305 headphones--Sony CE375-5 disc
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  • oldrocker
    oldrocker Posts: 2,590
    I do hope if it works out.

    I sort of had a similar experience although I did have make and model numbers. Was hesitant to go but did. Ended up with a RTR that I absolutely love.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 33,000
    Lew, just curious pal....do you have 40 bucks burning a hole in your pocket ? I mean...are you not happy with the speaks you have ? Why not save the 40, add to it over time and make upgrades to the system that will have a more meaningful effect ?
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
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  • decal
    decal Posts: 3,205
    I totally agree with Skip and Tony. Try something that will be beneficial to your system and quit taking back/side steps. Just my dumbass opinion.
    If you can't hear a difference, don't waste your money.
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