Do I risk it?

dane_peterson

Just found these on eBay... I don't think he has a website. They would match very well with the rest of my setup, but I just don't know...

http://cgi.ebay.com/Audiophile-Surround-Sound-L-K_W0QQitemZ260054895654QQihZ016QQcategoryZ32861QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

TheReaper

I blew up the pictures on his website. From the part numbers on two of the speaker boxes, I found them at parts express. The opening bid price appears to be worth it, from a parts cost and labor standpoint.

Whether he picked a good combination of drivers that sound good, I leave for you to decide.

Whether he is a legit seller, I leave that for you also to decide.

http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?DID=7&PartNumber=302-720
http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?DID=7&PartNumber=302-740
http://www.partsexpress.com/webpage.cfm?&WebPage_ID=197&CFID=961384&CFTOKEN=82516037

TheReaper

His website url was buried in his listing:

http://web.mac.com/gerritsen_audio/iWeb/Home/Photos.html

wallstreet

nope, i wouldn't. I want a retailer that i have confidence will back the warranty of their product.

dane_peterson

Hmmm...
It's still a toss-up for me. I would also rather purchase from a respected brand, ideally from a retailer, but I just don't have that kind of money with my expensive taste.
Listed here, it says these speakers can reach 17Hz. That's pretty dang low, considering I can't even hear that...
http://web.mac.com/gerritsen_audio/iWeb/Home/GA-5%20Suround%20%20.html

halo

dane_peterson wrote:

it says these speakers can reach 17Hz. That's pretty dang low, considering I can't even hear that...

You may not be able to hear 17Hz but you sure can feel it!

Early B.

Forget about it.

There's no way in hell those speakers go down to 17 Hz. Most subs can't do that. So that's either a typo or this guy is lying.

He basically took some Parts Express designs, parts, stands, and cabinets, and is selling them to people who don't know what they're buying.

dane_peterson

That was kind of my thought too. I don't think my Polk sub even went to 30hz when I had it.. lol

ronnie

i would stay away from these speakers....buy from a trusted brand....these are parts express speakers all the way....they may sound good...who knows????....but, i wouldn't take the chance

Midnite Mick

If possible would you be able to build something yourself. You won't be able to beat the bang for the buck with commercially available speakers. Could solve the expensive taste with a low budget problem. As long as you have patience and don't rush the job I think anybody can make average looking speakers.

Mike

Mike Reeter

Maybe a Nebraska member could go by and check em out for you.

amulford

Early B. wrote:

He basically took some Parts Express designs, parts, stands, and cabinets, and is selling them to people who don't know what they're buying.

Bingo. I would have to hear these. The 17 Hz **** is just that. You need a big **** IB or TL to dig that low.

He does claim to be using their better quality parts, but how much design went into it?

I do like the tweeter's enclosures, though. Pretty snazzy, kinda reminds me of B&W's. I wonder where he got them from.

hearingimpared

They look pretty, but so did I at one time.:D