custom 1950s speakers - $9000

zingo
zingo Posts: 11,258
edited July 2008 in Vintage Speakers
Check out this ad on the Seattle CL:
custom 1950s speakers - $9000

It just doesn't seem like a very good way to sell speakers to me...
Jake
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,735
    edited July 2008
    Not even a pic. Pffft
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

    President of Club Polk

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  • kevhed72
    kevhed72 Posts: 5,066
    edited July 2008
    Maybe he hit the zero button one (or two) extra times by accident....
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  • Schurkey
    Schurkey Posts: 2,104
    edited July 2008
    Maybe he wants the buyer to bring cash; and the seller owns a crowbar.
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited July 2008
    Even $90 would be stiff for the way he is trying to sell the speakers. I'm going to e-mail him and see what he's got...
    Jake
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  • John in MA
    John in MA Posts: 1,010
    edited July 2008
    This is your seller.

    This is your seller on drugs.

    Any questions?
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited July 2008
    If they were Tannoy Silver's it wouldn't be a typo.
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,970
    edited July 2008
    or EV Patricians...
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited July 2008
    Here is the e-mail I got back from the seller:

    I dont have any pictures but if your intrested you could come by and take a look and listen they are powered by a 150 watt x2 rms amp and dont peak they have a 7" subwoofer that has inverted surounds and a 2 3/4" tweeter. they also have a fuse for protection of the speakers and were given to me by my grandfather. I put some work into them but they still need a little tlc more. best sounding speakers ive ever owned and have the flatest frequency levels too.
    Jake
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited July 2008
    Offer him $25.
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • jakelm
    jakelm Posts: 4,081
    edited July 2008
    zingo wrote: »
    Here is the e-mail I got back from the seller:

    I dont have any pictures but if your intrested you could come by and take a look and listen they are powered by a 150 watt x2 rms amp and dont peak they have a 7" subwoofer that has inverted surounds and a 2 3/4" tweeter. they also have a fuse for protection of the speakers and were given to me by my grandfather. I put some work into them but they still need a little tlc more. best sounding speakers ive ever owned and have the flatest frequency levels too.



    LMAO........:p:p:p, thats some funny shiat right there..

    A 2.75" tweeter and a 7" woofer with inverted surrounds. Hell, thats worth $7k right there.

    Thank goodness they have the flattest frequency level..
    Monitor 7b's front
    Monitor 4's surround
    Frankinpolk Center (2 mw6503's with peerless tweeter)
    M10's back surround
    Hafler-200 driving patio Daytons
    Tempest-X 15" DIY sub w/ Rythmik 350A plate amp
    Dayton 12" DVC w/ Rythmik 350a plate amp
    Harman/Kardon AVR-635
    Oppo 981hd
    Denon upconvert DVD player
    Jennings Research (vintage and rare)
    Mit RPTV WS-55513
    Tosh HD-XA1
    B&K AV5000


    Dont BAN me Bro!!!!:eek:
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,196
    edited July 2008
    No pic, no brand, no series and a half of a century old speak's for 9K? Sure, I'll take 'em. :rolleyes:

    He said that they were audiophile speakers and if it's on the internet, of course it must be true.
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • John in MA
    John in MA Posts: 1,010
    edited July 2008
    So what is this, a pair of $30 KLH 24s or something?
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  • DarqueKnight
    DarqueKnight Posts: 6,765
    edited July 2008
    Seems like there is an upward trend in crack addicts selling speakers.

    So sad.
    Proud and loyal citizen of the Digital Domain and Solid State Country!
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  • John in MA
    John in MA Posts: 1,010
    edited July 2008
    I think a crack addict would sell a pair of Altec A2s for $40 to get a fix. This guy has to be on some really good acid.
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  • gwh
    gwh Posts: 1,451
    edited July 2008
    Maybe he wants the buyer to bring cash; and the seller owns a crowbar.

    I smell BBQ fingers:eek:
    HT:
    Martin Logan Motion 40
    Martin Logan Motion 50XT
    Emotiva Airmotiv E2
    SVS SB16 Ultra
    Def Tech Reference Sub
    Yamaha RX-A3070

    Signal Cable speaker wires & interconnects.
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  • DarqueKnight
    DarqueKnight Posts: 6,765
    edited July 2008
    John in MA wrote: »
    I think a crack addict would sell a pair of Altec A2s for $40 to get a fix.

    This would apply to a common crack addict. An audiophile turned crack addict with a fried brain might attach insane prices to his (or his stolen) gear. :)
    Proud and loyal citizen of the Digital Domain and Solid State Country!
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited July 2008
    After the last e-mail response, I replied if there was a model number on the speakers, and if indeed he wanted $9,000 for them. Here is the response I received:

    there is no model number these speakers are so good they dont need them.
    trust me I would not be selling them for this much unless they were worth it.
    also to inform I had them appraised and they were scored much higher on the level
    so I'm increasing the asking price substantially. $20,000 if your still interest just let me know when your available
    Jake
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  • avguytx
    avguytx Posts: 1,628
    edited July 2008
    What a effen idiot. Are you sure that's one one of our "illustrious" members here?
    Richard? Who's your favorite Little Rascal? Alfalfa? Or is it........................Spanky?.................................Sinner.
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,196
    edited July 2008
    I need some of what he's on. Good gawd man! 20K and we still don't what they are? If he had them appraised, he should at the VERY least know what the F they are. "He's not stupids" :rolleyes:
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited July 2008
    I found another gem: Speakers for Sale - $2000
    Jake
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  • Marty913
    Marty913 Posts: 760
    edited July 2008
    zingo wrote: »
    I found another gem: Speakers for Sale - $2000

    Well they are TALL AND CARPETED, that's gotta be worth something, right? It is soooooo hard to find speakers with a good carpet job.:D
    Sony 60'' SXRD 1080p
    Amp = Carver AV-705THX 5-Channel
    Processor = NAD T747
    Panasonic BD35 Blu-Ray
    Main = SDA-1C Studio with RD0s, spikes, XO rebuild, rings, I/C upgrade
    Center=Polk CS10, Surround = Athena Dipoles, Sub= Boston 12HO
    Music/Video Streaming = Netgear NEO550
    TT = Audio Technica
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  • polktiger
    polktiger Posts: 556
    edited July 2008
    zingo wrote: »
    After the last e-mail response, I replied if there was a model number on the speakers, and if indeed he wanted $9,000 for them. Here is the response I received:

    there is no model number these speakers are so good they dont need them.
    trust me I would not be selling them for this much unless they were worth it.
    also to inform I had them appraised and they were scored much higher on the level
    so I'm increasing the asking price substantially. $20,000 if your still interest just let me know when your available

    I might would drive over there just to see what these were and to get a look at that "appraisal".
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited July 2008
    ...yeah but he said "they don't peak"...that's cool.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • mrbigbluelight
    mrbigbluelight Posts: 9,840
    edited July 2008
    Okay Zingo, here's your Plan of Action:

    1. Get a panel van.
    2. Load it with pipe-wielding ... thugs (Preferrably crack heads)
    3. Set up an appointment with the seller; tell him you're going to bring
    cash, and PLEASE, don't sell them to anyone else.
    4. On the way to the appointment, tell the pipe-wielding crack heads in
    the back of the van that the seller is a drug dealer, sitting on a pile
    of crack.
    5. Arrive at the appointed place at the appointed time.
    6. Kick this guy's arse into the middle of next week, into an alternate
    universe.
    7. Take pics of said activity; post them.

    Added Bonus Points if you also take his speakers.
    Sal Palooza
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,341
    edited July 2008
    The ad was removed from Craiglist.
    Carl

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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited July 2008
    That's probably better for everyone.
    Jake
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