I dunno... shud I jump on this????

jon s
jon s Posts: 905
edited July 2008 in Vintage Speakers
Someone is selling a pair of Infinity Reference Standard IIB speakers... what do you think???

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oh yeah... he's asking $80...

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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited July 2008
    Yes!
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited July 2008
    Hell, why not for $80. As a few around here will tell ya....get your ears on as many pair of speakers as u can, at least for the education.

    I'd think if they are in good working order, the ribbons are probably worth that much alone.
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited July 2008
    That's a steal.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited July 2008
    You had to ask that question??
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited July 2008
    10 emit ribbons are worth around $500 alone. Don't rip them apart Infinity lovers will pay $800-1200 for them. Run don't walk.
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  • paymontna
    paymontna Posts: 188
    edited July 2008
    Looks like solid oak cabinets too!!!
    And I mean calling all cars, blackhawk down, mushroom cloud, Three Mile Island, lock the door behind you kind of mad.:mad:
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,735
    edited July 2008
    I can guarantee they are not solid oak.
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  • avguytx
    avguytx Posts: 1,628
    edited July 2008
    Hell, where are you at???? If you don't want 'em for $80, I'm sure anyone else here will! If those were local to me, they would already be in my truck without asking you guys! :D

    Where the hell is whatever the hell that town is called????
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  • jon s
    jon s Posts: 905
    edited July 2008
    I am waiting for a callback from the seller... but my guess is he probably mislisted it... i think it shud have been $800, not $80... but we shall see...

    but like i said, these great deals keep popping up on me!!!!

    :D
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited July 2008
    avguytx wrote: »
    Hell, where are you at???? If you don't want 'em for $80, I'm sure anyone else here will! If those were local to me, they would already be in my truck without asking you guys! :D

    Where the hell is whatever the hell that town is called????
    Hawaii.
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  • avguytx
    avguytx Posts: 1,628
    edited July 2008
    That's what I was thinking it was after I googled the name and that's ALL that came up. Too far of a trip for me! Good luck....I hope that's the correct price! Always act as fast as you can and if there is a phone number, call it first and tell them you are on the way.
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  • jon s
    jon s Posts: 905
    edited July 2008
    well, the seller just contacted me... the good news is that the price is $80... the bad news is... it has been sold...

    when asked why so low a price, she said it was 20 years old and too big.

    I mentioned they were worth a lot more than $80.

    She said like how much...

    I said at least $500 or more.

    She said "for a 20 year old speaker!!!! I really did not need to know that now!!!"

    :(
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  • jon s
    jon s Posts: 905
    edited July 2008
    I think she has some old Apple stereo gear too.... something called Macintosh....

    :D
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,196
    edited July 2008
    Lucky dog. Tell her that stuff ain't worth Jack.;) :D
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  • PolkClyde
    PolkClyde Posts: 662
    edited July 2008
    Wasn't those speakers going for several thousands of dollars when New? that was a blessing to sell for $80
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited July 2008
    For $80 would have jumped on them without question, sorry you missed them.


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  • jon s
    jon s Posts: 905
    edited July 2008
    actually, I kinda feel bad now telling her it was worth a lot more. She really did not know its real value and whoever bought from her took advantage of the situation. Under the circumstances, i probably would have paid her a few hundred instead of $80.
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  • 8diagrams
    8diagrams Posts: 8
    edited July 2008
    Jon, sorry to see you missed out on a true treat. I have a pair of Infinity RS-II and love them. I would pay ten times her asking price for a fully operating pair, even more if I didn't already have the RS-II. The two bad things about them is that the woofer foam normally has to be replaced. I just had mine done by Bill Watkins (the inventor of the woofer). The second thing is they require an amplifier that can put out a lot power at a very low inperdence. Other than that, they are wonderful.

    I'll stop since I know this is a Polk forum. I'm a new member, just picked up a pair of Model 7c. Very nice.
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