Carver AL-III's with Infinity sub and Cardas wire mods

schwarcw
schwarcw Posts: 7,338
edited October 2008 in For Sale (FS) Classifieds
Greetings!

For sale is a pair of beautiful oak AL-III's with the Infinity sub mods up for sale here for $750. I am planning to bring them to Polkfest next month, but I will arrange for a pickup if you are willing to travel to the Pittsburgh area. These same AL-III's are famous here and the previous owners include Normality (RIP), Scompracer, ND-13, Ricardo and me (Polk Hall of Fame or shame members:D;)). Rich did the mods. I love these speakers but I don't have the room configuration to set them up properly. Someone needs to own these so they can be played and loved.

Post your interest here, then PM me. I prefer PayPal or cash, but I will accept a check or MO from valiant Polk members. But, I get to decide!

How about some ****???:D Photo's courtesy of Ricardo and Scompracer.

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Carl

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  • ESavinon
    ESavinon Posts: 3,066
    edited September 2008
    How do these compare to the amazings?
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  • Bigerik
    Bigerik Posts: 149
    edited September 2008
    Damn, that is tempting but the cash situation bites this month. Should they survive a few more weeks unsold, I might very well be interested.
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  • ESavinon
    ESavinon Posts: 3,066
    edited September 2008
    If i don't get them first ;)
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited September 2008
    ESAVINON wrote: »
    How do these compare to the amazings?

    Prettier, easier to drive, very little footprint......

    I never heard the big amazings, but these 60" ribbons, that play all the way from 150 Hz up, are just incredibly accurate and open. The low end is also pretty good with the Infinity mod.

    You should contribute on their move east :)
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  • dagame27
    dagame27 Posts: 574
    edited September 2008
    I almost bought these from Noel when he was selling. Beautiful speakers. If nobody here buys these, if anyone from the Chicago area is going to polkfest this year, I'd probably buy.
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  • hoosier21
    hoosier21 Posts: 4,411
    edited September 2008
    yet another "damn it, wish I was closer" these would be mine

    What's the chance you are coming to Atlanta?

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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,338
    edited September 2008
    Gentlemen, I think there are people coming to Polkfest from both the Atlanta and Chicago areas. I don't know who is driving vs flying, but that's why I've posted this info here. Maybe we can get a Pony Express going. These would be an easy sell on Craigslist, but I want to keep them in the family.

    Carl
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited September 2008
    Why are you bringing these to Polkfest? or did you mean you CAN bring them to Polkfest?
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,338
    edited September 2008
    dorokusai wrote: »
    Why are you bringing these to Polkfest? or did you mean you CAN bring them to Polkfest?

    I was going to set them up in my hotel room. Some people carry IPods, or boom boxes, I bring large dipole speakers and 250 wpc amps.:cool:;)

    Actually, thanks for the grammer correction Mark. I meant to say that I can bring these with me if someone wants to buy them. Polkfest would be an opportunity to make an exchange in the hotel. Save on shipping, etc.

    Carl
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,663
    edited September 2008
    Can you bring them to Carverfest this weekend?
    http://www.carveraudio.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=3385

    engtaz
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  • Motzart
    Motzart Posts: 1,075
    edited September 2008
    THUD!! :eek:
    (Me falling outta my chair)

    OMG those are AWSOME LOOKING!
    If they sound as nice as they look.....
    I couldn't even begin to find a place for something that big. :mad:

    I'm sure some lucky sap will grab em for that price.
    (I'll bet they cost what your asking EACH and then some when new)

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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited September 2008
    Nice speakers and good luck on the sale. What is the little speaker in the first picture if I may ask?
    Jake
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  • analog97
    analog97 Posts: 328
    edited September 2008
    Carl, you are truly one piece of work. Maybe these would fit somewhere in my world. Maybe in the lab? :D
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited September 2008
    That is a Von Schweikert VR-1. Awesome speaker for the size. I sold these AL-III's to Carl because between the 3.1TL's and these VR-1's I had all I wanted. Of course that has changed....a few times already.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited September 2008
    schwarcw wrote: »
    I was going to set them up in my hotel room. Some people carry IPods, or boom boxes, I bring large dipole speakers and 250 wpc amps.:cool:;)

    Actually, thanks for the grammer correction Mark. I meant to say that I can bring these with me if someone wants to buy them. Polkfest would be an opportunity to make an exchange in the hotel. Save on shipping, etc.

    Carl

    Absolutely and an excellent idea.
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited September 2008
    As to how they compare with the Amazings....

    Well the ribbon is the same....so the sound is very similar. That said, there are pros and cons to both. The AL-III's are easier to set up and are more friendly to less than ideal rooms. The seem to be less fussy, overall.

    Bass extension is the major difference. The AL-III's aren't bass-shy but 8, 12" free air drivers blowing your hair back is manly. The Amazings rule in that respect. If you've got the room and the amp, go with the Amazings. If you have a smaller space...go AL-III

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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,338
    edited September 2008
    engtaz wrote: »
    Can you bring them to Carverfest this weekend?
    http://www.carveraudio.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=3385

    engtaz

    Any of the Carterfest guys back in town to check this out. I am willing to bring it to Polkfest if there is an interested buyer? These need to stay in our Polk Forum family.:)
    Carl

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  • TNRabbit
    TNRabbit Posts: 2,168
    edited September 2008
    Ricardo wrote: »
    Prettier, easier to drive, very little footprint......

    I never heard the big amazings, but these 60" ribbons, that play all the way from 150 Hz up, are just incredibly accurate and open. The low end is also pretty good with the Infinity mod.

    You should contribute on their move east :)


    AL-IIIs have the 48" ribbon. I find they image much better than the ALS Originals or Platinums, but they don't have the open & substantial bass response. :)

    I put the Infinity KAPPA Perfect 10.1 woofer in mine; LOVE the change...
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  • skipf
    skipf Posts: 694
    edited September 2008
    Rabbit's modded AL-III's do sound truly wonderful. Much cleaner bass than my stock AL-III's. Bob Carver himself was impressed with this mod.
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,663
    edited September 2008
    Those are absolutely gorgeous.

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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited September 2008
    TNRabbit wrote: »


    AL-IIIs have the 48" ribbon. I find they image much better than the ALS Originals or Platinums, but they don't have the open & substantial bass response. :)

    I put the Infinity KAPPA Perfect 10.1 woofer in mine; LOVE the change...

    The cannon shots from the 1812 overture on those AL III's will forever live in my mind,if you can imagine standing beside the cannon when it discharges,,, well there you have it,,,,outstanding job there,,Mr. Rabbit. ;):)
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,338
    edited September 2008
    TNRabbit wrote: »


    AL-IIIs have the 48" ribbon. I find they image much better than the ALS Originals or Platinums, but they don't have the open & substantial bass response. :)

    I put the Infinity KAPPA Perfect 10.1 woofer in mine; LOVE the change...

    Thanks for the clarification on the ribbon Mr. Rabbit! Mine have the Infinity 1040w. I agree with your comment about the "open", and the Amazings do have more bass. However these AL-III's are not bass shy at all.

    I'll regret selling these, but I don't have the room and it's time for someone else to experience these beautiful and great sounding speakers.
    Carl

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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,338
    edited September 2008
    Sale pending to a Polk family member

    The buyer will stay anonymous for now.
    Carl

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  • SCompRacer
    SCompRacer Posts: 8,500
    edited September 2008
    schwarcw wrote: »
    Sale pending to a Polk family member

    That is good news Carl! They are a whole lot of speaker for the money. Congrats to the new owner!
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,338
    edited September 2008
    Thanks Rich! You and I will pony these down to Polkfest for pickup. Rock and Roll!!
    Carl

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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited September 2008
    Cool. This would be the 6th polkie owner. I'm sure Norm is smiling.
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  • ESavinon
    ESavinon Posts: 3,066
    edited September 2008
    I sure hope the new owner likes them as much as i like my plats.
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  • TNRabbit
    TNRabbit Posts: 2,168
    edited October 2008
    I'll offer my assistance with setup for the new owner. I've done a lot of experimentation & can maybe help save some time....PM me.
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,338
    edited October 2008
    He'll pick these up at Polkfest. Thanks for the offer. These were terrific speakers that I wanted someone who would appreciate these to own them. I just was not using them enough to justify ownership of these wonderful speakers.
    Carl

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  • halo
    halo Posts: 5,616
    edited October 2008
    I demoed them for a short time at my home (a pair in black) thanks to Norm & Rich. Very nice indeed. I didn't have them set up correctly at all and may have missed out on something very special.

    In my experience shy is not a word I would use to describe their bass response.
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