R30 Floor Speakers - Worth $50?

candjhuntley

Hey guys - there's a local guy on CL selling a pair of R30s for $50. I'm not sure of condition, but i'd be able to inspect them before purchase. He's moving, and he already has his receiver packed up, so i can't listen to them unless i bring my own. Anyway - i'm not really in the market for new speakers and i'm not even sure how i'd use these as i have all wall mounted speakers to keep them away from the 10 month old - but is this just a really good deal i need to jump on ($25 / spkr)? Or is this about what one would normally pay, no big deal, and since i have no real need i might as well pass up?
Thanks,
Chris

Kchill

As long as the tweeters are working these are great speaker for a second system.

candjhuntley

Kchill wrote: »

As long as the tweeters are working these are great speaker for a second system.

Do they have a history of bad tweeters? Also, i see that Newegg.com has the CS1 on sale for $60. This wouldn't be a second system, this would be my main, but right now i have Klipsch Quintet speakers around (the only plus is that they mount on the wall well above my children's hands) - but i've never been crazy about the Klipsch speakers - for $110, would this be worth it? Or would it be going from one just not good enough to another just not good enough. Just so you know, i really have NO budget for anything, but i might be able to talk the lass into letting me get them if they're worth it.

Thanks,
Chris

dorokusai

No history of bad tweeters, great deal and just fine for a primary system.

candjhuntley

Well... didn't pass the wife questioning who is perfectly content with our current setup and would much rather see the money spent elsewhere. So - if there is anyone in St. Louis interested in these, i can pass along the guy's information for ya.
Bummed,
Chris

cnh

It didn't pass the wife test for 50 dollars? Man that's pretty bad...I hope you're REALLY into her! Just joking, of course.

cnh

Toolfan66

candjhuntley wrote: »

Well... didn't pass the wife questioning who is perfectly content with our current setup and would much rather see the money spent elsewhere. So - if there is anyone in St. Louis interested in these, i can pass along the guy's information for ya.
Bummed,
Chris

Just go get them and tell her you got them here from somebodys nice karma thread.:cool:

candjhuntley

cnh wrote: »

It didn't pass the wife test for 50 dollars? Man that's pretty bad...I hope you're REALLY into her! Just joking, of course.

cnh

Lol - yes i am - but that's beside the point - she actually used reason against me - kinda sad. We actually agreed last year no unnecessary spending until all debt but the house was paid off (Dave Ramsey) and this falls into that category. I thought i could pull it off, but since she had no problems with the current setup, she couldn't see the need. Oh well - i'm just storing it away now and will come back with it for something much nicer when the debt is paid off down the road.