SM's Speaker Sale - Wilson, Paradigm, KEF

sm88
sm88 Posts: 353
edited June 2011 in For Sale (FS) Classifieds
Hello again my Polk friends! The AC and other things have broken down on my trustworthy but ancient car, and given the hot summer we're in for and my new job in the city it's time to finally buy another. To raise funds i'd like to offer some more of my audio collection to all of you. Pending further notice, these items will only be available until Thursday at which point I will list them elsewhere at higher prices, I have a car in mind but the gentleman with it wants a cash offer so timing matters. Thanks again!

3x Wilson Cub's, Rare Wood Veneer Upgrade
I'm listing these for interests sake, as i'm not sure anyone would like to purchase them in their current condition. They sound fabulous, but cosmetically need some work, my intent was to have them professionally refinished but I haven't found the time. The heavy lacquer used on them is peeling and cracking, though the veneer seems to be in very good shape which is promising. There are some chips in the black front automotive paint but Wilson stocks a touch up kit, and the speakers are missing the grills and diffusion pads around the tweeters, both of which you can purchase. For under $500 you can get the paint, pads, and have the speakers stripped and re-lacquered to a gorgeous shine. If you're in the New England area and would like to give them the TLC I haven't gotten around to, I will price them accordingly. Otherwise, when they are refinished and I am sick of listening to the sweet, room filling music they produce I will list them for a more proper price.

Paradigm Signature S2 v2, Cherry, with boxes and grills
My newest speakers, I do enjoy them quite a bit but since I can't play anything loud right now and love my Wilsons, a car is a more worthy cause. These are in fabulous condition, only light marks are on the bottom from stand mounting which is typical. Grills and everything else are perfect. These have the amazing beryllium tweeters, I do not find they have the harshness other metal tweeters can produce and yet they extend into the stratosphere.

$1550 for the pair, shipping negotiable or pickup in Massachusetts

KEF 103/4
Something a bit more affordable for anyone interested, I refinished these and they look quite nice with the real wood veneer in a dark stain. I do not have boxes for these but can look into shipping them, and they are missing the binding post caps & jumpers, but I believe KEF stocks these parts.

$200 picked up, just looking to move these out of the apartment
Current System:
Paradigm Signature S2 v2
Conrad Johnson MF2500
Wyred4Sound DAC2
Audioquest Black Mamba II


For Sale:
3x Wilson Cub's
Conrad Johnson MF2500
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 29,534
    edited May 2011
    Man I wish in some alternate universe you would trade a pair of those Wilsons for my Taylos...

    :-D GLWS
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
  • sm88
    sm88 Posts: 353
    edited May 2011
    Man I wish in some alternate universe you would trade a pair of those Wilsons for my Taylos...

    :-D GLWS

    They really are amazing, extremely fast and dynamic, top notch imaging, and they throw a MASSIVE soundstage. Only thing they are missing is bass but that is not what they are designed for, a good musical subwoofer (a Rythmik would be idea) fills that gap. Build quality wise they are in line with other Wilson products as well, each speaker is at least 80 lbs and these are not floorstanders. They are very thick, with parts made of Wilson's X material from their larger speakers, it's a special composite that is like a super MDF -

    MDF:
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    X:
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    Current System:
    Paradigm Signature S2 v2
    Conrad Johnson MF2500
    Wyred4Sound DAC2
    Audioquest Black Mamba II


    For Sale:
    3x Wilson Cub's
    Conrad Johnson MF2500
  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 29,534
    edited May 2011
    Oh yeah - I have heard the Alexandrias once (in an amazing setup totalling well over a million with room and all... incredible sounding set up for sure!

    I have heard the Sophias on many occasions as well and have always left with wanting more...

    When I bought my Super Towers I debated highly on used Wilson, JM Lab, Avalon - the likes but I jst felt the Super Towers were my speaker (and still do)

    But I would love to have some Wilsons walking around... hehe

    One day! (Maybe)
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
  • sm88
    sm88 Posts: 353
    edited June 2011
    Bump!
    Current System:
    Paradigm Signature S2 v2
    Conrad Johnson MF2500
    Wyred4Sound DAC2
    Audioquest Black Mamba II


    For Sale:
    3x Wilson Cub's
    Conrad Johnson MF2500
  • sm88
    sm88 Posts: 353
    edited June 2011
    Probably won't list these elsewhere until a specific car comes up that I have to have, so still available to my Polkie friends!
    Current System:
    Paradigm Signature S2 v2
    Conrad Johnson MF2500
    Wyred4Sound DAC2
    Audioquest Black Mamba II


    For Sale:
    3x Wilson Cub's
    Conrad Johnson MF2500
  • sm88
    sm88 Posts: 353
    edited June 2011
    Bump!
    Current System:
    Paradigm Signature S2 v2
    Conrad Johnson MF2500
    Wyred4Sound DAC2
    Audioquest Black Mamba II


    For Sale:
    3x Wilson Cub's
    Conrad Johnson MF2500
  • sm88
    sm88 Posts: 353
    edited June 2011
    One last bump. My main amp sold so I can almost afford the car now, but i'd like a buffer to cover insurance, tax, and possible maintenance (I hope not!). I'll drop the Paradigms to $1400, and $150 for anyone local who wants to play around with the KEF
    Current System:
    Paradigm Signature S2 v2
    Conrad Johnson MF2500
    Wyred4Sound DAC2
    Audioquest Black Mamba II


    For Sale:
    3x Wilson Cub's
    Conrad Johnson MF2500