Wanted: Large Bookies - Nearfield

Conradicles
Conradicles Posts: 5,984
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Looking for some large monitors for my office rig.

Let me know if you have any not being used.

Looking to spend in the $400-$900 range.

Peace,
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 24,676
    Bump it to 1800 and I might have a pair of 90 pound each, 7k new bookies for you.... 😜

    Even comes with an equally heavy pair of stands!
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  • verb
    verb Posts: 9,912
    These are interesting. A bit above your max, but that's what we do! :smile: Looks like a great deal! Anthony Gallo bookies.
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    https://www.ebay.com/itm/High-End-Anthony-Gallo-Reference-AV-Vertical-Side-Speaker-Pair-BNIB/143284992300?hash=item215c73792c:g:NiEAAOSw~vxc3BZr
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  • rpf65
    rpf65 Posts: 2,127
    In your price range

    https://www.safeandsoundhq.com/products/dynaudio-excite-x14a-high-end-powered-bookshelf-speakers-pair
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  • kharp1
    kharp1 Posts: 3,459
    edited June 2019
    Define large.

    I have a pair of LSA-1's at the bottom end of your price range
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  • kharp1
    kharp1 Posts: 3,459
    Also a pair of JWM Alyson's for a bit more. One needs minor repair and will be taken care of by Josh under warranty. eftd8zjkm0vq.jpg
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  • aiconn
    aiconn Registered User Posts: 277
    Are you looking for powered or passive? I have a pair of Quad 12L Actives available. As well as a pair of LSiM 703s.
    PS Audio Stellar Gain Cell DAC/Preamp
    Denon DVD 2910
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  • Dr_Wu
    Dr_Wu Posts: 240
    Interested in SDAs?
    Speakers: Wharfedale EVO4.3; Amp: Parasound A21 Halo; Pre: NAD C165BEE; Regenerator: PS Audio PerfectWave Power Plant3; Streamer: Auralic Aries Mini/TeraDak LPS>Chord Qutest DAC/TeraDak LPS; CD: Onkyo C390 changer>Chord Qutest DAC; Phono: AT LP-3/VM540Ml; Cables: Wireworld Silver Eclipse7 speaker, High Fidelity Cables Reveal IC (pre/amp), Wireworld Silver Eclipse8 IC (DAC/pre), Wireworld Silver Starlight digital coax (CD/DAC), AQ Carbon USB (streamer/DAC); Power cables: NRG Custom Cables "The Five" (regenerator; amp; streamer; DAC); Subwoofer: REL T/5i; EQ: Soundcraftsmen RP2212
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 7,228
    rpf65 wrote: »
    In your price range

    https://www.safeandsoundhq.com/products/dynaudio-excite-x14a-high-end-powered-bookshelf-speakers-pair

    Those are pretty small, but in my experience Dynaudio bookies sound WAY bigger than their size...I have never heard the powered version but would really like to!
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    Game Room HT: Denon AVR-X4200w; Sony UBP-x700; Definitive Technology Power Monitor 700 x3; Definitive Technology StudioMonitor 350; Definitive Technology ProMonitor 800; Sub - HSU VTF-2 MK5
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 5,984
    rpf65 wrote: »
    In your price range

    https://www.safeandsoundhq.com/products/dynaudio-excite-x14a-high-end-powered-bookshelf-speakers-pair

    Nice! I am looking for passive for this rig.
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 7,228
    Shameless bump, but i think these might be awesome in that setup: https://forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/comment/2512596#Comment_2512596
    Living Room 2.1: Usher BE-718 "tiny dancers"; Dual DIY Dayton audio RSS210HF-4 Subs with Dayton SPA-250 amps; Musical Fidelity A308; NAD M51 DAC; Sony UBP-x1000es; Squeezebox Touch with Bolder Power Supply
    Game Room HT: Denon AVR-X4200w; Sony UBP-x700; Definitive Technology Power Monitor 700 x3; Definitive Technology StudioMonitor 350; Definitive Technology ProMonitor 800; Sub - HSU VTF-2 MK5
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 5,984
    kharp1 wrote: »
    Define large.

    Good one. I like the older JBL studio monitors but having a hard time finding a pair in nice condition local. Currently running Yamaha NS-344. They are about 22" x 13" x 11".

    For some reason I just like huge speakers B)



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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 5,984
    Dr_Wu wrote: »
    Interested in SDAs?

    Good idea. I did not think about the SDA-CRS+. Wonder how they sound nearfield...
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 5,984
    kharp1 wrote: »
    Also a pair of JWM Alyson's for a bit more. One needs minor repair and will be taken care of by Josh under warranty. eftd8zjkm0vq.jpg

    Tell me more. Those look amazing!
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  • kharp1
    kharp1 Posts: 3,459
    edited June 2019
    Purchased that set from Josh year and a half ago at LSAF. One of the surrounds came loose at the glue line, so, I just need to get it back to Austin for Josh to repair or replace. New Alyson's are about 8k. I got these for 4k. Would take $2500.

    http://www.jwmacoustics.com/alysonaml
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 5,984
    That is a great deal kharp1. A bit out of my price range, but a great deal!
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 5,984
    These are really cool but too much for this rig:

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  • SIHAB
    SIHAB Posts: 2,362
    edited June 2019
    Harbeth P3ESR are so easy to listen to...
    not large tho.

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  • kharp1
    kharp1 Posts: 3,459
    I also have the Dali Zensor that sound great in near field, but, they're small. Incredible bass for a speaker that size. Below your low range price.
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  • mlistens03
    mlistens03 Posts: 2,751
    Some of my favorite speakers for nearfield are KEFs. I've heard the Q150s, Q350s, and my friend's old pair of C75s up close and they are all VERY coherent, probably because of the Uni-Q array.

    I've also heard the Dali Zensors nearfield, and they sound great but not as nice as the KEFs up close. The Oberons are better but still, not as nice up close.

    I've not heard any of the other options here though, so take my advice with a grain of salt! :)
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 27,913
    Conradicles wrote: »
    kharp1 wrote: »
    Define large.

    Good one. I like the older JBL studio monitors but having a hard time finding a pair in nice condition local. Currently running Yamaha NS-344. They are about 22" x 13" x 11".

    For some reason I just like huge speakers B)



    me, too...
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 27,913
    Conradicles wrote: »
    These are really cool but too much for this rig:

    pel28c7k9mbz.jpg

    are the stands crossover inductors?
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  • agfrost
    agfrost Posts: 2,356
    mhardy6647 wrote: »
    Conradicles wrote: »
    These are really cool but too much for this rig:

    pel28c7k9mbz.jpg

    are the stands crossover inductors?

    I was guessing Tesla Coils.

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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 14,654
    kharp1 wrote: »
    Purchased that set from Josh year and a half ago at LSAF. One of the surrounds came loose at the glue line, so, I just need to get it back to Austin for Josh to repair or replace. New Alyson's are about 8k. I got these for 4k. Would take $2500.

    http://www.jwmacoustics.com/alysonaml

    Are these ship able? would they be fixed before shipping??

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  • kharp1
    kharp1 Posts: 3,459
    I'd have to have packaging made. When I picked them up at LSAF they were bubble wrapped and I packed them in the explorer and carted them home. That's why I got a $7k pair of speakers for $4k. $2500 reflects the fact that they would have to be repaired. If someone wanted to reach out to Josh he could verify all this and his commitment to repair or replace the driver.

    If I have packaging made the price will probably go to at least $3k. They have to have 4 cartons for the set. Stands are as tall, or slightly taller than the speaker. Comes with spikes on stands and speakers. Speakers fit in to saucer type cups on the stands.
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  • voltz
    voltz Posts: 5,385
    edited June 2019
    I think I could be called a Bookie Man!
    I have had the PSB's Image B's, Polk Lsmi 703's, Usher Mini X's and the Omega Super 7 MKII, and now the Rossio Fiesole's.

    Still have the Omega full ranger bookies which have no Crossovers... very fast and I showed them off at the LSAF one year using 9wpc Dared monblocks and a Dared preamp. that year a last night party started in my room as we pass the controller around so everyone could take turns picking the next song, the Russman took over DJ'ing the music with Ron!

    would consider selling them as they now mostly collect dust! have original boxes for shipping.. maybe $600 shipped They still look in excellent condition and I could take some closer pictures to show off.

    Honestly I wouldn't be hurt if you turned down this offer B)
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  • kharp1
    kharp1 Posts: 3,459
    I might be interested if OP isn't.
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 14,654
    edited June 2019
    kharp1 wrote: »
    I'd have to have packaging made. When I picked them up at LSAF they were bubble wrapped and I packed them in the explorer and carted them home. That's why I got a $7k pair of speakers for $4k. $2500 reflects the fact that they would have to be repaired. If someone wanted to reach out to Josh he could verify all this and his commitment to repair or replace the driver.

    If I have packaging made the price will probably go to at least $3k. They have to have 4 cartons for the set. Stands are as tall, or slightly taller than the speaker. Comes with spikes on stands and speakers. Speakers fit in to saucer type cups on the stands.

    I expected shipping would be more, and not cheap, was just wondering if you would be willing to ship, I will reach out to Josh on fixing the bad driver, I met Josh at RMAF a couple years ago or so, super nice guy, and these speakers sounded amazing to my ears, they are also stunning to look at as well, I do wish they were the purple heart wood...

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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,039
    703s?
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,322
    You guys would do good to grab those JWM's from Kerry. I can attest to the sound of Josh's speakers, plus he's a cool cat to deal with or just chat with. If I was in a better position right now, I'd be swingin' a deal with Kerry for those.
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,322
    voltz wrote: »
    I think I could be called a Bookie Man!
    I have had the PSB's Image B's, Polk Lsmi 703's, Usher Mini X's and the Omega Super 7 MKII, and now the Rossio Fiesole's.

    Still have the Omega full ranger bookies which have no Crossovers... very fast and I showed them off at the LSAF one year using 9wpc Dared monblocks and a Dared preamp. that year a last night party started in my room as we pass the controller around so everyone could take turns picking the next song, the Russman took over DJ'ing the music with Ron!

    would consider selling them as they now mostly collect dust! have original boxes for shipping.. maybe $600 shipped They still look in excellent condition and I could take some closer pictures to show off.

    Honestly I wouldn't be hurt if you turned down this offer B)



    Do these have the upgraded magnet ?
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
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