Are These Finds Good Deals?

[Trebdp83]

I rented laserdiscs from a little place near me in the 90's. The guy sold Pioneer Elite gear and started carrying Energy speakers. I thought they were sharp looking and there were a lot of glossy black pieces in there between the Energy and the Elite stuff.

 

[Kvn_Walker]

@TLS Guy, I found some speakers on Craigslist that may be interesting to you. A pair of Jordan Watts speakers for $400. All I know is that they're well regarded full range drivers, but the speakers themselves could be diy.

Very Rare Jordan Watts Jupiter Speakers - electronics - by owner -...

A pair of Jordan Watts Jupiter Speakers with a total of 4 Jordan Watts Module Drivers (two modules in each). Modules sound great, cabinets are good condition along with grills New audio grade...

phoenix.craigslist.org

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Really surprised those still haven't sold.

 

[Eppie]

Really surprised those still haven't sold.

The square cut out for the port makes the cabinets look DIY. No black edging or black interior.

 

[lovinthehd]

The square cut out for the port makes the cabinets look DIY. No black edging or black interior.

Well even the seller says he doesn't know if they're factory cabinets or not.....but probably biggest problem in not selling is simply brand recognition....

 

[Kvn_Walker]

Well even the seller says he doesn't know if they're factory cabinets or not.....but probably biggest problem in not selling is simply brand recognition....

Real shame... they’d be in my house if it was within driving distance. Drivers alone are worth more than the asking price, but i wouldn’t part them out.

 

[cerwinmad]

These popped up, a little far away though (8hr drive}

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[STRONGBADF1]

Last but not least, some SVS tower speakers and center from before my time becoming familiar with them. I've never seen these before. The SVS badge even looks different!

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SVS Towers and Center Speaker - electronics - by owner - sale

SVS audiophile tower speakers with center speaker. Beautiful piano gloss finish. Model MTS-01 and MCS-01. They sound phenomenal for music and movies. $650 cash.

phoenix.craigslist.org

I'm still running mine. Don't see these often.

 

[Eppie]

Run and hide from Totem. The only thing positive I have heard about speakers from that company are from owners defending their purchase. Most response graphs from those speakers is downright scary. What about the Kanta 1 if you can find a deal? Are you looking just at towers?

So I came across measurements on the Totem Tribe done by Canada's National Research Council. You're right. They're all over the place and don't appear to have the bass response that video reviewers claim they have. Scratch those off my list.

And the Aria 948 has a heavier mid bass and ramps up above 5k according to a German datasheet:
https://www.focal.com/sites/www.focal.fr/files/shared/catalog/presse/aria948_audio.pdf
That curve could appeal to some, though, that like a thicker bottom end.

 

[Kvn_Walker]

That curve could appeal to some, though, that like a thicker bottom end

Now you're speaking my language.

 

[Eppie]

Now you're speaking my language.

LOL. I had to read my post again to get the inference.

 

[Pogre]

I almost posted this in the rich and famous thread but I think these fall a bit short. Legacy Focus towers for $10k...

LEGACY FOCUS SE SPEAKERS - electronics - by owner - sale

We are moving across country to Pittsburg and have decided to rent a luxury townhome in a high-rise tower so I'm regrettably selling my new Legacy Focus SE towers finished in exotic rosewood. Legacy...

phoenix.craigslist.org

Some pricey Dynaudio Contour towers too for $4895

Dynaudio Contour 30 Speakers - Flawless - electronics - by owner -...

FOR SALE: Almost new pair of Dynaudio Contour 30 Speakers in High Gloss Rosewood. These are almost new (recently purchased by me) dealer demo's and are in flawless condition. They come with all...

phoenix.craigslist.org

It sometimes amazes me the stuff I find on Craigslist. It's like a used speaker mecca out here!

 

[Pogre]

They are a higher level over the C-xxx series ... but I do not like the damage on one of the RC-70 speakers ... what would interest me the most would be the RC-10 bookshelf speakers

I just stumbled across 3 of these Energy Take 5s for $75...

Energy Take 5 speakers - electronics - by owner - sale

Selling 3 Energy take 5 classic speakers. Work perfect. excellent condition. 75$ CASH. CALLS ONLY. TEXT DELETED.

phoenix.craigslist.org

 

[Pogre]

Now here are a couple of things you don't see every day. How 'bout some humanoid service robots? In the speaker search...

Only $13k...

WorkFar V3 Humanoid Service ROBOT Clearance Sale ✓ WORKFAR.NET -...

WorkFar V3 Humanoid Robot Clearance Sale! - Make Way For V4✓ On Sale Now at Ebay - Shortcut URL: www.WorkFar.net • WorkFar V3 Humanoid Robot Clearance Sale - 50% Off ! • Compare to Pepper Robot,...

phoenix.craigslist.org

 

[Pogre]

At least this one is audio related and interesting. A Marantz AM/FM oscilloscope tuner? $1400.

Marantz Model 150 AM/FM OscillscopeTuner - electronics - by owner -...

Marantz Model 150 AM/FM Stereophonic Oscilloscope Tuner ca. 1977 $1400.00 best offer This is the least expensive vintage oscilloscope tuner in the Marantz line. Includes service manual $600 original...

phoenix.craigslist.org

 

[zieglj01]

I just stumbled across 3 of these Energy Take 5s for $75...

They will have some peaks and dips in the frequency response and very little bass ... if someone wanted to toy with them, then somewhere around $40 would be good

 

[Eppie]

I almost posted this in the rich and famous thread but I think these fall a bit short. Legacy Focus towers for $10k...

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LEGACY FOCUS SE SPEAKERS - electronics - by owner - sale

We are moving across country to Pittsburg and have decided to rent a luxury townhome in a high-rise tower so I'm regrettably selling my new Legacy Focus SE towers finished in exotic rosewood. Legacy...

phoenix.craigslist.org

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It sometimes amazes me the stuff I find on Craigslist. It's like a used speaker mecca out here!

Those look pretty impressive. What intrigues me are the 4 Bose 901 cabs in the back. Never heard of anyone running 4 before.

Yeah, I'm jealous of your selection.

 

[Pogre]

They will have some peaks and dips in the frequency response and very little bass ... if someone wanted to toy with them, then somewhere around $40 would be good

All of a sudden it's like I see Energy speakers everywhere! These looked very interesting until I got to the image of the dented midrange dome. Damnit. That just completely ruins the speakers for me. Energy Veritas 2.2i with stands for $300.

Speakers Energy 2.2i Veritas w/stands - electronics - by owner - sale

Two bookshelve speakers 2.2i with orig. Stands. Black looks great . sound is great . one mid has a small ding. Doesn't affect the sound. Stands and everythi g else very nice. Can hear hooked up....

phoenix.craigslist.org

And some overpriced RC70s for $800.

Energy RC 70 Speakers - electronics - by owner - sale

Energy RC 70 Tower Speakers. Great sound quality. New on Amazon for $638.69 each. Perfect condition. $800.00 for the pair.

phoenix.craigslist.org

 

[Kleinst]

Man Arizona might just have the most impressive Craigslist inventory ever!

 

[Eppie]

A bit of masking tape can sometimes pull out those dents.

I didn't know until today that Klipsch bought out Energy (and Mirage).

 

[Pogre]

Real shame... they’d be in my house if it was within driving distance. Drivers alone are worth more than the asking price, but i wouldn’t part them out.

You do tempt me, but it's hard to find info on those and HD brought up the brand recognition aspect of it too. I tried pinging @TLS Guy a couple times but he's not on as much as he used to be.

Now how would 2 full range drivers sound mounted one right over the other like that? Would they both be playing full range or would a person divvy up bass and treble with a crossover? I know there's no way to tell what's going on with the ones in the ad, but I'm sure there are a number of wrong ways to do it.