Now I have two pairs.
They ended up being some of the most fun speakers to listen to. They had been listed for a few months and I felt sorry for them. Thought at the very least, would be some spare parts for yours. The cabinets ring a bit when you rap on them. Haven't checked the thickness of the panels yet.
I personally don't think they look dated, I think they look like they sound. I'm no fashion Joe. I look pretty dated myself. I still have yours in the main spot currently. I did give the new ones a good session today before committing to fixing them up. They were not as well taken care of as yours were but they sound every bit as good. I am curious if there is improvement to be had as well.
You probably had no idea I would take to these like I have. When not in use, I cover them and keep them up off of the floor. 175 watt, 89db, 8" 3-way monitors is a near fielder's dream. See what you started?
The vinyl is only being held on the fronts by the drivers. Perfect candidates for repair.