Are These Finds Good Deals?

[ryanosaur]

@ryanosaur has done some homework on Monitor Audio and really liked the newer silver series speakers. They are asking 500 for this pair. What say you, Ryan? Are those one of the good ones? Owner is in Scottsdale, the Richie Rich neighborhood, lol.

Monitor Audio floor speakers - electronics - by owner - sale

Pair of beautiful Rosewood floor speakers in mint condition

phoenix.craigslist.org

I think the S6 was the previous generation to what is current. Well regarded, but improved upon in the current iteration.
(I'm still surprised they haven't updated the Silver line considering the Gold and now Bronze has been refreshed over the last 2 yrs.)
Hmmm... as I look closer at the photos in your link, that doesn't look right:

SoundStage! Access | SoundStageAccess.com (GoodSound.com) - Monitor Audio Silver 6 Loudspeakers

The S6 may be an older model than the Silver 6...
there's this undated review, but the pic looks to be a match:

Monitor Audio Silver S6 Floor standing speakers review and test

www.hifi-review.com

And here:

Monitor Audio Silver 6 Floorstanding Speakers user reviews : 4.3 out of 5 - 8 reviews - audioreview.com

Monitor Audio Silver 6 Floorstanding Speakers user reviews : 4.3 out of 5 - 8 reviews - audioreview.com

www.audioreview.com

And this:

Monitor Audio Silver "S6" Floorstander Speakers

SEE NEW LISTING & PRICE. Item: Monitor Audio Silver 6 Speakers (Kimber Cable Jumper Cables negotiable). “Incorporating a 6†(150mm) C-CAM bass driver, a 6†C-CAM bass/mid driver, and a 1†(25mm) Gold Dome C-CAM tweeter, the RS6 is a svelte floor-stander, equally at home in stereo and mul...

www.stereo.net.au

I'd pass.

 

[John Parks]

I guess that extra $200 is for shipping.

I see the potential of these things, but those cabinets look rough and I'm not sure how easy that finish would be to remove.

I would REALLY like to hear those though. Very interesting design.

Maybe refinish is the wrong word - I could imagine filling nicks and dings and painting them to look something like this:

 

[zieglj01]

Lol, i live in Goodyear.

These are good ... but not for the full listing ... Atlantic Tech

Atlantic Technology Home Theater Speakers - electronics - by owner -...

This is for the entire 6 speaker set of Atlantic Technology home theater speakers. This set is high end audiophile quality and includes Center channel, L&R front, L&R rear and 15” powered...

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[Pogre]

These are good ... but not for the full listing ... Atlantic Tech

Atlantic Technology Home Theater Speakers - electronics - by owner -...

This is for the entire 6 speaker set of Atlantic Technology home theater speakers. This set is high end audiophile quality and includes Center channel, L&R front, L&R rear and 15” powered...

phoenix.craigslist.org

Does do look interesting! I would see if he'd be willing to sell just the speakers without the subwoofer.

 

[zieglj01]

Does do look interesting! I would see if he'd be willing to sell just the speakers without the subwoofer.

Bingo!

 

[afterlife2]

I have the Atlantic center and its fantastic. Mine has two dials on the back. I bet that set is great. Pogre Is it for a basement setup or resell?

 

[Pogre]

I have the Atlantic center and its fantastic. Mine has two dials on the back. I bet that set is great. Pogre Is it for a basement setup or resell?

@mixlsplitz1 is looking for a nice 2.1 for music, eventually 5.1 on a budget and he lives in the same area I do. I linked him to this thread and started flipping through the ads in hopes of finding a gem.

Beginner looking for help with first semi budget audiophile setup

So I've been researching for about a month now and I pretty much have my choices narrowed down but am certainly open to suggestions from those who know more and have experience with how different components sound together. Im getting a technics 1200gr with a nagaoka mp200 or vessel r3sm, a pair...

forums.audioholics.com

 

[panteragstk]

Maybe refinish is the wrong word - I could imagine filling nicks and dings and painting them to look something like this:
View attachment 44439

Still refinishing as far as I'm concerned, but that does look much better. They still scream 80's though.

 

[John Parks]

Still refinishing as far as I'm concerned, but that does look much better. They still scream 80's though.

Hey man - I never left!

 

[panteragstk]

Hey man - I never left!
View attachment 44446

The wind didn't stand a chance in the 80s.

 

[Pogre]

Okay, I found a few postings of interest for @mixlsplitz1. These are not necessarily suggestions yet, and most will probably be a pass. I usually get some good feedback and every once in a while we find something.

These Sonus Fabers are over budget but they sure look nice, and it looks like he's selling the matching center separate too. Might be able to see if he'll package it. I don't know if you can swing it tho.

Sonus Faber Chameleon T Floor Standing Speakers in Pristine...

I bought these new this past Summer and love the Sonus Faber sound so am moving upstream. The Chameleon's sound amazing and have a high spousal approval factor because they look great too! These...

phoenix.craigslist.org

Sonus Faber Chameleon C Center Speaker in Pristine Condition -...

I bought this new this past Summer to use for home theater and love the Sonus Faber sound so am moving upstream. The Chameleon's sound amazing and have a high spousal approval factor because they...

phoenix.craigslist.org

There are a pair of ML books in there with folded ribbon tweeters too. $400 for the books.*

Martin Logan Motion 35XT Speakers - electronics - by owner - sale

One speaker has edge chipped. Both sound fantastic. They come with stands. One speaker sells for more than $400. I am selling my both with stands for $400. Great price for audiophile speakers. Pick...

phoenix.craigslist.org

The RBH 61-SEs have been reposted. Says in the ad that there's 1 jumper missing. Not a big deal. These are really tempting for the price. You definitely will need a sub to go with them.

RBH 61-SE Bookshelf Speakers - $1,000 Retail - electronics - by...

RBH 61-SE Bookshelf Speakers - Great sounding bookshelf speakers. $1,000 Retail Hate to get rid of them, but I have too many speakers and they’re going to waste unused for many years. Lots of...

phoenix.craigslist.org

*Edited to delete a pair of ML electrostats.

 

[Pogre]

@William Lemmerhirt has experience with JBL Northridge speakers iirc. Not sure about the sub tho. If you can get him to come down and just sell the mains and center they might be worth a look.

JBL Northridge Floor Standing Speakers, Center and Sub - electronics...

For sale are a set of venerable JBL Northridge speakers in cherry, including: 1. Two JBL Northridge E80 3-Way Dual 6-Inch Floorstanding speakers (amazing for movies and music). 2. JBL Northridge...

phoenix.craigslist.org

Does anyone else think these drivers look like rolled up condoms..?

 

[John Parks]

@William Lemmerhirt has experience with JBL Northridge speakers iirc. Not sure about the sub tho. If you can get him to come down and just sell the mains and center they might be worth a look.

JBL Northridge Floor Standing Speakers, Center and Sub - electronics...

For sale are a set of venerable JBL Northridge speakers in cherry, including: 1. Two JBL Northridge E80 3-Way Dual 6-Inch Floorstanding speakers (amazing for movies and music). 2. JBL Northridge...

phoenix.craigslist.org

Does anyone else think these drivers look like rolled up condoms..?

View attachment 44447

Yeah, but they're a little small...

 

[afterlife2]

@William Lemmerhirt has experience with JBL Northridge speakers iirc. Not sure about the sub tho. If you can get him to come down and just sell the mains and center they might be worth a look.

JBL Northridge Floor Standing Speakers, Center and Sub - electronics...

For sale are a set of venerable JBL Northridge speakers in cherry, including: 1. Two JBL Northridge E80 3-Way Dual 6-Inch Floorstanding speakers (amazing for movies and music). 2. JBL Northridge...

phoenix.craigslist.org

Does anyone else think these drivers look like rolled up condoms..?

View attachment 44447

 

[mixlsplitz1]

Okay, I found a few postings of interest for @mixlsplitz1. These are not necessarily suggestions yet, and most will probably be a pass. I usually get some good feedback and every once in a while we find something.

These Sonus Fabers are over budget but they sure look nice, and it looks like he's selling the matching center separate too. Might be able to see if he'll package it. I don't know if you can swing it tho.

Sonus Faber Chameleon T Floor Standing Speakers in Pristine...

I bought these new this past Summer and love the Sonus Faber sound so am moving upstream. The Chameleon's sound amazing and have a high spousal approval factor because they look great too! These...

phoenix.craigslist.org

Sonus Faber Chameleon C Center Speaker in Pristine Condition -...

I bought this new this past Summer to use for home theater and love the Sonus Faber sound so am moving upstream. The Chameleon's sound amazing and have a high spousal approval factor because they...

phoenix.craigslist.org

There are a pair of ML books in there with folded ribbon tweeters too. $400 for the books.*

Martin Logan Motion 35XT Speakers - electronics - by owner - sale

One speaker has edge chipped. Both sound fantastic. They come with stands. One speaker sells for more than $400. I am selling my both with stands for $400. Great price for audiophile speakers. Pick...

phoenix.craigslist.org

The RBH 61-SEs have been reposted. Says in the ad that there's 1 jumper missing. Not a big deal. These are really tempting for the price. You definitely will need a sub to go with them.

RBH 61-SE Bookshelf Speakers - $1,000 Retail - electronics - by...

RBH 61-SE Bookshelf Speakers - Great sounding bookshelf speakers. $1,000 Retail Hate to get rid of them, but I have too many speakers and they’re going to waste unused for many years. Lots of...

phoenix.craigslist.org

*Edited to delete a pair of ML electrostats.

I wish I had the funds to get those fabers, but sadly no. Do you know if the rbh has a matching center? I looked them up and it says they're discontinued. And I saw the ML before, but that chip would eat at my soul everytime I looked at it. I don't mind scuffs and scratches or a missing post, or anything minor.

And you're pretty awesome dude, thanks for all the advice and now help looking for my mains. This forum is probably the best source I've found so far.

 

[William Lemmerhirt]

@William Lemmerhirt has experience with JBL Northridge speakers iirc. Not sure about the sub tho. If you can get him to come down and just sell the mains and center they might be worth a look.

JBL Northridge Floor Standing Speakers, Center and Sub - electronics...

For sale are a set of venerable JBL Northridge speakers in cherry, including: 1. Two JBL Northridge E80 3-Way Dual 6-Inch Floorstanding speakers (amazing for movies and music). 2. JBL Northridge...

phoenix.craigslist.org

Does anyone else think these drivers look like rolled up condoms..?

View attachment 44447

W. T. F..... those drivers look so dumb. Reminds me of a joke is heard as a kid. Something about fitting a camel... lol

I do have a little experience with northridge. Mostly the older N series, which are more similar to my
Studio II’s.
My friend actually has the same set you found on CL, in ash. Imo, 500 would be a pretty good buy on the whole set of them, especially in cherry. They sound pretty nice. I have a pair of E10’s somewhere in my house. They’re very small, but ok. I wouldn’t seek them out, but I got them on a trade for some other stuff.

 

[Pogre]

I wish I had the funds to get those fabers, but sadly no. Do you know if the rbh has a matching center? I looked them up and it says they're discontinued. And I saw the ML before, but that chip would eat at my soul everytime I looked at it. I don't mind scuffs and scratches or a missing post, or anything minor.

And you're pretty awesome dude, thanks for all the advice and now help looking for my mains. This forum is probably the best source I've found so far.

I think the 61-SEs are worth a look and you might be able to get him to come down a little. Fwiw I found a matching center on ebay for $240 with free shipping...

RBH 441-SE Bookshelf / Center Channel LR Speaker SINGLE SPEAKER Audio | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for RBH 441-SE Bookshelf / Center Channel LR Speaker SINGLE SPEAKER Audio at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

www.ebay.com

*Edit: On closer inspection the cab is a little dinged up on that cc. Probably not acceptable.

 

[lp85253]

I think the 61-SEs are worth a look and you might be able to get him to come down a little. Fwiw I found a matching center on ebay for $240 with free shipping...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/RBH-441-SE...a6ea|ampid:pL_CLK|clp:2334524&redirect=mobile

*Edit: On closer inspection the cab is a little dinged up on that cc. Probably not acceptable.

If you're talking about the 61se here on cl, the seller has or had a center listed as well...At least that's by best recollection

 

[Pogre]

If you're talking about the 61se here on cl, the seller has or had a center listed as well...At least that's by best recollection

He does! For $200. I'll bet he'd take $350 for all 3... now we're getting somewhere.

RBH 411-SE Center Channel Speaker - electronics - by owner - sale

RBH 411-SE Center Channel Speaker I also have 2 RBH bookshelf speakers available to pair with these. Also $200 for the pair. No contact pick up Cash only Price Firm I-10 and Ray Road (3 miles west)...

phoenix.craigslist.org

RBH 61-SE Bookshelf Speakers - $1,000 Retail - electronics - by...

RBH 61-SE Bookshelf Speakers - Great sounding bookshelf speakers. $1,000 Retail Hate to get rid of them, but I have too many speakers and they’re going to waste unused for many years. Lots of...

phoenix.craigslist.org

 

[mixlsplitz1]

He does! For $200. I'll bet he'd take $350 for all 3... now we're getting somewhere.

RBH 411-SE Center Channel Speaker - electronics - by owner - sale

RBH 411-SE Center Channel Speaker I also have 2 RBH bookshelf speakers available to pair with these. Also $200 for the pair. No contact pick up Cash only Price Firm I-10 and Ray Road (3 miles west)...

phoenix.craigslist.org

RBH 61-SE Bookshelf Speakers - $1,000 Retail - electronics - by...

RBH 61-SE Bookshelf Speakers - Great sounding bookshelf speakers. $1,000 Retail Hate to get rid of them, but I have too many speakers and they’re going to waste unused for many years. Lots of...

phoenix.craigslist.org

I'll txt him and see if he responds