Thinking of buying NHT 1.5

[janlafata]

I have a very solid and powerful Marantz AV Receiver. I've also had the NHT Super Ones for a long time but always wanted to upgrade to the NHT Music Series 1.5's. Of course time has flown by and the company isn't what it used to be, and they don't make them anymore. But I've recently come across a pair used online for a decent price.

The thing is, I'm not sure if it's worth it to buy speakers that are nearly ten years old. I worry about things like the rubber surrounds on the woofer being worn down.

I did actually just upgrade my system with a great deal on the Energy RC-10's. They're fine speakers and all, but when I got them what disappointed me was that they really didn't sound that much different or better than the Super One's!

I have contacted the seller and he assures me that the pair he is selling sounds good and have been well taken care of, you just never know what your getting when your buying used.

But I really have always wanted those speakers and, the longer time goes on, the less chance of ever finding a pair for sale.

 

[chris357]

if its a fair deal try them out you wont be disapointed.. I have the 2.5i's and could not be happier

 

[cwall99]

I'm using some NHT 1.3As for my surrounds. I bought them in 1991. I love 'em, and not a sign of decomposition in the surrounds.

Did you see Gene's article (some time in the last week or two) about having new surrounds put on your speakers?

It's either a DIY project or you can send you speakers to them. And it's a fraction of the cost of new speakers.

So, I'd say if the price is good, and the surrounds are in good shape, then go for it. They should give you several good years of use.

 

[Adam]

Welcome to the forum!

I have two pairs of 1.5s that I purchased in 1998 and have used in my main system since. I haven't noticed any physical degradation of the speakers.

I thoroughly enjoy them and encourage you to try them out since you are already interested in them. They aren't very sensitive, so having a powerful receiver (like you mentioned having) will serve you well. I noticed a nice improvement when I added more power to my system.

 

[j_garcia]

You gave one of the key reasons why surround rot may not be an issue with NHTs: rubber. Rubber surrounds last a lot longer than foam ones, and a number of NHT's drivers used rubber. I'd go check them out first, as would be the case with any speaker if at all possible, but I wouldn't have second thoughts about purchasing these used. I am not sure if the 1.5s used rubber surrounds though.

 

[janlafata]

Who would do the surround replacement? NHT is back in business, but they're not the same NHT and may not be able to accommodate the 1.5's!

 

[chris357]

Who would do the surround replacement? NHT is back in business, but they're not the same NHT and may not be able to accommodate the 1.5's!

just FYI they never went out of business and are still the same company, they just make different speakers now.

They are also very very very helpful and very responsive to email inquiries off the website.



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