Things you see on Ebay....

[Geoffcin]

I'm always looking for vintage speakers, and this is something you don't see everyday.


http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=50597&item=5712211160&rd=1

30" woofers anyone?!

[Worf101]

A Piece???!!!! Hey I love vintage and obsure speaks like nobody's business. Heck I'm listening to my computer on a pair of Logik nearfields and my rears are Allison 4's so I love the obscure and different in speakers But these bad boys yikes. No castors? Yipes. The size of a small block engine ala 289 Cu. In. Could you imagine moving those monsters on regular basis? And the price an't gonna help em move either. Don't cost nothing to look though... keep em comin. Thanks


Da Worfster :cool:

[topspeed]

Good Lord! Those EV's make K-horns looks positively petite by comparison. EV makes awesome concert monitors so it would be interesting to hear these. I'd wager they are pretty efficient to boot.

Interesting stuff. I'm a Peavey guy myself but I certainly respect EV. I never even knew they ventured into home equipment.

[Geoffcin]

My guess is that what this speaker is a complete EV movie theater rig set into a couple of furnature grade cabinets. My friend's band uses EV speakers and they are super efficient, so I bet this thing could blow out your windows with the right amp.

Worf;

Knew you'ld like it dude, this is the ultimate "not like Bose" speaker eh?!


Topspeed;

Hook these up to your PS Audio amp and watch "For Sale" signs sprout all over the neighbors lawns!

[Geoffcin]

The ultimate in high-fidelity, and look ma no cables!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=50597&item=3738996128&rd=1

[kfalls]

I saw these back in the seventies. Very efficient, I believe they can be driven with as little as 1/2 watt. Definitely not for every living room, but a real contender to Klipsch' and ideal for SET.

[topspeed]

The ultimate in high-fidelity, and look ma no cables!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=50597&item=3738996128&rd=1
Where do you dig up this stuff :D? Hey, even if you didn't use the onboard speakers, I'd bet you get some fun acoustics inside that thing with your speakers aimed right at it. Question: Am I the only one that thinks the ottoman looks an awful lot like another type of "throne?" Hell, it even has the stains on the bottom!

[Worf101]

Worf;

Knew you'ld like it dude, this is the ultimate "not like Bose" speaker eh?!


Topspeed;

Hook these up to your PS Audio amp and watch "For Sale" signs sprout all over the neighbors lawns!

Watch the Police come frist. Hook these suckah's up to some vintage Crown's and step back.

Nice find.

Da Worfster

[Geoffcin]

Watch the Police come frist. Hook these suckah's up to some vintage Crown's and step back.

Nice find.

Da Worfster

How long you been "Sg't at Arms"? That's one cool title! Makes you not want to post enough to make "Veteran member"

[Worf101]

How long you been "Sg't at Arms"? That's one cool title! Makes you not want to post enough to make "Veteran member"

Well they got this option now on your profile page, you can name yourself what you like. So I chose what I chose since I used to be a Sgt. in the Combat Engineers... many many years and pounds ago.

[jrflanne]

I remember those things. The only time I sat in the "egg", I knocked by head on is and bled.

[Geoffcin]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=50597&item=5715960220&rd=1



http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=50597&item=5716079243&rd=1


I just love Ebay!

[Worf101]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=50597&item=5715960220&rd=1



http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=50597&item=5716079243&rd=1


I just love Ebay!


Ebayer's Anonymous. You got too much time on your hands son. But I will say that those monsterous speakers in Utah look "interesting". How you gonna get a set of speakers that have to be dismantled and trucked cross country on flat bed trucks? They must have been from a Drive In movie theatre or outdoor music venue but they are amazingly large.

Thanks fer the interesting posts...

Da Worfster :p

[royphil345]

I wouldn't pay a penny over $19,500.00 for those!!!

[Geoffcin]

Bet the neighbors take notice when you install these puppies in the den....

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=61376&item=5718500951&rd=1

Planar tech + 12 woofer mahem. Who could ask for more!

[topspeed]

WOW! While I hate the cabinetry choice (walnut, uhg :p) if I had the room I'd consider taking a run at those. If those are true IRS's, they probably sound amazing...again if you have the room. They're only $2,200 w/ 4 days left so it will be interesting to see what they climb to. It won't be cheap.

[Worf101]

and a shipping company, and the two grand. I'd take a run at those. The cabinetry is nasty lookin' but that just might be the camera exposure. Sheesh. all dem drivers and planars... It would be interesting though...

Da Worfster :D

[Geoffcin]

The best horn loaded speaker made. It certainly costs enough!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=14993&item=5721079865&rd=1

[Geoffcin]

Hey, they even come with their own trailer!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=32861&item=5770643991&rd=1

[Geoffcin]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=14993&item=5769415568&rd=1

[drseid]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=14993&item=5769415568&rd=1
Yep, the Whispers are some of my all-time favorites.

---Dave

[Worf101]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=14993&item=5769415568&rd=1
I saw dem on the bay about a week a go and wias really drooling. and thanking about em... If I had the room and da Caish!!!!

Da Worfster :D

[Geoffcin]

http://i9.ebayimg.com/04/i/04/71/40/1c_12_sb.JPG

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5789263206

I wonder if the copywrite lawers are already after him....

[MomurdA]

That is awesome. He even has a link to the directions with photos. I wonder if it sounds good or just loud.

[Worf101]

Oh man oh man.. you gotta be kiddin' me. What people won't build, by and sell.. If I brought those into the house I'd be shot... Great link.. I love em. LOL... I'm dyin' here...

Da Worfster :eek:

[piece-it pete]

Hi guys!

Worf, you look... different?

:D

Neat topic. Here's a couple:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5792010206&category=14993&rd=1

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5792883737&category=14993&rd=1

Pete

[Florian]

Good lord those prices are unreal.

-Flo

[Geoffcin]

http://cgi.ebay.com/GENESIS-1-1-REFERENCE-SPEAKER-SYSTEMS_W0QQitemZ5793283168QQcategoryZ32861QQrdZ1Q QcmdZViewItem

You better rent a box van to take them home!

[royphil345]

http://cgi.ebay.com/GENESIS-1-1-REFERENCE-SPEAKER-SYSTEMS_W0QQitemZ5793283168QQcategoryZ32861QQrdZ1Q QcmdZViewItem

You better rent a box van to take them home!

Doubt they even exist.

No feedback and photos from here. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5787613812&rd=1 This auction looks way too similar and doesn't seem kosher either (supposedly a different user on the other side of the country).

Barely any description at all about such a complex speaker system. With such a reasonable starting bid, you'd think they might list a few features and specs, maybe list exactly what's included to try and bring the price up. At least they're willing to ship them worldwide. That shouldn't be any hassle!!!

Wouldn't pay anything without seeing the speakers first... Or go to pay and pick them up in a dark alley...lol

[Worf101]

Doubt they even exist.

No feedback and photos from here. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5787613812&rd=1 This auction looks way too similar and doesn't seem kosher either (supposedly a different user on the other side of the country).

Barely any description at all about such a complex speaker system. With such a reasonable starting bid, you'd think they might list a few features and specs, maybe list exactly what's included to try and bring the price up. At least they're willing to ship them worldwide. That shouldn't be any hassle!!!

Wouldn't pay anything without seeing the speakers first... Or go to pay and pick them up in a dark alley...lol

You get the "spot the scam" gold star sticker of the day. Good work and thanks, you may have just saved some noob with more money then sense a whole boadload o' caish.

Da Worfster
:cool:

[Worf101]

Hi guys!

Worf, you look... different?

:D

Neat topic. Here's a couple:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5792010206&category=14993&rd=1

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5792883737&category=14993&rd=1

Pete

When did you make parole???!!! Seriously good to see you back bud!!! Ahem as to my different appearence as of late... It was necessitated by a small time crime spree that occured in the Soutwest last Spring. Won't bore you with the details....

Good to see you though... and nice finds... :D

[Geoffcin]

Doubt they even exist.

No feedback and photos from here. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5787613812&rd=1 This auction looks way too similar and doesn't seem kosher either (supposedly a different user on the other side of the country).

Barely any description at all about such a complex speaker system. With such a reasonable starting bid, you'd think they might list a few features and specs, maybe list exactly what's included to try and bring the price up. At least they're willing to ship them worldwide. That shouldn't be any hassle!!!

Wouldn't pay anything without seeing the speakers first... Or go to pay and pick them up in a dark alley...lol

I've already alerted Ebay to a possible scam. Phishing like this is wire fraud; a federal felony.

[MomurdA]

did Florian just say those prices were 'unreal'?? Umm, if im not mistaken i saw your amp listed on a webpage i found through audiogon for something like 20000 dollars.

[Florian]

Well mmh...i was regardng that towards the first link only. :p

[MomurdA]

So did you mean unreal as in too low or too high? Ive never heard those speakers before, they look odd, but for the price of a car you should probably expect some unique styling.

[Florian]

I think its totally overprized. Noone knows that speaker and where are all the materials? I mean on a Apogee, Genesis etc.. there is tons of wood, electronics hard as hell to build drivers, magnets etc... but that box looks like nothing..

[piece-it pete]

Hey we got a scammer! :clap:

Worf I've just been hanging with the vintage guys at ak. It makes sense, the only modern equipment I'm running is my cd/dvd player!

Oh and my tv.

I submit we all need a pair of these:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5791213050

Pete

[Geoffcin]

http://cgi.ebay.com/HUGE-VINTAGE-AUDIO-and-TUBE-COLLECTION-McIntosh-Marantz_W0QQitemZ5800792748QQcategoryZ50593QQrdZ1Q QcmdZViewItem

[RGA]

NBS is for real and quite good they are supposed to be as well. They should be for the money. The company made their name as a cable company apparetnly http://www.nbscables.com/products/speakers.html The Thor and SIren go for $100,000.00US and weigh 1,000lbs 15hz-22khz and a whopping ridiculous 115db sensitivity. Strangely they recommend 100-1000 watts. But if those numbers are correct and the you push a 1000 watt amp into them they could concievably play loud enough to kill you.

You can hear these speakers along with other well regarded and classic loudspeakers at http://www.dejavuaudio.com/speakers2004.html I will be looking into them at the CES in January. Very funky design concept.

[Worf101]

http://cgi.ebay.com/HUGE-VINTAGE-AUDIO-and-TUBE-COLLECTION-McIntosh-Marantz_W0QQitemZ5800792748QQcategoryZ50593QQrdZ1Q QcmdZViewItem

Over $100 Grand bid and still reserve not met. And look at the number of bids wow. What an auction.

Da Worfster :eek:

[topspeed]

http://cgi.ebay.com/HUGE-VINTAGE-AUDIO-and-TUBE-COLLECTION-McIntosh-Marantz_W0QQitemZ5800792748QQcategoryZ50593QQrdZ1Q QcmdZViewItem
Oh man, that's a helluva collection! For your serious hobbyist, this represents nirvana!

[Geoffcin]

I'm always looking for vintage speakers, and this is something you don't see everyday.

http://cgi.ebay.com/RARE-c1970-JBL-S8R-Speakers-Sovereign-I-WOW-NR_W0QQitemZ5816762266QQcategoryZ61377QQrdZ1QQcmdZ ViewItem

[pelly3s]

I'm always looking for vintage speakers, and this is something you don't see everyday.

http://cgi.ebay.com/RARE-c1970-JBL-S8R-Speakers-Sovereign-I-WOW-NR_W0QQitemZ5816762266QQcategoryZ61377QQrdZ1QQcmdZ ViewItem

ive seen these pictures posted by several people before. its a scam. also they arent S8R's they are S7R's with an 075 added to them. The 375 is a 4 bolt driver not a 3 bolt.

[Feanor]

I'm always looking for vintage speakers, and this is something you don't see everyday.

http://cgi.ebay.com/RARE-c1970-JBL-S8R-Speakers-Sovereign-I-WOW-NR_W0QQitemZ5816762266QQcategoryZ61377QQrdZ1QQcmdZ ViewItem
I remember the like of these when they were current production in the early '70s. Those were the late heydays of JBL, Altec-Lansing, Bozak. AR was ascendant the time.

I remember comparing a similar JBL configuration with AR3a's. In physical appearance, of course, the JBL's were by far the more impressive. With regard to sound it was a different matter the AR3a's more detailed, very much smoother and far better balanced across the spectrum. On the other hand the JBL's could really rock even with modest power.

[Geoffcin]

ive seen these pictures posted by several people before. its a scam. also they arent S8R's they are S7R's with an 075 added to them. The 375 is a 4 bolt driver not a 3 bolt.

Buyer beware!

[Geoffcin]

I remember the like of these when they were current production in the early '70s. Those were the late heydays of JBL, Altec-Lansing, Bozak. AR was ascendant the time.

I remember comparing a similar JBL configuration with AR3a's. In physical appearance, of course, the JBL's were by far the more impressive. With regard to sound it was a different matter the AR3a's more detailed, very much smoother and far better balanced across the spectrum. On the other hand the JBL's could really rock even with modest power.

I agree. Speakers like the big Altec's and JBL's were fantasy speakers when I was growing up. The Advent (pun) of the acoustic suspension speaker, and the "New England" renaissance in speaker design, changed the whole "Hi-Fi" scene for a lot of us. To wit; I Still have a vintage pair of mid 70's KLH Model 6 doing daily duty in a tertiary system!

[Geoffcin]

Oh man, that's a helluva collection! For your serious hobbyist, this represents nirvana!

And now there's a guy on Ebay parting it out. He want's WAY too much for most of what he's listing though.