TerryO Posted November 20, 2019 Posted November 20, 2019 (edited) Item: Either stand or floor mount speakers Price Range: $4k to $10k Item Condition: Used Extra Info: A mate of mine is looking to replace his speakers and would like to hear what might be out there on offer. He is south east Qld based so if you are interstate then the speakers will need to be able to be shipped securely. He is open to looking at either stand or floor mounts. So if you have some very nice speakers you would like to move on in this price range please let us know. *have just increased price range from $7k to $10k to see what else might be out there. cheers Terry Edited January 1, 2020 by TerryO
Ittaku Posted November 20, 2019 Posted November 20, 2019 Usual questions worth asking: Type of music/listening, and what amplification will he be using?
TerryO Posted November 20, 2019 Author Posted November 20, 2019 (edited) Fair point Con, I’ll ask the question but I believe he is mainly into 70’s - 80’s music, mainly rock, but not heavy head banger stuff. Current Amplification is from memory a 90w tube integrated.. cheers Terry Edited November 20, 2019 by TerryO
PKay Posted November 20, 2019 Posted November 20, 2019 (edited) Graham Audio LS 5/9 Loudspeakers Awesome Cherry finish aka Harbeth Killers! WWW.EBAY.COM.AU Enclosure Thin wall construction, birch plywood. Finish Real wood veneer. Bass/midrange 200mm Diaphnatone polypropylene. Maximum output Over 100dB for a pair at 2m. Sensitivity 87dB... @TerryOI have a pair and they are not going anywhere for a long time and I have tried a fair few speakers over the years. IMO they are better than the Harbeth M30.2 and are made with Birch Ply rather than MDF. There are a lot of reviews out there and these are brand new with warranty. The guy who sells these speakers is in QLD so an audition would also be possible. The Groove Man WWW.THEGROOVEMAN.COM A useful review Graham LS5/9 Loudspeaker | The Absolute Sound WWW.THEABSOLUTESOUND.COM None Edited November 20, 2019 by PKay 1
gemini07 Posted November 20, 2019 Posted November 20, 2019 I can recommend the Spatial Hologram M3 Turbo S, as per below. This price ($3,500) is heavily reduced, and well below your friend's maximum. Spatial Hologram M3 Turbo S Open Baffle Loudspeakers - RED baffle with black fabric - 1 pair only - SAVE $2,000 - well below our landed cost price - Speakers and Subwoofers - Mcleans Smarter Home Entertainment. Hi-Fi & Home Theatre, Home Automation, Design & Installation WWW.MCLEANS.INFO Get the M3 Turbo S for less than the price of the M4 Turbo S regular price! All passive, analog design - no digital signal processing required. M25 compression driver with specially... These speakers play all genres very well, and the soundstage, depth and detail are great. They are also very easy to drive and a 70W tube amp will do the job better than most. Bill McLean is able to provide great advice and help with shipping etc. These open baffle concept speakers leaves most conventionally designs miles behind in virtually every category, IMO. Cheers. 1
Silver Audiophile Posted November 23, 2019 Posted November 23, 2019 Orpheus Apollo Speakers.. Signature series (upgraded cross over, internal wiring). 80% as good as the Duntech Senator (according to Kiat who makes both speakers), but much less money than the Senator. Orpheus Loudspeakers - Apollo WWW.ORPHEUSAUDIO.COM.AU The new Orpheus Apollo V1 is all about "The Emotion Quotient". The most vital ingredient of the Orpheus design recipe is that... 1
Bunno77 Posted November 23, 2019 Posted November 23, 2019 Hard to beat these for a slim speaker. Maybe for his listening a big 12 or 15 driver may suit better Maybe even these and have a lot to upgrade source components. These could be the bargain of the year. Both go very well with tubes 1
AlurkA Posted December 30, 2019 Posted December 30, 2019 I have a pair of Dynaudio Contour s5.4. Around 2 years old. Direct PM me if you are interested.
TerryO Posted January 1, 2020 Author Posted January 1, 2020 (edited) When I last spoke to him he had bought some speakers as a interim measure but was still looking for something special. I have just raised the max price from $7k to $10k, let’s see what else pops up now. cheers Terry Edited January 1, 2020 by TerryO
Antipodean Brad Posted January 1, 2020 Posted January 1, 2020 Not to undermine private sellers, but Audio Connection has Dali Epicon 6es at less than $9000.00.. Reading the review by Absolute Sound is a must, though. 1
H.E. Pennypacker Posted January 3, 2020 Posted January 3, 2020 (edited) On 01/01/2020 at 10:36 PM, Antipodean Brad said: Not to undermine private sellers, but Audio Connection has Dali Epicon 6es at less than $9000.00.. Reading the review by Absolute Sound is a must, though. And they bought them from a forum member for $6k... deal to be had! Edited January 3, 2020 by furtherpale
Antipodean Brad Posted January 3, 2020 Posted January 3, 2020 4 hours ago, furtherpale said: And they bought them from a forum member for $6k... deal to be had! Not according to their website and their eBay advertisement. They have them as a clearance item, and describe them as brand new. Their website even suggests by way of pictures that more than one finish is available at that price. For the OP's benefit, can you explain what is going on here, please?
H.E. Pennypacker Posted January 3, 2020 Posted January 3, 2020 7 hours ago, Antipodean Brad said: Not according to their website and their eBay advertisement. They have them as a clearance item, and describe them as brand new. Their website even suggests by way of pictures that more than one finish is available at that price. For the OP's benefit, can you explain what is going on here, please? Good to see it’s not just that pair - there must be some deals left over with Dali’s distribution swap. They did pick up a set from a forum member for $6k though, so there should be at least that pair that can be had even cheaper.
Mungbean66 Posted January 10, 2020 Posted January 10, 2020 These showed up recently. Beryllium tweeter and it uses TAD drivers. Designed when Andrew Jones was at Pioneer/TAD. Rare outside of Japan and highly sort after. Get your mate to do some research on these and I’ll be surprised if he doesn’t buy them. I know I would if I had a few extra roubles. 4
Redterratoo Posted January 12, 2020 Posted January 12, 2020 I have a pair of new Tannoy Cheviot Legacy if that’s your cuppa tea. Great classic rock speakers! 1
Bilbo Posted January 16, 2020 Posted January 16, 2020 There are some Maggie 20.7’s for sale in the classifieds that represent a serious bargain for someone looking for a world renowned speaker. 2
aasza Posted January 18, 2020 Posted January 18, 2020 (edited) @TerryO https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Bowers-Wilkins-800-Diamond-floor-speakers-in-excellent-condition/254484917433 Edited January 18, 2020 by aasza 1
Telecine Posted January 18, 2020 Posted January 18, 2020 (edited) Unlikely to do better for the money if you have the amplification and room. The tube integrated wouldn’t cut it IMHO. Edited January 18, 2020 by Telecine
scuderia_nifty Posted January 18, 2020 Posted January 18, 2020 I’m looking to let go my pair of Wilson Benesch Discovery Mk1 floor stand speakers. These are a cracking set up and will complement any system with excellent sound reproduction looking for $5,500 plus shipping can supply more pictures if required 1
TerryO Posted January 18, 2020 Author Posted January 18, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, aasza said: @TerryO https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Bowers-Wilkins-800-Diamond-floor-speakers-in-excellent-condition/254484917433 I reckon these would have been very interesting, shame they have already been withdrawn from sale. cheers, Terry Edited January 18, 2020 by TerryO 1
TerryO Posted January 18, 2020 Author Posted January 18, 2020 (edited) 22 minutes ago, scuderia_nifty said: I’m looking to let go my pair of Wilson Benesch Discovery Mk1 floor stand speakers. These are a cracking set up and will complement any system with excellent sound reproduction looking for $5,500 plus shipping can supply more pictures if required @Cafad Technical Brain + Wilson Benesch D1’s = Edited January 18, 2020 by TerryO
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