Bronal Posted December 29, 2012 Posted December 29, 2012 (edited) Item: Hoyt Bedford Type 2 floorstanding speakers with matching plinths Location: Monash ACT Condition: excellent, near new Price: $850 plus $80 freight (if not bought locally) Information: I bought these in December 2011 for my second system, which is in a small back bedroom. They came with the optional matching plinths, which are ideal for carpeted floors. One of the original drivers had a slightly loose waveguide, so I got Decky to replace both drivers with the later Series 2 versions, which are dished deeper and have smaller waveguides than the originals. They are said to sound better as well. In September I had the opportunity to buy a pair of Omega Super 6 XRSs, so the HBs haven't done any work since then except for running in the new drivers. The speakers are unmarked. The plinths have a few minor marks from the spikes, but these are not seen when the speakers are in place. The plinths have their own spikes as well. I ran the HBs very successfully with low-powered valve amps and an Ampino. At 97dB sensitivity and a flat 8 ohm impedance they are a very easy drive. The price includes $80 for freight which is what I paid new. I have the original boxes. Edited December 29, 2012 by The Butcher 1
Braddles 63 Posted December 29, 2012 Posted December 29, 2012 Very temped by these to compare to my Lore's. But it's about a week early for me and I don't think they will last that long.
houdinifangs Posted December 29, 2012 Posted December 29, 2012 Interesting...interested...someone better scoop these up before I figure out how I can... 2
audiohifiaudio Posted December 29, 2012 Posted December 29, 2012 Just buy them at that price you can't go wrong as they look the part. Believe me full range driver or coax drivers always sound better but you might need a sub to match. :bump:
Phantom Posted December 29, 2012 Posted December 29, 2012 Interesting...interested...someone better scoop these up before I figure out how I can... Sorry if this is none of my business, but were you not selling a pair of these a little while back on this board? No offence or anything just curious. Anyway good luck to the OP,if these type of speakers are your thing,these would be one of the very best examples of the type.
houdinifangs Posted December 29, 2012 Posted December 29, 2012 (edited) Sorry if this is none of my business, but were you not selling a pair of these a little while back on this board? No offence or anything just curious. Anyway good luck to the OP,if these type of speakers are your thing,these would be one of the very best examples of the type. Yeah...difficult times...had to sell a lot of stuff to pay for silly things like washing machines and toasters - it was a real shame. Ergo, if things work out something like this would be awesome. Edited December 29, 2012 by houdinifangs
Phantom Posted December 29, 2012 Posted December 29, 2012 IN that case mate. I hope that things do turn around. I recall reading some of your older posts and I got a sense of how much you liked the HBs
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