Me Loves Khorns Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 So, I have always read about people finding amazing things at yardsales, etc. Finally, I lucked out. On CL here in Waco, a guy was selling absolute mint Quartets for only 175! Called and went to get them. And, they were nearly perfect. Poor guy, his wife had him get a JVC all in one system thing with very small speakers. Because these were to big. And funny thing is, I was like, well these are not that big to me! Nothing like Jub's, Khorns, LaScallas to make some Quartets look small! So, I am interested to see how they sound compared to the Forte II's I have been listening to in my 2 channel room now. Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtnfoley Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 Definately a good price. I had a set that I bought from a kid that literally needed to pay the rent: $225. I used them happily for over a year, refreshed the BLO finish, and sold them for $400 to a guy that was thrilled to pay that price. The market was stronger then, of course, but Quarts for under $200 qualifies as a deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panacea Engineering Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 jtn, Love your Avatar.......... I am the proud owner of the four SmurfSaclas.....! Can't possibly be another set...........can there be...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennie Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 So, I have always read about people finding amazing things at yardsales, etc. Finally, I lucked out. On CL here in Waco, a guy was selling absolute mint Quartets for only 175! Called and went to get them. And, they were nearly perfect. Poor guy, his wife had him get a JVC all in one system thing with very small speakers. Because these were to big. And funny thing is, I was like, well these are not that big to me! Nothing like Jub's, Khorns, LaScallas to make some Quartets look small! So, I am interested to see how they sound compared to the Forte II's I have been listening to in my 2 channel room now. Paul Congratulations Paul, that is a Super Score! [Y] I've heard great things about the Quartets! Keep us posted on how you like them! Dennie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuzzzer Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 Same midrange as a Forte II. They'll sound 95%+ the same as a Forte II which is a very good thing! If you need surrounds to go with your Forte IIs they'll work absolutely perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted November 4, 2010 Moderators Share Posted November 4, 2010 Congratulations that's a great deal, I have never had a chance to hear those, but have heard there a good match for the Forte. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fini Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 Nice score, Dr. Paul!! You da man! Hey, if you end up not liking/needing them, you could make someone (a whole villiage, maybe) very happy, on your next trip to Haiti!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 congrats on the score! great story, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 jtn, Love your Avatar.......... I am the proud owner of the four SmurfSaclas.....! Can't possibly be another set...........can there be...? LOL COOL!!! How about some more Smurf pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panacea Engineering Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 jtn. I certainly do not want to hijack Paul's thread, as I should have thought of that before I posted above (Sorry Paul and congrats on the GREAT deal you got....!). I will start a new Smurf Scala thread over the weekend. They have an interesting history and maybe someone can fill in some blanks. I have to drive to Cape Cod this weekend so it will be late Subday before I return. Thanks, W. C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me Loves Khorns Posted November 5, 2010 Author Share Posted November 5, 2010 I am really am so excited about them! And do not mind the hijack thing at all! Smurfs are actually making a comeback. Anyone else have a Smurfhorn? SmurfWall, Smurfesy, Smurforte? Smurftet, Smurfilees? Smurfadiums? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmvette Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 I did see a smurfs record at Goodwill a few weeks back. Why o why didn't I get it? Then I could have actively participated in this thread.... Last time I went, it was gone along with the other kids records, I'm surprised people buy these. Oh yeah, Congrats on the score! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me Loves Khorns Posted November 7, 2010 Author Share Posted November 7, 2010 With Smurf movie coming out, that might have fetched a few online! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtnfoley Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 jtn, Love your Avatar.......... I am the proud owner of the four SmurfSaclas.....! Can't possibly be another set...........can there be...? The set in my avatar was in the Northwest Suburbs of Boston IIRC. I was under the impression they went to New Hampshire where they await restoration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fini Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 I'm waiting for the La Snuggie, a Klipsch speaker you wear on cold nights while watching TV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigbyt Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 the smurfscala in jtn's avatar are indeed the ones now owned by helioo1. my buddy sold them to the new owner a couple of months ago. The legend of the SMURFSCALAS lives on.........[] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panacea Engineering Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Just a reminder.....There is now a SmurfScala thread. W. C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Blacksmith Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 Just to bring things back to topic. You got a great deal! I paid $450 (I think) for mine and they sound great as mains in the HT. [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me Loves Khorns Posted November 11, 2010 Author Share Posted November 11, 2010 These really have been my first no freaking way kind of a deal. I have gotten many good and fair deals on stuff. But this is my first for wow! The poor guy was being made to sell them in favor of this bookshelf JVC system that was 'cuter and didn't stick out so much" I did laugh and wonder what his wife would think of my main room with Jubs up front and Khorns in back! Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebes Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 I object Sir! People who own Jubs and Khorns are not entitled to scores. No way, no shape no how. Bring them back soonest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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