TasDom Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Hey guys, There are a pair here locally and just trying to get an idea on what they are worth. The seller is asking 700.00 and they look in really good condition. I haven't looked at them in person yet but wondering if it is worth a looksie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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bhendrix Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Hi Tasdom, The KP-450 woofer is the same woofer as the KPT-904, with two K-45 15" drivers. The hi freq section is a K-60 driver on a K-501 horn. If all drivers are operational, the system will sound fantastic. If you get them and decide you don't want to keep them, I will buy them from you. Attached is the info sheet. If I lived in ABQ, these would already be in my garage. 'nuff said? KP-450.pdf KP-450.pdf KP-450.pdf KP-450.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TasDom Posted May 9, 2012 Author Share Posted May 9, 2012 I think I will contact the seller to audition them. If I was to buy them, I really don't know how I would integrate them into my HT but I could handle for another forum member. Shipping could be a deal breaker unless they are under valued at the sellers asking price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhendrix Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 $700 for a pair of 450's is a very fair price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TasDom Posted May 9, 2012 Author Share Posted May 9, 2012 Thank you Bill for the spec sheet and your input. Any pointers on what to look for specifically as far as the drivers, horns, etc...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TasDom Posted May 10, 2012 Author Share Posted May 10, 2012 I went to view and audition these today. I must say these are monsters. Overall they are in very good condition, They came out of a local movie theatre and do have a few cosmetic blemishes but nothing that turned me off in any way. There is one binding post broken off of one of the LF cabinets but looks like an easy fix. I had him hook them up as they were not connected when I arrived. He used a Peavey amp (wattage unknown) and his ipod. We played some blues, rock and some jazz and these sound amazing. I removed the grills to inspect the cones, foam and gaskets and all was pristine. All of the networks / crossovers are original. Grills are perfect and built like a tank! Anyways to make a long story short, I gave him a deposit and these are coming home with me on Saturday. He was quite firm on his asking price so I really didn't do much tire kicking. He also has a 3rd complete LF unit but no HF unit to go with it. I only committed to the 2 complete 450's but he did offer the other for an additional 250.00 The 2 I am purchasing are sequential serial #'s on the LF but different on the HF I'm not sure what I will do with these but it just seemed too good of a deal to pass on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TasDom Posted May 13, 2012 Author Share Posted May 13, 2012 Picked up all yesterday. They are now securely in my possession. [] 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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colterphoto1 Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 I dunno what it is, but those just look so Rock and Roll! I'm with Bill, those would be in my shop if they were closer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TasDom Posted May 15, 2012 Author Share Posted May 15, 2012 Their brief stay in my lving room will be missed. They are now in the hands of another forum member that will truly enjoy them in a way that my set up would not allow. Only a few bucks over what I paid was more than adequate to see these find the home of a true enthusiast! Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speakmeister Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Thanks for the great speakers Billy. It was a pleasure to do business with you. i had a great but long road trip from Denver down to Albuquerque to pick up these beauties.Overall it was about 900 miles in about 14 hours. It is hard to pass up a chance to see the beautiful Sangre de Cristo's and that rugged Southern Colorado & Northern New Mexico area. Billy has a very nice setup anchored by RF-7 II's, it would have been nice to spend more time listening to his setup. Mine always end up being more of a hodgepodge and much less dialed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TasDom Posted May 15, 2012 Author Share Posted May 15, 2012 You're very welcome. I know you will enjoy them in a way I never could. Post some pics once you get things dialed in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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