rmut2538 Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 I inherited a 1958 Klipsch Shorthorn, corner speaker, and amplifier and sound system from my Grandfather when he passed away. It's currently in storage in Richmond, VA. I'm looking to sell this item and cut down on the amount of items I'm storing. I only took a picture of the serial number, so that I could do some research online, but if there's some real interest in this item, I'll go into storage and take pictures of everything. I have no idea what the going rate for an item like this is, so any additional perspective on what I should be asking for would be much appreciated. Thank you! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungkiman Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 Pictures will help determine value, but I would put the range between $300 and $500. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opusk2k9 Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 I have a 1958 prima vera shorthorn. Yours should be similar components (the original setup), including university 4401, university SA-HF, and Stephens tru-sonic 103LX woofer. The woofers can sell alone for a decent price on eBay.I have never seen a shorthorn utility (SU-15) style. Does it look much like my SPR-15? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opusk2k9 Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 Here are the tags on mine and the orginal price list. Good luck with your sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmut2538 Posted March 5, 2014 Author Share Posted March 5, 2014 Thank you to both of you for your help. I'll post photos within the next few weeks, when I can get back to the storage unit. It looks similar to your SPR-15, except it has a mesh across the entire face, has a true 90 degree angle where it meets the corner (yours looks a little more obtuse than 90?), and I believe my grandfather painted it turquoise (which I imagine will affect the value). When my grandfather showed it to me and played music for me on it ~15 years ago, he said it was all original components. Crazy that this was a $230 speaker in 1958! That has to be around $2k today with inflation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnatnoop Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 you might consider keeping and listening to it...jmho 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmut2538 Posted March 5, 2014 Author Share Posted March 5, 2014 That's a very good recommendation, and I think it has a great mono sound. I feel that the music I listen to most (outside of the early Beatles tunes) sounds best in stereo though. Would be best in the hands of someone who truly appreciated it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmut2538 Posted April 24, 2014 Author Share Posted April 24, 2014 Hello all,I was able to get into the storage area and take more photos. Would love to have any additional thoughts on pricing, and would like to see if there is any interest in these items before I post them on Craigslist. I'm located in Richmond, VA.Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opusk2k9 Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Try to get a photo of the back and into the cabinet. The woofer should be blue. Mine have a metal mesh down the center of the back of the speakers that provides a view. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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