texas42 Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 (edited) One of the most iconic truly full range speakers ever made. These are the original Carver Amazing Platinum Loudspeakers. These are basically New Old Stock in that they have been in storage for most of their life. The ribbons are pristine as well as the cabinets which are a beautiful high gloss black. There are rarely available for sale due to their rarity and size. They have 4 open baffle 12" woofers per speaker and offer true 'full range' capability and extend below 20Hz! The 60" of true ribbons per speaker sparkle like no other speaker out there. They are like a large Magnepan on steroids in that they have the same open, box-less sound but much better bass and dynamic capabilities. Bob Carver's newest flagship is over $15,000 which he tried to incorporate the sound of these into something much smaller for the WAF (Wife Acceptance Factor). I do recommend a good, high current amp to drive these but that goes without saying. You wouldn't drive a Ferrari with cheap tires. Woofers have been upgraded and re-foamed so these are truly 'plug and play'. Only reason for sale is due to upcoming move out of state and I don't have the boxes. These will compete with speakers costing well over $10k (I've owned a number of them) and were the assault on the high end on a complete full range package. No low-ballers or scammers. If you don't know what these are, please do your research. If you do know what these are, you will never find a pair of these in this condition and the price is an absolute steal versus anything out there. Cash and local pickup only. You will need a truck or van for pickup. If you are in the San Antonio area I might be able to help you with the transport in my vehicle. These are extremely well built, designed and sounding. No cosmetic or operational issues. One listen and you will be sold. Serious inquiries only please. Price for the Carvers is- $1750. Also, I will be selling my near mint Black Klipsch LaScalas. These have the grills and sound gorgeous. Asking $1200. Same reason for sale---no boxes. No pics yet but i can send to anyone interested. Edited February 16, 2016 by texas42 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texas42 Posted February 16, 2016 Author Share Posted February 16, 2016 Folks have been asking questions about the LaScalas so thought I would follow up with additional info and some pics. They are from 1990 and from a non-smoking home. Very good shape but with one nick on a back corner. Otherwise cabinets, grills, crossovers in excellent shape. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teaman Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Gorgeous speakers, nice prices. Too bad you are nowhere near me. GLWS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J M O N Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 I can understand your desire to sell the Carvers. I had a much smaller set of Apogees that did not survive a move -- a mover stuck a finger through one of the ribbons! Very nice looking speakers -- would love to hear them. La Scalas are much more likely to survive the move but they could still sustain some cosmetic damage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texas42 Posted February 21, 2016 Author Share Posted February 21, 2016 LaScalas are now sold. Carvers still available. Reasonable offers will be considered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MORE KLIPSCH PLEASE Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Have you listed them on thecarversite? GLWS MKP :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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