rszoke Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/ele/d/mesa-vintage-klipsch-stereo-speakers/6965240415.html no affiliation seller did have these out there a while back at $800 - very tempting and appears to be a V2 model from the S/N (222594049) - I am contacting the seller, can't control myself and thinking to replace my front surround Forte IIs with these..... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvu80 Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 24 minutes ago, rszoke said: I am contacting the seller, can't control myself I track CF-3 prices. I show the average at $613 averaging all versions. Good luck with your purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimalmo Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 Do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finallygotmyheresies Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 I've wanted to hear CF-3 or CF-4 for years but I have no desire to buy more speakers. What's wrong with me... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rszoke Posted August 27, 2019 Author Share Posted August 27, 2019 the RSW-12 -would fill in the low end on these - where I think the RSW-12 goes well with just about anything doesn't it??!? Certainly fills in the lows on my current front Forte IIs surrounds - can definitely shake the house and you know when it's outputting. Haven't heard anything from seller yet, if does go through - will definitely have to thin the heard by selling Forte 1s and Heresy IIs (both in my garage right now) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emile Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 Go get them Replaced my Forte's with CF-3's ... much better speaker 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rszoke Posted August 29, 2019 Author Share Posted August 29, 2019 Hi All - so an update here, where these bad boys are now in my possession! The cabinets were in somewhat rougher shape with some lighter scratches, no deep gouges (the Craigslist pic resolutions were not good) & there was some shrinking of the front side black edge material (kinda plasticky stripping) & grills dusty/dirty & no badges. All the speakers look in excellent condition though - and has the short tubes, so thinking V2. I will post some pictures over the weekend. BTW - OMG - I knew these bad boys were heavy but holy smokes, 100# each - have to eat my Wheaties when moving these around!!! Long story short - $350 for them and I felt this leaves me some room for updates. Now have something to dink around with over the 3 day weekend . I think some cherry stain and wood conditioner will go a long ways here & then I'll see about crossover build - my first objective is just to give the cabs/grills a thorough clean and fire them up for some initial rock & roll! I'll be sure to check out the numerous Epic refurbish topics/posts here - this should keep me occupied for a little while. Now have to thin the heard - my Forte 1s and Heresy 2s will have to head out for a new home (leaves me with 9 Klipsch speakers). Thanks to all on this wonderful forum! Aloha, Rick 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finallygotmyheresies Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 10 hours ago, rszoke said: Hi All - so an update here, where these bad boys are now in my possession! Nice! Congratulations, did you get them last night during the monsoon? Seems like that would be par for the course for you lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillyBob Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 was eyeballing them from here... glad to see they got a good home. congrats 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rszoke Posted August 30, 2019 Author Share Posted August 30, 2019 Hi Mike - LOL, now that you bring that up - maybe there is something associated to monsoon that raises an impulse with me for new speakers! We got hammered last night in Chandler, a classic monsoon with winds, lightning, thunder, rain - just like last year's purchase!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avguytx Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 $350 was a great deal....even with some cabinet work, you'll be golden. I still have mild regret in selling my CF-3's after I finished building my Belle clones. But, I dont need lots of stuff around here. Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finallygotmyheresies Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 5 hours ago, rszoke said: Hi Mike - LOL, now that you bring that up - maybe there is something associated to monsoon that raises an impulse with me for new speakers! We got hammered last night in Chandler, a classic monsoon with winds, lightning, thunder, rain - just like last year's purchase!! By the time I got out of work at midnight the storm was long gone and the flooding had subsided. Glad you got to enjoy it though, lol What will it be for next year’s monsoon? Khorns, Belles..there’s so much to choose from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avguytx Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 @wvu80 That $350 price should jack with the average a bit. lol. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiva Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 Yep, that is a lot of speaker for $350. Great Score!👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avguytx Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 I would have bought them, too, at that price if they were local. Who cares about the versions....most would never be able to tell sh1t from shinola of a difference in sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emile Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 @rszoke ... congrats! They are awesome speakers ... let us know what you think of them after you hook them up. BTW, they do like some power. Had mine first hooked up to a Marantz 1060 at 30wpc ... switched to a Kenwood Basic M2 at 220wpc ... definitely an improvement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiva Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 While the CF3's do like power, they also do really well with lower power digital amps, such as T-amps and Class D amps. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimalmo Posted September 1, 2019 Share Posted September 1, 2019 Yeah, I drive mine with a 35x2 tube amp and they get plenty loud. Worth noting however that I use a powered sub for the bottom octave. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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