crunchman12001 Posted October 10, 2020 Posted October 10, 2020 Not mine. https://www.ebay.com/itm/133542077834 3 Quote
Ceptorman Posted October 10, 2020 Posted October 10, 2020 That's a deal. The seller has an excellent Ebay rating, and he has Forte lll also. 2 Quote
jajaja Posted October 11, 2020 Posted October 11, 2020 Wow...that's in my backyard. How big of an upgrade would these be to, say, a set of Heresy I's? Quote
Woofers and Tweeters Posted October 11, 2020 Posted October 11, 2020 21 minutes ago, jajaja said: Wow...that's in my backyard. How big of an upgrade would these be to, say, a set of Heresy I's? Large enough of an upgrade that they are worth getting. 2 Quote
Limberpine Posted October 11, 2020 Posted October 11, 2020 If you look close at the ebay photos the woofers are dented. Just an observation of that you might want to ask about or ask for closer photos. 2 Quote
Woofers and Tweeters Posted October 11, 2020 Posted October 11, 2020 5 minutes ago, Limberpine said: If you look close at the ebay photos the woofers are dented. Just an observation of that you might want to ask about or ask for closer photos. If the only dents are the PR's dust caps pushed in, it is common, doesn't effect the sound and is easily fixed with a vacuum cleaner. 3 Quote
ClaudeJ1 Posted October 12, 2020 Posted October 12, 2020 1 hour ago, Woofers and Tweeters said: If the only dents are the PR's dust caps pushed in, it is common, doesn't effect the sound and is easily fixed with a vacuum cleaner. I put some round metal grilles on my passives. Paid $600 for my pair locally. They go for double that in worse shape, so this is a "steal deal." Just remember, you can't steal in slow motion! Better not hesitate or they'll be gone gone gone with the wind........ 3 Quote
crunchman12001 Posted October 12, 2020 Author Posted October 12, 2020 3 hours ago, jajaja said: Wow...that's in my backyard. How big of an upgrade would these be to, say, a set of Heresy I's? Upgrade YES, flip to double your money, YES. BUY them. If they were close to me, I would have bought them already. Quote
crunchman12001 Posted October 12, 2020 Author Posted October 12, 2020 2 hours ago, Limberpine said: If you look close at the ebay photos the woofers are dented. Just an observation of that you might want to ask about or ask for closer photos. As others have said, easy 5 minute fix with the hose of a vacuum. 1 Quote
wuzzzer Posted October 12, 2020 Posted October 12, 2020 How has no one hit the buy it now button yet?? Quote
jajaja Posted October 12, 2020 Posted October 12, 2020 Just bought them...$423 all told! Now I just have to figure out how to convince SWMBO to let me keep them. Maybe I'll sell my Heresys? 4 Quote
OO1 Posted October 12, 2020 Posted October 12, 2020 looks like nobody is closer by , nope -----sold 1 Quote
jajaja Posted October 12, 2020 Posted October 12, 2020 As it turns out I just bought a gently used iFi Retro Stereo 50 (https://ifi-audio.com/products/retro-stereo-50/) which uses these supposedly superior EL34 tubes for ~25W. It may be a really good match! 1 Quote
Ceptorman Posted October 12, 2020 Posted October 12, 2020 12 hours ago, jajaja said: Just bought them...$423 all told! Now I just have to figure out how to convince SWMBO to let me keep them. Maybe I'll sell my Heresys? You got a great buy on those. Let us know how they sound. Pics are always good 😁 3 Quote
Woofers and Tweeters Posted October 12, 2020 Posted October 12, 2020 13 hours ago, jajaja said: Just bought them The Forte are great speakers. For quality of sound, quantity of sound, size, cost and WAF, they will take 4 out of 5 against others. The Forte are ones, when placed just right, will disappear and present a wonderful sound stage. I have moved them forward, back; together, apart; toe in and out until they are just right to let their magic do their trick. 13 hours ago, jajaja said: Maybe I'll sell my Heresys? I did 1 1 Quote
crunchman12001 Posted October 14, 2020 Author Posted October 14, 2020 On 10/11/2020 at 9:50 PM, jajaja said: Just bought them...$423 all told! Now I just have to figure out how to convince SWMBO to let me keep them. Maybe I'll sell my Heresys? Congrats. Glad someone here bought them. Quote
jajaja Posted October 15, 2020 Posted October 15, 2020 Finally got them set up with my new little iFi integrated amp and turntable. Holy cow, I couldn't believe how sweet they sound! Suffice to say I won't be selling them, or at least not for a while. After some time with my shop vac I was finally able to suck out the dented rear woofer (see before and after pics), but that was cosmetic anyway. Overall they're in amazing shape. I know I'm preaching to the converted, but holy hell these speakers sound really amazing! The space they're in isn't ideal, but it's what I've got to work with. I've turned them in towards each other which sounds much better than straight out, but I'm sure in a more optimal position they'd really sing. The guy who sold them was into hifi stuff in college but said these were sitting in his house for many years getting no use. I guess he didn't check for market value before selling. Anyway, I'm grateful to this forum for sharing these finds. I think I'll be enjoying these for many years to come! 4 Quote
OO1 Posted October 15, 2020 Posted October 15, 2020 4 minutes ago, jajaja said: The guy who sold them was into hifi stuff in college but said these were sitting in his house for many years getting no use. I guess he didn't check for market value before selling. Anyway, I'm grateful to this forum for sharing these finds. I think I'll be enjoying these for many years to come! congrats 3 Quote
Iteachstem Posted October 15, 2020 Posted October 15, 2020 2 hours ago, jajaja said: I guess he didn't check for market value before selling Congrats - $400 is a decent price. That's what I sold my forte II's for a couple years ago... and they were in perfect condition. I think a lot of people like to shoot for the stars when it comes to listing their gear. I know I did that a couple-o-times, but I've learned over the years. 1 Quote
Shakeydeal Posted October 15, 2020 Posted October 15, 2020 Congrats. A few years ago that would only be an average price. Today it's an awesome deal. You did good. Listen to them for a while then consider doing some crossover and titanium diaphragm upgrades. Shakey 1 Quote
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