renewillem Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 Long time fan of La Scalas but have never owned a pair. Saw these pop up, asking 2.5k and drive-able for me. From my research (thank you Klipsch community) they're from 1981. Noticed the missing wire on the woofer - seller says a cut-off switch was installed on them as used in studio. Wondering what you all think of these/anything to look out for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob1 Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 Welcome @renewillem...upon the poor picture quality, check cabinet integrity for damage,, water damage connect wire for woofer, look abit rough to me. Had bought 84 pair pair for under 1.k In better shape integrity of the cabinets. Others may say or ask more questions. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakeydeal Posted Tuesday at 09:11 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 09:11 PM Looks like a pair of thousand dollar speakers to me. And that’s being kind. 2500.00 should get you a pair of excellent condition 70s -80s LaScalas. One need only look at the environment where that picture was taken to get an understanding of what you are getting. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babadono Posted Tuesday at 09:32 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 09:32 PM 20 minutes ago, Shakeydeal said: One need only look at the environment thinking the same thing..thanks Shakey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rplace Posted Tuesday at 09:58 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 09:58 PM 44 minutes ago, Shakeydeal said: And that’s being kind. Very! I know prices are up over years gone by, but I'd not go near those unless the asking price was in the 5-700 range and I was itching for a long winters project. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWOReilly Posted Tuesday at 10:25 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 10:25 PM @renewillem around here that’s a $1500 pair all day. Provided they work and cabinets aren’t damaged. Finish and cosmetics don’t mean too much, but for 2.5 I’d expect much better. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renewillem Posted Tuesday at 11:20 PM Author Share Posted Tuesday at 11:20 PM (edited) haha, appreciate the responses, think I was talking myself into them - seeing they rarely pop up drive-able from me (NY), but will keep searching, thank you all Edited Tuesday at 11:33 PM by renewillem 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWOReilly Posted Tuesday at 11:44 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 11:44 PM 23 minutes ago, renewillem said: haha, appreciate the responses, think I was talking myself into them - seeing they rarely pop up drive-able from me (NY), but will keep searching, thank you all Can always make them an offer. Good luck! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony T Posted Wednesday at 12:42 AM Share Posted Wednesday at 12:42 AM Asking price way too high. I'd offer 800.00 to 1000.00 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcbiz Posted Wednesday at 01:09 AM Share Posted Wednesday at 01:09 AM My La Scalas were in a little better shape, but definitely beaters. The seller wanted $600, so that's what we did. That was during the price runup for the Federal stimulus money season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob1 Posted Wednesday at 01:46 AM Share Posted Wednesday at 01:46 AM Oh and, if you are looking for garage speakers, go for after more information. I'm just a bargain hunter. You may decide to cheer them up with a little makeup later. Members here like Matthews worth looking at his refurbs. If no grilles for tops... well, they run naked too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregg357 Posted Wednesday at 02:27 AM Share Posted Wednesday at 02:27 AM As told to my ex, by her friends, "you can do better..." 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avguytx Posted Wednesday at 04:53 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 04:53 PM So where are they located at? Location always plays a big part in price....and stupidity, too. lol I know there are 2 sets of LS's in black listed on FB Marketplace of which one pair is in Tulsa and the other in Little Rock. Both are that same price but in MUCH better shape. Would I pay $2500 for a pair? Hell no....but I'm a cheapskate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renewillem Posted Wednesday at 05:16 PM Author Share Posted Wednesday at 05:16 PM They're upstate NY, and yep, I'd rather pay less than $2500 too 🙂 Offered $800, don't mind doing some work, but will see what happens 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakeydeal Posted Wednesday at 05:45 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 05:45 PM That's a big delta between 2500.00 and 800.00 😮 Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWOReilly Posted Wednesday at 09:21 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 09:21 PM 4 hours ago, renewillem said: They're upstate NY, and yep, I'd rather pay less than $2500 too 🙂 Offered $800, don't mind doing some work, but will see what happens If he comes back at 2 go to 12 or walk away. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadChile Posted Thursday at 04:44 PM Share Posted Thursday at 04:44 PM Only way that is worth the price asking is if the Memorymoog in the background is thrown into the deal. If that is the case, run, do not walk, do not pass go, get there with cash and a smile. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renewillem Posted 2 hours ago Author Share Posted 2 hours ago whoa, didn't realize. But no, I tried 🙃 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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