Analog Addict Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 Hi, I'm looking to trade a pair of Forte II's , WO finish, sequential serial number for a pair of 1973 "Vertical" Cornwalls, C-WO-15, 2L947/8. I am thinking the Forte's, probably a cosmetic 8.5/10, might be worth $500-550 verses $800 that the fellow wants for his Cornwalls. Is this in the ballpark? I was thinking of throwing in an Altec 416-8A woofer (Yeah I know, wrong forum, but he's an Altec nut too) . Horse trading opinions requested... Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Blacksmith Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 Any deal that both of you feel good about is a good deal. The values sound about right, depending on condition etc. I got some great deals on my speakers and I paid $350 for my Fort'e 1s and $450 for my Cornwall 2s. The going rate is a bit higher for the most part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheltie dave Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 It is in the ballpark. The advantage is slightly to your favor, but it is well worth an offer. Many of us tend to blur the lines of Altec/Klipsch ownership. It seems both camps tend to like similar attributes in speakers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Analog Addict Posted May 4, 2007 Author Share Posted May 4, 2007 How would you contrast and compare the sound of the two sets of speakers? I am a bit ashamed to admit that I really haven't listed to my Forte's much, because when I initially compared tham against my Chorus I's, I liked the chorus I's better. However, I'm going to set them up tonight in an A/B situation with my Altec Model 19's....Should be fun.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 I recently made an even trade giving a pair of operational and nice finish CW-BR's for Forte II OO in very good condition. Even. We were both happy. I guess it depends on your historical value and need for the vertical pair. As was stated, if you think it's a good trade, it's a good trade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryO Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 Depending on the cosmetics and operating condition of the verts I'd say the verts should be at least $250 higher in value. The verticals might need going through. Crossovers and diaphrams may need replacing. If so, you might have an "even wash" trade going. There are quite a few more Forte IIs available than there are Verticals. It's your money or merchandise, do what makes you happy. Don't worry about what someone else thinks when it comes to audio. As Michael said, we were both happy with the trade. HarryO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@silverfox@ Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 Question would be what is there about the fotre that you least appreciate, and your expectation of the cornwalls. the numbers on the front might seem atractive , in the long run the possibilities and cost of owning cornwalls might just outweight the benifit.effiency will change sound, amplification might need to be changed, upgrade of network is verry possible and is suggested, size , listening habbits, after considering these and other factors, if it seems good trade on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Robin Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 You need to hurry up and make the deal so that I dont have to send my daughter in Fayetteville the money so she can go and pick them up for me. These are the same finish and year model as my Belle's. She went to Raleigh Thursday; good thing I did not know she was going or I would have had her go and check them out. Later Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arky Posted May 7, 2007 Share Posted May 7, 2007 Bump for Roc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Analog Addict Posted May 7, 2007 Author Share Posted May 7, 2007 The seller's out of the country until this week, so she might have made a trip for nothing. The seller seems interested in the Forte II from previous experience, and because of downsizing issues. Hopefully we can come to some kind of agreement....I've been looking for a pair of CW's for awhile... Thanks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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