What I learned on Craigslist

[RTally]

That is a new one to me! Wow. Hacking into your Google account via phone.. Unbelievable.

It is a pretty slick scam. I can see a lot of people falling for it. I am a naturally suspicious and skeptical person. I just assume everyone is out to take advantage of me. Any deviations from the script set off my alarm bells.

 

[Cactus Bob]

INFINITY SM 155 STUDIO MONITORS

https://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/ele/d/infinity-sm-155-studio/6609158312.html

 

[cpt_paranoia]

Cute speakers...

 

[macgolf]

Probably high maintenance, and it doesn't have OBO in the ad.

 

[macgolf]

https://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/ele/d/infinity-sm-155-studio/6609158312.html

For posterity - No affiliation

INFINITY SM 155 STUDIO MONITORS - $269 (A PAIR OF BEAUTYS REDUCED !)

make / manufacturer: INFINITY
model name / number: SM155
size / dimensions: LARGE

GREAT SPEAKERS VERY EFFICIENT. THESE ARE ROCK BOXES ROYAL. WILL HANDEL 300 WATTS. .CALL LES AT

 

[tyella]

Unfortunately at my age I don't have 300 watts anymore.

 

[jberger]

It's the mandated one hour pre-conditioning period at 1/3 power that's the killer.

 

[gladiator335]

WILL HANDEL 300 WATTS.? What about Bach at 200 or Mozart at 175?

 

[toxcrusadr]

A pair of beautys reduced!

 

[CT_Ohio]

Well I guess it is just a turntable after all (no aff, like I'd admit it on this one)

Bare_tt

• CT_Ohio
• Jun 14, 2018

where's the mat

 

[DonQuixote99]

Wow, I'm always on the lookout for upgraTed speakers!

You misread. These were upgrated, with a real grater.

 

[markshan]

Well I guess it is just a turntable after all (no aff, like I'd admit it on this one)

Bare_tt

• CT_Ohio
• Jun 14, 2018

where's the mat

Or cartridge, or headshell or counterweight, or mat, or...

 

[Mayank]

Here's another "upgraded" pair of speakers which have worked "fantastic" for over 10 years.

Notice the expert workmanship to "carve" out the tweeters, add sufficient ventilation for bass reflex, stripped screw heads for securing drivers, Apple branding ... and best of all - versatility as they can be used at home or in the car.

https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/ele/d/4ohm-speakers/6615376994.html



PS No Affiliation (thank God!)

 

[WillVT]

^^ Holy moly! Those are the most intense franken-speakers I have ever seen. I have never seen a 3-way WITHIN a 3-way. Now that's cutting edge stuff!

I need to post the ad copy for posterity:

Pair of speakers, each housing includes 2 ribbon tweeters, 1 3-way midrange and 1 12" subwoofer.

The original drivers were ruined by a drunk idiot, so years ago I replaced the drivers with 4ohm (vehicle) drivers. They have worked fantastic for over 10 years, but I have decided to put speakers in the ceiling of my home theater so these need to find a new home.

Can be driven by any 4 or 8 ohm receiver. You can even put them in your car!

 

[toxcrusadr]

I wonder if the seller did anything with the crossover...not to suggest I'm actually interested in these monstrosities in any way. It's more like looking at Frankenstein's monster and being curious whether it has a liver and who it might have been collected from.

 

[CT_Ohio]

Or cartridge, or headshell or counterweight, or mat, or...

No counterweight! That's the other thing not on there... wasn't sure when I posted this. The ad is still out there so must not be too many bites on it :0

 

[markshan]

No counterweight! That's the other thing not on there... wasn't sure when I posted this. The ad is still out there so must not be too many bites on it :0

That table is worth $5 to remove the arm and use it for a DIY RCM. The DD motor does have some torque. It has no other practical purpose and isn't really a good table even in mint condition.

 

[Montycat]

 

[toxcrusadr]

Reminds me of a lady at work who has a background on her emails that make it impossible to read the fancy script purple font she uses. Don't let her see those bunnies, she'll want to use that!

 

[beat_truck]

Here's another "upgraded" pair of speakers which have worked "fantastic" for over 10 years.

Notice the expert workmanship to "carve" out the tweeters, add sufficient ventilation for bass reflex, stripped screw heads for securing drivers, Apple branding ... and best of all - versatility as they can be used at home or in the car.

https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/ele/d/4ohm-speakers/6615376994.html

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PS No Affiliation (thank God!)

VR3 used to be the BOTL speakers that they sold at Walmart. They actually weren't terrible replacements for an old beater car. But what they did there, uhh... what a mess.