Marantz Speakers reaplced with AWESOME "PUNCH" SPEAKERS?

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sixthday

Super Member

• Jul 20, 2014

• #1

You got to be kidding me

http://www.ebay.com/itm/MARANTZ-HD-...pt=Vintage_Electronics_R2&hash=item41842e713b

"I HATE TO LET THEM GO BUT MY LOSS IS YOUR GAIN" :thumbsdn:

 

pastryhat

Member

• Jul 20, 2014

• #2

I'm assuming this was a case of the original woofers just needed the surrounds replaced and instead someone threw them out and decided car audio speakers would be a better substitute. Bet they sound like crap.

 

Jim M

We All Start Somewhere

• Jul 20, 2014

• #3

I saw those also. What a waste of really great speakers.
It’s rare to see the proper woofers come up for sale so I am betting these will eventually wind up being parted out or junked.

I have a pair and they are fantastic.
They were top of the line for Marantz, rare and expensive even back then. I always keep an eye out for another good pair I can get local.
I cry when I see people do things like this to them. Most people out there do not realize you can refoam speakers so this happens all too often.

 

jeffw

Active Member

• Jul 20, 2014

• #4

It's possible that he still has the originals laying around.
Maybe he just did the swap.
Maybe he's a packrat.
It can't hurt to ask though,right?

 

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bowtie427ss

Lunatic Member

• Jul 20, 2014

• #5

If i knew the correct woofers could be sourced, and the other drivers were in good health, i'd consider paying the opening bid.

 

IXLR8

AK Subscriber

Subscriber

• Jul 20, 2014

• #6

Those speakers deserve much better than to be treated as such.

 

bad400

Super Member

• Jul 20, 2014

• #7

Even though Rockford Fosgate are very good car audio sub's, i doubt they play well as a regular bass driver in this case.
Hook them up to a 2oHm stable mono sub amp, and your neighbors will love you.

 

RJolly87

Well-Known Member

• Jul 20, 2014

• #8

Something needs to be punched, that's for sure.

I also hope he still has the originals.

 

HiFiGuy9

Active Member

• Jul 23, 2014

• #9

It took me 3 years to find a replacement woofer for my ds920's. I shelled out almost $200 for a pair of original woofers, and it was worth it. Unless you've "experienced" a pair of these, driven by some power, you don't know. Had one guy come over to buy an amp I was selling, and he made the comment that "those look like some good speakers for rock". Ed May probably turned over in his grave!