Altec 886A speakers

Sir.Byrd

Lunatic Member

• Aug 12, 2008

• #1

How much would a good deal be for these speakers?

The guy wants $150, but he says he wants to get rid of them today.

 

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danhagan

DanHagan

• Aug 12, 2008

• #2

I have some and imho they are decent but not particularly special. I was excited when I got them for $45 from a thrift, but after a couple of auditions, they are still in storage. The scant online info described them as Advents on steroids (whatever that means). I still need to try them with tubes, though. In short, $150 seems high.

 

Sir.Byrd

Lunatic Member

• Aug 12, 2008

• #3

danhagan said:

I have some and imho they are decent but not particularly special. I was excited when I got them for $45 from a thrift, but after a couple of auditions, they are still in storage. The scant online info described them as Advents on steroids (whatever that means). I still need to try them with tubes, though. In short, $150 seems high.

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Yeah... it seems like it would be better with a different tweeter... plus the cabinet seems small for dual woofers.

 

Andyman

Scroungus Stereophilus

Subscriber

• Aug 12, 2008

• #4

Are those Boleros? 10" woofers?
They can be quite nice with the 3000 horn tweeter.

Guess not, but look here

http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/showthread.php?t=66329

 

Sir.Byrd

Lunatic Member

• Aug 12, 2008

• #5

I passed.
I was first in line though.

 

Klownschool

Mouth open = can't hear

• Aug 12, 2008

• #6

Sir.Byrd said:

I passed.
I was first in line though.

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Good call.

I have a pair of Bolero's and I really like them. Keep your eyes open for a set of those.

 

anytune

Super Member

• Aug 13, 2008

• #7

I have a pair of Altec 893c speakers that I like very much. But I only paid $25 for them. I'm not sure how much I would like them at your price.