Van_Isle Posted November 8, 2008 Report Share Posted November 8, 2008 I too much of a newbie to have a really good handle on all the potential issues involving old Advents / speakers in general. However, I saw a pair of Advent/4 at the local SA for $30, which I suspect is overpriced as:- both woofers need re-foam- one woofer appears to me to look a bit dodgy (sagging to one side might be a good way to describe it)- cabinets are rough (vinyl peeling from lower edge of one, etc.)- they have the rounded edge grills but one is water stained and has small rip on the edge. Both still have badges.- the tweeters are "sticky" around the edges - not sure what that is about.So would these be worth saving? A project?I haven't seen much in various forums on the Advent/4, so I am wondering how rare they may be - not so much for the value point but from the issue of saving old speakers from bad fates. I actually like the size / look of them and was thinking might be a good "office" speaker.Your comments appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van_Isle Posted November 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2008 Anyone?or, any comments or links to threads regarding how to assess used speakers before purchase? - what to look for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Madcap Posted January 4, 2009 Report Share Posted January 4, 2009 Anyone?or, any comments or links to threads regarding how to assess used speakers before purchase? - what to look for?Well well well, a fellow Canuck. Are you on the island?Advent 4 pair 79 $180.00 $40.00Blue Book value from Audiogon for you.DEFINITELY save the speakers. I have a cabinet maker neighbour who will hand-craft cabinets for you if you are interested. Choose your preferred wood: Maple, Teak, Walnut.Shipping costs from Toronto to BC would be the only issue. I will buy all your drivers from you should you choose to sell them. I will find you a mint pair (two of which I have for sale now) Advent III and Advent IMadcap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van_Isle Posted January 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 Madcap:Yup - Sunny Victoria (not!)Anyway, the Advent/4's were gone next time I went down, so hopefully someone picked them up and is fixing them up.I have a set of Advent/1 I picked up for $30 in a local thrift store.And I have a buddy who is a cabinet maker. He is going to assist me in fixing up some Paradigm Titans I got recently.I also picked up a pair of Mirage SM-1 for $10 at an estate sale that's the very 1st series that Mirage put out, although I think mine are a couple years later & of course they need new foams.Cheers and all the best for the New Year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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