These popped up locally for $990 AU recently and thought nice but I'm not taking a thousand dollar chance on them.
Well, they've reappeared, asking a lot less too. Anyone know much about them?
Would I be better off keeping my hard earned cash and spending it on raw drivers?
Vintage HPM 150 Pioneer Speakers | Speakers | Gumtree Australia Cockburn Area - Beeliar | 1104188592
Well, they've reappeared, asking a lot less too. Anyone know much about them?
Would I be better off keeping my hard earned cash and spending it on raw drivers?
Vintage HPM 150 Pioneer Speakers | Speakers | Gumtree Australia Cockburn Area - Beeliar | 1104188592
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Keep your hard earned for raw drivers. There's seemingly nothing about that design to recommend it over any decent modern design.
I heard a pair of these many years ago. They sounded excellent then, though the demo seemed limited to playing the Sheffield Labs recording of Amanda McBroom...
Thanks for your input guys. I might see if I can get them super cheap otherwise leave it be?
The temptation of owning an old flagship like this is high 🙂
The temptation of owning an old flagship like this is high 🙂
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Just in case people can't see the link, he's now asking $450 (about $300 US?) and is open to offers............
Depending on the condition of cone surrounds and the overall looks
and mechanical integrity, I would offer no more than US$ 150.
The seller says power is 250, and the sticker says maximum input power
of 250 W, and you don't know how many seconds would it dissipate
such heat, in a new condition. Rated input power is a lot less. So, don't
count on these being a party speakers. Your money, your concern.
and mechanical integrity, I would offer no more than US$ 150.
The seller says power is 250, and the sticker says maximum input power
of 250 W, and you don't know how many seconds would it dissipate
such heat, in a new condition. Rated input power is a lot less. So, don't
count on these being a party speakers. Your money, your concern.
Had a chat with the seller, nice bloke. According to him one woofer is showing signs that it may need re-foaming (not a huge job) but are otherwise in great condition and have seen little use.
I'll go for a listen tomorrow.
Anyone who's heard these or similar I'd love to hear your opinions.
From what I've read these are a very well designed speaker the brainchild of a highly regarded ex JBL guy.
I'll go for a listen tomorrow.
Anyone who's heard these or similar I'd love to hear your opinions.
From what I've read these are a very well designed speaker the brainchild of a highly regarded ex JBL guy.
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