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Conan

24-03-2014, 07:08

Hi
As the title says I'm looking for these Royd speakers to go with my Nait2.
Please pm me if you have any for sale.

Conan

24-03-2014, 18:47

Still looking. ..

mr sneff

24-03-2014, 19:34

There's a pair of Minstrels on eBay at the moment http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Royd-The-Minstrel-side-ported-highly-recommended-British-speakers-in-black-/141225333145?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item20e1af9199

Conan

24-03-2014, 22:20

Thanks. I already got my eye on those

dalko67

26-03-2014, 14:26

Check this, you can get any better with the price:
http://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/royd-minstrel-speakers-bargain-price/1052950763

Spur07

26-03-2014, 15:34

Yes, brilliant speakers at a great price on that gumtree ad.

Conan

26-03-2014, 19:55

I'ved asked if he will ship them. Lets wait and see.

Ninanina

26-03-2014, 20:16

I have to agree that at £80 they are a complete steal as normal price for these would be between £180 - £250, depending on their finish... black ash seems to be the least expensive and the Walnut, and other wood finishes, are more desirable and therefore more expensive

I had a pair of Minstrels and they are as good as everyone says they are and might well be worth the 120 odd miles to pick them up; I've cerainly travelled that sort of mileage to pick up a pair of speakers before now .... ;)

Yomanze

26-03-2014, 20:19

Yes £150+ is the going price, but I picked up my minty black veneered ones (advertised as barely used) for £75 a few months ago. I know they were telling the truth with not used as the "goop" on the drivers had properly seeped into the crack of the pole pieces as happens when these speakers are unused… Wish I had gotten a wood-veneered Minstrel though. ;)

Ninanina

26-03-2014, 20:25

the "goop" on the drivers had properly seeped into the crack of the pole pieces as happens when these speakers are unused

Yes that is one 'little' problem of the older Royd speakers but luckily a very simple fix

Yomanze

26-03-2014, 20:30

Yes that is one 'little' problem of the older Royd speakers but luckily a very simple fix

If one that takes a bit of patience with the paper and solvents… simple though and easily resolved.

Spur07

26-03-2014, 21:46

I used to run Royd Abbot floorstanders before i got into EMI speakers, they were terrific. Some guy in New Zealand eventually bought them off me and had them shipped specially.

sorry, thread drift. have a bump on me.

Conan

27-03-2014, 19:50

Still looking

brainz2000

27-03-2014, 20:40

I've a pair that I bought last year from Bourney on the Wam

They are white and don't have the bases, but the cradle stands ...

I'd be looking for £150 but they would have to be collected - I am not interested in shipping them.

I am looking to sell them to a good home so let me know if you are interested.

I could sort out some pictures if you want

Tim

Conan

27-03-2014, 21:36

brainz2000

30-03-2014, 15:42

Mail sent ... And a bump in case others are out there...

Am sitting listening to the Beatles through them - captivating but a bit bass shy ...

Yomanze

30-03-2014, 15:58

Boom shy, not bass shy. ;)

Conan

30-03-2014, 16:18

Thanks guys but the quest continues.
I'm listening to the Eden and in my room I really prefer them to the rega rs3s. They are a bit bass shy but I get more out of them. Would the sorcerers be an improvement on the Eden or just a side step?

Yomanze

30-03-2014, 16:28

The Sorcerers I expect will give up a little bit in terms of treble immediacy but with a deeper and more balanced sound. Unusually the Sorcerer used a 2nd order crossover as Royd preferred 1st order ones.

So to answer your question either a side step, better or worse than your Edens. :p

Conan

02-04-2014, 18:50

Still looking for Royds