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dantheman91
05-01-2017, 21:47
Hey Guys
I've got an itch to try a these classic wharfedale speakers :eek: i'm looking for a pair of 3's...Cosmetic condition not a problem if a bit tired BUT MUST BE IN FULL WORKING ORDER WITH ORIGINAL DRIVERS.
I've not got much to spent on a pair this is just to try. Due to car issues im stuck to the local bournemouth area at present.
Price for a pair would be no more the £50....i know clean ones are in the £150 range on ebay..
What do you have......check your man caves / sheds:lol:
Thank You
walpurgis
05-01-2017, 21:54
The old Dovedales are good fun Dan.
If you can't find any, the alternative is a pair of Goodmans Magnum K2. As long as the vinyl skin hasn't lifted from the bass driver cone.
Geoff101
05-01-2017, 22:07
The old Dovedales are good fun Dan.
If you can't find any, the alternative is a pair of Goodmans Magnum K2. As long as the vinyl skin hasn't lifted from the bass driver cone.
I've still got these if you fancy them but we'd need a way to get them to you:
http://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?45473-FS-Goodmans-Magnum-K-Speakers
dantheman91
06-01-2017, 13:08
Hi Geoff
Thanks for the offer its puzzling why they haven't sold at £40.
Im gonna stick to looking for the dovedales....
Thank you...
Geoff101
06-01-2017, 13:26
Irritatingly, there was a pair of Dovedales in a charity shop locally a few months ago, but I didn't have room for them at the time and they are gone now.
Geoff
dantheman91
18-04-2017, 19:33
We bump....
dantheman91
20-04-2017, 16:46
Anyone in Holmes Chapel - Cheshire - theirs a tidy pair on a well known site but cant collect and their collection only could collection be possible from a member here then an AOS taxi to bournemouth - fuel of course..
just use a one man band courier,i use a guy who charged me £60 to collect a pair of speakers from Nottingham,then go from there to Birmingham to collect a cd player then deliver to me in brighton,its a no brainer for that money!
dantheman91
20-04-2017, 17:12
just use a one man band courier,i use a guy who charged me £60 to collect a pair of speakers from Nottingham,then go from there to Birmingham to collect a cd player then deliver to me in brighton,its a no brainer for that money!
Any recomendations Jamie....?
i will pm you 2 numbers mate :)
dantheman91
20-04-2017, 17:33
i will pm you 2 numbers mate :)
Inbox cleared sorry..
Geoff101
20-04-2017, 19:32
Be quick our local ebay dealer will nab them:
https://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/rare-60s-vintage-wharefdale-speakers/1233359532
dantheman91
20-04-2017, 19:48
Be quick our local ebay dealer will nab them:
https://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/rare-60s-vintage-wharefdale-speakers/1233359532
Im on it - its who you know thanks Geoff..
Martyn Miles
21-04-2017, 07:34
Be quick our local ebay dealer will nab them:
https://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/rare-60s-vintage-wharefdale-speakers/1233359532
These are in my back yard.
If I can help, I will.
Martyn.
dantheman91
21-04-2017, 16:06
Hi Guys
Thanks for the help & nudge to find them - The guy sold them and subsequently was offered my then my offer for them :scratch::steam: so he let them go to them..
Anyway i will call on you for help in the future martyn had i see your post first thing these could well have been mine today...
Geoff101
21-04-2017, 17:05
Yeah - that will be our local ebay resale chap. Happens quite a lot but that's how he makes his living so I'm not too fussed.
I do think it reflects badly on sellers though if they agree a deal and then go back on it.
dantheman91
21-04-2017, 17:39
Yeah - that will be our local ebay resale chap. Happens quite a lot but that's how he makes his living so I'm not too fussed.
I do think it reflects badly on sellers though if they agree a deal and then go back on it.
Yes...but he did say who collects first gets them people are doing local - you name it on Hi-FI its gone their was a pair of Mission 774 speakers i think thats what they are on gumtree for £10 the guy bought them within a couple of days they were on ebay BIN at £60....
Martyn Miles
22-04-2017, 07:41
These are in my back yard.
If I can help, I will.
Martyn.
They went, at higher than the asking price, I understand.
some here for £65 BIN
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Wharfedale-Dovedale-3-Speakers-/142358360334?hash=item212538310e:g:rq4AAOSwzqFY-44s
dantheman91
23-04-2017, 06:04
some here for £65 BIN
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Wharfedale-Dovedale-3-Speakers-/142358360334?hash=item212538310e:g:rq4AAOSwzqFY-44s
Hi Nige
Yes - i bought them but the seller already sold them to someone else and forgot to take the ad down...:steam:
Pieoftheday
23-04-2017, 09:17
Some on bay right now at £82 so far, edit another pair on bay for £250 buy now
dantheman91
30-04-2017, 19:30
Pair in Walsall guys on ebay - can put in a offer might be accepted - anyone in this neck of the woods passing by? also will need them brought here to if anyone is passing..?
I'm near Walsall and could collect them for you Dan, pack them up safely and get them delivered to you if you like.... unfortunately i Can't drop them to Bournemouth mate
dantheman91
01-05-2017, 05:33
I'm near Walsall and could collect them for you Dan, pack them up safely and get them delivered to you if you like.... unfortunately i Can't drop them to Bournemouth mate
Hi Taz
Very kind of you im in discussions with the guy - do you have an estimate of how much it would be to post them then we can possible go from here?
I've no idea on the price of postage, I'm not sure of the size and weight of the speakers, but will package them up for you for free as i have the packing materials here. I'm a little busy today but will get back tonight and try work something out for you bud.
Hi Dan, from what I've worked out delivery is around £20 for both speakers at a weight of 22kg each (44kg total, extra 2kg each for packing materials) and that's parcelforce 24. I worked out delivery costs from the website parcel monkey, hope this helps.
Lawrence001
02-05-2017, 22:39
Those prices are crazy cheap, remind me not to go direct to the post office price finder next time!
dantheman91
10-05-2017, 14:25
Hi Dan, from what I've worked out delivery is around £20 for both speakers at a weight of 22kg each (44kg total, extra 2kg each for packing materials) and that's parcelforce 24. I worked out delivery costs from the website parcel monkey, hope this helps.
Hi Taz
Ive just seen this - sorry i missed the opportunity to buy them
Thank you
dantheman91
10-05-2017, 14:28
Tasty pair of Rosedales on a well known site - ive asked if they could deliver through the stores from inverness to bournemouth but its a no go but my local said yes but them main one said no....doh. - anyone else travailing through could help me out - i would love them.
:) they end this evening but now cant bid its collection only worth a try..
dantheman91
13-05-2017, 14:30
Anybody in Ilkley theirs an auction ending tomorrow - could their be a taxi to bring them down here their collection only? help me out guys....:)
dantheman91
14-05-2017, 06:29
or Reigate....theirs a pair their too action ends today...
dantheman91
20-05-2017, 09:20
Lovely pair in Walton on Thames i have made an offer - its been accepted but they need collecting anyone travailing from here to bournemouth at all or surrounding area...? I'm gonna get a pair sooner than later - petrol also payed...:)
Lawrence001
20-05-2017, 13:02
Think you need to try Shipley, if someone with a van is already making the journey it could be an ok quote.
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dantheman91
29-05-2017, 15:31
We bump guys............
dantheman91
29-05-2017, 16:27
Out of the house?
Yes Rob - :) Not much room left....
no luck with the man with a van's number i gave you?
dantheman91
29-05-2017, 16:34
no luck with the man with a van's number i gave you?
Hi Jamie
He was willing to do all trips but lost on outbidding....he's still an option...
Are these any closer to you Dan http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/222528166926
dantheman91
29-05-2017, 17:01
Are these any closer to you Dan http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/222528166926
Hi Taz
Cheers in the watch list...
HackneyRF
29-05-2017, 17:30
Hi Taz
Cheers in the watch list...
Seller says they will deliver to East Sussex Dan. Looks a perfect fit for you mate.
dantheman91
29-05-2017, 19:46
Offer in looks promising....:) with delivery too
dantheman91
31-05-2017, 11:58
The offer was accepted guys :yay:
They will be here on Saturday :)
Lawrence001
31-05-2017, 13:31
If at first you don't succeed.. :cool:
dantheman91
31-05-2017, 14:42
If at first you don't succeed.. :cool:
And find a very tidy pair of £50...went higher on poorer examples...
And find a very tidy pair of £50...went higher on poorer examples...
Did you manage to win the bid Dan?
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HackneyRF
02-06-2017, 21:12
Show us a piccy then Dan! 😉
dantheman91
03-06-2017, 10:59
Hi Guys
Yes won the auction well a private sale...:) by emails - Lovely guy knew his stuff has a Garrard 401 and a whole host of other gear we exchanged he was surprised at what i had nice to know I have just tested them their working fine - their in the hall at present i have literally no room and these are very large they are a very early pair..:) Photos to follow.
Lawrence001
03-06-2017, 14:50
Photo!!
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dantheman91
03-06-2017, 16:22
Make shift stands at present guys as they were in mid air on my others far to high and heavy for them - these are much more open now sound lovely :) testing with the usual Pink Floyd , UB40 early stuff , Steely Dan , Jon & Vangelis & more and the results i love them their fun old buses but i was in for a surprise with their size :eek: Photos as promised the covers are a nightmare - these do not have the adjusters for the Treble & Mid they are indeed earlier then the ones in the listing as the photos is not the same :scratch: but their are early pair which is more desirable i payed the market value in the end with £20 petrol added to the £50 they need a little work to the cabs but they were one owner from new who remembers his dad buying them from Tottenham court road.:) Thats all for now chaps - back to listening and settling in for the evening no boot sale tomorrow as im skint now. Im officially out of room now :eek:
walpurgis
03-06-2017, 16:27
no boot sale tomorrow as im skint now
Damn. That's a shame. I was just going to offer you a mint pair of Tannoy Lancasters for £30 (not)! :lol:
How about a shot with the grilles off?
dantheman91
03-06-2017, 16:40
Damn. That's a shame. I was just going to offer you a mint pair of Tannoy Lancasters for £30 (not)! :lol:
How about a shot with the grilles off?
Hi Geoff
Go on then i will take them....the camera is full at present so cant get any more pictures on their -
I have discovered that these have the early green bass units which are know for causing trouble with going hard and brittle - How do i check for this how should they feel if normal should their be movement in the cone also? Any thoughts anyone?
walpurgis
03-06-2017, 17:48
Being a sealed cabinet with a big bass diaphragm, there should be a far bit of resistance if you push gently on the cones. I'd ignore any scare stories about these. I've known a few people who had them for years and no bother. The only thing to watch is blowing the tweeter by giving the speakers too much wellie. But you'd have to be going silly to do that. They go plenty loud enough!
It might pay to rotate the bass drivers 180 degrees to offset any suspension sag though.
dantheman91
03-06-2017, 18:44
Being a sealed cabinet with a big bass diaphragm, there should be a far bit of resistance if you push gently on the cones. I'd ignore any scare stories about these. I've known a few people who had them for years and no bother. The only thing to watch is blowing the tweeter by giving the speakers too much wellie. But you'd have to be going silly to do that. They go plenty loud enough!
It might pay to rotate the bass drivers 180 degrees to offset any suspension sag though.
Hi Geoff
Yes their their good to go i Wont be blasting them too loud as with most of my gear all used between 2 and 4 on the amp thanks for the advice re rotation too. PS re the Tannoys - My mum picked up a pair of IIILZ's from Poole stadium for £3 in 2010...:) not sure you can beat that:) those were the days sadly gone not out of stupidity....
They look to be in fairly good condition for their age. I've got a few pairs of one owner from new speakers and they usually be well looked after. I would do as Geoff recommends with the driver and leave the cabs as they are, adds to their character imo.
walpurgis
03-06-2017, 19:01
Your mum did well there! :) Hope she's still got them. The Japs are paying fortunes for them now.
Paid £66 a pair for my first two sets of brand new IIILZ's. But that was around 1972! :D
My current and now immaculate Cheviot II speakers were £500 nearly five years ago and I spent about £100 refurbishing them and bunging new surrounds on. They were a fair bargain nonetheless. Worth maybe twice that now. God, they sound gorgeous!!
:lolsign:
dantheman91
08-06-2017, 14:48
Lovely Geoff....Still got hopes for the ones local he said if no bids we can work an arrangement out for buying them:)
PS back to the wharfedales - I really need some decent stands for them any suggestions - Could they be used on their sides pondering with the idea their at ear level with my normal ones? ive eyed up some target stands on ebay..:) any thoughts - Im thinking of changing the room and just having these on for the time being..:) They love Technics power - The musical fidelity is is fine but the technics grips them more...any thoughts on this guys...the stands?
Lawrence001
08-06-2017, 15:46
I've got 2 pairs of stands for larger speakers in the garage, haven't got round to listing them yet.
dantheman91
08-06-2017, 17:15
I've got 2 pairs of stands for larger speakers in the garage, haven't got round to listing them yet.
Maybe interested.:)
dantheman91
08-06-2017, 17:24
I have currently put them side ways on my current stands safe to say they sound much better they look very good to be honest i have taken a picture..:lol:
They are now sounding very nice clean with extended sound stage that was not present before the bass is also tighter just about to play some reggae 12'S :) . Notice the Sony STR 6046 has come home - the guy who bought it from me never used it so listed it at £20 what he payed me...happy to have it home i missed it..:) gonna put in on the weekend...
I'm looking into recapping them and getting them upgraded people have done..
Lawrence001
08-06-2017, 17:52
Maybe interested.:)
One of mine are the 3 bar half(ish) height version of these
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/263026814990
dantheman91
08-06-2017, 19:42
One of mine are the 3 bar half(ish) height version of these
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/263026814990
Not cheap then my old mate....?
Lawrence001
08-06-2017, 23:30
Nothing like that price! I was thinking about £40
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dantheman91
06-09-2017, 18:46
Pondering hoe to get the best from these old beasts they sound slightly cloudy at present I dont have a set of low enough stands could this be the problem or maybe their not for me but want to try all options..:scratch: Thinking of using something Vintage Pioneer SA 6300 , Quad 33/303 - Quantum 1A100 / Sony TA 88 / Luxman 507X / Yamaha CR 820 / Sony STA 6046 / NAD 3020 / Teleton 206B / Carbon Trinity Valve Dock /
Maybe they dont suit my room as i do have a lot of clutter about maybe this is holding them back I'm thinking of clearing all and having just a big pair of speakers IE these on with 2 lots of amplifiers but what does suit them suggestions more then welcome and placement thoughts
walpurgis
06-09-2017, 19:22
The Dovedale III never sounded "clouded" to me Dan. They have always sounded well enough balanced to me, if not the last word in resolution.
There's one ommission from your amp list, the Trio KA-2000A. It's a little gem, very open and lucid. And it will work fine with the Wharfedales.
I tried one a while back through my Tannoys and was gobsmacked at how well it sounded.
dantheman91
16-09-2017, 09:25
The Dovedale III never sounded "clouded" to me Dan. They have always sounded well enough balanced to me, if not the last word in resolution.
There's one ommission from your amp list, the Trio KA-2000A. It's a little gem, very open and lucid. And it will work fine with the Wharfedales.
I tried one a while back through my Tannoys and was gobsmacked at how well it sounded.
Hi Geoff
Well Just set them up with a lot of space around them they now sound wonderful...Maybe i was having an off day the last time tested but their on for the moment...Got so much here took nearly an hour to move everything out to get them in LOL...
Thanks
Daniel
walpurgis
16-09-2017, 09:38
The Dovedale III's give a lot for the money they can be picked up for.
dantheman91
16-09-2017, 09:42
True - Lovely pair on ebay BIN £40 in Hayes London sorely tempted
Mine are a very early pair no toggle switches 12" fun Heavy buggers happy listening...
my Rola Celestion drivers are in altered Dovedale 3 boxes. Quite nice boxes these and decent size. the 5" driver is fitted in a card tube interestingly
dantheman91
17-10-2017, 14:56
After a pair of ear high stands for these what you got guys?
Lawrence001
17-10-2017, 15:39
What height stand do you need for that?
dantheman91
27-10-2017, 09:13
Now sorted...
Lawrence001
03-02-2018, 10:03
Original Dovedales with AlNiCo magnets, worth a punt?
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F 142677065808
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walpurgis
03-02-2018, 10:29
Original Dovedales with AlNiCo magnets, worth a punt?
Why not? They're good quality drivers. They'll probably have a version of the super 3 tweeter which is quite a nice broadband unit. And the bass driver may well have doped fabric surrounds that last a very long time.
built a set of 12" full range drivers into a set of dovedales. decently made cabinets. still got them too.:)
Lawrence001
03-02-2018, 11:45
Why not? They're good quality drivers. They'll probably have a version of the super 3 tweeter which is quite a nice broadband unit. And the bass driver may well have doped fabric surrounds that last a very long time.Exactly what I thought. This was for Dan if he's still looking.
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dantheman91
09-03-2019, 17:41
another cheap pair of 3's from 74 the ones i wanted came up at a fair price of £30 so snapping them up an collecting wednesday next week. :eek:
Lawrence001
10-03-2019, 22:57
another cheap pair of 3's from 74 the ones i wanted came up at a fair price of £30 so snapping them up an collecting wednesday next week. :eek:I thought you were selling not buying!
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dantheman91
11-03-2019, 12:10
I thought you were selling not buying!
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I have sold a bit but these are for the collection..
A pair of Dovedales have come up for sale. The seller has yet to upload pics.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Wharfedale-Dovedale-3-Vintage-Retro-Speakers-Loudspeakers/202621020746
Lawrence001
11-03-2019, 19:52
Personally I'd be looking for an early pair with Alnico drivers and no purple tweeter [emoji23]
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