FS: RADFORD AUDITORIUM speakers [Archive]

andyrlb

20-06-2018, 10:29

If you’re reading this then you’ve probably read the various threads which will give all the details about these beauties.
Personally they are the best speakers that I have ever heard ( I’ve had some damn good speakers too )
I have tried everything to get around the missus in order that I can keep them but even being nice hasn’t worked so they’re here and for sale at £950.
Stands not included in the price.

Recapped
Banana terminals fitted
Any demo welcome
No couriers [emoji16]
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walpurgis

20-06-2018, 12:08

Very nice. Rare classics from a legendary maker.

hornucopia

20-06-2018, 21:26

Need a bigger house?

andyrlb

20-06-2018, 21:27

Yep [emoji16]
Or have them upstairs in the spare room as very big headphones

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Dylanthecat

22-06-2018, 08:25

Having seen these in the flesh. The build quality is very impressive. They make a real statement.

andyrlb

24-06-2018, 17:07

Bump

andyrlb

27-06-2018, 09:26

£800 then ?

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andyrlb

28-06-2018, 08:22

Bump

andyrlb

01-07-2018, 17:47

Going on devilbay tonight £600

andyrlb

12-07-2018, 20:11

Offers ?

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andyrlb

14-07-2018, 12:58

Should I fit new more modern grill cloth ?
Or donate them to a museum perhaps

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struth

14-07-2018, 14:08

Yeah donate them to my museum. Lol.

I would leave the grilles if they are ok or replace with a tannoy grade one. There are a few nice Ines on the bay or were. I got a few including the stuff on my vintage telefunkens

struth

14-07-2018, 14:10

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-24-colours-audio-grade-vintage-type-speaker-grill-cloth-fabric-suit-TANNOY/152906221896?hash=item2399ebc948:m:mRTqlb41K-TOcXRzr28oIBQ

andyrlb

14-07-2018, 14:13

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I would rather put them on indefinite loan to you Grant than have them hidden away like they are.
The grill fabric is in good condition though not original, I just thought a more modern fabric may help them find a new home.
I need to find a posh toff that likes their retro stuff (and Formica)

struth

14-07-2018, 14:15

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I would rather put them on indefinite loan to you Grant than have them hidden away like they are.
The grill fabric is in good condition though not original, I just thought a more modern fabric may help them find a new home.
I need to find a posh toff that likes their retro stuff (and Formica)

it might do. jazz them up and see. price wise, ive not seen a pair sell of that model so its hard to say what they are worth... as much as someone pays i guess.

the material i showed need to be tensioned quite a bit or it loosens off.. mine did, and if i do it again i will make it tighter

here is mine

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andyrlb

14-07-2018, 14:17

Yes I agree mate , the last pair I’ve seen were up at €850 .
Now I need to start a poll as to which colour cloth ????

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struth

14-07-2018, 14:20

Yes I agree mate , the last pair sold for €850 .
Now I need to start a poll as to which colour cloth ????

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the pink i used is actually ok, although i wasnt sure when it arrived :eek: think its shetland

andyrlb

14-07-2018, 14:21

the pink i used is actually ok, although i wasnt sure when it arrived :eek: think its shetland

That’s pink ?

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andyrlb

14-07-2018, 14:23

Probably a kind of gold would be more in keeping

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Lawrence001

14-07-2018, 14:25

Yes I agree mate , the last pair I’ve seen were up at €850 .
Now I need to start a poll as to which colour cloth ????

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What's the last sold price of a pair though? They're nearest match would be Kef Concertos with an extra supertweeter plus rarity value. Possibly the Cambridge R40 had a similar line up?

andyrlb

14-07-2018, 14:29

What's the last sold price of a pair though? They're nearest match would be Kef Concertos with an extra supertweeter plus rarity value. Possibly the Cambridge R40 had a similar line up?

I don’t know the listing ended early.
I personally think they’re similar to imf values ?

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andyrlb

14-07-2018, 14:30

Ideally I need one of you smart lot to hear them for yourselves

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struth

14-07-2018, 14:31

That’s pink ?

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it was quite pink but aged down quickly. depends how much light is on it.... yes the gold would look decent as would the wine or one of the darker ones. its quite an open weave

andyrlb

14-07-2018, 14:32

it was quite pink but aged down quickly. depends how much light is on it.... yes the gold would look decent as would the wine or one of the darker ones. its quite an open weave

Yeah wine would look decent [emoji1303]

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walpurgis

14-07-2018, 14:48

Personally, if the original grille cloth is good, I'd leave it be. My feeling is that on a speaker like this, originality is probably important.

You could always offer them to Radford Revival. Who knows? Having real Radford monitors on display might appeal to Will.

montesquieu

14-07-2018, 14:57

It's a bummer if I hadn't bought the other Radfords I'd most likely have had these at the current asking.

struth

14-07-2018, 15:21

you could alway make another set of frames for them and cover those in new fabric, thus keeping both camps happy. its not that difficult

andyrlb

14-07-2018, 15:54

you could alway make another set of frames for them and cover those in new fabric, thus keeping both camps happy. its not that difficult

Yes I could easily whip up another set [emoji1303]

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andyrlb

30-07-2018, 21:27

If you’re reading this then you’ve probably read the various threads which will give all the details about these beauties.
Personally they are the best speakers that I have ever heard ( I’ve had some damn good speakers too )
I have tried everything to get around the missus in order that I can keep them but even being nice hasn’t worked so they’re here and for sale at £950.
Stands not included in the price.

Recapped
Banana terminals fitted
Any demo welcome
No couriers [emoji16]
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Sold . Subject to the usual usual

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Lawrence001

30-07-2018, 23:41

Saw these go down to £300 on the UK audio mart site the other day, presume they sold there? You might have got a sale on here if you updated the thread at the same time.

andyrlb

31-07-2018, 06:00

Saw these go down to £300 on the UK audio mart site the other day, presume they sold there? You might have got a sale on here if you updated the thread at the same time.

They were bought by an AOS member

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Lawrence001

31-07-2018, 06:42

They were bought by an AOS member

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Oh good they're a nice pair of speakers, was thinking about them myself, glad they're staying in the community :)

andyrlb

31-07-2018, 06:43

Oh good glad they're staying in the community :)

Totally agree Lawrence.

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oldius

31-07-2018, 06:53

I imagine that these are an excellent buy and in a former life, with a larger room and deeper pockets, I'd have had a dabble myself.

andyrlb

31-07-2018, 06:57

I imagine that these are an excellent buy and in a former life, with a larger room and deeper pockets, I'd have had a dabble myself.

I dread doing the demo as they honestly do sound wonderful.

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ERICLIMPIT

02-08-2018, 10:53

Thanks Andy, nice meeting you yesterday, Radfords now installed in the man cave :cheers:
I will in time strip the formica off and polish/re veneer the cabs & fit some new grilles to make them a bit easier on the eye
I think you could be right about them being better than the NS1000 though...

andyrlb

02-08-2018, 11:23

Thanks Andy, nice meeting you yesterday, Radfords now installed in the man cave :cheers:
I will in time strip the formica off and polish/re veneer the cabs & fit some new grilles to make them a bit easier on the eye
I think you could be right about them being better than the NS1000 though...

[emoji1303]
Cheers Rogers you are a gent .
Yes they do sound better

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