Looks are in order, but I must say, if there's no weight, then content is comprised!Quote:
Originally Posted by Macca
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Looks are in order, but I must say, if there's no weight, then content is comprised!Quote:
Originally Posted by Macca
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KEF Reference 103 near Hull, collect only. Could go cheap.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KEF-Model...item266f7f22b6
Large vintage 'Transmission Electronics' speakers in Redruth, Cornwall. Interesting design, look like a bargain to me.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/203613634...%7C3000%7C7000
Agreed, a bargain, I would love to take a punt on those but collection only from Redruth... and I already have far too many unused speakers... Must. Resist.Quote:
Originally Posted by walpurgis
Looks like an interesting project for someone. Drivers alone worth more than the asking. Too far for me to drive. :doh:Quote:
Originally Posted by walpurgis
Seems that TEL (Transmission Electronics Ltd) was a forerunner of IMF if I read Jerry at Falcon Acoustics post correctly. See:
https://www.diyaudio.com/forums/vend...ml#post5144001
Worth it just for the drive units alone.Quote:
Originally Posted by walpurgis
I have a bit of an issue with people breaking classic vintage speakers for the value of the drive units, been asked to do this a few times and always refused.
Last time was with some KEF Calindas, drivers probably worth over £200, had a number of offers in that region for the drivers alone. Ended up selling the complete speakers to a pal for fifty quid, now used every day for TV and music in his large living room where they sound superb.
Breaking should be a criminal offence IMV ;)
Well at least you see fewer empty Tannoy cabinets for sale these days. It was at an epidemic rate a few years ago.
I wasn't suggesting they be broken up, nor would I agree that they are "classic vintage speakers" (I have never heard of Transmission Electronics), just that the value of the drive units are worth at least the asking price.Quote:
Originally Posted by Macca
It does not follow a priori that a large cabinet stuffed with well respected drive units will sound good; by all means listen to them, but if found wanting there is no ethical reason not to cannibalise them for the drive units.
I was just commenting on the practice of breaking, not specifically replying to you directly.Quote:
Originally Posted by Barry
I think if Transmission Electronics were the predecessor of IMF then these can be classed as classic or at least of historical worth. So would seem a shame to break them just to make a few quid profit.
I don't know that ethics comes into it, it's just a loudspeaker, not a moral conundrum. I just personally don't like to see old speakers like this demolished, same as I don't like to see old buildings demolished. Obviously the legal owner is absolutely free to do as he pleases with them - and to tell me to piss off :)