Got this tonight but not listened to it yet.
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That'll be good; I like their recordings.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr Kipling
Those Ureis have been on before, and discussed in this thread. Have a feeling they were a grand or so cheaper last time too. The bass units re-foam looks a poor and untidy job.Quote:
Originally Posted by wiicrackpot
However, they're over 100db efficient (103db, I think?), and reputed to be able to reproduce a drum kit credibly. How many SWMBO's can you say that of?
Soz for spamming Nial, don't normally look in here so hadn't noticed it, :doh:Quote:
Originally Posted by ff1d1l
was in discussion with a ebay seller not long ago for a pair of 811's, agreed on price but flatly refused to post.:(
Anyway, possible steal for someone if it's not a scam.
http://www.gumtree.com/p/other-stere...g.-/1087486495
Surely a scam...if you know enough to write that blurb you know how underpriced that is.
Anyway, anyone close should be just making sure...
Thats what i should've added in my post, it looks like a thrift shop by the look of the clutter in the background,Quote:
Originally Posted by ff1d1l
if i was near notting hill i'd take a walk along to check them out.
Well, they are extremely heavy. I have to take the drivers out of mine if I move them
When I bought my pair of 811's they were local pickup only. Luckily in a small and unlikely village only a few miles away. And listed as spares or repair. Bit of a gamble really. Knowing what I know now I'd drive quite a long way for a pair!..Quote:
Originally Posted by wiicrackpot
Hah....another Urei user,am curreently using 809's, the pair i looked at was 811C's,
it was in the 'saved search' that alerted me to them 815's, hence i am here. :)
P.S. Glasgow to London was a stretch to far to drive. :(
‘Underpriced’ doesn’t even scratch the surface! Fantasyland, more like… The drivers alone (with original crossovers) would normally fetch about £2k, never mind the York cabs! :doh:Quote:
Originally Posted by ff1d1l
Marco.
I have sent the chap an email asking if I can visit to listen to them, I'll keep you all informed...Quote:
Originally Posted by Marco
Good luck!Quote:
Originally Posted by synsei
"underpriced" was laconic British understatement.....
sansui au-505
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2517024363...84.m1555.l2649
Pair of Monitor Golds in what looks like home made cabinets on Gumtree in Swansea
http://www.gumtree.com/p/other-stere...ir-/1087943239
Very nice. They are the rubber surround model and don't rot like the foam ones. Well worth grabbing at the price.Quote:
Originally Posted by Effem
I once exhaustvely compared the butyl surrounded 12" Golds with normal surround Golds and also Silvers.Quote:
Originally Posted by walpurgis
My controversial conclusion was that the butyl surround Golds were the best sound. Anyone else tried this and found similar?
Ouch..............
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-Che...item2ed93c3779
I've only owned the rubber (butyl) surround version of the 12" Golds, so I can't say.Quote:
Originally Posted by ff1d1l
Re-coned!!!!!!!!!!!!! F*cked to buggery!Quote:
Originally Posted by dantheman91
Re-coned by a cock!Quote:
Originally Posted by dantheman91
S.
I emailed as well. I live within walking distance of Notting Hill, so we'll see how receptive the seller is to having someone drop by.Quote:
Originally Posted by ff1d1l
Love your sharp, pithy and to the point comments, Shane. There's no waffle or beating around the bush.Quote:
Originally Posted by southall-1998
What's happened to James (istari knight) ? Anyone know?
I'm still here :) Bit preoccupied with "real life" at the moment but will be back posting before too long hopefully.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr Kipling
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MICHELL-FO...item4d273f6837
May be worth a bid, but more likely to be a funny.
Incorrect description of the arm and cartridge, so it makes you wonder :scratch:Quote:
Originally Posted by struth
Yep, there is a real working version of this combo in perfect condition, and I think he just copied the title. the real one is starting at £300, which is a good buy.
These are quite rare and not too shabby either... a sony idler.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2716620638...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Anyone know anything about these old gals? - Spectrum Speakers - plenty of drive units anyway!!!
http://www.gumtree.com/p/speakers/re...air/1087760171
saw a similar pair but were made in Canada.....They were ok actually. not worth any more I dont think
Pleased to hear that, James.Quote:
Originally Posted by istari_knight
I like the look of that elliptical midrange unit. I'd guess early 70s, look in really good nick. The HK origin is interesting but there is nothing on the net at all about Spectrum or the Radio People in Kowloon. If they are close to you would be worth a punt for fifty notes.Quote:
Originally Posted by JohnJo
Hi Grant, found Spectron (pretty close to Spectrum!) speakers from Canada on the web. Seemed to be an offshoot of Philips. Could that be the ones you remember? As Marco says can't find a thing about these anywhere.Quote:
Originally Posted by struth
Agreed. Look like a bit of fun for £50 (offer £30!) but I'm not opening those floodgates. Just nosing. I'd have the house full in no time if I start picking up old gear again. Sticking with what I've got....for now!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Macca
When I saw those bass units, I though "Philips", but they are not quite like the usual ones.Quote:
Originally Posted by JohnJo
yes might be. it was a long time ago. might be ok and might be crap. certainly wouldnt spent much on them. theres a set of castle conways on the bay for 70 ono. to put in perspective
If you Google 'the radio people ltd' it seems they use Wharfdale units. Never heard of them but it was a shop in Hong Kong that imported Whardale speakers and made some of their own using Wharfdale drivers.Quote:
Originally Posted by spendorman
Will be a bargain I'm sure... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-of-Bl...item2a470b1eac
Anyone having problems with My Ebay and all items inside this section?
yep, mines been down for a while
Ok, thanks. Thought it was another limit being imposed to my account... pfff. That and the new upcoming increase in selling fees, AGAIN! :doh:
Was down, seems to be working again now... What fee's are changing ?Quote:
Originally Posted by Xapito
From 10% to 10,7% in the final sale value afaik...
Why is there STILL no credible alternative to eBay?
(and don't mention Gumtree, that's becoming more controlling and expensive and it's owned by eBay)
These have now been listed four times with no takers, probably because they're collection only in St Austell. Good buy if you're in the South-West.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Heybrook-H...item1c48f3d62d
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Heybrook-H...item1c48f3d6cd
The fees are really absurd at this point, and they are leading to 2 issues here.
- Sellers are increasing their asked values to silly amounts to compensate for the very expensive fee's (including P&P).
- Lot's of items not being sold and lots of unprotected parallel offers being made atm, trying to escape both Ebay and Paypal fees
The service is loosing quality, and it's all about the buyers. Sellers are really left unprotected with scammers. I think there's a drop of newly listed items in the overall, and there's also another thing: The present limit for opening a case is 45days (I think) which is silly imho, but Ebay is changing that to 180 days in 2015! Now think about that!!
You sell a CDP, get your money, eventually feedback, and 6 months after you have a open case from the buyer trying to get his money back (and he will succeed) and return the item (probaby not even need to). What in the world are they thinking??!! :scratch:
i have stopped completely selling on ebay now. it is really a business selling tool now and not what it was meant to be. They dont really want private sellers.
Who said that they want business sellers as well? The rules for business sellers are now not far off from commercial blackmail. They seem designed to let eBay smell of roses, and sellers as swirl.Quote:
Originally Posted by struth
Well, they are getting loads of money with their present configuration. There's no valid alternative in the realms of an open european market, people are stuck and proud of their several hundred figures feedback and it's hard to start everything somewhere else, for everybody.
But the bastards are pushing the envelope, too many requirements, too many restrictions and too expensive to sell something used and private. As soon there's a alternative they will be smelling something else. That is, until they buy the competition. Again.
It's ok cos i recon the whole lot will come to an end before long. I stopped selling on there ages ago.Quote:
Originally Posted by struth
EI quite agree, I have the butyl rubber surrounds on mine and after comparison. Found them better.Quote:
Originally Posted by ff1d1l