FS - Meadowlark Kestrel 2
Pair of Meadowlark Kestrel 2's that I bought new back in 2004/5 or thereabouts. They are in Pennsylvania cherry with a maple 'stringer' (a stripe I'd call it) - note that the fronts are solid wood (veneered back and sides) hence the cherry was a more expensive option and the stripes were additional cost. Although I bought them that long ago and used them in my old house in Bristol (where they sounded brilliant - medium sized room, solid floors) I then moved to Chester and they didn't get used again until only about a year or so ago - I know, a shocking length of time to go without a hifi system - but the point is, they haven't got anywhere near as many hours on them as you might think given their age. Once I fired them back up, they sounded great. They are beautifully open sounding speakers, fantastic imaging and go surprisingly deep (35Hz according to the specs) due to the transmission line bass, and because they are front firing you can place them pretty close to the rear wall if you have to. Condition wise I'd say 9/10/excellent as hopefully the photo's show.
All the specs are here: http://www.patmcginty.com/kestrel2old.htm They are also very wife/girlfriend/partner-friendy in the looks and size department. I'm only selling them now as my room is a bit too big for them. I remember at the time Tony from Coherent Systems (Mr C here?) was a big fan and in fact it was him who pointed me in their direction. I have the 'grilles' i.e. the thin stretchy covers with the elastic edges - they work but they don't look great, especially compared to their looks without them with that lovely solid cherry/maple stripe.
Price wise it's a tricky one as there are none for sale that I can reference them against. I think I paid around £2300 for them but I don't have the receipt as it was that long ago.
I'm asking £975 but, as ever, they are only worth what someone is willing to pay for them.
They are lovely though - exceptionally pretty and very decent sounding - imaging is superb and mid-range everything you'd hope for. There is a 6 Moons review if you Google it. What I don't have any more are the boxes so we are looking at collection or me meeting you half way if you're not too far away. If you were coming to collect I can demonstrate them using a pretty decent Bel Canto set up.
I'm not looking for an exchange as I already have replacement speakers.
Link to images: https://flic.kr/s/aHsmPMqkAq
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Originally Posted by Matt F
