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Thread: .Did I get a good deal on these |
    
New member Username: Deadcrowsflywest
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| Posted on Sunday, March 11, 2007 - 07:13 pm: |
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trying to put together a home theater system w/ limited funds. Let me say i know little aboit speakers and stereo stuff..
I came across a pair of huge floor speakers that looked new at a tag sale. I paid 30 bux for the pair..They're made by Advent and and say Maestro on the back
Could somebody give me the low down on the quality of these? They looked pretty substantial that's why i bought them |
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Gold Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 6316
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Sunday, March 11, 2007 - 07:17 pm: |
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Do they work without spontaneously combusting? |
New member Username: Deadcrowsflywest
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| Posted on Sunday, March 11, 2007 - 07:37 pm: |
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does that mean they're crap? |
New member Username: Deadcrowsflywest
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| Posted on Sunday, March 11, 2007 - 07:51 pm: |
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I can't find any info on these ..that's why I turned to thi}s forum |
Gold Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 6320
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| Posted on Sunday, March 11, 2007 - 07:55 pm: |
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http://layneaudio.hypermart.net/Advent.htm
At least parts are available, John. I have zero on the build.
Good scoop for little outlay.
Are they running? |
Silver Member Username: Praetorian
Canada
Post Number: 453
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| Posted on Sunday, March 11, 2007 - 08:14 pm: |
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Worst thing u did was pay 30$ for finished enclosures... there are worse deal out there... So do they run? |
New member Username: Deadcrowsflywest
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| Posted on Sunday, March 11, 2007 - 08:17 pm: |
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thanks for the info.Any other imput is welcomed..
I dunno if they work..they look new inside and out..that's you if they didn't work I would only be out 30...but I have no way of checking |
Gold Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 6324
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| Posted on Sunday, March 11, 2007 - 08:21 pm: |
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Oh great. John, yer bustin' my balls...you don't have an amp and source?!
Wave the carrott a little more to the left... |
New member Username: Deadcrowsflywest
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| Posted on Sunday, March 11, 2007 - 08:24 pm: |
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here is a scan of them
http://fw58.members.freewebs.com/MembersB/editPage.jsp?token=2bb64560b55eb492111 43b8b3a7&pageID=66945055 |
New member Username: Deadcrowsflywest
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| Posted on Sunday, March 11, 2007 - 08:26 pm: |
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I have nada..I know nada........I used to have an old technics receiver back in the 70's that was thrown away in perfect working order....prolly worth something today |
New member Username: Deadcrowsflywest
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| Posted on Sunday, March 11, 2007 - 08:36 pm: |
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what are finished enclosures? Theses speakers weigh around 50pds each |
Silver Member Username: Praetorian
Canada
Post Number: 454
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| Posted on Sunday, March 11, 2007 - 08:41 pm: |
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I meant if all else fails, you can buy new woofers and put them in, but from your "nada" remark I would just keep it simple and find a friend with a receiver to test them for you. |
New member Username: Deadcrowsflywest
Post Number: 8
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| Posted on Sunday, March 11, 2007 - 10:02 pm: |
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are these any good..or any worse them those home theatre in a box speakers? |
Silver Member Username: Uback007
Post Number: 155
Registered: Mar-06
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| Posted on Sunday, March 11, 2007 - 11:10 pm: |
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they're not so bad. I had the mini's about 20 years ago. You're not going to get any "Golden Ear" awards with them, they'll work. |
Bronze Member Username: Alright_boy
Post Number: 39
Registered: Jan-07
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| Posted on Tuesday, March 13, 2007 - 02:09 pm: |
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Not bad. There are a lot worse speakers on the current market. Not audiophile quality, but not junk either. |
