I'm a big fan of used to afford something otherwise unaffordable, or if new not really better, just new thus cost more.
Features are important to me, often vintage overhauled is better than new for me.
I am not a fan of compromise, if you think the new speakers sound better, you will come to regret it and that regret will last a long time.
Cost of shipping speakers is high, so ask more questions, and for more photos. How old, i.e. woofer suspension need replacing?
Returns accepted, however, paying for shipping in and back ain't cheap.
Maybe be patient, find some local pick up.