Starting a second system, need efficient speaker suggestions.


Just picked up a Cary SLI80 HS and need some speakers.

The amp is 80 watts or 40 watts triode. Reviews say triode sounds best. Room is 12x26x7 dedicated listening room in the basement.

I have a couple subs, so if they don't have the deepest bass, I can live with that. 

Budget around 4k.

traudio

 

immatthewj

somebody got them for $1,550.

the others are in better condition, and is the warranty transferrable?

somebody got them for $1,550.

the others are in better condition, and is the warranty transferrable?

@elliottbnewcombjr  , yes, I was watching as the final bidding went down.  I went to stereophile on line to compare the Nautilus to the earlier Matrix . . . it looks as if the N only cost about 2k brand new, so I'd say they are holding their value okay.  That guy selling the ones you pasted the ebay link for says his are pristine . . . I would hope so, considering he wants more than they cost new.  As far as the warranty being transferrable with B&W?  I honesly don't know as I never thought about trying to sell mine, but the Nautilus series is so old that I would think that they were out of warranty for at least a while ago.

traudio OP

 

have you found something?

what has tempted you?

re: local pickup: where do you live?

These are amazing, wanted them, got em, loved em. My friend has them now.

JSE Model 2

I made a separate virtual system about them

JSE Model 2 Virtual System

or best offer, perhaps he will take $1,200, who knows. Near Pearland Texas? Otherwise $800. or less shipping. $2,000 to get them.

I would verify everything works; remove the drivers, have my woodworker cover them with a selected veneer, re-install the drivers.

I would be ready to install the SEAS Tweeters, even if the Dynaudio D21’s are good. That the D21’s have not burnt out means they were not driven much.

Seller says ’rosewood’. There are probably walnut or oak stained red.

It is very easy to change the fabric on the covers, just staples. I made mine White Irish Linen.

New veneer would mean they look good with the covers off.