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Title: Wanted: Passive Speakers
Post by: Dingdong on February 06, 2024, 12:29:34 pm: Im currently building a hifi system and looking to pick up some passive speakers, anyone have any they're looking to shift, ideally looking for something built in the last 20 years or so
Title: Re: Wanted: Passive Speakers
Post by: SamT on February 06, 2024, 01:10:19 pm: Ha, been meaning to get around to posting about these. Got some Wharfdale Linton 3XP that I've been tripping over. However, they're definitely older then 20 years!!
Bit scruffy round the corners, but might polish up.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/jy17LtpdEm38fWpAA

Interested??
Title: Re: Wanted: Passive Speakers
Post by: Dingdong on February 06, 2024, 01:17:03 pm: Hey Sam could be keen, how much were you looking for them?
Title: Re: Wanted: Passive Speakers
Post by: SamT on February 06, 2024, 01:23:06 pm: Dunno - £20 ?

Just thought, I'd better plug them in and test them.. will try and remember tonight.
Title: Re: Wanted: Passive Speakers
Post by: Dingdong on February 06, 2024, 01:42:52 pm: Quote from: SamT on February 06, 2024, 01:23:06 pm

Dunno - £20 ?

Just thought, I'd better plug them in and test them.. will try and remember tonight.

yeah let me know if they work, if so i'll grab them off you :)
Title: Re: Wanted: Passive Speakers
Post by: SamT on February 06, 2024, 01:43:33 pm: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Wanted: Passive Speakers
Post by: duncan on February 06, 2024, 01:54:00 pm: Quote from: SamT on February 06, 2024, 01:10:19 pm
Got some Wharfdale Linton 3XP that I've been tripping over. However, they're definitely older then 20 years!!

Probably made in Bradford in the late 1970s. Good, warm-sounding speakers: John Martyn rather than Dubstep. It's possible the rubber surrounds of the bass drivers have perished but if you have a listen at reasonable volumes it should be evident if something is up. /antiques roadshow
Title: Re: Wanted: Passive Speakers
Post by: Dingdong on February 06, 2024, 01:55:26 pm: Luckily I only plan to listen to my John Frusciante vinyls so shan't be smashing them with too much bass :lol: good knowledge though, if they're perished im sure i could find a replacement driver somewhere out there
Title: Re: Wanted: Passive Speakers
Post by: andy_e on February 06, 2024, 05:52:08 pm: Quote from: duncan on February 06, 2024, 01:54:00 pm
Quote from: SamT on February 06, 2024, 01:10:19 pm
Got some Wharfdale Linton 3XP that I've been tripping over. However, they're definitely older then 20 years!!

Probably made in Bradford in the late 1970s. Good, warm-sounding speakers: John Martyn rather than Dubstep. It's possible the rubber surrounds of the bass drivers have perished but if you have a listen at reasonable volumes it should be evident if something is up. /antiques roadshow

I have some 70s Wharfedale Lintons that I still use all day every day and sound incredible still!
Title: Re: Wanted: Passive Speakers
Post by: SamT on February 06, 2024, 06:51:21 pm: Stop it... you'll make me want to keep them!! :lol:

(Wish I lived in a massive detached house in the middle of a field so I could blast music like I used to as a teenager!!)
Title: Re: Wanted: Passive Speakers
Post by: SamT on February 07, 2024, 12:06:14 pm: Sorry - forgot to test these last night..

I'll nip home for lunch and test them then. 8)
Title: Re: Wanted: Passive Speakers
Post by: SamT on February 07, 2024, 03:26:50 pm: Def seem to be working fine.

I'll PM you.
Title: Re: Wanted: Passive Speakers
Post by: Dingdong on February 07, 2024, 03:46:02 pm: Thanks Sam, dropped you a WhatsApp message!