Altec Madrids, were they decent,,??

**Derry** · August 3rd, 2010, 04:14 PM

see a pair of Madrids on my local craigs list and they are in very good condition,,

curious on what they may sound like compared to my A7s before I call,,

anyone know the price range,,??

thanks

Derry

**analog addict** · August 3rd, 2010, 05:29 PM

Those are 872A's, and their worth is essentially determined by the going rate of the Biflex woofer.

In general, anything less than $150 is a real good price, and up to $300 would be the going market rate.

As for sound, well they're not going to sound like A-7's, but they still have much of the Altec midrange magic. They also are a good candidate for some tweeter mods.

I just got a pair of GPA MR-931's in the mail today, and with some 902's on the backside of them, they may sound right much like your A-7's....:2thumbsup:

**Derry** · August 3rd, 2010, 11:18 PM

thanks for the reply, want to be clear on your message,,

are you indicating that for the PAIR (cabinets and speakers) $150 to $300 is the going rate,,??

Derry

**bowtie427ss** · August 4th, 2010, 10:40 AM

are you indicating that for the PAIR (cabinets and speakers) $150 to $300 is the going rate,,??

I believe he is, with the emphasis being that the bulk of the value is in the 420 bi-flex drivers.

Some of us DIYers will sometimes pick up Madrids and Santanas on the cheap as they provide a well made cabinet with a removable baffle offering many project possibilities.

The 420's are more easily shippable than the complete system, and resell for enough to recoup the initial cost plus a good bit toward new/other components.

**Fangio** · August 10th, 2010, 07:14 AM

Originally Posted by bowtie427ss

... Some of us DIYers will sometimes pick up Madrids and Santanas on the cheap as they provide a well made cabinet with a removable baffle offering many project possibilities.

Indeed.

Here is an example, not Madrids but Santana I.