Quote Originally Posted by Steinberger View Post
OK..you got me..Ha Ha. I have been an Altec user/lover ever since my band bought a pair of VOT's used..Back in the 70's we kicked butt proudly with 2 pair per side.
I really do like the sound of my Klipschorns better than the Valencia's.
BTW..what is a fair price for my Valencia's in great shape..and yes the grill cloth is ugly..I guess the doctor that I bought them from 30 years ago thought they were "cool"..LOL.
Glad you have a sense of humor--as Dave Sauro noted--my "chuckle" at your ad was all in good fun. At least I was chuckling at your ad, not at your speakers! They look to be in nice shape. IMHO Altecs like yours and Klipschorns are really an Apples and Oranges comparison--they have a very different "character" to them and of course personal preferences will vary. Keep in mind, the (H.F.) diaphragms in your Valencias are going on 40 years old. You might be surprised at how the Valencias sound, compared to the Klipsch, with a brand new pair of (authentic) replacement diaphragms from Great Plains Audio..... I'd agree with Old Guy's quote of $800 for a good pair of Valencias. I sold mine a couple years back for $1000 but they were (near) mint. Whoever buys them from you should be a happy camper--Valencias are great speakers....
BTW, I see you've updated your listing to show Anaheim, CA. Anyone here know who Bobwho is? Is that you Old Guy ("Old Timer" in the ad)?