Pretty but pricy Malibus....

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Originally Posted by Altec Best

Well of course rarity comes into play ! But sound quality still rules IMO ! Just like those old 604's that are listed for big $$. But when you see a speaker sell for much more than double of what it usually does it is a Surprise is it Not ?

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Have you heard Malibu's? I don't know where they fell into the Altec lineup, but they don't strike me as being low end, or even midline. I haven't followed pricing on them, but given that you can probably find 3 sets of 19's for every set of Malibu's it doesn't surprise me that a nice set of Malibu's would fetch a higher price.

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Originally Posted by Altec Best

IMHO folks who go the extra mile packaging,showcasing,their stuff tend to get the higher prices for their stuff. YMMV

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Most Definitely....... except when I try it. Sometimes my multiple large pictures just aren't enough with some items.

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Originally Posted by Audio_by_Goodwill

Have you heard Malibu's?

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Yes they sound real nice but I prefer my 19's and my 604's !

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I don't know where they fell into the Altec lineup, but they don't strike me as being low end, or even midline.

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Why you qouting me on that ? I never said they were low end.What I had said is they usually sell for less than half of $3050.And yes I follow prices on all things Altec. :wink2:

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I haven't followed pricing on them, but given that you can probably find 3 sets of 19's for every set of Malibu's it doesn't surprise me that a nice set of Malibu's would fetch a higher price.

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Nor should it ! But I assure you this is the exception and not the rule... Me personally I would much rather have a speaker that sounds better than just looks prettier ! :Big smile:

Yeah, but you have to admit those Malibus are damn pretty.

Yes they are ! But I wouldn't spend 3G's on them either... :tongue2:

Another point to consider.

For the audio purist the Malibu's are period correct for vintage stereo tube enthusiasts.

Heard from Peter. They are going to Tokyo,Japan. The second highest bidder was in Hong Kong.He said he would have been fine with 2G's :wink2:

A good price considering the furniture grade cabs/condition.

GM

Yah but we lost ANOTHER set to Japan. :mad:

The poor things are doomed. They have to play sukiyaki and Godzilla soundtracks the rest of their lives.

Oh well... That makes mine worth MORE.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJ91ikAhJ5Q

Yeah, you got to 'pay to play' and they are willing to pay more.........

GM

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Originally Posted by GM

Yeah, you got to 'pay to play' and they are willing to pay more.........

GM

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I never understood it.... They made some of the finest amps in the world but I NEVER heard a stellar speaker that came from Japan.