Goodmans did sell speakers in finished cabinets in the UK in the 50s. My father had a single one (mono) he must have bought then. He moved to stereo soon after so when I built my first stereo system in 1962 I purloined it and 'matched' it with a Wharfedale he also had in store that was taller and thinner with a darker cabinet. Both two-way, the Goodmans sounded a lot better. You could almost see the sides of the Wharfedale cabinet flapping.
...do great speakers increase in value over time in the vintage market?
Hello to all...
I have a pair of JBL L25 "PRIMA" speakers, made 1972, case in 7/10 shape (not repainted), surrounds on woofers reformed several years ago, grill cloth replaced several years ago, includes JBL badges on speakers. Original 1972 price $169/ea.
Recent searches of this speaker in the vintage market show prices 50% OR MORE than the origional issue price: ???
Is this that good a speaker design? - I have read comments saying it his/was one of the best speakers ever made by JBL (at that time?) - and I do luv their sound (which I now wonder if I've ever really heard them?) especially with well-recorded jazz and have the ability with little power to ROCK OUT!
(Would greatly appreciate any comments by those who have/had these over the years...)
DO GREAT SPEAKERS INCREASE IN VALUE OVER TIME, or do/should all depreciate in value...
I have a pair of JBL L25 "PRIMA" speakers, made 1972, case in 7/10 shape (not repainted), surrounds on woofers reformed several years ago, grill cloth replaced several years ago, includes JBL badges on speakers. Original 1972 price $169/ea.
Recent searches of this speaker in the vintage market show prices 50% OR MORE than the origional issue price: ???
Is this that good a speaker design? - I have read comments saying it his/was one of the best speakers ever made by JBL (at that time?) - and I do luv their sound (which I now wonder if I've ever really heard them?) especially with well-recorded jazz and have the ability with little power to ROCK OUT!
(Would greatly appreciate any comments by those who have/had these over the years...)
DO GREAT SPEAKERS INCREASE IN VALUE OVER TIME, or do/should all depreciate in value...