Dunlavy SC4 Speakers

There will always be a following for Dunlavy SCIV.
The value is determined by condition, type of wood finish and whether the speakers can be shipped.

2channeljunkie, The Dunlavy SCIV is a great speaker, one of the best ever. This is not a near field speaker. Because of the wide span of the drivers you will need to be the proper distance from the speakers for the drivers to blend properly. So, you will need a larger than average room to get the best sound. Ignore the comments about brittle or bright sound. These are not Dunlavy characteristics. I have used these speakers on long and short walls with excellent results, but they need to be set up properly. I was recently offered SCIVs in rosewood for $2,000. I think rosewood is more desirable than black.

The drivers are matched well enough you can go more than 12' without losing anything. Toe the speakers in so you can only see a sliver of the inside of the cabinet. Lose the spikes and don't bother with bi-wiring.

"I've heard of driver failures and its a real headache so there is a little risk involved."

I have heard of driver failures in almost every speaker. There are some real animals out there.

"For as big as they are the bass is quite weak"

Dunlavy SCIV is not intended to be used 4 or 5 feet into the room. Dunlavy told me to start out 8 inches from the wall behind the speakers and move them out accordingly. Using John Dunlavy's instructions the bass energy was quite remarkable and very satisfying.

"By comparing Dunlavys to the Vandersteens you're comparing two speakers that are more similar to each other than most others are."

I have owned both and I don't see how you can compare them other than they are both speakers.