Items previously SOLD
SL600Si
Sold to an enthusiast in Macau
These are perhaps my favourite in the 6 range, bi-amp crossovers with single piece bass/mid unit surround and lugs and with copper domed tweeters ! I just wish I'd had them long enough to have refinished them.
Sold to an enthusiast in Macau
These are perhaps my favourite in the 6 range, bi-amp crossovers with single piece bass/mid unit surround and lugs and with copper domed tweeters ! I just wish I'd had them long enough to have refinished them.
SL6 Fully Refurbished
Off to Germany.
Something unusual here, an original review pair of SL6's (serial numbered 1 and 2) as originally reviewed in 'What HiFi' and 'HiFi Answers'. Although the units are replaced the cabinets are top class (presumably why chosen for the review pair ?) with a really good, thick, matching veneer. The cabinets have been completely sanded down, grain treated and finished with beeswax.
These are original SL6 cabinets, with original SL6 crossovers. The bass units and tweeters have been replaced with new units as similar as possible to the originals. The performance is very close to the originals, the newer Celestion aluminium 1" tweeters used being less smooth at the top end than the original 1.25" 'copper' domed tweeters. The "New Old Stock" Peerless bass units are more than capable and lower bass response is very controlled - you won't require a sub woofer to get excellent bass when driven by a capable amplifier. They are also more efficient than the originals which means they aren't so demanding of a top quality amplifier.They do work best on rigid stands but can be situated anywhere practical due to their sensible size.
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These are original SL6 cabinets, with original SL6 crossovers. The bass units and tweeters have been replaced with new units as similar as possible to the originals. The performance is very close to the originals, the newer Celestion aluminium 1" tweeters used being less smooth at the top end than the original 1.25" 'copper' domed tweeters. The "New Old Stock" Peerless bass units are more than capable and lower bass response is very controlled - you won't require a sub woofer to get excellent bass when driven by a capable amplifier. They are also more efficient than the originals which means they aren't so demanding of a top quality amplifier.They do work best on rigid stands but can be situated anywhere practical due to their sensible size.
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Refurbished SL6S
A pair of speakers for less than the cost of the parts !
A pair of SL6S speakers fitted with the Celestion 1" aluminium domed tweeters and original NOS Peerless Bass units as used in the £650 Harbeth NRG2 speakers. See photos for condition. These are sanded and polished although the veneer has worn through here and there. Still looking good though.
The SL6S series was slightly taller and was made from better quality fibre board than the original SL6. The 'copper' tweeter had proved too expensive to produce and was not to everyone's taste so had been replaced by the Aluminium domed 1.25" tweeters.
A pair of speakers for less than the cost of the parts !
A pair of SL6S speakers fitted with the Celestion 1" aluminium domed tweeters and original NOS Peerless Bass units as used in the £650 Harbeth NRG2 speakers. See photos for condition. These are sanded and polished although the veneer has worn through here and there. Still looking good though.
The SL6S series was slightly taller and was made from better quality fibre board than the original SL6. The 'copper' tweeter had proved too expensive to produce and was not to everyone's taste so had been replaced by the Aluminium domed 1.25" tweeters.
Unique - BiAmp SL6
Sold and off to Italy
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- Tweeters are replaced by a matched pair of genuine NOS Celestion aluminium domed tweeters, 1" domes rather than the original 1.25"
- Bass units are replaced by genuine NOS Peerless 6.5" bass units
- The crossovers are new, designed for these speakers and are fully Bi-Amp capable but can be used with a single amplifier by simply linking the terminals together, links supplied
- These cabinets have been completely sanded down, grain treated and finished with beeswax. Keep polishing them and they'll get better and better.
- I would describe the cabinets as in very good condition for their age, the bases show slight stand marks and there's odd small signs of use.
- There is a set of fully matching fascia plates in great condition, no grills are supplied.
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Superb Original SL6's
A superb pair of original SL6's. Sonically excellent and now with lovely polished cabinets.
Original matching crossovers, tweeters and bass units of the vastly superior and longer lasting one piece surround. Sounds superb, looks fully refurbished to a very high standard.
Have you ever seen a better pair ?
They went off to China!
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Original matching crossovers, tweeters and bass units of the vastly superior and longer lasting one piece surround. Sounds superb, looks fully refurbished to a very high standard.
Have you ever seen a better pair ?
They went off to China!
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