A recurring feature curating interesting speakers for sale on Craigslist from around the Pacific Northwest. Links to Craigslist postings might go down at any time if they’re sold or pulled from sale.
JBL L65 “Jubal” — $1,800 (Kennewick, WA)
JBL’s legendary L65 “Jubal” from the mid-1970s is one of the company’s most coveted vintage offerings, pairing a 12-inch woofer with a midrange and titanium tweeter. This all-original pair is in good condition with minor cosmetic damage; the seller notes they’re best suited for larger rooms with acoustic treatment — a hallmark of these high-sensitivity, expressive three-way speakers.
Dahlquist DQ20i — $700 (College Place, WA)
The Dahlquist DQ20i is the final design from Jon Dahlquist, featuring an innovative open-baffle midrange/tweeter array that produces a famously wide, airy soundstage. This very-good-condition pair originally sold for ~$2,000; buyers should note the woofer foam surrounds may need re-foaming after 30+ years, but at $700 the price-to-performance ratio is exceptional for a speaker of this pedigree.
Altec 416A Woofers (Pair) — $600 (Kennewick, WA)
The Altec 416A is one of the most respected 15-inch woofers ever made, prized for its legendary low-frequency extension and efficiency in horn-loaded and vented enclosures — the same driver found in countless professional PA systems and high-end DIY builds. This pair is in very good condition with one professionally re-coned in Portland, making them an excellent foundation for a serious speaker project.
1978 Klipsch La Scala (Single) — $1,000 (Shelton, WA)
A 1978 Klipsch La Scala in birch — one of Paul Klipsch’s cornerstone Heritage horn-loaded designs — offered here as a single speaker in excellent condition with original box and paperwork. At 104 dB/W/m sensitivity, these folded-horn three-way cabinets are extraordinarily efficient and instantly recognizable by their large, boxy footprint and live-sounding presentation. A rare piece of PNW audio history.
Speakerlab Three’s (Pair) — $160 (Edmonds, WA)
Speakerlab was a beloved Seattle-based loudspeaker company that built a devoted following in the 1970s–80s offering audiophile-grade kits and finished speakers direct to consumers. These floor-standing Threes are a working pair in excellent condition — all drivers and cones intact — originally retailing for $1,200–$1,500. A genuine piece of Pacific Northwest audio heritage at a very friendly price.
ADS B7 Bookshelf Speakers (Pair) — $150 (Sequim, WA)
ADS (Analog and Digital Systems) earned a strong reputation in the 1980s for exceptionally accurate, neutral-sounding monitors favored by home audiophiles and recording engineers alike. This pair of B7 bookshelf speakers is in excellent condition with all drivers intact; the seller will throw in a third B7 for just $50 more — handy for a spare or parts. Delivery is also available.
Vintage ESS AMT 1b Heil Air-Motion Transformer Speakers — $580 (Tigard, OR)
The ESS AMT 1b is one of the most technically fascinating speakers of its era, featuring Dr. Oskar Heil’s Air-Motion Transformer — a folded pleated diaphragm that squeezes air sideways rather than pistoning it forward, producing exceptionally fast and detailed high-frequency reproduction. These large floor-standers (16.5″ × 16.5″ × 35.5″) are in good shape and are a genuinely rare find for collectors of unconventional transducer technology.
Polk Audio SDA 1 Stereo Dimensional Speakers — $975 (Vancouver, WA)
Polk’s SDA 1 pioneered Stereo Dimensional Array technology, using a proprietary interconnect cable between the two towers to cancel inter-aural crosstalk and create a dramatically expanded, three-dimensional soundstage. This mint-condition pair includes the interconnect cable (which sells for $120 alone on eBay) and is rated for 50–500W amplifiers — an audiophile experience at a fair price for the technology involved.
Klipsch Cornwall Speakers — $3,000 (Vancouver, WA)
Early-1980s Klipsch Cornwalls from the original owner’s estate — these Heritage series three-way speakers use a direct-radiating woofer combined with mid-range and tweeter horns for the combination of efficiency and dynamic authority that made Klipsch legendary. Both speakers work perfectly and have been in the same family since new. The Cornwall remains one of the most sought-after Heritage designs for its ability to fill large rooms at whisper-quiet amplifier levels.
JBL 4430 Studio Monitors — $3,000 OBO (Spokane, WA)
The JBL 4430 is a professional Bi-Radial studio monitor used in major recording control rooms throughout the 1980s and 90s, featuring the legendary 2235H 15″ woofer, 2344 Bi-Radial horn, and original compression drivers — all intact and functional. The cabinets have been professionally re-veneered and left unfinished so the buyer can apply their preferred oil or stain. These are not typical consumer speakers; they are a serious find for a serious room.
Bowers & Wilkins DM601 Series 2 — $450 (South Hill/Spokane, WA)
The B&W 601 Series 2 is a well-regarded late-1990s bookshelf monitor featuring a 7-inch Kevlar bass/midrange driver and a Nautilus tube-loaded 1-inch alloy dome tweeter — technology trickled down from B&W’s flagship 800 series. This pair is in excellent condition with original grilles, Zu Audio jumpers, and original B&W boxes included, making it one of the more complete and ready-to-enjoy packages in this week’s roundup.
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