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. Today’s roundup features several listings from Olson’s Hifi in Lynnwood. I haven’t seen that name before, but it might be worth stopping in if you live nearby, they look to have some interesting items on offer.
Martin Logan Ascent i, electrostatic floorstanding speakers
$500 · Eagle (Boise)
Martin Logan’s Ascent i pairs a curved electrostatic panel with a dynamic woofer for the see-through transparency and pinpoint imaging electrostats are prized for; this matched Eagle, ID pair is listed at $500 in excellent condition — a lot of high-end audiophile speaker for the money. A friend of mine had these in her condo a while back, and the soundstage is incredible.
Klipch Forte II speakers. Please read the entire post before messaging
$1,200 · Cedar Mill (Portland)
The Klipsch Forte II is a Heritage-line horn-loaded classic, using a rear passive radiator and horn-loaded midrange/tweeter for the effortless, high-efficiency dynamics that make Forte pairs perennial collector favorites; this Cedar Mill, OR pair is $1,200 with a few minor cosmetic scratches noted.
Vintage KLH Speakers Olied Walnut
$250 · Albany (Corvallis)
The KLH Model 23 is a vintage acoustic-suspension bookshelf from the legendary Henry Kloss-founded KLH, and the seller notes the original treated-cloth inverted woofer surrounds are in excellent shape — a warm, musical classic in oiled walnut for $250 near Albany, OR. These would go great with a KLH Model 25 desktop stereo system.
Vandersteen Model 3A Signature Speakers Dark Mahogany trim
$2,500 · Tacoma (Seattle)
Vandersteen’s Model 3A Signature is a time-and-phase-correct floorstander revered for its natural, uncolored midrange and holographic soundstage; this Tacoma pair wears custom mahogany trim, is about ten years old, reportedly like-new, and can be auditioned before purchase at $2,500.
Martin Logan ElectroMotion ESL X – Olsons HiFi
$2,999 · Lynnwood (Seattle)
Lots of electrostatic speakers today. The Martin Logan ElectroMotion ESL X is a hybrid electrostatic tower mating a large curvilinear stat panel with a powered bass section for striking clarity and imaging; this Lynnwood dealer listing (Olsons HiFi) is priced at $2,999.
Infinity RS3 Speakers – Olsons HiFi
$180 · Lynnwood (Seattle)
Infinity’s RS3 is a compact Reference Series bookshelf offering balanced, detailed sound and easy placement — an affordable entry into the collectible Infinity lineage at just $180 from Olsons HiFi in Lynnwood. I’m not familiar with that shop, but they seem to have a good amount of interetsing speakers for sale.
KEF 103/4 Speakers – Olsons HiFi
$350 · Lynnwood (Seattle)
The KEF 103/4 is a classic British floorstander built around KEF’s Uni-Q coaxial driver for coherent, pinpoint imaging and deep bass; a detailed, natural-sounding audiophile bargain at $350 from Olsons HiFi in Lynnwood.
The Advent Loudspeaker (OLA) – Olsons HiFi
$450 · Lynnwood (Seattle)
The Advent Loudspeaker (the ‘OLA’, or Original Large Advent) is a hi-fi icon — Henry Kloss’s walnut-veneered, 10-inch acoustic-suspension two-way famous for delivering giant-killing warm, full-range sound at a modest price; this pair is $450 from Olsons HiFi in Lynnwood.
KEF C40 Speakers – Olsons HiFi
$150 · Lynnwood (Seattle)
The KEF C40 is a compact vintage C-Series bookshelf known for accurate, smooth midrange performance, ideal for smaller rooms or a second system; a tidy budget classic at $150 from Olsons HiFi in Lynnwood.
Vintage KLH Audio Bookshelf Speakers Home Stereo
$250 · Marysville (Seattle)
A pair of large vintage KLH acoustic-suspension bookshelf speakers in Marysville, said to sound fantastic with only minor storage marks on the cabinets — carrying the warm KLH house sound for $250. I think these are from after KLH were really known for their speakers and were converging more towards the mid-90s aesthetics and functionality. (I had a pair of the large tower cousins of these, and they were decent, if not spectacular.)
Sansui SP-50 Speakers
$120 · Portland
The Sansui SP-50 is a vintage Japanese two-way from Sansui’s well-regarded 1970s speaker line, offered here in Portland in great condition with their original boxes — an easy-to-drive 25W/8-ohm classic for $120. These are pretty small compared with some of their larger cousins, but would look great paired with a vintage integrated amp.
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