Clearing out everything I have ever loved in preparation for this impending move to the retirement home!
Many of you may well remember the saga, but selling a darn fine pair of speakers here for a song.
These started out as the SP Technology Essence AV-1 speakers which were best described as a cousin to the much-lauded SP Audio Continuum large standmount loudspeakers. Then Bill Baker did a number of tweaky things to them to voice them in an incredibly musical manner.
These have been with me for nearly ten-years and stood the test of time and music. They have sounded great with tubes and solid state amps. They sound good with modest power, but filled a small auditorium to stunning levels in a test with the original Crown Macro Reference.
Originally they were wrapped in speaker fabric in a Vandersteen-style manner, but as these had torn prior to my acquisition, I removed them to reveal the more Continuum "naked-driver" look. My intent was to have the sides veneered. The front baffles are finished in the typical pro truck bed spray manner, but the mdf-sides are partially sprayed and partially not. They could be easily painted and would look much better.
Sonically, they are awesome. They have been bulletproof throughout to this day.
Dues to their size, I would need a pick-up in Huntingdon, PA.
Originally, Bill was to sell these for between $2,990 and $3,990. I know he released them and sold multiple pairs,, but beyond a very favorable review by Scott Faller, in the May 2007 issue of Enjoy the Music for the smaller SP/AV 1 speakers, I do not know much more about the line.
Apologies, but I am having photo upload issues, but will get detailed photos to anyone interested in purchasing
Again, pick-up in Huntingdon, PA 16652 - $500 for the pair
I will cover PayPal fees for this one.
Thanks!
