[funkmonkey]

I saw these listed on craigslist for very cheap, but wanted to get a ballpark on value before I made an effort to get them.  All I know is that they are a bit old and are claimed to be in good shape.  Anybody have a guess as to the make/model?




Wasn't sure where to post my question, but since they are certainly cheap...

Thanks

[Doublej]

Based on the fuzzy logo they might be BIC RTR speakers. Google BIC RTR to see if you agree that the logo in the speaker matches the BIC RTR logo.

[neobop]

I don't think they're RTR.  Have you seen a better pic of this logo?   It's not Rectilinear their logo was different.  Maybe Radio Shack? 

[Barry_NJ]

Maybe ask the seller for more info(?)

[charmerci]

Sure looks like the rTr logo on the speakers to me.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/RTR-Series-IV-4-Speakers-logo-emblem-badge-A-Pair-/190704510208?pt=Vintage_Electronics_R2&hash=item2c66dfe500

[Blackmore]

RTR made the 300D and 600D around 1980 and they looked like this picture.  Twin 10" or 12" and dome mids and tweeters.  Hope this helps a bit.

[Barry_NJ]

Maybe a variant of these...

http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/showpost.php?p=996345&postcount=13

AudioKarma is a good place to research this type of thing.

[Doublej]

Like Blackmore said vintage RTRs.

http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/showthread.php?t=258318

[funkmonkey]

I think you guys are right RTR 300D would be my guess after looking at some other pics, though 600D would be a possible:







Thanks!

oh, I did try to contact the seller to ask what they were and haven't heard back yet.
From the ad: "...old but still sound great. Too big for room. $25.00 for the pair. "
Was looking at them as a pair of beaters for work.  Scored a pair of JBL 4408 in excellent condition a little over a week ago for $20, but I need to re-foam the woofers (the foam kit cost more than the speakers!) 

Cheers and thanks, not sure if I will peruse them yet.

[medium jim]

I'm guessing that they're some sort of "White Van" speakers, but you never know, could be something interesting.

Jim

[fredgarvin]

Those RTR's sounded pretty good back then, good beaters for that price. 

[funkmonkey]

Confirmed from the seller, they are indeed RTRs.  I'm going to pass but if anybody else wants them here is a link to the ad:
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/fuo/3150009582.html

[neobop]

I couldn't make out the logo, but RTR made some decent speakers.  Later, BIC bought the name.

[srb]

If the woofers look like these 300Ds, you could be in for a real project.

On the other hand, it would be hard to imagine them still "sounding great" if the surrounds were intact.

Steve

[funkmonkey]

I saw those pics too Steve!  ...part of why I am letting them go.  Already have the JBLs to re-foam, not looking for another project.