[jsaliga]

I have decided to sell off my main audio system.  For the past two years I find myself listening mostly to my near field / studio monitor system in my home office and just don't have much time for dedicated listening.   

Up for sale in this listing is my AudioKinesis speaker system.  It is based on the Planetarium Alpha and was custom built by Duke LeJeune for me in 2010.  I added a pair of Swarm Satellite Subs so I could have the benefit of the full Swarm 4 subwoofer system.  That brought the total price that I paid to $8,500.
     
Duke describes the speakers here with full specs:


https://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=80932.0

https://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=74071.0 


Specifications:

Type:   Controlled-pattern monopole with built-in subwoofer

Woofer:  12" prosound type with treated paper cone and high quality motor

Tweeter:  1" compression driver, neodymium magnet, polyester diaphragm

Subwoofers:  10" long-throw, Qtc = .5 sealed box

Subwoofer amp: 500 watts into 8 ohms, 4th order filter (30-200 Hz variable), 1-band parametric EQ, switchable bass boost, continuously-variable phase control

Waveguide:   Low-coloration 90 degree constant directivity

Crossover:   1.5 kHz, asymmetrical transfer function

Impedance:   Between 8 and 12 ohms, aside from bass impedance peaks

Efficiency:   96 dB/1 watt at 1 meter

Typical System Bandwidth:   25 Hz to 17.5 kHz in-room

Power Compression:   Less than 1 dB of compression at up to 112 dB/1 meter SPL

Recommended Amplifier Power:   3-100 watts (unclipped peaks up to 200 watts acceptable)

Dimensions:   44" tall by 14.25" wide by 14" deep

Weight:  110 pounds each + 30 pound subwoofer amplifier


The cabinets have definitely acquired a few bumps and bruises along the way.  So if what you're after is heirloom quality furniture then you should probably look someplace else.  The cabinets on the mains are made from MDF and the front baffles are made from solid walnut.  The front baffles are in very nice shape overall with a minor scuff on the side of one cabinet. The side panels have a few scuffs and scratches.  See the included photos for full disclosure.











If cosmetics are somewhat secondary and what you value the most from your loudspeakers is performance and sound quality, then look no further.  The drivers are in superb condition and these speakers sound fantastic after 8 years of regular use.  I am reasonably confident that you would be very hard pressed to find a loudspeaker system that sounds anywhere near as good at 3 times my asking price.

LOCAL CURBSIDE PICKUP ONLY in Windham County, Connecticut.  Local pickup is still available and preferred, but I am opening up this listing to shipping to the 48 lower U.S. States only.  Buyer is responsible for all shipping costs and arrangements.  If you are going to use a carrier like FedEx or UPS then you will need to provide me with shipping labels.  If you are going to use a freight service then the truck that comes for the speakers MUST HAVE A LIFTGATE since the speakers are at a residential address and there is no loading dock.  In any case you must settle payment with me via Paypal prior to making any shipping arrangements.

Package dimensions:
48.0" × 16.0" × 19.0" (110.0 lbs.)
48.0" × 16.0" × 19.0" (110.0 lbs.)
24.0" × 12.0" × 16.0" (45.0 lbs.)
24.0" × 12.0" × 16.0" (45.0 lbs.)
20.0" × 14.0" × 6.0" (30.0 lbs.)


The mains are 96db efficient and tube amp friendly.  I used them with a pair of 300B tube amps for 6 years before switching over to a solid state amp.   

The mains will come in the original shipping crates that Duke made to ship the speakers to me.

COVID protocol applies and you must wear a mask for pickup.  The speaker system will be at curbside when you arrive and I will help you load everything into your vehicle.   

ASKING PRICE: $1,750 if you need the system shipped; $1,600 if you pick up locally.  The pricing is FIRM and I will not entertain offers.

You must settle payment via Paypal before making shipping arrangements or scheduling a pickup date with me.

Contact me if you have any questions.  Serious inquiries only please.

--Jerome

[poseidonsvoice]

That's an incredible deal. Most fellas don't have anywhere near the performance capabilities of this system at $1.8K. Nowhere near the dynamics or level of detail, especially when you set them up in a 'crossing the streams' fashion as Ron of NRD would say.

And refinishing them would be easy for a furniture craftsman.

GLWS!
Best,
Anand.

[jsaliga]

Thanks!

--Jerome

[banquo446]

good grief how has this not sold yet? lift your restriction on shipping and i Will happily relieve you of ownership of this awesome system. 

[jsaliga]

I want to try a local sale first.  Shipping will be a hassle, and shipping 300+ lbs of speakers anywhere won't be cheap.  I think at my asking price even $500 shipping would still make it a good deal, but I would still prefer someone from NY, PA, or Southern New England to pick up locally.

I'll give local sale a chance to work before I think about opening things up for shipping.

--Jerome

[zybar]

Must resist... a tremendous deal and less than 2 hours away...

George

[jsaliga]

I have updated the listing.  I will ship the speakers to addresses in the 48 lower U.S. States.  Buyer responsible for all shipping costs and arrangements.  See the listing.

--Jerome

[jsaliga]

There have been a few nibbles but no bites.  I am definitely motivated to sell this system but I am not motivated to give it away.  If I have to choose between giving the system away or taking the speakers to the dump it will be the latter and not the former.

I think the $1,750 asking price is great deal, but I may be in a very small minority and definitely understand the buyer gets to decide on the value proposition, not the seller.  I will take a lower price if you pickup locally.  If you come and pick the system up then the price is $1,600.  If you need to have the system shipped then the price is still $1,750 (because this is more work and hassle for me).

NOTE: Apparently someone was confused by this note and thought that shipping was $150.  Shipping costs are not included.  It clearly states this in the ad above.  What I am doing here is offering a slightly lower price to a buyer who can do local pickup.  For anyone who needs the system shipped you will pay the original $1,750 asking price and you will be responsible for all shipping costs and arrangements.  If you come and pick up the speakers in person I will have the system curbside when you arrive and help you load it into your vehicle.  You must wear a mask when you arrive for pickup.

Also, two people have asked me if they can come and audition the speakers in person.  The answer is no.  Due to COVID I will not allow any visitors in my home.  I also no longer have a power amp and preamp to host a demo with since I sold them on Audiogon a couple of months ago.

This ad will remain open until the end of April.  If the system hasn't sold by then I will take it to the dump.

--Jerome

[jsaliga]

I'm hoping to attract an enthusiastic and motivated buyer at this price.  What I don't need, and will no longer indulge, are indecisive tire kickers.  You either want to buy the speakers (please do get in touch) or you don't (please don't waste my time).

This is probably as low as I can go.

SALE PENDING...

System is still available.

Additionally, a number of people have approached me wanting to buy the mains or the subs but not the entire system.  I have resisted that as it has always been my preference to sell these speakers as a complete system.  But I will consider splitting things up.  Drop me a PM if that is of interest to you.

--Jerome

[Clio09]

PM sent.

[jsaliga]

The Satellite Subs and the Subwoofer amp are SOLD.

The mains are still available for $1,200.

The mains are sold.  Everything is gone.

--Jerome