Usher D2 Horn Speakers have to go- deal of a lifetime

arthurs · « **Reply #20 on:** 25 Aug 2006, 02:32 pm »

I'm with George, I want to jump at these so bad I can taste them, but that's too much and too far to make a move without spending some time with them, etc......

woodsyi · « **Reply #21 on:** 25 Aug 2006, 03:39 pm »

I heard those drivers on another system at a local shop driven by some very esoteric tubes. I was very impressed with the singing voices out of the speakers. I liked them more than the Avantgarde duos that they had. It was a large room though.

Inscrutable · « **Reply #22 on:** 25 Aug 2006, 04:04 pm »

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Tim,

You need these!!! Buy them!! I'll even get my cabinet guy to make the matching center channel for ya.... you definitely need these in your new room....

I know Shane ... I am really wrestling here. I certainly have the room now (opr will, when I have time to finish it) Although I was thinking for the 2-ch room rather than the theater. But they would be well suited for there as well if we can do a matching center. The timing of this really sucks .... but I know I will be kicking myself forever if I don't.

My 50th is coming up ... perhaps I can convince Shirl that this is a much smaller and better mid-life crisis present to myself than a Ferrari or a mistress.

Not that I could handle nor afford either

hometheaterdoc · « **Reply #23 on:** 25 Aug 2006, 04:16 pm »

Quote from: Inscrutable on 25 Aug 2006, 04:04 pm

I know Shane ... I am really wrestling here. I certainly have the room now (opr will, when I have time to finish it) Although I was thinking for the 2-ch room rather than the theater. But they would be well suited for there as well if we can do a matching center. The timing of this really sucks .... but I know I will be kicking myself forever if I don't.

My 50th is coming up ... perhaps I can convince Shirl that this is a much smaller and better mid-life crisis present to myself than a Ferrari or a mistress. Not that I could handle nor afford either

We can definitely do a custom cabinet to get the bass drivers low enough to allow a projection screen at a reasonable height... Bill is including the extra wood horn for the TAD driver (which would have been the most difficult thing to do)....This way you can combine the two channel and theater rooms

There's a new TCS coming out from Tact supposedly this fall..... I may have to sell off my demo unit to stay current (hint hint, wink wink, nudge nudge)

...... room correction, tubes, and these things would sound pretty darn insane in your new room.... just sayin'

I'm building 7 identical subwoofers right now for several customers' theaters.... you need to hear this latest design... I think it will keep up with these D2s for home theater...

Come on Tim... pull the trigger... you know you want to

Bill, I'm tryin' here for ya

Bill Baker · « **Reply #24 on:** 25 Aug 2006, 04:34 pm »

Shane--- you're the man. Your efforts are truly appreciated.
By the way, it is not only the horn that is included but actually one complete mid section so no cabinet would have to be built to house it. It is also high glos black, the same as the speakers. Just build a bass module for it and you're all set

Doing the calculations with everything included (includes the additional horn/mid section, you are looking at close to $30k. The mid section alone would cost a few grand to buy, even at dealer cost.

By the way, as soon as I can get my brother over here to help, I am going to start boxing them up.

Bill Baker · « **Reply #25 on:** 26 Aug 2006, 05:14 pm »

Just thought I would throw in another picture. Here they are shown being driven by a pair of custom finished Bella 200 mono blocs (EXtreme Hurricanes)

Bill Baker · « **Reply #26 on:** 29 Aug 2006, 02:37 pm »

A quick bump to start the week off.

woodsyi · « **Reply #27 on:** 29 Aug 2006, 03:09 pm »

Tim from Carolina didn't pull the trigger?

Man, don't keep tempting me with this deal. BTW, I like the red paint on those amps. It's not the same color I picked from my Hanes underware catalog. Is it?

Bill Baker · « **Reply #28 on:** 29 Aug 2006, 03:33 pm »

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Tim from Carolina didn't pull the trigger?

A few serious inquiries so far but nobody has pulled the trigger yet. I don'tthink I can do anythng else to sweeten this deal any more. They are already WAAAY below cost.

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Man, don't keep tempting me with this deal.

Hey, I'm not twisting your arm to follow this thread (So what would it take)

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BTW, I like the red paint on those amps. It's not the same color I picked from my Hanes underware catalog. Is it?

Those Hurricanes are obviously an older version and were a custom powder coat finish for a customer from NYC. No, not quite the underwear color but I can include a pair of dark red underwear for you if you want the D2's!!

nathanm · « **Reply #29 on:** 29 Aug 2006, 05:38 pm »

It needs flames!

Bill Baker · « **Reply #30 on:** 29 Aug 2006, 05:59 pm »

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It needs flames!

Never mention 'flames' when speaking about tube amps

Bill Baker · « **Reply #31 on:** 4 Sep 2006, 06:16 pm »

I wanted to bring this back to the attention of Circle members as well as state that I would entertain reasonable offers. I do prefer local pickup but as mentioned previously, shipping arrangements can be made.

I am trying to get our larger reference system installed but cannot proceed till the D2s are out of the way.

I would also like to state that partial trades would also be considered. Preferably for a speaker line we carry.

Feel free to PM, email or call me with your offers or trade inquiries.

Bill Baker · « **Reply #32 on:** 6 Sep 2006, 08:30 pm »

Due to recent news here on the Circle about BAX Global's insurance policies. I would not be able to use them to ship the D2 speakers unless you are willing to chance having only $500 insurance. I guess if they were not put on pallats, we could get away with $500 on each box. This would not cover any of the modules though.

Preferred shipping would be trucking which is also very expensive. For example, the cheapest estimate I could get for Raleigh NC was around $800-$1000. I think any interested parties would save a ton of money by simply renting a U-Haul or similar and picking them up. Not to mention they would be MUCH safer. Keep in mind that the shipping weight of these speakers, with the additional horn/mid section is just under 1800 lbs.

Bill Baker · « **Reply #33 on:** 7 Sep 2006, 02:33 pm »

Back to our regular scheduled program: There are also a few additions to this first page post which are highlighted below in bold print. This was done to get everything in one post.

Things are changing here at Response Audio with renovations needed. The Usher D2's have been a prized possession for some time but it is time for them to find a new home. I simply cannot work around their larger size.

There are a few details about these speakers that must be discussed with potential buyers so any interested buyers can contact me personally.

The wood horn is designed to the exact specs of the original TAD TH-4001 horn and there is also a brand new high gloss black mid-section, including the wood horn (no driver) that will be included with these speakers. A $3k - $4k value. Center channel anyone?

Included with these speakers will be a schematic for a new version of the crossover for those tweakers out there. Along with this will be a pair of the 4" aluminum chassis AND a pair of ZERO-Autoformers.

The price is outrageously good and my loss is your gain. Please keep in mind that I prefer they be picked up at Response Audio NY as I lost many of the shipping boxes in the flood. Shipping is possible as I can have custom boxes and hardboard lining made. By picking these speakers up in person or even making arrangements for them to be picked up, the saving would be a couple thousand dollars as I would have to charge for the additional packaging material. Considering a shipping weight of about 1800 lbs, it could get costly.

Serious inquiries can phone me for further details and pricing . These speakers sell for $25K. With everything included, we are looking at close to a $30K value and I am letting them go for under $10K cash / pickup price.
Toll free 1-888-785-9773

Rather than post all the pictures, I will include only these and a link to a dedicated page found below the picture. This link will provide you with all the information about the speakers themselves.
http://www.responseaudio.com/UsherD2Ultimate.htm

audiojerry · « **Reply #34 on:** 7 Sep 2006, 03:09 pm »

Just awesome!
Please, someone in the Milwaukee or Chicago area, puleeze buy them. I want to come over and hear them!
The price is mere lunch money for all you wealthy dudes living in Chicago. Stop buying our lake homes and buy these instead. Better yet, buy these for you estate on Lake Geneva.

Bill, I've had great success using Forward Air for shipping very large speakers including Dunlavy SC-IVa, Avalon Radian. They are a trucking company that delivers terminal to terminal in most cities where there is a major airport. There rates are extremely low.

Here's their webpage of locations: http://www.forwardair.com/locations/falocations.htm

hometheaterdoc · « **Reply #35 on:** 7 Sep 2006, 03:18 pm »

other shipping alternatives:

http://www.freightquote.com - great resource to get competitive rate quotes.
http://www.myyellow.com - Yellow Freight (decent on the east coast... can be a bit pricey)
http://www.pilotair.com - Pilot Air - aren't always the most delicate with packages, but they are fast and usually the cheapest rates.

I can't believe these haven't sold yet... it's a screaming deal....

Bill Baker · « **Reply #36 on:** 7 Sep 2006, 03:31 pm »

Thanks for all the shipping company recommendation. I made a few calls yesderday and found that due to their size a weight, they exceed some limits.

I did speak with one company that mentioned patience could save a good chunk of change. What I was told is that if a driver comes to my area for a delivery, they could bring the speakers back with them as they have to drive back anyway. If they could add just a few hundred bucks (depending on destination), it could save up to 50% of the normal rate. It's a matter of timing.

I also don't want to pack these up by myself but will if I have to. Boy I wish I had more friends

Scott F. · « **Reply #37 on:** 7 Sep 2006, 03:38 pm »

Hey Bill,

I'd bet Nels could work out a shipping deal for you. That and since he knows and dispatches all the drivers, he could pesonally strangle the guy if he damaged them in shipping.

Bill Baker · « **Reply #38 on:** 7 Sep 2006, 03:45 pm »

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I'd bet Nels could work out a shipping deal for you. That and since he knows and dispatches all the drivers, he could pesonally strangle the guy if he damaged them in shipping

That's not funny Scott. I actually thought about asking him if he knew any drivers that make trips up the East Coast. I think it would be cheaper to hire someone, such as a truck driver, to pick them up. If you could have the driver invoice you, it would still be an out of state sale and not a local pick-up.

What's scares me the most Scott.... we think alike

nathanm · « **Reply #39 on:** 7 Sep 2006, 07:17 pm »

One of those things weighs 900 pounds!? Gadzooks! Are there casters on them I assume?