Prepping RM30’s for sale

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Russtafarian

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Prepping RM30’s for sale
« on: 23 Aug 2011, 11:01 pm »
I’ve decided to sell my RM30s and would appreciate some feedback on how to present them.  I presently bi-amp them with a Behringer crossover, but still have the passive crossover parts.  I’m considering a few options and want to know what you think would be best way to present them.

1.  Sell them as bi-amped speakers that require four channels of amplification and include the Behringer XO as part of the package

2.  Restore the passive XO and sell them as stock RM30s

3.  Give the buyer the option of either passive or active XO for the same price and prep the speakers as the buyer wants them.  If passive, I’ll reinstall the crossovers either internally or externally.  If active, I’ll include the Behringer XO and the uninstalled passive parts.

I’m leaning towards the third option but don’t want to scare buyers away who are looking for a simple speaker solution.  I won’t be asking top dollar for them since the cabinets are early production and don’t have the fit and finish of the later MLS cabinets.  I’m also heavily favoring a SoCal sale since these would be expensive to ship.  Any feedback would be appreciated.  Thanks.

Russ

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Re: Prepping RM30’s for sale
« Reply #1 on: 23 Aug 2011, 11:12 pm »
Hey Russ,

If I were you I would include the passive XO in a separate box so the user can start using them with just a normal amplifier and then upgrade to active digital XO as they become familiar with the speakers and the upgrade bug sticks.

With all their flexibility between pots and putty out of the box I think the D-XO might be something that someone warms up to once they appreciate the stunning sound coming from their RM30's.

Best,

JohnR

Re: Prepping RM30’s for sale
« Reply #2 on: 24 Aug 2011, 08:47 am »
I'd just do (2).

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Re: Prepping RM30’s for sale
« Reply #3 on: 25 Aug 2011, 05:07 am »
Why agonize? I would offer to sell them complete, configured however the buyer choses. Should they wish they can later easly try the other configuration.

Paaaul

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Re: Prepping RM30’s for sale
« Reply #4 on: 25 Aug 2011, 01:00 pm »
Provide pricing for all of the options.


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Re: Prepping RM30’s for sale
« Reply #5 on: 25 Aug 2011, 06:17 pm »
You should do the Series II updates and install the CDWG's.  If you're using the DCX, contact me for correct settings.  We should have baskets for the 10" PR's end of this week.

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Re: Prepping RM30’s for sale
« Reply #6 on: 26 Aug 2011, 05:48 am »
hmmmm where in socal? what are the prices you are considering?

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Re: Prepping RM30’s for sale
« Reply #7 on: 2 Sep 2011, 07:18 pm »
Have you figured out how you are going to sell these?

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Re: Prepping RM30’s for sale
« Reply #8 on: 2 Sep 2011, 08:37 pm »
I'm going to return them to their original configuration by reinstalling the passive crossovers.  I'm hoping to get that done this weekend.

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Re: Prepping RM30’s for sale
« Reply #9 on: 2 Sep 2011, 10:04 pm »
I'm going to return them to their original configuration by reinstalling the passive crossovers.  I'm hoping to get that done this weekend.

That's a smart move.  If you find a person intereted in active, you can always switch them back.   I'm guessing the market for passive is much larger than active.