SausageMiester Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Hi everyone, Long time stalker, first time poster! Over the weekend, my Wharfedale Valdus 700 floor standing speakers finally gave up the ghost (the speaker tissue on each driver has perished now producing a fluttering sound). They have served me well; I got them 23 years ago from Eastwood Hifi. I rang Eastwood Hifi over the weekend and asked for advice on new speakers to replace them. They recommend the following:- Paradigm Monitor 7 Tannoy Mercury Any other advice, as I would rather buy a good set of second hand speakers off these forums for around 1k. Would love your thoughts Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blakey72 Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Which amplifier are you using? What type of music do you listen too? How big is the room? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SausageMiester Posted February 13, 2017 Author Share Posted February 13, 2017 (edited) Im using an old Yamaha RX-V800 (also bought 23 years ago with the speakers) and the room is a carpeted 8mtr by 6mtr room. Im also looking to upgrade the Receiver at the same time, so would also appreciate thoughts on a suitable replacement. I am interested in the Yamaha RX-V1081. Regarding music, I love all types and watch a lot of movies as well. I do love Jazz, classical, and all sorts of pop - some of my favourite albums include Eva Cassidy Songbird, Miles David Kind of Blue, and Tears for Fears - Tears Roll Down. Thanks in advance. Matt Edited February 13, 2017 by SausageMiester Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blakey72 Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 These are a good deal. Quite a nice speaker https://www.tivolihifi.com/product/january-sale-factory-direct/castle-richmond-7i-floorstanding-speakers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blakey72 Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Otherwise the Orpheus are a good speaker http://www.lenwallisaudio.com/products/secondhand-products/speakers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamiebosco Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Any chance of you grabbing these? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blakey72 Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Would you consider a bookshelf speaker? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnL Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 (edited) On ?13?/?02?/?2017 at 3:13 PM, SausageMiester said: Hi everyone, Long time stalker, first time poster! Over the weekend, my Wharfedale Valdus 700 floor standing speakers finally gave up the ghost (the speaker tissue on each driver has perished now producing a fluttering sound). They have served me well; I got them 23 years ago from Eastwood Hifi. I rang Eastwood Hifi over the weekend and asked for advice on new speakers to replace them. They recommend the following:- Paradigm Monitor 7 Tannoy Mercury Any other advice, as I would rather buy a good set of second hand speakers off these forums for around 1k. Would love your thoughts Matt Matt, I understand they're old and for all I know you are keen to upgrade to something way newer BUT......... If you would simply prefer to have them sounding like they used to have you considered the possibility of getting replacement drivers? Even allowing for their age If you can ascertain the Brand and Model No some further research may still end up being beneficial. It's possible Wharfedale themselves still have some spares in stock at a reasonable price. "A busted driver does not necessarily a busted speaker make"!!!!! Edited February 15, 2017 by JohnL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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