gram Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 Item: Apogee Centaur Minor hybrid ribbon speakers Location: Melbourne, Eastern suburbsPrice: $400 negotiableItem Condition: Used, some cosmetic damage, woofers a bit tired (see below)Reason for selling: Format not suited to current homePayment Method: Pickup - Cash, PaypalExtra Info: These are ages old and are offered "as is". They'd suit anyone who would like to hear the beautiful ribbon midrange sound while understanding that the bass was never the best. Anyone into reconditioning old speakers, or perhaps reusing the ribbon assembly in a DIY custom arrangement, too. Apogees need little introduction. These are the Centaur Minors, which were the baby in the range. They are a hybrid: ribbon for midrange and up, single conventional driver for bass. That made them easier to drive, but they are nevertheless quite low sensitivity and need a bit of grunt/current to drive them. Their strength was always a super-sweet midrange, especially for the likes of female vocal, jazz, acoustic guitar etc. They were never best suited to rock, especially with a weak amp - with a strong amp they were not bad but deep powerful bass was not their strongest suit. I used a 50W class A tube amp with them, and they sung beautifully. They like to be out in the room a bit, not too close to a wall (around 1m minimum). The ribbons play both directions, and like a not-too-damped surface behind them. I bought these new way back in the early 1990s. They're still in working order but please note: - About 10 years ago one of the bass drivers came a little unglued around the periphery - fixed with some glue and didn't sound too much worse off for it. I have not checked their condition since, removing the grilles is not easy! They don't sound loose, but I think they are also off their peak. Would be good to try with a sub, perhaps. - Just last year I managed to scorch the mdf covering in one area in front of a fireplace :-( See pictures - the ribbons still sound pretty sweet, but could do to be tensioned etc. As I say, suits the inquiring mind or enthusiast but they are not end game speakers any more! Come with spikes and some floor protection disks. I still have the boxes (!) but local pickup only - not light. Pictures: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Triode Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 bargain! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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