Celestion SL600 Bookshelf Speakers - Restomod Metallic Finish

Description: Celestion SL600 Bookshelf Speakers - Restomod Metallic Finish SkyFi Audio - Curators of Vintage Audio GearSkyFi Audio is a small startup business specializing in the purchase, reconditioning, and reselling of high end audio equipment. We only buy equipment that we admire and are passionate about. No mid-fi, no gimmicks, no junk. Each piece of equipment is cosmetically restored and fully tested in our well-equipped lab by an engineer with 30+ years of experience in the HiFi world. If it does not meet or exceed the original manufactures specifications, it will not be sold. We are very selective about the equipment we purchase, focusing on mostly analog, high-build quality, American, and European built units.Through our sister company, which is an authorized dealer for McIntosh, Audio Research, Sonus Faber, ClearAudio, Project, and Sony ES, we have access to OEM parts, service, and support.----------I've always loved the sound of the SL-600's. They are laid back, pleasant, and can fill a good size room. Problem is the rubberized finish, which was clever at the time, decomposes over time. I wanted to rescue these and make them look a bit more avant-garde. So I took them apart, removed the finish, and sanded them to reveal a restomod looking metallic hue. Kind of industrial. I love they way they look so I went no further. Functionally they are perfect with all drivers working as they should. The back terminals accept only banana plugs so please reach out if you need help converting your cables. Additionally, our price includes UPS shipping to your door within the Lower 48 US States. More from Celestion:In 1983 the revolution was completed by the addition of an aluminium honeycomb cabinet which provided a remarkably high stiffness/weight ratio. The Celestion SL600 set new standards at the audiophile end of the market, selling particularly well in Japan, and winning numerous awards around the world. The English company's Graham Bank and Gordon Hadaway decided that, as the main source of coloration in a box speaker is the box, they would effectively do away with it by making it from the Aerolam material used in airplane construction. The copper-dome tweeter used in the SL600 and its wooden box SL6 sibling also pioneered the resurgence of interest in moving-coil drivers with pistonic metal diaphragms.The Celestion SL600 speakers provide outstanding imaging capabilities with an incredibly smooth and detailed midrange and a fast, low fundament which is enough for all but the biggest orchestral works. The midrange is absolutely superb and the treble very controlled. The bass extension isn't the lowest, but what is there is beautifully timed. One of the biggest advantages over other seemingly similar two-way designs is that the soundstage does not fold in when the music gets challenging. And, it is among the few metal-dome tweeter loudspeakers that do not provoke listening fatigue in any way. The Celestion SL600 produces extremely good imagery with very good depth. Eventually till now, the Celestion SL600 is on Stereophile's list as one of the "Best top 25 speakers of past 40 years"SpecificationsType:Two-way sealed-box loudspeaker with Aerolam (aluminum-honeycomb) enclosureDrive-Units - Each:1 x 1.25" copper-dome tweeter1 x 6.5" Kobex-cone wooferCrossover Frequency:2.3kHz, second-order, 12 dB/octave slopesFrequency Response:60 Hz - 20 kHz 3dBLow-end -6 dB at 60Hz in free-space conditionsSensitivity:82 dBNominal Impedance:8 ohmsDimensions - EACH:7.87" (20cm) W10.04" (25.5cm) D14.76" (37.5cm) HWeight - EACH:13.23 lbs. (6kg) The SkyFi Testing Process for Speakers: Our speaker evaluation process starts with a visual inspection of all drivers. We are looking for damaged or deteriorating woofer surrounds, dented tweeter domes, and cone damage. We also inspect the speaker connection points for loose or broken connectors. After the initial visual inspection we connect the speakers to a reference amplifier with our preferred test tracks. With the speakers placed with proper distance we listen to each driver to make sure that they are producing the intended frequencies with no signs of distortion or rattle. During listening tests with test tracks we check for proper stereo imaging and bass response at various listening levels. If there are any audible signs of issues, the speakers are taken to the bench where we perform a frequency sweep to isolate the issue so that it can be resolved by component repair or replacement. Item Included Original Box Not Included Manual Not Included Remote Not Applicable Cables Available Separately Physical Condition 7 / 10 Working Condition 10 / 10 ----------PURCHASING GUIDELINES:1) This item will be professionally packaged and insured for safe transit to your home unless you opt for local pickup from our shop. All local pickup items are only wrapped in industrial strength clear stretch wrap if the original manufacturer packaging is unavailable.Local pickup is available in Glen Rock, NJ, just a half hour drive from Midtown Manhattan, with convenient parking near our building.If we don’t have the original manufacture’s packaging, we use heavy duty double-ply corrugated boxes with custom made to your item SealedAir Instapak expanding foam custom inserts. In many cases this has proven to be better than the original packaging! We also use high quality fiber reinforced tape to seal our packages. Lightweight items will be bubble wrapped and shipped in a high-quality box. 2) We do not review or accept any offers that do not go through the official eBay system. We have too many items for sale and it is nearly impossible to keep track of offers outside of the official system. Please do not message, email, or text any offers. 3) All listings are eligible for the eBay Global Shipping Program, unless the item exceeds the maximum weight/price requirements to your country. If this is the case simply message us via eBay as we accept bank wire transfers for international payments and frequently ship worldwide via UPS.4) Please ensure your shipping address is correct within eBay as we will ONLY ship to the eBay/PayPal Confirmed Shipping Address. No exceptions.5) eBay may charge and collect sales tax to your state/jurisdiction. Please understand we have no control over this.eBay v1.5 SkyFi Audio - Curators of Vintage Audio GearSkyFi Audio is a small startup business specializing in the purchase, reconditioning, and reselling of high end audio equipment. We only buy equipment that we admire and are passionate about. No mid-fi, no gimmicks, no junk. Each piece of equipment is cosmetically restored and fully tested in our well-equipped lab by an engineer with 30+ years of experience in the HiFi world. If it does not meet or exceed the original manufactures specifications, it will not be sold. We are very selective about the equipment we purchase, focusing on mostly analog, high-build quality, American, and European built units.Through our sister company, which is an authorized dealer for McIntosh, Audio Research, Sonus Faber, ClearAudio, Project, and Sony ES, we have access to OEM parts, service, and support.---------- I've always loved the sound of the SL-600's. They are laid back, pleasant, and can fill a good size room. Problem is the rubberized finish, which was clever at the time, decomposes over time. I wanted to rescue these and make them look a bit more avant-garde. So I took them apart, removed the finish, and sanded them to reveal a restomod looking metallic hue. Kind of industrial. I love they way they look so I went no further. Functionally they are perfect with all drivers working as they should. The back terminals accept only banana plugs so please reach out if you need help converting your cables. Additionally, our price includes UPS shipping to your door within the Lower 48 US States. More from Celestion:In 1983 the revolution was completed by the addition of an aluminium honeycomb cabinet which provided a remarkably high stiffness/weight ratio. The Celestion SL600 set new standards at the audiophile end of the market, selling particularly well in Japan, and winning numerous awards around the world. The English company's Graham Bank and Gordon Hadaway decided that, as the main source of coloration in a box speaker is the box, they would effectively do away with it by making it from the Aerolam material uséd in airplane construction. The copper-dome tweeter uséd in the SL600 and its wooden box SL6 sibling also pioneered the resurgence of interest in moving-coil drivers with pistonic metal diaphragms.The Celestion SL600 speakers provide outstanding imaging capabilities with an incredibly smooth and detailed midrange and a fast, low fundament which is enough for all but the biggest orchestral works. The midrange is absolutely superb and the treble very controlled. The bass extension isn't the lowest, but what is there is beautifully timed. One of the biggest advantages over other seemingly similar two-way designs is that the soundstage does not fold in when the music gets challenging. And, it is among the few metal-dome tweeter loudspeakers that do not provoke listening fatigue in any way. The Celestion SL600 produces extremely good imagery with very good depth. Eventually till now, the Celestion SL600 is on Stereophile's list as one of the "Best top 25 speakers of past 40 years"SpecificationsType:Two-way sealed-box loudspeaker with Aerolam (aluminum-honeycomb) enclosureDrive-Units - Each:1 x 1.25" copper-dome tweeter1 x 6.5" Kobex-cone wooferCrossover Frequency:2.3kHz, second-order, 12 dB/octave slopesFrequency Response:60 Hz - 20 kHz 3dBLow-end -6 dB at 60Hz in free-space conditionsSensitivity:82 dBNominal Impedance:8 ohmsDimensions - EACH:7.87" (20cm) W10.04" (25.5cm) D14.76" (37.5cm) HWeight - EACH:13.23 lbs. (6kg) The SkyFi Testing Process for Speakers: Our speaker evaluation process starts with a visual inspection of all drivers. We are looking for damaged or deteriorating woofer surrounds, dented tweeter domes, and cone damage. We also inspect the speaker connection points for loose or broken connectors. After the initial visual inspection we connect the speakers to a reference amplifier with our preferred test tracks. With the speakers placed with proper distance we listen to each driver to make sure that they are producing the intended frequencies with no signs of distortion or rattle. During listening tests with test tracks we check for proper stereo imaging and bass response at various listening levels. If there are any audible signs of issues, the speakers are taken to the bench where we perform a frequency sweep to isolate the issue so that it can be resolved by component repair or replacement. Item Included Original Box Not Included Manual Not Included Remote Not Applicable Cables Available Separately Physical Condition 7 / 10 Working Condition 10 / 10 ----------PURCHASING GUIDELINES:1) This item will be professionally packaged and insured for safe transit to your home unless you opt for local pickup from our shop. All local pickup items are only wrapped in industrial strength clear stretch wrap if the original manufacturer packaging is unavailable.Local pickup is available in Glen Rock, NJ, just a half hour drive from Midtown Manhattan, with convenient parking near our building.If we don’t have the original manufacture’s packaging, we use heavy duty double-ply corrugated boxes with custom made to your item SealedAir Instapak expanding foam custom inserts. In many cases this has proven to be better than the original packaging! We also use high quality fiber reinforced tape to seal our packages. Lightweight items will be bubble wrapped and shipped in a high-quality box. 2) We do not review or accept any offers that do not go through the official eBay system. We have too many items for sale and it is nearly impossible to keep track of offers outside of the official system. Please do not message, email, or text any offers. 3) All listings are eligible for the eBay Global Shipping Program, unless the item exceeds the maximum weight/price requirements to your country. If this is the case simply message us via eBay as we accept bank wire transfers for international payments and frequently ship worldwide via UPS.4) Please ensure your shipping address is correct within eBay as we will ONLY ship to the eBay/PayPal Confirmed Shipping Address. No exceptions.5) eBay may charge and collect sales tax to your state/jurisdiction. Please understand we have no control over this.eBay v1.5eBay integration by

Price: 1639 USD

Location: Glen Rock, New Jersey

End Time: 2024-08-05T18:59:13.000Z

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