Old school audio gurus needed!
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Old school audio gurus needed!
ok i know this question is something new so i hope you old school car audio gurus can help me out. i am holding on to a classic set and since all the items i have are discontinued i no longer know the worth, but i know people who love the old school made in usa sound would know! so if anyone can give me a legit and honest input on the set i have i would really appreciate it! what i am holding is :
(2) S12l7 kicker 12" subs (old school red n white logo on center not new black n silver)
ppi pcx power prescion 2400 watt amp (you can still good specs) long board old school all silver
also have a 15" in same brand n type.
if anyone can help me out that would really help on the retail on these items BRAND new in box. thanks guys
(2) S12l7 kicker 12" subs (old school red n white logo on center not new black n silver)
ppi pcx power prescion 2400 watt amp (you can still good specs) long board old school all silver
also have a 15" in same brand n type.
if anyone can help me out that would really help on the retail on these items BRAND new in box. thanks guys
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The amp used to retail for around $1400, the subs (12") for about $400.
They won't command anywhere near that pricing now, though, even if new and you'd have to have proof (retail receipt) showing you bought them new if you sell them here. Realistically, the amp is worth about $300-400, as they would sell used for $500 8 years ago. On the subs I'd need pics to see that the surrounds aren't rotted. I know they're not foam, but sitting stagnant can affect them, especially if not in a temp controlled environment (like a shop storeroom).
Where did you come across brand new stock, anyway?
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They won't command anywhere near that pricing now, though, even if new and you'd have to have proof (retail receipt) showing you bought them new if you sell them here. Realistically, the amp is worth about $300-400, as they would sell used for $500 8 years ago. On the subs I'd need pics to see that the surrounds aren't rotted. I know they're not foam, but sitting stagnant can affect them, especially if not in a temp controlled environment (like a shop storeroom).
Where did you come across brand new stock, anyway?
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bought it when kicker was still made in usa. came back home to cali and my set was still here while i was up north in sac. been tempted whether to sell or install.. thanks for the input
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i would assume the same. but once people saw what i actually had, it is tempting to drop 1200 on a system that is strong reliable and rare. that is around the price range i am offered for that one system.
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Not sure who would offer that, as it's a lot of coin for two subs and an amp. Even at top dollar, that's about $900 in today's market, and that's being generous. If you've got someone legitimately offering you $1200, jump on it because it's not going to be around for long - especially online.
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Yup treat that like some risky stocks you bought back in the day and they have just peaked..... SELL! SELL! SELL!
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I'll preface this by saying that I am not tyring to "diss" you or cause problems in any way. But...
The Precision Power amp you refer to is hardly "old school". When PPI made this amp their quality was questionable at best. They were still riding the coattails of their older amps. Had you had an art series then maybe you would see some cash. Bottom line the PCX series were low level mediocre stuff for the masses.
As for the subs.
I'm not super up on Kicker but are you referring to the first edition L7's that were square with a red logo? If so they suffer from a major factory default. The tinsel leads seperate from the voice coil under lower wattage conditions than the rated RMS wattage. Decent subs but really nothing special at all. Even after the leads are repaired.
I agree with Mack on the high end of the pricing but I honestly see them selling for much less.
The Precision Power amp you refer to is hardly "old school". When PPI made this amp their quality was questionable at best. They were still riding the coattails of their older amps. Had you had an art series then maybe you would see some cash. Bottom line the PCX series were low level mediocre stuff for the masses.
As for the subs.
I'm not super up on Kicker but are you referring to the first edition L7's that were square with a red logo? If so they suffer from a major factory default. The tinsel leads seperate from the voice coil under lower wattage conditions than the rated RMS wattage. Decent subs but really nothing special at all. Even after the leads are repaired.
I agree with Mack on the high end of the pricing but I honestly see them selling for much less.
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