I agree with chrshanl37. When inflation is factored in, there is generally no appreciation. I had a pair of JBL L-166 that I had to sell during a divorce (still sad about that). They generally retailed for about $800 a pair in 1979/80. I bought mine at an employee discount of $500 a pair. When factoring in inflation, the $500 is worth about $1700 today. If they were purchased at the 1979 $800 retail price, it would be about $2500.The last time I saw a well restored pair of these for sale, they were listed at about $1000. The new JBL 4319, a close approximation of the L-166's, sell for $2500 a pair. I believe they are manufactured in Japan and look to have a similar build quality as the classic "L" series of the late 70's.
...do great speakers increase in value over time in the vintage market?
Hello to all...
I have a pair of JBL L25 "PRIMA" speakers, made 1972, case in 7/10 shape (not repainted), surrounds on woofers reformed several years ago, grill cloth replaced several years ago, includes JBL badges on speakers. Original 1972 price $169/ea.
Recent searches of this speaker in the vintage market show prices 50% OR MORE than the origional issue price: ???
Is this that good a speaker design? - I have read comments saying it his/was one of the best speakers ever made by JBL (at that time?) - and I do luv their sound (which I now wonder if I've ever really heard them?) especially with well-recorded jazz and have the ability with little power to ROCK OUT!
(Would greatly appreciate any comments by those who have/had these over the years...)
DO GREAT SPEAKERS INCREASE IN VALUE OVER TIME, or do/should all depreciate in value...
I have a pair of JBL L25 "PRIMA" speakers, made 1972, case in 7/10 shape (not repainted), surrounds on woofers reformed several years ago, grill cloth replaced several years ago, includes JBL badges on speakers. Original 1972 price $169/ea.
Recent searches of this speaker in the vintage market show prices 50% OR MORE than the origional issue price: ???
Is this that good a speaker design? - I have read comments saying it his/was one of the best speakers ever made by JBL (at that time?) - and I do luv their sound (which I now wonder if I've ever really heard them?) especially with well-recorded jazz and have the ability with little power to ROCK OUT!
(Would greatly appreciate any comments by those who have/had these over the years...)
DO GREAT SPEAKERS INCREASE IN VALUE OVER TIME, or do/should all depreciate in value...