Please talk me out of buying the Avalon Eclipse


I have found a good deal on these, never heard the Avalon speakers. Is the Eclipse  still a good speaker today? I say talk me out because I have to drive 12 hrs to get them!

celo

I had a pair, very briefly, in the late 90’s. Very pretty. They were unremarkable with my OTL amps that had been fine with my Martin Logan monoliths so I got rid of them. I personally wouldn’t cross the street for them, but maybe you have more power.

@celo ,

Are you OK with letting us know what town they’re in?

Just curious as to how deep in Alabama they are. 

$700 Cash and carry, Is the drivers is too old , you can build in New one and redesign crossovers, The cabinets cost more, No doubt

@thecarpathian hit the nail on the head.  Life is an adventure, I’d take his trip in a heartbeat, just for the fun of it.  And I’d stop at every roadside Historical Marker and scenic spot, and hit some local bakery and coffee shops, too.  Have a memorable journey and probably buy some speakers that are easily worth the ask.  You’ll be telling the story for years.