castle durham speakers worth a bash or not

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i have on the way are some original castle durham bookshelf speakers all i want to know is if theyare any good, just got them from ebay can any one help me at all with any sort of review

 

[Andrew Everard]

Various versions of the Durham were reviewed by Gramophone - see here.

 

[Anonymous]

cannot find the review but i have got a picture of what mine will look like not that tatty though.

 

[Andrew Everard]

Yes, looks like we only reviewed the later 'upside down' versions. But in general the reviews of Castle products have been favourable over the years.

 

[Anonymous]

just off the top of your head do have any idea how old they look ????

 

[Andrew Everard]

Late 1980s, I'd think.

And the ones in the picture look like they've had a bash or two already.

 

[Anonymous]

i know these ones look bad, the only reason i bought them is due to my wife making me get rid of my kef iq5se floorstanders so i saw these and thought what the hell ive only paid £20 for them so its no loss if they are rubbish then the hunt will be on for some other bookshelf speakers im thinking the epos or quad