Sony SS-AL5 MK2 - new in original box

[GRO47]

Hi all. New here and haven't posted before so apologies if I'm unfamiliar with the terminology etc. I'm really looking for any feedback on what a pair of Sony SS-AL5 MK2 speakers might be worth and where to sell them - they're new in their original box and have been hiding in a loft for the past 25 or so years. I can't believe how heavy they are. Anyway, any comments or suggestions appreciated. Many thanks. Glenn.

 

[Din5]

Hard to put an accurate valuation on them, but the internet site "Catawiki " indicates a Mk2 pair sold in march 2024 for €637 in an auction.
I hope someone can shed a little more light on the value of these speakers, they seem to be made in Italy and are probably great quality.

 

[Al ears]

Check eBay for sold prices. There was one that ended at $825 but don't know if they were actually sold.
Probably the best place to find out.....
Google is your friend but don't expect me to do the work for you.... 🙂
Welcome to the forum by the way.
If they have been in the loft for that long you really need to check their condition as things perish over that sort of time (24 years minimum)
EDIT: and they aren't technically new! Unused perhaps, and that could be an issue.

 

[matthewpianist]

Definitely 'unused' rather than 'new'. There is quite some difference.

 

[GRO47]

Hard to put an accurate valuation on them, but the internet site "Catawiki " indicates a Mk2 pair sold in march 2024 for €637 in an auction.
I hope someone can shed a little more light on the value of these speakers, they seem to be made in Italy and are probably great quality.

OK thanks - appreciate your comments.

 

[GRO47]

Check eBay for sold prices. There was one that ended at $825 but don't know if they were actually sold.
Probably the best place to find out.....
Google is your friend but don't expect me to do the work for you.... 🙂
Welcome to the forum by the way.
If they have been in the loft for that long you really need to check their condition as things perish over that sort of time (24 years minimum)
EDIT: and they aren't technically new! Unused perhaps, and that could be an issue.

Thanks. I did have a quick look on ebay but couldn't find anything. Yes I appreciate my question was probably a bit cheeky - sorry for that. I'll do some research - and understood on the 'new' vs 'unused' label. I'll open the box and see how they've faired over all these years.

 

[GRO47]

Definitely 'unused' rather than 'new'. There is quite some difference.

Understood and agreed.

 

[Al ears]

Thanks. I did have a quick look on ebay but couldn't find anything. Yes I appreciate my question was probably a bit cheeky - sorry for that. I'll do some research - and understood on the 'new' vs 'unused' label. I'll open the box and see how they've faired over all these years.

Good plan. As I said rubber can perish.

 

[good_enough]

Stuff that can go 'off' on old speakers

• Cracking/perishing in the surround flexi-mounting of bass drivers
• Solidification of ferrofluid in tweeters
• Drying out of caps on crossovers

What will get you the most money, from lowest to highest sale price:

1. 'I found these in the loft -no idea of condition'
2. 'I have inspected them and no obvious deterioration'
3. 'I have played these and they sound perfect'
4. 'Auditions welcome just give me notice and I'll wire them up'
5. 'Refurbed and tested by the local experts {insert name of HiFi repairers here}'

Of course you'd have to judge whether 5) was worthwhile. 4) would be the bare minimum for me personally if I were buying second hand.

 

[GRO47]

Stuff that can go 'off' on old speakers

• Cracking/perishing in the surround flexi-mounting of bass drivers
• Solidification of ferrofluid in tweeters
• Drying out of caps on crossovers

What will get you the most money, from lowest to highest sale price:

1. 'I found these in the loft -no idea of condition'
2. 'I have inspected them and no obvious deterioration'
3. 'I have played these and they sound perfect'
4. 'Auditions welcome just give me notice and I'll wire them up'
5. 'Refurbed and tested by the local experts {insert name of HiFi repairers here}'

Of course you'd have to judge whether 5) was worthwhile. 4) would be the bare minimum for me personally if I were buying second hand.

That's super helpful - many thanks. We do have a vintage HiFi repairer in Norwich so I'll arrange an inspection. Regards.

 

[Al ears]

That's super helpful - many thanks. We do have a vintage HiFi repairer in Norwich so I'll arrange an inspection. Regards.

It doesn't seem like they owe you anything so whatever price you can get for them you are quids in.....