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Latest post 01-12-2009 4:57 AM by bayerische. 20 replies.
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01-02-2009 8:59 AM
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bayerische


- Joined on 12-11-2007
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What should I pay for CX50?
Hey guys, I got so interested in the little Beovox C 40 / CX50 that my wife's grandfather had, so I decided to buy a pair. I found a pair of black CX50, supposedly in mint condition, with only a few marks on the bottom plate (no big deal) bought in -97 or -98. I'm trying to get the seller to thoroughly inspect the driver units, so I don't end up with a foam rot pair. If everything checks out, what is a fair price to pay for these babies?
-Andreas
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nmartin771



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Re: What should I pay for CX50?
My friend bought it from German ebay for 170 euro. CX 50 Good condition, black one .... so I think betwen 150 - 250 euro is the fair price. BTW they sound amaising !
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tournedos


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Re: What should I pay for CX50?
bayerische:I found a pair of black CX50, supposedly in mint condition, with only a few marks on the bottom plate (no big deal) bought in -97 or -98. I'm trying to get the seller to thoroughly inspect the driver units, so I don't end up with a foam rot pair. If everything checks out, what is a fair price to pay for these babies?
I think I know which pair you're referring to. I've seen CX50's go for under 100 euros locally in Finland and all the time on eBay, so I think they are overpriced - certainly if the drivers haven't been (properly) repaired already. I believe they all have rot by now... Try haggling with the guy once the auction has closed - he did seem interested in money when I bought my RL ceiling poles from him this way 
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bayerische


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Re: What should I pay for CX50?
tournedos: bayerische:I found a pair of black CX50, supposedly in mint condition, with only a few marks on the bottom plate (no big deal) bought in -97 or -98. I'm trying to get the seller to thoroughly inspect the driver units, so I don't end up with a foam rot pair. If everything checks out, what is a fair price to pay for these babies?
I think I know which pair you're referring to. I've seen CX50's go for under 100 euros locally in Finland and all the time on eBay, so I think they are overpriced - certainly if the drivers haven't been (properly) repaired already. I believe they all have rot by now... Try haggling with the guy once the auction has closed - he did seem interested in money when I bought my RL ceiling poles from him this way 
Yes, Mika, that's the pair... I'm waiting for him to answer my questions... If the drivers have never been changed or repaired I guess 178 euros is a bit on the high-side?
-Andreas
BLab5, BLab5000, BLab8000, BV10, BS9000, BS3, Beo5, Beo4, BLink1000, BLink5000, BLink7000, A2, A8, Form2
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tournedos


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Re: What should I pay for CX50?
bayerische:If the drivers have never been changed or repaired I guess 178 euros is a bit on the high-side?
I would say yes. I see even Lifestyle AV has a pair of blacks with new drivers for £165 - which is tempting given the current exchange rate of almost 1:1.
On the other hand, a local pickup is a definite plus. Even if the drivers are shot (in which case you should try and get a good reduction on price), new foam rings aren't expensive and these should be among the easiest to repair. Or just get new drivers from the dealer. There seems to be shortage of CX50s on eBay right now, so my limit of 100 euros is probably on the low side, if you want the speakers now and not next winter...
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Alex


- Joined on 04-16-2007
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Re: What should I pay for CX50?
Yes, I'd say so. In fact, 178 is rather a lot! The problem with the CX speakers is that the cost of buying new drivers for them is hardly less than the price you can get if you sell them with new drivers. The same goes for CX100s and CX50s. I can't speak for any of the older C series, I've never bought/sold any.
Shame really as I would happily pay quite a bit more for the CX100s, but the market disagrees.
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bayerische


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Re: What should I pay for CX50?
How much is the drivers from my dealer? (2 pieces)
-Andreas
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Craig



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Re: What should I pay for CX50?
bayerische:How much is the drivers from my dealer? (2 pieces)
When I last checked (3-4 months ago) they were £25 each. Craig
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bayerische


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Re: What should I pay for CX50?
OK, thanks Craig. So I'm looking at least 50 euros in repairs IF they need it. Well, I have to check the grandfathers C40's at some point being made in the late 70-ties early 80-ties, they have to be destroyed right?
-Andreas
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Spiros



- Joined on 09-03-2007
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Re: What should I pay for CX50?
I was quite lucky to find an almost mint cosmetically condition pair of CX50s but speakers were quite dead!!! Chirs (medogsfat) really helped on this matter and I still enjoy them in my bedroom along with the MX4002. Great combination. An average price is between 80-120 Euros (on Ebay) but these most likely need some repair.
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Peter


- Joined on 02-12-2007
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Re: What should I pay for CX50?
Have a pair of CX50s and a pair of CX100s both with all original drivers and no signs of foam rot. The CX50s are at least 16 years old.
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joeyboygolf



- Joined on 04-16-2007
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Re: What should I pay for CX50?
Peter :Have a pair of CX50s and a pair of CX100s both with all original drivers and no signs of foam rot. The CX50s are at least 16 years old.
I have also seen CX50's and CX100's that appear to be OK but when you give 'em a bit of stick the foam disintegrates! Having said that, most of the sets that come my way have obviously gone already, maybe a dozen sets last year. I certainly daren't sell them without replacing the drivers which I do as a matter of course. I sent several sets of old drivers to Chris (Medogsfat) and Jason at Iconic has had some from me. I can only assume that they refoam them. Personally I can't be doing with all that sticky black stuff and fidling with the new foam. I always buy new drivers from B&O but the thought has crossed my mind, "how old are the replacements"?
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beocool


- Joined on 10-17-2007
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Re: What should I pay for CX50?
Two weeks back I bought my parents a pair of CX50's in absolute mint condition. No foam rot and the speakers looked as if they just left the factory. Paid € 100 for them including postage and package. Not bad value, I reckon.
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Peter


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Re: What should I pay for CX50?
joeyboygolf: Peter :Have a pair of CX50s and a pair of CX100s both with all original drivers and no signs of foam rot. The CX50s are at least 16 years old.
I have also seen CX50's and CX100's that appear to be OK but when you give 'em a bit of stick the foam disintegrates! Having said that, most of the sets that come my way have obviously gone already, maybe a dozen sets last year. I certainly daren't sell them without replacing the drivers which I do as a matter of course. I sent several sets of old drivers to Chris (Medogsfat) and Jason at Iconic has had some from me. I can only assume that they refoam them. Personally I can't be doing with all that sticky black stuff and fidling with the new foam. I always buy new drivers from B&O but the thought has crossed my mind, "how old are the replacements"?
Mine are really fine - just given them a good prod - have had plenty of speakers with foam rot so do know what it is like. Not sticky and very flexible. No idea why!
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Medogsfat



- Joined on 02-21-2007
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Re: What should I pay for CX50?
Peter :Mine are really fine - just given them a good prod - have had plenty of speakers with foam rot so do know what it is like. Not sticky and very flexible. No idea why!
I don't know why either Peter, almost every set of CX speakers I've come across have had foam rot. Maybe some sort of witchcraft going on in the North east? Re:- the OP. I personally wouldn't pay more than £100 for a mint pair or £40 for a pair in need of new/refoamed drivers. Chris.
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bayerische


- Joined on 12-11-2007
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Re: What should I pay for CX50?
Thanks all, and please keep the valuable info coming! However thank you all sofar, you have helped me a lot!  I might have found a pair in need of some repair, and offered the man 50 euros for them, let's see, I think that is fair. 178 euros that the other ones costs feels a bit high to be honest...
-Andreas
BLab5, BLab5000, BLab8000, BV10, BS9000, BS3, Beo5, Beo4, BLink1000, BLink5000, BLink7000, A2, A8, Form2
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Medogsfat



- Joined on 02-21-2007
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Re: What should I pay for CX50?
bayerische: Thanks all, and please keep the valuable info coming! However thank you all sofar, you have helped me a lot!  I might have found a pair in need of some repair, and offered the man 50 euros for them, let's see, I think that is fair. 178 euros that the other ones costs feels a bit high to be honest...
50 Euros is more than fair, and 178 Euros for the others is too much. A lot does depend on cosmetic condition though but even rough ones can be easily fettled to look much better - keep us posted. Chris.
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bayerische


- Joined on 12-11-2007
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Re: What should I pay for CX50?
So this morning I received a lovely pair of black CX50's. 50 euros + shipping. They have started to foam rot, but it's not too bad, so going to check them out as they are, if not good enough, I'm going to get new drivers. They do look awesome for 50 euros 
-Andreas
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bayerische


- Joined on 12-11-2007
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Re: What should I pay for CX50?
koning:Are the original drivers still avaible? I believe so, since it was discontinued in 2003, not so long ago.
-Andreas
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