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They look great and probably won’t be trouble as long as the foam surrounds for the drivers aren’t on their way out.
The other thing to consider is the components in the crossover going out of spec but if they sound good they sound good. I would only get them looked at if there was obvious distortion or if one of the drivers stopped working.
You’re much more likely to get a relaxing listen out of something like that than a modern speaker if that’s what your preference is.
I had some vintage Rogers LS7Ts which were very big, fat and warm. Something about the Rogers Bextrene drivers’ composition meant that the surrounds were not prone to perishing so maybe look at that brand.
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I've got a Marantz PM6002 amp and would like some vintageish speakers that don't cost the earth. I would like them to work and not have to be replacing any components. I've been looking at Celestion Dittons and Wharfedales from late 70s. I don't know what I'm doing. Is this all a complete gamble and should I just buy new retro looking stuff? For example, will these be rubbish/trouble? Wharfedale Linton 3XP
Currently have B&W 685s which I don't find a relaxing listen and look a bit too sharp.