Vintage EVM 15L Spreakers worth anything?

[bdplaid]

I have my old two 15 cab, loaded with EVM 15L speakers. 100W each. They were reconed once around 1979 or 80. They still work. Are they worth the hassle of selling, or are they trash?

 

[agedhorse]

They are worth money in the collectors and vintage market, especially the guitar amp market. If in good shape with factory recone parts they can be worth between $100 and $200.

 

[bdplaid]

Thanks. That's not really worth it to me. I think I'll donate the cab with speakers somewhere, but where?

 

[Jim C]

Maybe a local high school that has a strong music program or to a kid that is really interested in playing bass but could never have enough money to buy used.

 

[Doug Parent]

I have my old two 15 cab, loaded with EVM 15L speakers. 100W each. They were reconed once around 1979 or 80. They still work. Are they worth the hassle of selling, or are they trash?

Personally I'd post it for sale on your local Craigslist for cheap or for free (that will make things disappear quickly)

 

[bdplaid]

I already did, for cheap. But around here, even free is a fight!

 

[bdplaid]

I'm looking into a donation to my local rescue dog thrift store.

Finally I'll have a place for my table saw!

 

[Wesley R]

A long time ago, when loaded in a TL606 (?) Cab powered by a dual showman, they sounded great for pedal steel!

 

[tadawson]

FWIW, EVM15L is 200w rated, and EVM15L Pro Line was rated 400w. To the best of my knowledge, EV never rated the EVM15L 100w . . .

Myself, I use two in TL606 (Mesa renamed the '606 for thier cabinet at the time) with my Bass400+

 

[coalbass]

My favorite drivers for years. Still have six with two in an ACC 406. Changed to Eminence 3015 in two TL606 cabs to lighten the load some years ago. Of course now a stage rig is needed infrequently.

 

[bdplaid]

They were definitely my favorite through the eighties into the nineties, before I switched to 410s. Which was a mistake, but fashion is what fashion is.

Having them rated at 200+ watts makes a lot of sense, because I was playing them truly loud with no damage. The reconing - that was done before I bought them, second hand.

 

[Acoop]

I've never heard of a 100 watt EVM 15L, I believe they were rated about 250 watts. ... These are great speakers loaded into a single TL cabinet. ... I have a 3/4" Maple EV 12" TL cab that maybe be heavy, 50 lbs, but it's amazingly clear and punchy. ...

 

[Acoop]

Just spotted on CL.

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[Stewie]

My favorite driver
Put them on TL606 boxes and they'll make you smile

 

[Derek Kay]

I was amazed how much better Trace Elliot sounded with EVs rather than the usual junk they used. I disliked the amps but I obtained their 1152 wedge monitor and fitted it with a reconed EVM 15L, and got myself a heavy but compact cab. Easy to carry, and clear and efficient. I used a EVM 12S as a second cab.

Best suggestion: Split them into 2 cabs, or donate them as the BDPLAID Memorial Speakers.

 

[agedhorse]

The original EVM-15 which was an offshoot of the SRO-15 was rated at 100 watts (RMS).

The ProLine is the same driver as the Series 2 but with a coated VC, the way the rating numbers were derived is different. My experience is that the ProLine is good mechanically for about 250-300 watts with a suitable HPF.

 

[bdplaid]

As things would have it, I also have an SRO-15 kicking around here. I am old.

 

[bdplaid]

Best suggestion: Split them into 2 cabs, or donate them as the BDPLAID Memorial Speakers.

I'll have them gold-plated.

 

[beans-on-toast]

I'm looking into a donation to my local rescue dog thrift store.

Finally I'll have a place for my table saw!

I donate a lot of gear. In some cases you can get a tax receipt. Selling is usually more trouble than it’s worth.

 

[bdplaid]

I donate a lot of gear. In some cases you can get a tax receipt. Selling is usually more trouble than it’s worth.

I agree, and I always get a receipt. I donate a lot to animal charities, and it makes a difference on my tax bill.