I have a pair of 24 year old Hales T5’s speakers which I have modded the crossovers with high end parts and I replaced the stock tweeters with Seas Millennium tweeters. I just a year and a half ago had the speakers looked at by a technician who did some repair work and then measured the speakers that they matched each other nicely. The speakers are nice but I wonder if I wanted to one day upgrade them what speakers would I look at. Assuming I would probably need spend $20k or more what would be nice. Any advice would be appreciated. I should mention that my Hales T5’s speakers are still very nice. I don’t think I would sell them for the $1500 or $2000 I might get for them. I would probably put them in storage. They are worth more to me than I could get for them. All this said I will probably not really look at changing them for many years.
Mitch, are you near any audio salons, or are there any audio clubs in your area? There’s lots of stuff out there up to the $20K mark, if that’s your target.
It has been many years since I have gone stereo shop hopping. Many of the old stores have closed but there are still a few local to the Vancouver BC Canada. I would need travel a distance to audition speakers. Magico speakers are available to audition as are Wilson speakers. Magnaplanors would be nice as would be bigger Vandersteen. I never liked B&W speakers but they are available to audition. At the moment I am only researching possibilities to audition and of course my Hales T5’s are nice.
Look into Verity made in Quebec City
You’re not too far from Seattle. They moved the Pacific Audio Fest to June 23-25 of this year. If you can swing it, it might be worth heading down to get exposure to a lot of stuff. But if you’re going to consider this, book a room now. 
Mitch, I’m new to the forum and have been checking out all the different topics. I found this forum because I’m on the search for a set of Hales T5 or T8’s. I currently have a set of Concept 5’s. I’ve seen your posts and I’m inquiring if you have thought about selling them for a fair price. Or if you have any leads anywhere for another set. I’d appreciate your thoughts
- Mike
I don’t want to sell my Hales.
Good luck
Mitch
Well if you change your mind please keep me in mind. If you know of another pair for sale please let me know as well. Thanks!
You may want to periodically check out US Audio Mart, Canuck Audio Mart, Audiogon and the other audio websites out there. They are still popular if you can find them. You can also Google them to see if there are any out there for sale. I think I will keep mine as I have spent several thousand dollars in modifying them and I love them.
Good luck.
Thanks for your help Mitch. I am serious about finding a price you think is fair if you ever decide to change them out. I have been on the lookout on those sites for quite a while now. I don’t think I’ve ever come across Canuck audio though. I will take a look. Thanks again and if you see something out there, throw me a lead. LOL.
Have a good day.
Mike Fusco
207-712-2324
If I hear of anything or decide to sell I will keep you in mind.