Best Buy is rebranding Magnolia
I have heard mixed stories about what that means and what they are going to carry in the stores versus online
They have removed the Magnolia signage from all the stores I have been in recently
Additionally..they seem to be blowing out their KEF R metas in SOME stores
I bought a pair of R5 metas, R3 metas and an R2 center for about 70% off MSRP
They were all store demos from the Magnolia showroom
The prices at the store are ringing up LOWER than the prices online
For instance, online the Kef R5 meta were priced at $1210 and they rang up at $605 ea in the store when I purchased
They have since lowered the online price...so I am not sure if that means there are even lower than what I paid
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/kef-...Id=6534454
They also seem to be blowing out some Bowers 600 and 700 series as well all their inwall, in ceiling speakers
This is a HUGE YMMV and some stores are not blowing them out...the display R7 and R11 metas seem to be already gone from these same stores
Check in your area for open box units online and
DRIVE to the store
I have seen condition be from excellent to average. Check for missing plinths, condition of the speaker grille and terminals. These likely haven't been used/played much, but they have been handled/moved. So missing parts and physical damage is something you need to be aware of
I have attached the receipt for the R5 metas I bought on 4/22
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My notes are: Rated 200w, small drivers (<6"), and mid-height (actual ~41", pics make them look full-height). Must audition, of course, unless money is no object (but those folks won't be reading this).
For other potential bargains, wish we had nearby. TU
The closure was only announced to the associates yesterday, so head in quickly if you had your eyes on any of the DefTec, KEF, SVS and Martin Logans. All floor models for AV receivers and subs are also on sale.
Some of the models according to the associate said they had to be sent back per the manufacturers. Again YMMV on what's left on the floor. Great deals though.
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if so..then this is truly interesting and perhaps may be regional
if so..then this is truly interesting and perhaps may be regional
R5 and R11
I have not seen any R11's...in fact the displays were already gone in a few stores I went in
I saw some new in box R11's and they were still full price
I have not seen any R11's...in fact the displays were already gone in a few stores I went in
I saw some new in box R11's and they were still full price
Yes same
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