am sitting listening to the Pioneer CS99a after picking them up 1/2 hr ago. they look mint!!! i dont think anyone can get 40yr old speakers in better condition than these. guys selling it for his Grandma cos they belonged to his deceased Grandpa. only thing wrong is some slight fading at the top of the cabinets - something im sure wood restorer & a good waxing will easily fix. they are very good looking kabuki speakers
i have them on the floor for now & quick impression shows they are far behind my NS1000 in almost every dept except soundstage. these CS99a's throws a very wide soundstage with better than average depth as well (placement is far from being optimum mind u). bass isnt anywhere near earth shaking or deep but whats there is very tight. mids are warm & highs arent the most detailed.
but they are very musical & forgiving. they look darn fine & is decently imposing in size. i can see alot of ppl being happy with them ...so long as they dont hear better, ignorance is bliss!