ADS models, an impromptu rollcall

[nerdorama]

I have all the components from a pair of 470/2's, but no cabinets or grilles. Thought it might be a fun project to build new cabs in a different style since they are supposed to sound really nice.

I enjoy a pair of 910's and L780's. I may have posted this before, but the thread is too long to remember.

John

 

[lunapark]

Taking the grills off

You can take them off with an ink pen. Just start at one corner and work your way around. They are pressure fitted.

Hello ADS experts !
I picked up some ADS L470 Bookshelf speakers from an estate sale last saturday. They were asking $40 for the pair, but they came down to $30. They are in almost flawless condition.
I'm not sure if they work but I said what the heck... took a chance on them for $30.
Judging by the cosmetic condition, I'm sure they will work.
Not sure how the grills come off.

Anyone have any info on them ? Year ?

thanks

Pics

 

[speedle]

Just pull on the little tab at the bottom to get the grills off, that's what they're for.

 

[InSaNeBoY]

I've had 4 Pair of ADS (5 if you count the rear deck speakers in my second car) Currently have three pair.

L300C (white)
Model 400
L570/2 (black)

I had a very beat up pair of L570/2(woodgrain), no grills, exterior was beat but they worked. One gave up its tweeter for my current pair before being yardsale'd for cheap(recall selling them for $20 or so)

two bigger pair are tucked away for the time being, just got the little guys, LOVE 'em! got them for the metal grills to use in place of my Paradigm Titans in the living room. We have our second kid now and going by the first(who is now 7 and knows better) those living room speakers will get poked by little fingers. So what better protection than a sturdy metal grill!

 

[virii01]

Folks, any models other than the 710 that are 3 way, 4 driver configuration with woofers 7" or less? Two woofers, mid and a tweeter...

 

[jdurbin1]

Not that I'm aware of.

John

 

[steelglam]

Hi folks,

Any idea how the L9E compare to the CM7, sound-wise?

 

[pjrey]

I just spent that last day or so reading through all the amazing work folks did starting a decade ago to collect and share the info on classic ADS speakers. My L730s and L1530s are probably older than I am, but their tone just wows me. Anyway, I tried my best to compile all the info from early on in this thread and elsewhere into an organized and updated list. Eventually, I might try to collect pics of each model and make a little site.

Golden Era - aDs & ADS - Mid 70s to Late 80s
Early models assembled in USA from parts produced by Braun in Germany. Over time, more production occurred in house.

L Series
The two-way Lx20s and three-way Lx30 came before the two-way Lx70s and three-way Lx80s. There is a later, and supposedly improved, “version 2” for all the Lx10s.

Bookshelf / Stand-Supported Speakers

ADS L200
ADS L200cc
ADS L200e
ADS Delta Lab M1 (L200 w/ internal high-pass for nearfield, high-output monitoring)
ADS 2001 (active “L200” type pre-77)
ADS 2002 (active “L200” type pre-84)ADS AW4 (1st plastic housing L200e for outside use) (cabinet shape similar to 2001)
ADS L210 (last version of L200e)
ADS L300
ADS L300c
ADS L300cc
ADS L300e
ADS L310 (last version of L300e)
ADS L400
ADS L400 version 2 (smaller cabinet) (7" woofer)
ADS L400e
ADS L420 (2 way, 2 driver) (7" woofer)
ADS L470 (2 way, 2 driver) (7" woofer)
ADS L470/2 (2 way, 2 driver) (7" woofer)
ADS L10 (2 way) ( 7" woofer) 6 ohms
ADS L1 (2 way, 8" woofer, same as L520)
ADS L500 (8" woofer)
ADS L520 (early) (2 way, 2 driver) (8" woofer) 4 ohms
ADS L520 (later) (2 way, 2 driver) (8" woofer) 8 ohms
ADS L570 (2 way, 2 driver) (8" woofer) 8 ohms
ADS L570/2 (2 way, 2 driver) (8" woofer) 8 ohms
ADS L620 (2 way, 2 driver) (10" woofer)
ADS L630 (3 way, 3 driver) (10" woofer) 8 ohms
ADS 700 (2 way, 3 driver)
ADS L700 (2 way, 3 driver) 4 ohms
ADS 710 (3 way, 4 driver) *foam surrounds
ADS L710-A (3 way, 4 driver) (7" woofers) 4 ohms
ADS L710 (3 way, 4 driver) (7" woofers) 6 ohms
ADS L730 (3 way, 3 driver) (10" woofer?)
ADS BC8 (3 way) ( 2x tweeters, 8" woofer) (Broadcast model c. 1978, looks like L730 from outside)
ADS L780 (3 way, 3 driver) (8" woofer)
ADS L780/2 (3 way, 3 driver) (8" woofer) 8 ohm
ADS 810 (3-way, 4-driver) 4 ohm
ADS L810/A (3-way, 4-driver) (8" woofers)
ADS L810 (3 way, 4 driver) (8" woofers) 6 ohm
ADS L880, 880/2 (3 way, 3 driver) (10" woofer) 8 ohms
ADS L910 (3 way, 4 driver) (staggered 10" woofers) (bi-ampable, many used Pioneer XO)
ADS L980
ADS L980/2 (bi-ampable w/ modified C2000 crossover)

Floorstanding Towers

ADS L690 (2 way, 2 driver) (8" woofer)ADS L990 (3 way, 3 driver) (10" woofer) 8 ohm
ADS L990 (3 way, 3 driver) (10" woofer)
ADS L1090 (3 way, 4 driver) (7" woofer)
ADS L1090/2 (3 way, 4 driver) (7" woofer)
ADS L1230 (3 way, 4 driver) (8" woofer) (bi-ampable w/ C2000 crossover)
ADS L1290 (3 way, 4 driver) (8" woofer) (bi-ampable w/ modified C2000 crossover)
ADS L1290/2 (3 way, 4 driver) (8" woofer) (bi-ampable w/ modified C2000 crossover)
ADS L1530 (3 way, 4 driver) (10" woofer?) (bi-ampable w/ C2000 crossover)
ADS L1590 (3 way, 4 driver) (10" woofer) (bi-ampable w/ modified C2000 crossover)
ADS L1590/2 (3 way, 4 driver) (10" woofer) (bi-ampable w/ modified C2000 crossover)ADS L2030 (3 way w/ line array mode, 7 driver) (14" woofer) (bi-ampable w/ C2000 crossover)

L*e/B Series
Late 80s and early 90s bookshelf speakers. B series uses same components as L*e series but with economy plastic housing.

ADS B7 (2 way) ( 7" woofer)
ADS L7e (2 way) ( 7" woofer)
ADS B8 (2 way) ( 8" woofer)
ADS L8e (2 way) ( 8" woofer)
ADS L9e (3 way) ( 8" woofer)

Subwoofer
ADS PB1500 (subwoofer- utilized a C1500 crossover)

ADS PB1500 + 2, L400 (small versions) = SUBSAT2300 (also came w/ F400 stands)

Crossovers
C1500
C2000

Car Audio
ADS 200i
ADS 200is
ADS 300i
ADS 300is
ADS 315i
ADS 320i
ADS 320is (component speakers)
ADS 325is
ADS 325im
ADS 234is
ADS 235is
ADS 236is
ADS 334is
ADS 334px
ADS 335is
ADS 335px
ADS 336is
ADS 336px
ADS 344is
ADS 345is
ADS 345cs
ADS 346cs
ADS 346is
ADS 641px


Transition Years - a/d/s - Late 80s to Early 90s
Sticky dome tweeters no longer used. Original engineers had left company.

Floorstanding Towers

ADS M9 (3 way, 3 driver) (8" woofer)
ADS M9/90 (3 way, 3 driver) (8" woofer)
ADS M12 (3 way, 4 driver) (8" woofer)
ADS M12/90 (3 way, 4 driver) (8" woofer)
ADS M15 (3 way, 4 driver) (10" woofer)
ADS M15/90 (3 way, 4 driver) (10" woofer)
ADS M20 (3 way, 4 driver) (dual 8" bandpass)
ADS M30 (3 way, 4 driver) (dual 10" bandpass)

Bookshelf / Stand-Supported Speakers

ADS Delta Lab M1 v.2
ADS CSAT (precursor to AW4)
ADS AW4 (2 way) (4" woofer, 1" dome tweeter) (plastic housing)
ADS CM5 (2 way) (5 ¼" woofer) (plasti-crete housing)
ADS SAT5 (2 way) (5 ¼" woofer)
ADS CM6 (2 way) (6 ½" woofer) (plasti-crete housing)
ADS SAT6 (2 way) (6 ½" woofer)
ADS CM7 (3 way) (7" woofer) (plasti-crete housing)
ADS SAT7 (3 way) (7" woofer)

ADS Campus System = AW4 + Sub

Subwoofers

ADS SW2 1989 10" Ported
ADS SW4 1989 10" Ported
ADS SW5 1989 Acoustic Suspension, 12" Powered
ADS Sub 6 1992 Dual 6.5"
ADS Sub 10 1990 10" Powered
ADS Sub 12 1990 12" Powered
ADS SW150 1996 8", Not Powered
ADS SW300 1996 10", Not Powered
ADS SW500 1996 12", Not Powered


Late Period - a/d/s - Mid 90s
Company is sold and moved from Massachusetts to Arizona.

ADS MV-10/C Center-Channel 1996 Dual Tweeter
ADS MV-15/S 3-Way Dipolar 1998 5.25" Woofer, 2 x 4" Mids, 2 x Tweeters
ADS MV-20U Floorstanding 1996 2 x 7.75" Woofers, 1" Tweeter
ADS MV-30 1998 2-Way, 2 x 6.5" Woofers, 1" Dome Tweeter
ADS MV-30T Floorstanding 1996 3 x 6.5" Woofers, 1" Tweeter
ADS MV-40 1998 2-Way, 3 x 6.5" Woofers, 1" Dome Tweeter
ADS MV-40T Floorstanding 1996 2 x 6.5" Woofers, 1" Tweeter
ADS MV-60 1998 2-Way, 2 x 7.75" Woofers, 2 x 1" Tweeters
ADS MV-60T Floorstanding 1996 3 x 7.75" Woofers, 2 x 1.5" Mids, 2 x 1" Tweeters
ADS MV-80 1998 3-Way, 3 x 7.75" Woofers, 2 x 1.5" Midrange, 1" Tweeter
ADS MV-80T Floorstanding 1996 3 x 7.75" Woofers, 2 x 1.5" Mids, 1" Tweeter
ADS MV-100 Powered 4-Way 1998
ADS MV-100T Floorstanding 1996 2 x 10" Woofers, 2 x 1.5" Mids, 1" Tweeter
ADS R50i/C 2-Way Ceiling 1996 5.25" Woofer, 1" Dome Tweeter
ADS R60i/C 2-Way Ceiling 1998 6.5" Woofer, 1" Tweeter
ADS R80i/C 2-Way Ceiling 1998 8" Woofer, 1" Tweeter
ADS S-500 1995 5" Woofer, 1" Dome Tweeter
ADS S-600 1995 6" Woofer, 1" Dome Tweeter
ADS S-700 1995 7.75" Woofer, 1" Dome Tweeter
ADS W/C 300AX Architectural Loudspeaker 1999 2-Element, 2-Way In-Wall, 5.25" Woofer, 1" Tweeter
ADS W/C 400AX Architectural Loudspeaker 1999 3-Element, 2-Way In-Wall, 2 x 5.25" Woofers, 1" Tweeter
ADS SPK W/C 800AX Architectural Loudspeaker 1999 5-Element, 2.5-Way In-Wall, (4)5.25" Woofers, 1" Tweeter
ADS AVF 144 1995 2 x 4" Mids, 1" Dome Tweeter
ADS AVS 140 1995 4" Mid, 1" Dome Tweeter
ADS AVT 148 1995 8" Woofer, 2 x 4" Mids, 1" Dome Tweeter
ADS AW 4 Indoor/Outdoor 1995 4" Woofer, 1" Dome Tweeter
ADS AW 500 Indoor/Outdoor 2004 Bass Reflex, 5.25" Midrange, 1" Tweeter
ADS AW 600 Indoor/Outdoor 2005 Bass Reflex, 6.25" Midrange, 1" Tweeter
ADS CM- 50 2004 5.3" Woofer, 1" Tweeter
ADS CM- 60 2004 6.5" Woofer, 1" Tweeter
ADS CM-250LCR 2004 2 x 5.3" Woofers, 1" Tweeter
ADS HT300 2001 Passive, 5.25" Woofer, 1" Tweeter
ADS HT400LCR 2001 Passive, 2 x 5.25" Woofers, 1" Tweeter
ADS W/C C 60i/S 2-Way In-Wall 1996 6.5" Woofer, 1" Dome Tweeter
ADS W/C C 80i/S 2-Way In-Wall 1996 8" Woofer, 1" Dome Tweeter
ADS W/C C300i/S 2-Way Flush-Mount/White 1990
ADS W/C C400i/S 2-Way Flush-Mount/White 1990
ADS W/C C750i/S 3-Way In-Wall 1990 7.75" Woofer, 1.5" Dome Midrange, 1" Dome Tweeter
ADS R50i/C 2-Way Ceiling 1996 5.25" Woofer, 1" Dome Tweeter
ADS R60i/C 2-Way Ceiling 1998 6.5" Woofer, 1" Tweeter
ADS R80i/C 2-Way Ceiling 1998 8" Woofer, 1" Tweeter


Subwoofers
ADS MS 1 7" Subwoofer 1995
ADS MS 1U Subwoofer 1996 7" Driver, Not Powered
ADS MS 2 8" Subwoofer 1995
ADS MS 2U Subwoofer 1996 8" Driver, Not Powered
ADS MS 3 10" Subwoofer 1995
ADS MS 3U Subwoofer 1996 10" Driver, Not Powered
ADS MS 4 Powered Subwoofer 1996 12" Driver
ADS MS 4U Subwoofer 1996 12" Driver, Not Powered
ADS SW150 Subwoofer 1996 8" Driver, Not Powered
ADS SW300 Subwoofer 1996 10" Driver, Not Powered
ADS SW500 Subwoofer 1996 12" Driver, Not Powered
ADS AS10S Subwoofer 2001 Sealed, 10" Woofer
ADS AS10V Subwoofer 2001 Vented, 10" Woofer
ADS AS12S Subwoofer 2001 Sealed, 10" Woofer
ADS AS12V Subwoofer 2001 Vented, 10" Woofer
ADS C10ps Subwoofer 2004 10" Woofer w/150W Amp
ADS C12ps Subwoofer 2004 12" Woofer w/300W Amp

 

[thxdave]

Nice work on the list! I might be able to help you with photos of many of the models. I've been saving images from ebay when I run across some of the a/d/s speakers that I'm interested in.

 

[Blue Shadow]

I just spent that last day or so reading through all the amazing work folks did starting a decade ago to collect and share the info on classic ADS speakers.

You do know there is a 1992 price list for all the parts and models of the ADS company on the interweb? This lists some of the missing info in your compilation post, like the 320i auto speakers I have in one car. Let me grab that link for you...brb.

OK, this gets even better. Since the link is a pdf not a site, I'll give you Njord's excellent ads database link and let you enjoy that while you look over the info in the 92 parts schedule, about 6 down in the list. http://sportsbil.com/ads/

The parts schedule was provided by jdurbin1.

And don't forget to go back to the parent directory and look at the ads link to click on that photos link. Lots of this work has been done and collected. Here you go.

Nice work on the later models, too. Haven't seen lists of those compiled.

 

[soundmotor]

Anyway, I tried my best to compile all the info from early on in this thread and elsewhere into an organized and updated list.

Bravo!

Minor stuff, The DeltaLab was an M1 not L1. There was however an actual ADS L1 speaker, it was the first one to use the clipped corner cabinets from Hados Germany. They were brought in (~'82) to match the first Atelier components and storage cubes. They only lasted a year and then the entire bookshelf line came in with that clipped corner cabinet style.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ADS-L1-Vint...ing-Sound-the-best-of-the-bunch-/201348681034

There was a second Delta Lab speaker also called the M1 from the early 90s. They were made from parts left over on the failed Frox project. The goal was to turn pallets of unused stuff into something sellable and blow it out through the dealer base. The 2nd L1 was a 2-way similar to the SAT6 except with a different triangular bottom grille and much simpler crossover. They were in dark gray paint like the MS10-12 subs and matched pretty well with those cosmetically. I can't find any pics of this M1 but they do pop up on ebay.

The other one is the AW4, there are 2 versions of if. I am not sure which is the most common but the speaker was sold for several years before the L210 came on. The first version had a plastic cabinet roughly L200 sized with a triangular back. The design language was the same as Frox. All of that was penned by Frog Design SF. The speakers fit inside a subwoofer enclosure carry case. The whole system was called Campus and was a sequel to the original 2001/2002 systems a decade before. Campus also ended in disaster leaving a surplus of unused parts. They were built up as non-bi-amplified speakers w/ passive crossovers to get rid of the excess. Before the name changed to AW4 a few hundred went out the door with CSAT (compact satellite) markings. Once those cabinets were used up the name changed to AW4 and I believe all the L200 style ones are named that way.

Several other car speakers as well from this period, 320i (iconic product), 320is, 325is, 325im, 336is, 336PX and several different subs, S8, and a DVC S10. You need to see price lists from the time for these as much of it was on plain paper only. Few brochures were created for them. Not sure what the L150e is, not aware of that model.

But, nicely done! I don't think there was a single bullet list on the ADS line out there.

 

[Duffinator]

Thanks for the update!

 

[pjrey]

@Blue Shadow - I've looked at some of the brochures from Njord's database but never realized there were pics too. That's great! Lots of nice ones of the L910s + stands I've been coveting.

@soundmotor - Thanks for the clarifications. I'll go ahead and update the list I posted above.

@thxdave - I'll shoot you a message when I have some time and energy to put something together. I'd love to make a single page with a pic for each of the pre-90s models.

 

[bhebbel]

You do know there is a 1992 price list for all the parts and models of the ADS company on the interweb? This lists some of the missing info in your compilation post, like the 320i auto speakers I have in one car. Let me grab that link for you...brb.

OK, this gets even better. Since the link is a pdf not a site, I'll give you Njord's excellent ads database link and let you enjoy that will you look over the info in the 92 parts schedule, about 6 down in the list. http://sportsbil.com/ads/

The parts schedule was provided by jdurbin1.

And don't forget to go back to the parent directory and look at the ads link to click on that photos link. Lots of this work has been done and collected. Here you go.

Nice work on the later models, too. Haven't seen lists of those compiled.

I have price lists from 1981, 1986. Parts list from 1992. I copied over lots of files from sportsbil and the Directed Audio site (when the ADS content was still there). If you don't see something you are interested in on sportsbil, I might have it. Brochures, owners manuals, warranty cards, schematics. It's easier to hoard on a hard drive

 

[Blue Shadow]

I might have it. Brochures, owners manuals, warranty cards, schematics. It's easier to hoard on a hard drive

Sure would be good if you would provide them to Njord Noatan (Sigurd) for the database. I sent him the 86 price list he has and probably some other stuff. Easier to send from a hard drive, too!!

 

[thxdave]

What are the suggested scanning specs for printed manuals, brochures, etc? I have a lot of a/d/s stuff in my files and would love to help fill any gaps that might need filling. Also, are we uploading them here to AK or do they have to be hosted offsite?

 

[GD70]

What are the suggested scanning specs for printed manuals, brochures, etc? I have a lot of a/d/s stuff in my files and would love to help fill any gaps that might need filling. Also, are we uploading them here to AK or do they have to be hosted offsite?

300dpi PDF will be large, but yield the best prints.
300 JPEG will also work and be a smaller file. If these files end up being to large, then work your way down, 200 dpi, 150 dpi etc...

 

[Sir Yacho]

Great list, pjrey!

I'll add a little correction/addition here. The a/d/s/ MV20/u models that I have are a bookshelf version with the 2 x 7.75" woofers, but have the same 1.5" - 1" - 1.5" MTM panel as the MV80t. Acoustic suspension design.

Thanks for the hard work!

 

[Johnny_Law]

Great list ... wondering if my M9/90's would make it. And surprised to see my MS4 subwoofer made it.

I've seen multiple revisions to the amps on MS4's ... here's mine:

 

[Bkphoto]