ads l880

Just picked up a pair of ADS L880s($100). The seem to be in ok shape. Haven’t really gave them a solid listen, plan on doing that tomorrow. Guy I bought them from didn’t really have the gear set up to do a good demo, but at least they work. One of the midrange domes was pushed in a bit(I was...

Hello all. Long time listener, first time caller… I am refinishing some L880/2 walnut that I picked up for $200 locally - mostly based on what I have read here. Sonically outstanding condition, but one of the speakers has staining/bleaching/ god knows what on the top. By the feel, the layer...

Finally... after several years, lots of money, disappointments, frustrations, countless hours of searching and staring at the internet... and THANKS to the help and advice from the awesome members here on AK and on Vinyl Engine, and the stellar customer service at Electric City Repair in...

My Sansui AU 517 is in the shop right now getting a full recap and restoration. I have my heart set on acquiring a pair of 3 way ADS speakers to pair with the Sansui. My local CL has a pair of L880's that appear to be in nice condition for $450. Although the dome tweeter on one (please see pics)...

This is temporary setup in 11' x 13' bedroom. System one is: Marantz BD8002 used for CD's. Rogue Cronus Magnum tube amp. ADS L880 speakers. Tubes warm room by 2°F System two (all but speakers in cluttered closed closet): Sony carousel CD. Schiit Modi Multibit. PC feeds internet jazz radio...

Recently aquired KLH Fives. Redoped the mids and woofers. Waited as long as could, two days, to cure. First listen today. One speaker has non original mids that will be replaced. A little wide apart yet. They do the East Coast Vintage Sound well. Ample bass through subdued highs. Which I like...

Bought ADS L880's in 1985, which are 200 wpc max rated@8 ohms. 89 db spl efficiency. Has tweeter attenuation switch and 2 fuses. The L880 series 2 brochure showns same rating, efficiency, switch and fuses. The odd one is the L880/2 which is rated 150 wpc max rated@8ohms on speaker ID plate. No...