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I am not an expert on ADS speakers and I didn't own my first set until about 2 years ago, but I have noticed that the brand is experiencing a resurgence in interest and a spike in prices. Has anyone else noticed the recent uptick? Kevin at Skylabs Audio probably has more to do with this than...

Hello all. I’m restoring a pair of ADS l810 II’s that got on the cheap. Of course they weren’t in very good condition. I just pulled the crossovers out to have a look. As you can see in the pictures, there is what looks like powder from the sand cast resistors built up on nearby parts. Anyone...

I recently purchased a set of L910 and I'm looking for a couple things. 1. ADS 900 LPM 2. ADS L910 Stands I'm looking for either the schematic or somewhere that is selling them. I am not opposed to fabricating either of these things but having originals would great. I'm hoping the vast...

In case it's helpful to anyone... I've been trying to replace a 242-2731 Braun tweeter in a first-gen ADS L710. I've seen it mentioned here that if these units show a DC resistance reading then they're probably fine, but not so in the case of the two I have bought off of eBay so far. I tried...

Is this normal? I own a set of L570/2 and a set of L780/2 bookshelf speakers, both sound great and the 570's are dramatically more sensitive than the 780's. Both sets sound fantastic to my ears, but I have to turn the volume knob up a little more to bring the loudness of the 780/2s up to where...

I am replacing C1, the 100uF axial, in each of my L710's and assumed they'd be non-polarized, but they are in fact marked + and - and the schematic shows polarized as well. I ordered like for like from Mouser, but found it odd. Also the crossover schematic shows only 4 caps, and notes them all...

I recently bought my first house, and negotiated to keep the prior owners' deceased husband's loudspeakers. The setup is something I've never seen before: a pair of ADS L620's, but with a pair of ADS 200C's resting on top. I'm curious why that might be? To fill out the midrange? I've just...

Hello, I'm interested in having some stands built for my L710's and would prefer to build them to the original F700 specs. Would anyone be willing to send detailed/precise measurements? Thanks, I really appreciate it. -Nate

Below are some measurements I took of my ADS L470. My pair is in all original condition. The crossovers caps have not been replaced. I have only measured one of my pair, it takes a fair bit of time, and I have no idea if my speakers are representative of the line. All measurements below are with...

Does this condition affect the quality of the sound?

I am in the market for speakers and recently demoed ADS L-810s. Wonderful sound, powered by the Rega Elicit-R. This, of course, led me down the vintage rabbit hole, an area of which I was ignorant, only to discover my father’s generation of high fidelity was actually pretty good. That said, I...

I picked up a set of three (3) ADS SAT7 speakers locally for $50 plus a trade in of a box of random old electronics and computer server parts at a local electronics store. The ADS name drew me to these and they have beautiful cabinets, but some research ultimately indicated these were made at...

I picked up a set of three (yes, 3) ADS SAT 7 speakers yesterday. These have the usual damaged midrange domes. One is missing a woofer. Two of the grills have what looks like broken mounting pegs. However otherwise, these are beautiful. The wood cabinets are beautiful and largely free of...

Greetings to all members from distant Serbia. I am considering purchasing a Sansui 661 stereo receiver to be listened to in a system with a Braun (ADS) L615. Are they the right choice? The room is 25 square meters, the sound source is primarily a record player (Pioneer PL-117D with an old AT95)...

I am in need of some help in an area I have very limited experience and expertise in. I know there are some woodworking gurus here, please set me on the right path. I have recently acquired a pair of ADS L1590 Series II speakers with the black urethane finish. One of them has a crack in the...

I just bought a pair of ADS l620s. They sound amazing, but I have noticed that one of the tweeters is just not quite as loud or bright as the other. Both tweeters work and the less bright one still sounds good, just not AS good as the other one. Sounds like it is lacking a bit of definition and...

The L520's I have are quite good, with surprisingly deep, punchy and quick bass and very clear highs. Very efficient, too -- I don't need to pump up the volume on my modest Marantz AV receiver which powers them. Also image well. Mine are 6 ohms, metal grills version, from I think 1982. For...

Hey AK, I’ve caught the dreaded bug; upgrade fever. And I need your help with my ailment. I recently ‘upgraded’ my ADS L620’s to minty Canton CT-800’s and I’m extremely pleased, but now I’ve set my sights on my late 80’s Denon PMA-520. Should I keep it or ‘upgrade’… that is the existential...

Hey AK, I’m considering a few upgrades and while looking extensively at vintage units, I am now considering new gear. I currently have a late 80’s Denon PMA-520. Sounds great, but I hear that I can do better? I am seriously considering an NAD C 316BEE V2; there is one locally available for a...

Acquired a set of Braun L-1030/8 speakers today. Mint condition cosmetically, practically like they were just unboxed. Just put them in system this evening and doing some listening comparisons to my NLA speakers. Have to say these sound pretty sweet. I was afraid that they would have a too...

Hi, New to the forum and having a ton of fun here already. Thanks for having me. I have had the following setup for the past decade or so: ADS L620’s Denon PMA-520 Pioneer PL-600 I’m considering some upgrades and mainly looking at new speakers first. I enjoy my ADS L620’s but I’ve always...

I've had a pair of these for a couple years now. Originally, I had them in a space that was really just not big enough for them; they are fairly large towers, after all. A pair of L1090's now work much better in that smaller space. These M12's have been in a much larger room now that we use...

Hi all, Im thinking of picking these up as Ive heard great things. I noticed the bottom right woofer is a different color. Does this mean it was replaced? Should I avoid? Any advice appreciated

Gentlemen, knowing that certain receivers match better with certain speakers and that notation aside, to whom would you give the nod either through experience with some or all of these speakers in each group OR what you have ascertained over the years by rote memory Group A Fried Beta V Mirage...

Hey everyone, first post here. I recently picked up these ADS L810s on craiglist and am running them with a Yamaha A-S810. One speaker sounds great and the other has some intermittent distortion/fuzziness. The distortion is intermittent like I said, but definitely comes through more during...