• The move to the new server is done. There are some software and database maintenance updates in process. This has us passing the hat around to help out. We appreciate any donations. Seriously, even a dollar helps. The payment page may be found here - https://www.audiokarma.org/support.html

ADS-910's

Porkloin said:
Do the cards bypass the passive components or do they just break up the "legs" of the crossover? A pal of mine argues that 99% of the benefit of bi/tri-amping is the reduction of the intermodulation distortion associated with an amp trying to duplicate a wide frequency range, whereas I've always been told that the elimination of the passive components and their ensuing colorization held great value.
I've heard 1230's, 1530's and 1590's biamped via a C2000 and the results were favorable, but I'm wondering if a bypass of all but a few protective components would yield even better results?
Click to expand...
The cards are designed to work with an external crossover from what I've read. I may experiment with this some day as I'm curious if there's a huge improvement. I've read both sides of this, some say fantastic results, others say don't bother.
Those cards are NOS, where my sets I believe were made later. If I didn't have mine, I would have bought those.
 
Not sure if it's alright to post this here, but...
I really hope an AK'er in the NW is able to grab these!!!
Drooling over the chance to get some of those parts :yikes:

s-l200.jpg


Look at this on eBay
Pair Vintage ADS 710 Studio Reference 3-Way Stereo Loudspeakers - Parts/Repair
 
One backing plate alone would be worth it to me. Also the cabinets are in better shape than mine, have the led cards, both crossovers, and BADGES! ...Yes drivers are rough though

Also Richard So can fix anything
 
Nope not ok to post it here but if we keep quiet maybe it will stay here and someone jonzin for some 190 work can get these and work with Richard to make em like new again.
 
Yes, several of us up here in the NW are watching that. Gotta keep in mind those will need nearly $400 worth of Richard So work to get all the beat up looking drivers back up to snuff. No stands unfortunately.
 
Drugolf said:
Yes, several of us up here in the NW are watching that. Gotta keep in mind those will need nearly $400 worth of Richard So work to get all the beat up looking drivers back up to snuff. No stands unfortunately.
Click to expand...
Saw this as well. Figure Richards cost plus the winning bid, with a little cab refinishing these will be outstanding with new drivers. Their performance equaling new speakers costing thousands. A bargain in my book to restore them.
 
Last edited:
GD70 said:
Saw this as well. Figure Richards cost plus the winning bid, with a little cab refinishing these will be outstanding with new drivers. Their performance equaling new speakers costing thousands. A bargain in my book to restore them.
Click to expand...
If I didn't already have a pair of ADS three-ways, I'd snap those up for Man Cave 2 and bring them over to Glenn's Patch-O-Rama for some massage. Is it getting warm enough to start squirting lacquer out there yet?
 
Local pickup only? Mapquest says 39 hr. 38 min., 2,759 miles :idea: Meh, think I'll pass. I like a good speaker road trip, but that's a bit much.
 
Not yet. Down in NOLA right now enjoying the weather, sites and bourbon this week!
It would be a bit of a hike to drag these big boys to NY!
 
There's a pair of stands listed on fleabay! These are the later design. Go get em guys!
Also a set of 910's listed.
 
Damn, I was first bid on the stands and was hoping to get away clean. Oh well, let the bidding begin.
 
You guys do realize we will simply just bid each other up in favor of the seller only to have some non AK buyer from China swoop in to take them away. Stupid shipping price doesn't help.
Or, we get smart and go in together and get them so we can cast a mold to make others! Maybe I can look into casting real quick and see if that makes any sense.
 
I've been collecting big chunks of aluminum lately to do some casting this summer, I'm up to about 50 lbs. I've got access to stands for negatives as well.
 
egesledder said:
I've been collecting big chunks of aluminum lately to do some casting this summer, I'm up to about 50 lbs. I've got access to stands for negatives as well.
Click to expand...

oooh, now were talking!
I tried to go the conventional route with 2" x 5/8" bar aluminum but unless you are doing all the cutting and welding work yourself, and you have some experience with welding with aluminum, it just doesnt pencil. The specific angle are just difficult and there is a lot of waste if you try and CNC cut out pieces.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top Bottom