Were those the ones in Wisconsin?
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Were those the ones in Wisconsin?
Been searching nation wide for a couple of years now, and dont recall I've ever seen a set down Florida way? No way means a set wont pop up, but if I see one I try to post in here right away. Make sure you click to watch the thread.
LOL! I just came on here to ask if any AK'ers picked those ones in Wisconsin up! They looked to be in fantastic shape. They were listed at $1k which still seemed like a great deal for their condition- if he got them for $800 I'm extremely jealous!
Yes, I believe maatchka above a few posts picked up those beauties. Noticed the seller dropped the price a few days ago. Hell the stands are 1/3rd the price.
Note, sorry Glenn, thought I was replying to @ladyaria above. I have no guess whatsoever how your post got quoted?
GD70
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No biggie, all part of the discussion!
Yes these are the ones in Wisconsin. I’ll post some pictures soon. Thanks for the tip on Howard’s. Yes I always clean first. It’s pretty amazing stuff. Luckily there is hardly any of the fuzz on the driver. I ordered some wooden tweezers to pick it off. Doesn’t look like a big deal, just going to be careful. These have the painted black backs and the single set of cards. I looked at the scheme to biwire them, but it was confusing. Is there a benefit to doing it and if so, anyone have a pic of what it looks like? Don’t see myself going the active crossover route.
Hi maatchka,
You can find info about the card edge connector and the cover schematic in my old thread. I don't have the 910s anymore due to space considerations and having to move. They were fun while it lasted.
https://www.audiokarma.org/forums/index.php?threads/ads-910s-have-landed.391177/
Have fun,
John
You can find info about the card edge connector and the cover schematic in my old thread. I don't have the 910s anymore due to space considerations and having to move. They were fun while it lasted.
https://www.audiokarma.org/forums/index.php?threads/ads-910s-have-landed.391177/
Have fun,
John
GD70
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Yours are the later version with the black backs.
Take a look at Johns thread for the bi & tri amp cards.
Glenn
Vbjunkie
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Hi all. I’m new to the site and just picked up this pair of 910s. Not pictured but also included were stands and cloth on original condition. $225! From reading on the site and the condition they are in, I’m hoping that was a very good buy.
I’ve been reading up on here as I have one that has a tweeter out. The fuse looks to be good but tomorrow I’ll swap it out with the working one. To further test, I thought I would remove the tweeter to take a look. I removed the four outside screws on the tweeter but it won’t budge.
Can someone provide advice on tweeter removal?
Also would take some advice on cleaning the wood.
Thanks all!
I’ve been reading up on here as I have one that has a tweeter out. The fuse looks to be good but tomorrow I’ll swap it out with the working one. To further test, I thought I would remove the tweeter to take a look. I removed the four outside screws on the tweeter but it won’t budge.
Can someone provide advice on tweeter removal?
Also would take some advice on cleaning the wood.
Thanks all!
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First of all, most excellent score on those 910's. That price is unheard of for those speakers. Second, please do not tell me you got them in the Dallas area, Its just too humid here right now and my tears will never dry up.
As I'm on my phone right now I dont want to give too much instruction for fear my thumbs or auto correction will muck up my recommendations to you. Others will come in and give you more coherent advice. There are some good tricks for pulling the tweeters so wait for the advice so you don't damage the wood.
Excellent job getting those!
Thanks. I’m in Indianapolis. They were listed for $250 and I was able to talk them down to $225!
So looking forward to getting the pair set up and fully functional.
On CL? ... if so, they could not have been listed for long. You floored me when you said you even talked the guy down $25.00 ... bwahahahh. Some guys just have all the luck.
GD70
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You got an excellent deal on those! They re beautiful, and with the often missing badges, and the optional stands! I got mine for 125.00!Thanks. I’m in Indianapolis. They were listed for $250 and I was able to talk them down to $225!
So looking forward to getting the pair set up and fully functional.
Before you attempt to remove the tweeter, giggle the plug on the crossover. Often the contacts need some deoxit, and tightening. Do this by carefully twisting the male prongs a tiny bit for good, tight contact. The pesky plug is often the reason the sound drops from the drivers. And yes, check all the fuses.
Yours are a little earlier than mine. Maybe built a couple weeks before.
Refinishing the cabs can become a bigger job than you would think. On mine, I did a very light block sanding with 220 grit just on the tops. Then applied a very light wipe with Watcos natural color Danish oil. Don't put on a heavy coat. That single application may be all you need to get them looking very good. The original finish is not oil, this is why I mentioned a very light oil wipe.
Congrats on your 910's' Bucket list speakers for many!
Cheers, Glenn
Vbjunkie
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Luckily they were posted on a local Facebook neighborhood group we have. The guy lived a mile from me. They had been in his family for his entire life and handed down to him. He was moving his family out to Boston and didn’t want to take them along as he had replaced them with a sound bar!!!
Vbjunkie
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I pulled the plug out that goes in the crossover. I see 6 male flat plugs. I’m not following when you say to “twist” the plugs. Can you further explain? I jiggled each and made sure they were in the plug firmly and then re-seated into the crossover but no luck.
Then question on the fuses. What is the easiest safest way to pull them. They are awkwardly in their too close to each other and I can’t pull one by hand. Scared to use any tools on a glass fuse.
Sorry, feeling like I’m on my first date at the drive in and asking for advice!!
GD70
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On the plugs, slightly twist each male prong, just a tiny bit with a needle nose plier, to create a tighter connection when inserting the plugs into the crossovers. You can pop out the fuses carefully with a flat head screw driver. Slip the driver tip under the fuse near the edge and lift. There are also plastic fuse pullers but I've never broken a fuse with the method I described. Just go slow.I pulled the plug out that goes in the crossover. I see 6 male flat plugs. I’m not following when you say to “twist” the plugs. Can you further explain? I jiggled each and made sure they were in the plug firmly and then re-seated into the crossover but no luck.
Then question on the fuses. What is the easiest safest way to pull them. They are awkwardly in their too close to each other and I can’t pull one by hand. Scared to use any tools on a glass fuse.
Sorry, feeling like I’m on my first date at the drive in and asking for advice!!