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ADS-910's

I do not have my first pair of 910s. I do have a set of 810s and 570s. All the ADS speakers I have used have that same sweet house sound but the 910s allow you to play much louder and have more heft ( as one would think given their size).
 
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Jupiter1610 said:
I do not have my first pair of 910s. I do have a set of 810s and 570s. All the ADS speakers I have used have that same sweet house but the 910s allow you to play much louder and have more heft ( as one would think given their size).
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I'm looking forward to hearing a different pair of ADS's after hearing these.

You've got a nice nice collection!

Glenn
 
I would really recommend the 810s. I don't think you get the benefit of the 910s unless you have a large enough room. The 810s are such a balanced speaker. As much bass as you need in most rooms (they can still really rock) combined with that great ADS midrange and low level of listening fatigue. And you can get so much more out of them with better electronics. I have not had a pair of ADS 710s but have used the Braun variants. Not sure how much a difference exists between the U.S. And German versions. The Braun versions sound fantastic but cannot be played as hard as the 810s.
 
Jupiter1610 said:
I would really recommend the 810s. I don't think you get the benefit of the 910s unless you have a large enough room. The 810s are such a balanced speaker. As much bass as you need in most rooms (they can still really rock) combined with that great ADS midrange and low level of listening fatigue. And you can get so much more out of them with better electronics. I have not had a pair of ADS 710s but have used the Braun variants. Not sure how much a difference exists between the U.S. And German versions. The Braun versions sound fantastic but cannot be played as hard as the 810s.
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Hey Jupiter,

Yeah, at some point, but I'm not looking for more speakers now. I have four pairs I pulled from the cave that I'd like to sell. The 910's easily displaced them without a moments hesitation! :yes:

Glenn
 
Oh man! The 910's are spectacular! The bass from them is incredible, but does not obscure the mids or high's at all!

I had another hour and a half listening session while working on the Twenty Three's, and they have effortless output. The woofers are hardly moving, yet I feel the bass in the air! Vocal clarity is stunning. Can you tell I love them!
 
Glenn,
Just want to say that this has been a really fun thread for me. It's not too often that I subscribe to a thread and then sit around hoping for a new posting to see how things are going. Glad you're enjoying them. This thread also tied me into your KLH cabinet restoration which has been very interesting and motivating. I have several ADS L810's that need some cabinet work similar to your KLH's.
Thanks,
John
 
nerdorama said:
Glenn,
Just want to say that this has been a really fun thread for me. It's not too often that I subscribe to a thread and then sit around hoping for a new posting to see how things are going. Glad you're enjoying them. This thread also tied me into your KLH cabinet restoration which has been very interesting and motivating. I have several ADS L810's that need some cabinet work similar to your KLH's.
Thanks,
John
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Thanks John!

I haven't put them on their stands yet. I need to do some minor shifting around the final position of these and some other speakers hook ups once my A-X9 amp is back. These are easier to slide in the carpet then on the stands.

I had the LK-72 at full volume for a bit and it was clear the 910's weren't even close to breaking a sweat!

I think with SS power, these could blow out my windows if asked!

I got the badges removed and will re-glue them back in place hopefully tonight.

The KLH's are in the finish stage now, with the fourth oil application this morning before work.

Glenn
 
Jupiter1610 said:
I would really recommend the 810s. I don't think you get the benefit of the 910s unless you have a large enough room.
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I have had the 810's and the 910's. The 810's were nice but sounded like my Zilch modded Minimus 7's compared to the 910's. Btw my room is 14x30.

The 910's actually replaced my Magnepan 1.6's. It was the slam from those woofers that did it.
 
GD70 said:
I'm looking forward to hearing a different pair of ADS's after hearing these.

You've got a nice nice collection!

Glenn
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You may have reached the pinnacle for the ADS line with the L910, although others may argue in favor of the L1590. But at the end of the day, most of the ads lineage, as well as Braun have a certain sweet, encompassing sound to them. I plan to keep all my sets, and even look for a few more.
 
GD70 said:
Hey Jupiter,

Yeah, at some point, but I'm not looking for more speakers now. I have four pairs I pulled from the cave that I'd like to sell. The 910's easily displaced them without a moments hesitation! :yes:

Glenn
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Glenn, you have a great collection. Now I'm wondering, which beloved beauties are getting kicked to the curb?
 
tyella said:
Glenn, you have a great collection. Now I'm wondering, which beloved beauties are getting kicked to the curb?
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Thanks tyella!

Well, the curb so to speak, the garage until they are sold!

Bose 901's, 301's, KLH Six's, (my first pair with vinyl clad cabs), and the AR-2A's.

Glenn
 
MJB1959 said:
You may have reached the pinnacle for the ADS line with the L910, although others may argue in favor of the L1590. But at the end of the day, most of the ads lineage, as well as Braun have a certain sweet, encompassing sound to them. I plan to keep all my sets, and even look for a few more.
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Hey MJB,

I realized this after becoming aware of them, reading about them, and finally hearing them. They are impressive to say the least!

Even though I'm not looking for any more speakers, I will keep an eye open for ADS's just in case.:D

Glenn
 
Badges.

The badges are dark, dirty and oxidized a bit. I cleaned one with soap & water, then slid it back & forth on 600 grit wet-dry sand paper. Looks so much better. Here's a pic comparing the cleaned-polished and untouched badge. After the 2nd is cleaned up, they will be re-glued to the cabs after a bit more clean up on the lower veneer panel.

Glenn

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Wish I could find another badge. One of mine is missing. I've wondered about using the one badge to make a mold and casting a replacement. Any ideas?
 
That looks a lot better than it did. Just an FYI, you can shoot a light coat of black spray paint on them and repeat the sanding and they will look new.
 
doctorolds said:
That looks a lot better than it did. Just an FYI, you can shoot a light coat of black spray paint on them and repeat the sanding and they will look new.
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Hey doc,

I thought the exact same thing after I did it. May get some flat black spray paint this weekend.
 
nerdorama said:
Wish I could find another badge. One of mine is missing. I've wondered about using the one badge to make a mold and casting a replacement. Any ideas?
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Maybe there's a metal mold maker near you that could do it?

Maybe on fleabay? There's a few there now though for different models.
 
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