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guitardiet said:
Nice speakers! Did you use a jumper on the Tweeter, Mid and Woofer grounds when hooking them up?
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I'm blown away by them, and that they are mine!

Nope, just as the instruction diagram shows. The plugs on the crossovers are a bit testy. Needed to fiddle with them to get good contact so all the drivers produce sound.
 
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.
Thanks,
John
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My sentiments exactly, it is one big reason i like to read posts here at AK, it must be that sentimental affinity of hearing someone enjoying the very same experience I have here at home with my system, It's an ADS thing I guess. It appears you have quite a few nice speakers at home to compare with, and enjoy, so to hear that the 910's are having that effect on you, says a lot for us other ADS nerds I guess.

When I first got my L880's, I was really taken by them, I was powering them with an old NAD 3150, and even though that amp is no high ender, the sound combination was pure and addicting. I saw a posting for the larger L980's on CL, and went to see them, while it was not nearly the bargain Glen got. I was happy to pay the 400 I did. And when I got home, and hooked them side by side to the L880's, it was a real WOW! moment, the 980's have a 12" woofer as compared to the 880, which is a 10". And the cabinet size is quite a bit larger. The way they fill the room is magical. I still find time to spend with my other ADS speakers, but the 980 is now the dedicated pair.

While some might get a bit of "Score" envy when seeing deals like he got, personally I am very happy for you Glen, it seems you will really give those the the love and care that they require, from what I have seen, you do marvelous work, and I expect you are just getting warmed up to their musical attributes. I fnyone should be jealous, well, it's your Gal, after all, you might be spending a lot more time in the cave, which also might be more time in the dog house.
 
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MJB1959 said:
My sentiments exactly, it is one big reason i like to read posts here at AK, it must be that sentimental affinity of hearing someone enjoying the very same experience I have here at home with my system, It's an ADS thing I guess. It appears you have quite a few nice speakers at home to compare with, and enjoy, so to hear that the 910's are having that effect on you, says a lot for us other ADS nerds I guess.

When I first got my L880's, I was really taken by them, I was powering them with an old NAD 3150, and even though that amp is no high ender, the sound combination was pure and addicting. I saw a posting for the larger L980's on CL, and went to see them, while it was not nearly the bargain Glen got. I was happy to pay the 400 I did. And when I got home, and hooked them side by side to the L880's, it was a real WOW! moment, the 980's have a 12" woofer as compared to the 880, which is a 10". And the cabinet size is quite a bit larger. The way they fill the room is magical. I still find time to spend with my other ADS speakers, but the 980 is now the dedicated pair.

While some might get a bit of "Score" envy when seeing deals like he got, personally I am very happy for you Glen, it seems you will really give those the the love and care that they require, from what I have seen, you do marvelous work, and I expect you are just getting warmed up to their musical attributes. I fnyone should be jealous, well, it's your Gal, after all, you might be spending a lot more time in the cave, which also might be more time in the dog house.
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Hey MJB!

First, thank you for your kind words!

I wouldn't have the speaker collection I have if it weren't for AK. This bunch of gentlemen are some of the most knowledgable, and generous bunch anywhere. Help and answers are a click away. What I've learned here has been my guide, and made me picky what I acquire. Almost all have needed to be restored.

When ever I see someone getting a score, starting a project with the same speakers I have, I love to jump right in with advice and encouragement like I've received.

The ADS's were quite a deal, no question. The seller wanted them to go to a good home and was happy with the deal as well. They need a little more work, but overall are in very nice condition. Like you, they impressed me instantly, and so far with my LK-72 tube amp. The sound is sublime, but it's clear these speakers can do so much more. When I get my A-X9 back from my tech, they should be magnificent.

My wife has been great with me and this hobby, though at times she asks when I'm going to sell something. Well, the ADS's have moved some speakers out and need to be sold. She knows I love music, listen as much as I can, and that the restoration work I do is like therapy! She get's plenty of time from me so no worries there!

Glenn
 
You're havin' a blast, aren't ya'? :D

Reminds me of when I got my W90's. I like that Scott by the way. The trannies in that thing look bigger than the ones in my 800C.

I bet Judas Priest's "Livin' After Midnight" sounds awesome through those. Either the "British Steel" album or "Screaming For Vengeance". Those were always my two favorite JP albums. Great sound for classic metal stuff. Best for big speakers.
 
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Gang-Twanger said:
You're havin' a blast, aren't ya'? :D

Reminds me of when I got my W90's. I like that Scott by the way. The trannies in that thing look bigger than the ones in my 800C.

I bet Judas Priest's "Livin' After Midnight" sounds awesome through those. Either the "British Steel" album or "Screaming For Vengeance". Those were always my two favorite JP albums. Great sound for classic metal stuff. Best for big speakers.
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Hey GT,

Oh yeah! I looked on youtube and there were only a couple videos with the 910's. Figured I add to that, post it for more to see these rare beasts.

That little Scott is is awesome! Weighs a ton. The trannies are some of the biggest I've seen on vintage tube amps.

I'll have to check those tracks out!

Glenn
 
Gang-Twanger said:
You're havin' a blast, aren't ya'? :D

Reminds me of when I got my W90's. I like that Scott by the way. The trannies in that thing look bigger than the ones in my 800C.

I bet Judas Priest's "Livin' After Midnight" sounds awesome through those. Either the "British Steel" album or "Screaming For Vengeance". Those were always my two favorite JP albums. Great sound for classic metal stuff. Best for big speakers.
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You hit the nail on the head GT - my buddy has a pair of these and his thing is later 70s - early 80s hard rock. The 910s are just amazing with that stuff. We cranked "Never Been Any Reason" by Head East and jaws were dropping! :music:
 
No matter what I've played so far, these deliver! Live recordings blow me away with their realism and sound stage.
 
GD70 said:
I'm blown away by them, and that they are mine!

Nope, just as the instruction diagram shows. The plugs on the crossovers are a bit testy. Needed to fiddle with them to get good contact so all the drivers produce sound.
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Repainted the badges

Used flat black, one light coat. I'll wait 24 hours and then sand the relief surfaces with 600 grit. Should look like new!

Glenn

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guitardiet said:




Mine are hooked up differently. This was the hook up I was told to use were I purchased them last year.
Mike
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Hey Mike,

Yours look fantastic! Nice listening space!

I just looked at the connection diagram in the page I posted in my 910 thread, and the three right connectiond for the Tweet, mid, and woofer ground should all be connected with a jumper for single amp operation.

Glenn

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That is the same connection. The three right hand terminals are all jumpered together with the solid metal jumper. You can put the common wire to any of those three terminals as long as the jumper is in place.
 
That makes sense. I tried switching them around, and thought I could hear a difference, but it has to be just in my head.
 
GD70 said:
Hey Mike,

Yours look fantastic! Nice listening space!

I just looked at the connection diagram in the page I posted in my 910 thread, and the three right connectiond for the Tweet, mid, and woofer ground should all be connected with a jumper for single amp operation.

Glenn

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Thanks. And thanks for you help.
 
nerdorama said:
That is the same connection. The three right hand terminals are all jumpered together with the solid metal jumper. You can put the common wire to any of those three terminals as long as the jumper is in place.
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Oh yeah, I see that now.

Thanks John!
 
GD70 said:
Used flat black, one light coat. I'll wait 24 hours and then sand the relief surfaces with 600 grit. Should look like new!
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I'm glad to see that you took the extra few minutes to make the emblems look like new, it's the details that make the finished product shine. :thmbsp:
 
doctorolds said:
I'm glad to see that you took the extra few minutes to make the emblems look like new, it's the details that make the finished product shine. :thmbsp:
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Yeah. Took a whole two minutes to shake the can send spray them!

Agree, the details make a big difference. Hope to finish them up tonight and reglue them to the cabs.
 
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