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Anyone Heard of ADS B8 ?
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Saint Johnny
Bon Ton Roule
I've had a pair of B7's for a few years. I really didn't audition them for very long.
A few weeks at most. They weren't bad at all as I recall. But I happened to like my L420 more.
If they're cheap enough, and you don't already own 20 other just as good pairs.
They would be worth a listen, IMHO.
A few weeks at most. They weren't bad at all as I recall. But I happened to like my L420 more.
If they're cheap enough, and you don't already own 20 other just as good pairs.
They would be worth a listen, IMHO.
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Duffinator
Spin The Black Circle
I had a pair for a short time. Not ADS best effort and they are covered in cheap black vinyl. Unless you have a specific need for them I'd move on. I might have some photos on the ADS reference website but I can't remember for sure.
Duffinator
Spin The Black Circle
The came later. soundmotor may have some additional information.
Saint Johnny
Bon Ton Roule
:yes: The L series were ADS. The B series are a/d/s. Which is post L series. And I agree with Duff, the black pebble industrial coating ain't as attractive as the real wood L series.
Duffinator
Spin The Black Circle
Or were they a/d/s/ ?
Saint Johnny
Bon Ton Roule
Duffinator
Spin The Black Circle
Also look for S or Sat series bookshelf speakers. They were later and sound fantastic.
soundmotor
super modified
Don't judge a book by its cover. The B8 was one of the better 2-ways a/d/s/ made. IIRC they rolled in late '88 or early '89. Later they were replaced by the better looking L8e. Not many B's were sold and I recall seeing lots of cabinets getting the hammer. They need good stands and rock with a tube amp. B8's on a Dynaco ST70 (along w/ a ridiculously modified PB1500) were my mainstay for quite a few years. $40 is an absolute steal.
Saint Johnny
Bon Ton Roule
Thanks for the above insight, Soundmotor. Would the B7 be in the same league?
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Duffinator
Spin The Black Circle
The more I think about this maybe I had B7's. I purchased them for another AK member and only used them for a couple of weeks. They didn't sound bad but didn't stand out to me either. I had purchased my S700's at about the same time and liked the S700's a lot more. Compared to the other ADS speakers I've owned (especially my pristine L810's with metal grills) the really cheap vinyl cabs were depressing.
soundmotor
super modified
B7's were great with a sub but definitely shy on the bottom end.
None of them however compare to the S700's you have.
relaximus
Consoles 'Я' Us
soundmotor:
These are in absolutely pristine condition. If I could pick them up for $30, would you recommend it just for their historic value?
Dave
Saint Johnny
Bon Ton Roule
Saint Johnny
Bon Ton Roule
I wish I could say the same. Mine is tropical. So I rent storage space. :nono:
soundmotor
super modified
Yes, that is pretty much a no brainer. That most haven't heard of them much less heard them, means little. They were introduced in response primarily to one dealer's request (Tweeter) for and entry-level product. They were too expensive however to compete down there and were discontinued ~1 year later despite being a good performer.
