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Decision time. Altec, JBL or Dynaco?

DaCarlson

DaCarlson

GasBurning Stereo Machine
I've reached a point of too many speakers. Now its decision time. I'd like to keep 2 pairs. These are the models I have.

Altec model 6
Altec santana II's
Altec model 5

JBL L100

Dynaco a-25
Dynaco a-50

I'm currently running them off a 35 watt luxman L2. My Luxman 5L15 is still being fixed... (which should be in the 80 watt a side range)

Now for my reviews....

Altec Model 5's - Weak midrange. Tight bass as to be expected. Efficient as hell.

Altec Model 6's - I will probably never get rid of these. These speakers were my gateway into vintage audio. Always happy listening to them. But they're no JBL l100's or Dynacos. Decently efficient.

Altec Santana II's - The model 5's big brother. Very similar sounding, the the larger driver does a better job in the lower end of things. Same tweeters.

JBL l100 - My favourite speaker ... I think. Very very very clean sounding at low volume levels, but the coloration is very noticable in the midrange section at higer volume levels. Imaging is poor. Very very adaptable speakers, sound good with most of anything. Extremely efficient. My 35 watt luxman will make them scream.

Dynacos. - I think this is what I'm going to go with. Both the a-25, and a-50's are in near perfect cosmetic shape. They have some incredible imaging an acurate lower end, that makes the l100's sound muddy. Don't like some of my heavier stuff though. Metal doesn't sound quite right. The l100's got em beat in that catagory. Very nice for.... anything not metal. Jazz, Piano, and classic rock sounds unreal on them. Take a handful power compared to the altecs or JBL's the 35 watt luxman can't quite do the job for all 4.


Now, for your guys to bits. My reviews were far from technical, just more or less mine ear's evaluation. If i can figure it out maybe I will start a pole.


What do you think I should keep?


Please feel free to add your own reviews, or tell me of your expiriences.

Regards,
Dacarlson
 
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Why do I get the impression that you should read and heed your own review?

To me, it sounds like you have already picked out your favorites... Now start offing the least favorite and see where it takes you.

That is my opinion and at least I respect it.. :-)
 
I just more or less wanted to see what others would keep. I pretty much know what im keeping.
 
Keep the A-25's and put an econo-waveguide and HF driver of your choice on the Santana II's, the Santana II LF is not all that unlike the model 14's, IMO they're a "sleeper" waiting for an economical horn mod.
 
I'm with Bowtie.

Keep the A-25s and L100s because of what they are, and start "experimenting" with others.... :thmbsp:
 
Keep the L100 and the Santanas. Make a new baffle for the santana, ( I think this would be necessary?) mount the woofers from the L100s in there, sealed.
Put econowave on top. (sort of like Jackgiffs, Santana/econowave...or did you keep the Santana woofers?) Smoke other speakers hard. Otherwise, what Zilch and Bowtie said. The L100s and Dynas b/c of what they are, and the Santana w/wave guide b/c it truly kicks ass.

Enjoy:yes:

Russellc
 
I'm with the others. Keep JBL, Dynaco, experiment or sell.
I've recently started using a Niles speaker selector. It will play four pairs of speakers and has some sort of protection circuit. I don't notice any intrusion into the sound. Something I thought I'd mention if you plan on having multiple pairs through the same source.
 
Unfortunatly I have to get rid of some. My parents don't appreciate me taking up 2 rooms with just speakers. Explain further with this Santana Mod that some of you were speaking of.
 
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