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Norman Lab Model 10 Vs. large Advent

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I have an opportunity to pick up a couple of pairs of very rough, possibly DOA Norman Lab Model 10 floor standers. My current main speakers are very slightly tweaked original Large Advents which I run with a Scott 299 or a Mcintosh 1700, and really like. if anyone has had an opportunity to hear both the NL and Advents, I would like to hear your opinion as to which sounded better.

Mike
 
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As I recall the NL 10s have much more sound power due to the fact they are essentially a pair of stacked 2-ways in one cabinet. Nice, capable and a grest looking speaker for what it is.

Advents are known for sound quality at a great price. Stacked advents will be better than the Normans, but the Normans might be better than single advents. I really don't remember the sound of single advents/norman 10s well enough to give a good answer to if one is better than the other.
 
Here is a picture,or a part of a picture of the Norman 10s. Actually had them given to me last year in mint condition. Also have the model 8s that I have owned since new(1980). I have heard of a 10a but dont know the what the difference is. I have not answered your question in any way but I love the model 10s. I can post a better picture for you later this evening if you like.

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Here is a picture,or a part of a picture of the Norman 10s. Actually had them given to me last year in mint condition. Also have the model 8s that I have owned since new(1980). I have heard of a 10a but dont know the what the difference is. I have not answered your question in any way but I love the model 10s. I can post a better picture for you later this evening if you like.

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I'd be curious as to your impressions on how they sound and what you're driving them with.

Mike
 
What you see in the picture is my little setup. A Sony V5, around 90 watts, and a Sony PS-X600 tt. The Normans produce really nice highs and can be bassy, if thats a word, but seem to be very tight bass. I can pull them out from the wall and loose alot of that. The model 8s(1-10" woofer and 1-tweeter) and the 10s are all I've ever owned but I've heard a few other 3 way speakers and pick the Normans over them hands down. They are 4 ohm. Information is hard to come by on them. I was doing a spec search on Normans when I came across your post. Here a link that reviews Normans. Hope this helps.

http://www.audioreview.com/cat/spea...s/norman-laboratories/PRD_120263_1594crx.aspx
 
Last year had an opportunity to listen to the Norman Labs Model 10 next to Yamaha NS-690, Klipsch Forte, and Pioneer HPM-200(?). The Normans were sorely lacking in the midrange. I have been meaning to recap them as somehow I don't have much faith in those caps that say "Mexico" under the printed values. There are those around who are very happy with theirs, though.

Alan

Edit: I would not choose the Normans over my Large Advents. Things could change if I ever get them recapped.
 
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