Speakers for Kenwood L 1000 series

[blackjacks]

Can anyone recommend a perfect match for this set? I have AP Tempo III and I am very happy with it, but was wondering what else people use with L1000 series.

best regards,
JM

 

[SoCal Sam]

You are very lucky to have the L1000 Series. Which pieces do you have?

I have the L-09M/L-07C set and think Yamaha NS-1000M's work very well. I imaging the L1000 can also take advantage of the Yamaha's transparency.

 

[theophile]

I've used two L-1000Ms,top and bottom,on my diy active 846A Altec Valencias.They sounded wonderful.

Many people are of the opinion that Altec don't like Solid State.I have found that they like very good SS amps and don't like ordinary SS.In other words,they like Quality.

The amps that I have tried with my Valencias are:

Treble(800Hz and above):Kenwood Basic M1,Yamaha B-2,Kenwood L-A1,Kenwood L-1000M and presently,Kenwood L-06M monoblocks.


Bass(800Hz and below):Kenwood Basic M2A,Kenwood Basic M2(Sigma Drive),Denon POA-4400 monoblocks,Kenwood L-1000M and presently Kenwood L-06M monoblocks.

On the Treble section,I preferred the Yamaha B-2 to the Kenwood Basic M1,the Kenwood L-1000M to the Yamaha B-2 and the Kenwood L-06Ms(in Sigma Drive mode only)to the Kenwood L-1000M.

On the Bass section,I preferred the Kenwood Basic M2(Sigma Drive)to the Kenwood Basic M2A and the Denon POA-4400 monoblocks.I preferred the Kenwood L-1000M to the Kenwood Basic M2(Sigma Drive) and I preferred the L-06Ms(in Sigma Drive mode) to the L-1000M.

The L-06Ms in non-Sigma mode are on a par with the L-1000Ms.In Sigma Drive mode they are the best Solid State amps I've had in my system(Please note that I am not saying the are 'The Best Solid State Amps Available',just the best I've used in my system)

Unlike a lot of speakers nowadays which are 4 ohm,the Altecs are(nominally)16 ohm.That seems to be of little consequence in practice.

The L-1000Ms are very nice amps(as you have obviously already found-out). :yes:

 

[blackjacks]

You are very lucky to have the L1000 Series. Which pieces do you have?

I have the L-09M/L-07C set and think Yamaha NS-1000M's work very well. I imaging the L1000 can also take advantage of the Yamaha's transparency.

I have 1000 M,D,C
Took me some time to get the family together. But it was worth it.

 

[SoCal Sam]

I have 1000 M,D,C
Took me some time to get the family together. But it was worth it.

You are very lucky indeed.:thmbsp:

 

[redcoates7]

I've used my L-1000 gear with my NHT Classic Three, 2.9, and AR303 all with very good results...

 

[SoCal Sam]

I've used my L-1000 gear with my NHT Classic Three, 2.9, and AR303 all with very good results...

I've heard the AR-303. They need tons of power to get them going.

 

[epoch5]

I am always very upbeat about Magnepans.:yes:

 

[IsakAlexande]

Tried it on a pair of Celestion 7000 yesterday, it´s :thmbsp:
Full of details and it sounds laidback in a way.

 

[Pops110]

I have the complete set, including the tuner which I just recently got back from being repaired.
I have tried them with Tannoy Revolution Signature DC6, Gale 401 chrome ends and some average Jamo cornet floorstanders.
The L1000s make them all sing really well but probably the Tannoys more so. Very happy with my complete set.
Cheers Dave.