GD70
Lunatic Member
Yes they did! I believe a set of L570's.The ones that Jim picked up at last weekend's Frankenfest sounded pretty darn nice!
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What is it with ADS speakers that some folks are so high on?
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So as you may recall I just joined the ads club with the purchase on a pair of 1090 small towers love em but they are a bit wobbly on the carpet, They don’t have threaded inserts. So curious what ads fans have been using on carpets. I tried a set of three heavy maple shade brass footers on one but still a bit shaky. Threw a subdude under the other but only a marginal stability improvement
I’d would love to buy some outriggers from soundocity but just checked shipping costs..and they are charging 80 bucks for a set to ny. Awaiting confirmation from them if this correct...
So would I’ve to hear what folks have done...,screwed in some spikes? Thanks any other thoughts?
I’d would love to buy some outriggers from soundocity but just checked shipping costs..and they are charging 80 bucks for a set to ny. Awaiting confirmation from them if this correct...
So would I’ve to hear what folks have done...,screwed in some spikes? Thanks any other thoughts?
GD70
Lunatic Member
I believe ADS did have optional bases specifically for yours. Look for bases for 1590’s on the web, you’ll see what they look like. I restored a set of 1590’s with the bases and can post a few pics later. Obviously you’ll need to make your own for the correct size.
Glenn
greek_fire
Member
You could also try to make a little "floor" for them, it could be very heavy hardwood or marble or granite. It's gonna be like a stage, something stable they can stand on. You can start from there, add additional spikes or grippers (etc.) as needed.
Dennis Gardner
Jazz Nut
I don't know if ADS had an F10 model of base, but they did have an F12 and F15 model bases for their larger brothers in the line. I have F12s with 3 large spikes, (2 front and 1 rear) for my L1290s. Helps with the stability on carpet quite a bit.
smoke-libr8r
Active Member
I use spikes screwed in to the bottom of my L1290s and L1590s. I have the optional bases for the L1590s, but prefer the spikes. The spikes are more stable since they allow a direct connection of the cabinet to the subfloor. This should also improve the base clarity.
The spikes also eliminate the "forward lean" of the speakers that happens when they are on thick carpet. The lean is caused by the unequal front/rear weight distribution of the cabinets due to the drivers being forward mounted. I think the lean is the cause of the "face plant" stories that you occasionally hear about with the ADS towers.
Blue Shadow
Waiting for Vintage Gear from this century
1590 doesn't need the optional stand. They aren't wobbly in normal use on carpet. (normal use, no kids or animals that don't know any better about knocking into them).
There are also those new style bases, the 'outrigger' style with bars under the speaker and the 'feet' outside the speaker. They would work great on the ADS tower speakers. Of course, new ones can cost twice what the speakers are worth. https://soundocity.com/ is just one place that might have something that would work.
There are also those new style bases, the 'outrigger' style with bars under the speaker and the 'feet' outside the speaker. They would work great on the ADS tower speakers. Of course, new ones can cost twice what the speakers are worth. https://soundocity.com/ is just one place that might have something that would work.
Blue Shadow
Waiting for Vintage Gear from this century
If you got some that look nice you have upgraded the speaker to nearly like new status as a number of newer speakers have those feet.
Get us some pics when they show up. Install and all would be nice to know how that works out, too.
Ron Z
New Member
I realize old post but just picked up some “version 1” I guess of the L810 with the cloth grills from original owners. Nearly pristine shape with the beautiful walnut cabs. They sound different than my Klh 5 I justvrecapped and my Polk 7b way th the peerless tweets and also recapped. With sone music like certain rock the L810s are very boomy on the base. I have it at the flat setting. I listen to mostly 50/60 jazz so in that case pretty perfect. Still auditioning them Love my Polk’s and Klh we shall see.
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7whales7
Addicted Member
I also have ADS L810's and Polk Monitor 7 B's (peerless tweets), I don't find my ADS 810's boomy at all... actually pretty sweet sounding. I have them on 18" inch stands out a foot from the wall powered by a Marantz 2252b. I like the 7's to but the 810's kicked them out of rotation. I'm going to hook them up again, but I have a feeling the 810's will still sound better. Keep us posted!
I'm guessing they didn't have any L1590s?
Tiver
Enjoy the music
Having the one tucked in the corner isn't ideal, but I know we have what space we have. Also the hard floor in the room can create reflections that will alter the sound. As an experiment you might try pulling the corner speaker out and shifting it in front of the stereo stand so it's not tucked in the corner . Also pull the other speaker out in front and then balance their positions. I know this wouldn't be a placement you could live with, but it might be interesting and revealing for a listening session.
gizzyman47
Addicted Member
I bought a pair of the L810's (metal grills) around 6 or 7 yrs ago. Had never heard of ADS before that. Did a Google search and decided I needed to check them out. Nice speakers for sure. You would have to spend much more on a current speaker to best them. Actually was so impressed with them that I bought some L1090's also a few yrs. later.
While the L810 have a bass hump that can be tough to tame at times, I find that having them away from walls and mounted on stands about 12" high really helps.
Give them plenty of power and they'll be happy! As others have stated: These are a Gentleman's rock speakers. L810's to my eyes, very pleasing to look at too.
Count me as a fan!
While the L810 have a bass hump that can be tough to tame at times, I find that having them away from walls and mounted on stands about 12" high really helps.
Give them plenty of power and they'll be happy! As others have stated: These are a Gentleman's rock speakers. L810's to my eyes, very pleasing to look at too.
Count me as a fan!
MrMoney
New Member
Whoops, I have L1090s. But in my defense it was almost thirty five years ago when I bought themI'm guessing they didn't have any L1590s?
MItch Sigler
New Member
Hi, I own the l1290's since 1985, love them. I'm considering adding 1-2 more ADS speakers, possible 810's and another pair of 1290's that seem to be all new through Richard So. I would love to understand why ADS made so many speakers-L200-l1590 etc. I Would love to understand if there was a pecking order as they produced all these different speakers. Which was rated higher end by ADS and fans as well. It is way too much trying to figure out which to get when there are so many to choose from. Thanks, enjoyed all the posts very much.
Funny you should ask for a pecking order, see here:
https://audiokarma.org/forums/index.php?threads/a-d-s-line-pecking-order.44406/
sx-70
Well-Known Member
1290 and 810 have similar drivers in a different box. I had both briefly and the 1290 sounded quite a bit better in my listening space.
Two sets of a 1290s could make for a nice quad set up (buying a set of speakers worked on by Richard So is never a bad idea).
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MItch Sigler
New Member
Thank you very much for your response. I just sent off the midrange to Richard this morning of my 1290. Also having the crossover worked on. So my 1290's should sound as good as the first day I took them home. I still want to get either the 1290's I know was done up by Richard, or if I get a good deal with 810's with stands that could work also.
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