I can see that I'm coming to this thread a little late. I bought a pair of these behemoths over the summer at a tag sale. Ten bucks for the pair. The cabinets are beaten up and scuffed but the drivers look like new....maybe too new. The midrange driver is an almost purpleesh/brown color so maybe someone could tell me if this sounds like original equipment. Build quality is exceptional. They're solid, 45Lbs+ and a pain to move. I've played them inside and out, but they've sounded best for me outside for parties. Good soundstage, maybe not the last word in imaging. Indoors, they're just a bit too much. They sound a little like my Dad's single speaker HI-FI from the 50's.....Their also not not the last word in spouse approval factor. The speakers are relatively easy to drive. I've used both a Sansui and Pioneer receiver from the 70's rated at 25 watts p/ch. I'm guessing they have a high sensitivity.
Celestion Ditton 44 Speakers
Does anyone have or ever had Celestion Ditton 44 speakers? I saw a pair at a thrift shop, excellent condition, cheap, and could not resist buying them. I am currently have them hooked up to my store system (In budget minded virtual systems). Any comments about them? Has anyone ever replaced or upgraded the capacitors in the crossovers of vintage speakers?
My comments after a week of listening: Very listenable; no listening fatigue; punchy bass (they have a 12 inch woofer). However, they are noticably somewhat "muddier" than the CAMBER speakers I have been using. Not lots muddier, but somewhat muddier. By muddier, I mean less precice sounding. (The Celestions are three way speakers, and the Cambers are two way with a 7" woofer, and that may partly explain why the Celestions sound muddier.) I will hook the Cambers back up when I get around to it. However, I would like to try the Celestions in a room that is more appropriatly set up acoustically. If you look at my virtual system, there are serious issues with the room of my store system, but that is where I listen most.
My comments after a week of listening: Very listenable; no listening fatigue; punchy bass (they have a 12 inch woofer). However, they are noticably somewhat "muddier" than the CAMBER speakers I have been using. Not lots muddier, but somewhat muddier. By muddier, I mean less precice sounding. (The Celestions are three way speakers, and the Cambers are two way with a 7" woofer, and that may partly explain why the Celestions sound muddier.) I will hook the Cambers back up when I get around to it. However, I would like to try the Celestions in a room that is more appropriatly set up acoustically. If you look at my virtual system, there are serious issues with the room of my store system, but that is where I listen most.