Who uses ADS Speakers

Dear @bstbomber : Yes, you are rigth the monitors in the 1812 were the  BC8. I own oll LP Telarc recordings where Telarc used not only the 2030's but the 1530 that uses the same 2030 tweeter/main Midrange.

@tomic601  , you are rigth too the big enclousure in the 2030 has several problems and I took some actions about and I received advise directly from M.Kelly.

The tweeter/main mid range in the 2030's are really something exceptional even today. No, my modified L-2030 certainly is not a perfect speaker but performs at very high quality levels that are unveliable for a true vintage design.

Congratulations to  A D S   .

R.

@hypoman see my post about FB ADS group and Richard So who specialize in repair.

Jim

In the late 70's or early eighties I owned a pair of A D S L1290 floor standing speakers in walnut finish. They were stunning looking speakers with the black metal perforated grille. I loved that the metal grill cover was mounted with pins that pushed into holes in the cabinet. Very easy on & off. As I( remember I listened mostly with the grill covers off.

They had a very direct, clear sound and had good frequency extension (bass was emphasized).

This was when digital sound was the big buzz-word, and A D S rode those coat tails. 

I drove them with a Luxman integrated amp (70 w) and they sounded very dynamic. Back in the day I didn't pay attention to things like stage,. image, air, etc. I just wanted things clear & loud. The L1290's filled that bill.

Still have my 710's purchased early 80's new. Sound fine for a second system primarily used for TV/movie sound. 

I purchased the ADS Sub-Sat system in the early 1980's and they served in my main system for about a decade.  They are my son's main system today and he loves them.  I did have to replace the caps in the subwoofer amp a few years ago.  Not bad after ~35 years of continued use.

Michael Kelly is a true gentleman and a great speaker designer.  I had dinner with him once in Boston when I sold his Aerial speakers in my audio store.  Needless to say, the Aerials are superb speakers as well.