Who uses ADS Speakers

I owned an ADS PB-1500 back in the day. It made a great coffee table, but a lousy sub.

In the mid 80s I sold ADS as well as Kef. 
we regularly got “special purchase” deals from the distributors. 
a very fine home audio speaker across the model spectrum. 
And sorely missed in mobile electronics. 
 

I had an ADS amp and speaker tri-amped system in an RX-7 and then a Jeep Wrangler 😜

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.