ADS L9e Bookshelf Speakers; Cherry Pair; L-9E

ADS L9e Bookshelf Speakers Highlights

Product: ADS L9e Bookshelf Speakers; Cherry Pair; L-9E

Product SKU: 32179

Serial Number: 1348, 1139

Cosmetic Description: 7/10 Good cosmetic condition with some minor visible cosmetic wear including a slight color mismatch between the speakers, with one having some consistent fading compared to the other. Also, there are some small scuffs on the sides of the speakers, and some edge wear on the back of one speaker. This item does show a few blemishes but is attractive overall and has been well cared for.

What is Included: Pair of speakers only as shown.

Functional Notes: Operational condition of this item is excellent, fully tested and no issues found.

Age: Unknown

# of Owners: 1

Tobacco Exposure: No

Service History: None

Other Notes: "So how do they sound? They have similarities to the "old" ADS- they are very flat, open, and uncolored. I'm happy to say that the new tweeter is much better behaved, sounding detailed, yet very smooth. The ringing issue does seem to have been handled. Instead, it is a bit rolled off on top, sounding a bit subdued. The earlier tweeters certainly were livelier, but not as accurate, IMO.

The story is similar for the mids. Detailed, clean and neutral, but a tad laid back by comparison. The dome on this new mid is smaller than the older 2" treated fabric domes, so the xover is at 700 rather than 350-550 on the older 3 ways. This requires even more range from the woofer, and the old discontinuity I found is still present. The Stiflite woofer has a very smooth reponse, and is uncolored, but is not as fast as the mid it hands off to, so the bottom part of the range is a bit more opaque and subdued than the top.

The other sonic element worth mentioning is the bass- it is very deep for the size (40 hz. is my estimate), clean and dynamic, but there is some emphasis in the mid to upper bass. I think it is precisely the sound many people want, as it really adds kick to the clean and fast bottom end, but is not accurate, strictly speaking." - Audio Asylum Member

Reviews:  Audio Asylum Forum

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