Acoustat spectra 22 electrostatic speaker planars audiogon. When i called for info on my spectra 11 power supplies, the tech confirmed what i had heard. I believe the 11 stands for single array per channel. Acoustat spectra 33 full range electrostatic speaker audio. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Strickland, acoustat s chief engineer for the past 20 years and the man responsible for development of the new spectra series of hybrid and fullrange models, and andy szabo, director of engineering also an avid model railroader, beamed with pride at the spectras displayed in acoustat s hospitality suite in las vegas last january. Download the acoustat spectra11 manuals for free hifi manuals. Unplug your acoustat speakers from ac power overnight. For sale today is a pair of acoustat spectra 3300 planar speakers. These speakers sound better than the martin logan spire. Acoustat spectra 8800s speakers canuck audio mart hifi. Acoustat spectra 22, these sound wonderful and the bases are in great condition, grill covers are a bit dirty, but not excessive.
Be sure to wet each area generously, and thoroughly you cannot hurt the panels or frames of the speakers. I believe boomy woofers were used to detract potential buyers from their expectation of a weak bass in panel speakers. As with the sequels, there are movingcoil bass cabinets below, electrostatic panels on top. The speakers are nearly flawless cosmetically and i would like to. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. But performance wise, they are much better than stock. Simply place your iphone in the slot and enjoy tunes of yesterday or today with an amazing vintage sound.
Even if you are using an acoustat spw1 woofer with your spectra 22s, the left and right grounds are kept separate inside the woofer. Directory price results news help consign classic site. Acoustat spectra11 1100 floorstanding speakers user. The original design was built and used in jp jeep harneds home, where the livingroom french windows opened out onto a stream in the back yard. These changes are ones that can be used to make your speakers sound better, in some environments, and possibly at greater expense. These are tweaks and modifications submitted by individual contributors and not from the acoustat factory, and are typically ones that the factory could not do while keeping user costs down. See more ideas about acoustic, wooden speakers and passive speaker. I have just acquried a pair of acoustat model 2 and am hoping to seek the knowledge of fellow cammers regarding appropriate amplifier to drive these speakers. It occurred to me as i was unpacking the spectra 11s, the most recent of the new generation of acoustats, that this was to be the first panel loudspeaker i have. The acoustat monitor 4 is a directdrive in the electrostatic speaker category. Dec 25, 2010 i a pair of acoustat 33s, the 11 s big brother. Acoustat spectra 11 audioholics home theater forums.
Wb is a bunch of marketiing in my opinion, but little facts to back the walk. Hell of a guy join date dec 2007 location homeless posts. A place where audiophiles and audio companies discuss existing and new audio products, music servers, music streamers and computer audio, digital to audio converters, turntables, phono stages, cartridges, reel to reel, speakers, headphones, tube. I think the 11 s your looking at are over priced, based on age. To let you, the readers, know all about one of the better loudspeaker deals around, without letting acoustat and their dealers in on the secret. Acoustat spkrs info needed i recently acquired a set of acoustat mk1212 speakers with a magnekinetic if from a friend that unfortunately lost most everything in a recent flood. Meet dave, he rediscovered his amazing 8 foot tall acoustat speakers duration. Acoustat spectra 11 electrostatic hybrid planars audiogon. These speakers no longer have the head in the vice issues that earlier models were prone to. I checked the connections, fuse, changed out amps, but cant find a solution. Founded in the mid1970s, acoustat was the first manufacturer of fullrange electrostatics literally forced to address what had long been a major weakness of such speakers.
At first glance, the acoustat spectra 11 looks like a good deal. The sound is smooth through the midrange, if not particularly detailed, but the speakers sound as if cropped at the top. Congratulations on your purchase of acoustat spectra. Acoustat spectra 11 acoustat spectra 1100 produktblatt prospekt. The following topics regarding the acoustat monitor 4 have been found in the forums. These are my second set other set was all black and 8.
Very impressive i can just imagine how good they will sound as well. Acoustat hi, i have a pair of near new acoustat spectra 11 speakers in near new condition. These were an estate sale find that i never got around to using due to space limitations so i am selling them. Also vidot is right parts or repairs would be tough.
Acoustat grille replacement audiogon discussion forum. I have a pair of the spectra 11 these only stand 6 ft high,and being a hybrid they have a good sized woofer box on the bottom. They require no batteries, cords, electronics or power source. The spectra 33s are a newer version of the model 3 which is an excellent speaker. I have a pair of near new acoustat spectra 11 speakers. The biggest collection of acoustat manuals and schematics. I have owned many models and can repair most panels and electronics write or call for pricing. You will need a free hifi manuals account to be able to. Id be happy to upload a copy of the manual for historical purposes if anyone is interested. Using a new sponge, wet your grille cloth thoroughly start by doing the entire back of the speaker s cloth area, then do the sides, and then the entire front area.
My spectra 33 right speaker no longer puts out sound. The acoustat spectra 11 is an electrostatic speaker. New acoustat spectra 11 12v ma ac adapter power supply sa 35tt5. Acoustat spectra 33 speakers canuck audio mart hifi. Jan 12, 2003 acoustat hi, i have a pair of near new acoustat spectra 11 speakers in near new condition. The spectra 11 cannot be biwired and does not come with spikes. These speakers are extremely finicky with placement sweet spot is very tight. Nearly 8feettall by 20 they look great considering their age and sound as crystal clear as ever. This is the only thing i would change about these speakers. I cant offer any specific recommendations on a different woofer. I let the speakers run in for about 24 hours before doing any serious listening. The subwoofer speaker cone suspension is worn through in places.
Download the acoustat spectra11 manuals for free hifi. Click on thumbnail to enlarge use the back arrow on your browser to return inside the acoustat. Verkauft werden acoustat modell spectra 11, ein elektroataten hypridsystem welches weit besser klingt wie zb martin logan sequel, sequel2. The following topics regarding the acoustat spectra 2 have been found in the forums. Acoustat manuals, schematics and brochures hifi manuals. May 28, 2004 acoustat spectra 11 value i have seen a number of them for 300400 range usually with new woofers. I have owned these speakers for about two years and have us.
Not too bad for almost 18 years of continuous service. Rockford fosgate, 600 south rockford drive, tempe, az 85281 1990s. If you want to match electrostatic speakers with subs, depending on teh xo freq, i dont see why you wouldnt go dipole, linkwitz ws, nelson pass ppsl dipole, cardiod or otherwise. Some pictures of the acoustat panels and electronics. What on earth do i have acoustats steve hoffman music. The interfaces have been modified with the finest cap and resistors from mundorf,obligato, amphon. Your new acoustat budspeaker requires a breakin period. Find great deals on ebay for acoustat speakers and electrostatic speakers. Meet dave, he rediscovered his amazing 8 foot tall acoustat speakers steve guttenberg. Acoustat transnova preamplifier front panel buttons sets of 5. Also look for the improved panels per andy acoustat tech, they will have a yellowred strip for the bias wire. The spectra 11 is nonfatiguing, nonirritating, and forgiving. Meet dave, he rediscovered his amazing 8 foot tall. The spectra series is a big improvement with regards to dispersion and imaging over previous models.
Pair of acoustat spectra 11 electrostatic loud speaker system, by rockford. I cant wait for you to post your listening impressions and any other info you get. Acoustat home speakers and subwoofers for sale ebay. Even though the speaker will begin to play within a few. Save acoustat speakers to get email alerts and updates on your. They can still be serviced by roy esposito in florida. This acoustic speaker from reacoustic for your iphone utilizes a vintage gramophone horn from the 1920s and is mounted to a walnut base. One thing that was mentioned was that when rf bought acoustat, the guy that wrote the contract forgot to place reponsibility for repair on acoutat speakers to the italian company that had bought the brand. Your new acoustat loudspeaker requires a breakin period before full performance may be realized. The sound is smooth through the midrange, if not particularly detailed, but the speakers sound as. Acoustats proud owners speakers canuck audio mart hifi.
I first heard a pair of acoustat monitor 3s powered by the predecessor to the classe dr3 at opus audio in montreal back in 1980 when i bought my jbl 4315s from them. The owners manual is used as an reference guide, instruction manual and instruction book. Get the best deals on acoustat home speakers and subwoofers when you shop the largest online selection at. Ajax, on, ca ok i confess, i own a pair of these wonderful speakers as well. Find great deals on ebay for acoustat and electrostatic speakers. Comes with copy of owners manual and assembly instructions. Excellent working condition but have filthy sock covers.
The spectra 11 belongs to the spectra hybrid series and was manufactured from 1989 until 1992. A very nice pair of acoustat spectra 33 electrostatic speakers for sale. Also look for the improved panels per andy acoustat tech, they will have a. Acoustat spectra 33 speakers canuck audio mart hifi and. Below you will found our manuals on the acoustat spectra 11. Acoustat spectra 33 electrostatic speakers audio asylum trader. The following models were also produced in the spectra hybrid series. Hi habfan you have good taste for speakers but i cant say the same for your hockey team just kidding if you ever get the chance to listend to fullrange acoustat s you will want to sell your hybrids very quickly because the bass comes from a woofer and thats the big difference with the full range no boxes no matter how good the woofer its still in a box and its still a woofer at least.
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