1: Re: 30's celestion ? (not guitar speaker) (10.67)
Posted by FRG7SWL on 2007-02-13, 09:45:03 (207.200.116.133)
audioguest, czech Celestion's home page, & click on their history portal. Hopefully, there'll be some answers to your inquiries there. .......

2: RE: Celestion DL-4 bookshelf speakers (10.67)
Posted by gearhunter on 2008-06-01, 06:13:20 (70.109.88.133)
Most of the Celestion bookshelf speakers from the 80s and 90s are impressive performers. I'm running a little pair of 1989 Celestion 3 speakers with an early 70s Marantz 2230 receiver. How Celestion g .......

3: Strange Celestion Tweeters (PIC) (10.06)
Posted by Phil D on 2007-10-17, 12:44:43 (65.27.134.240)
Can anyone help me here? Please take a look at the pic of the Celestion tweeters I bought at a thrift store today (OK, store was down the street from an appointment I had....why not drop in?) They .......

4: Re: ? for 80s vintage Celestion speaker expert ... (9.99)
Posted by FRG7SWL on 2004-10-28, 19:15:57 (172.195.0.197)
bjh, aint a vintage Celestion expert, but do utilize Celestion Vintage 30s! Suggest you find a local speaker reconer to bring your tweeters back-to-life. Chech with a local instrument retailer who rec .......

5: Re: Celestion Ditton 10 (9.57)
Posted by Rolf Zetterberg on 2004-05-31, 09:34:20 (213.64.10.165)
The Celestion Ditton 10 should have the KEF B 110 as woofer and the Celestion HF 1300 as tweeter.Both famous at the time. .......

6: Celestion SL700 (9.52)
Posted by Recordfan on 2007-03-07, 08:05:02 (138.162.0.43)
In 1987 I walked into a HiFi shop for the first time in 4 or 5 years and heard the Celestion SL700 set up with Threshold amplification an a Proceed CD player. I was absolutely amazed at what was by fa .......

7: 30's celestion ? (not guitar speaker) (9.29)
Posted by audioguest on 2007-02-12, 06:37:46 (4.156.246.206)
i dont think i can post a pic, havent been here in awhile, and it says it doesnt recognise my email address or username :( i figured i would ask, i dont know if anyone knows about this speaker. i tri .......

8: ? for 80s vintage Celestion speaker expert ... (9.22)
Posted by bjh on 2004-10-28, 18:24:35 (216.209.33.106)
I have a pair of Celestion SL6 Si speakers and have just about given up on finding a replacement tweeter. Then it occured to me that as technology trickle down is quite common that perhaps the Celesti .......

9: Re: Speaker Orphans ... looking to trade ARs for another Celestion (8.94)
Posted by Tapehead@Cincy on 2005-07-12, 10:45:41 (148.177.1.212)
AR 4ax (two in nice cases/grilles, one has nonfunctional pot) Celestion Ditton 15-XLR (one in perfect shape, one in partially crunched cabinet) Realistic Minimus something -- beveled wooden case Also .......

10: Second the Celestion 3 (8.35)
Posted by veloceleste on 2006-02-01, 15:27:17 (64.136.26.228)
The Celestion 3 is a fantastic small speaker with a nice full, rich, smooth sound. Should be a able to find them for about $75-$90 pair. .......

11: RE: Strange Celestion Tweeters (PIC) (8.28)
Posted by Crazy Dave on 2007-10-18, 08:38:36 (38.118.25.194)
I doubt there is anything with the Celestion name on it that is not worth picking up! Happy hunting! Dave .......

12: Celestion tweeter (8.17)
Posted by peterhh on 2013-02-10, 11:01:03 (68.33.86.113)
That Celestion tweeter is terrific. The Spendor SP1 used it. A friend of mine used to have a pair. The most stable imaging I've ever heard even when haphazardly set up. I doubt you can do much better .......

13: Re: Small inexpensive speakers for college dorm........ (8.15)
Posted by gearhunter on 2006-06-04, 06:08:36 (67.22.167.2)
I have a pair of $55 Celestion 3's, that I use with a $35, 1976 Superscope R-340 receiver. The Celestion's are amazing little speaks!! Good luck!! Steve .......

14: Celestion SL-6Si (7.96)
Posted by Recordfan on 2002-07-23, 07:34:10 (138.162.0.41)
The Celestion SL-6 or 6S or 6Si frequently sell in this range on ebay, you would also need good stands. These are tremendous speakers. .......

15: RE: Strange Celestion Tweeters (PIC) (7.89)
Posted by gearhunter on 2007-10-17, 13:09:36 (70.16.165.72)
I have an old pair of 1989 Celestion 3 speakers (first generation). The tweeters look VERY similar. These are VERY EARLY metal dome tweeters. Steve .......

16: Re: celestion ditton 25 HF2000 tweeter (7.88)
Posted by john chan on 2003-09-23, 10:31:54 (24.69.255.237)
I am looking for a pair of Celestion HF 1300 and HF 2000 too.They are for my IMF RSPM MK IV.Any assistance will be gratefully appreciated. .......

17: Re: Celestion 442's (7.81)
Posted by Crazy Dave on 2006-07-17, 10:11:17 (38.118.25.194)
The impedance swings on the Celestions might be a little difficult for even the best tube amps. Celetions were popular in the 80's and did not start importing to the US till the late 70's, weel into t .......

18: RE: Celestion HF-2000 tweeter replacement (7.70)
Posted by GRH on 2009-12-24, 05:45:30 (192.249.47.165)
I have a celestion tweeter. Not sure if it is an HF-2000 but I'll check. If so you can have it for free if you want it. Gary .......

19: celestion ditton 25 speakers (7.64)
Posted by GilP on 2003-12-05, 03:37:37 (195.157.202.218)
I have just replaced a pair of Celestion ditton 25 speakers. They still work, although one better than the other. Rather than throw them away...... etc. I live in Cornwall. .......

20: Celestion HF-2000 tweeter replacement (7.62)
Posted by dls123 on 2009-12-23, 18:20:13 (207.216.213.144)
Hi all, I have been searching the internet, but cannot seem to find an answer to this one. Does anyone know of a suitable modern replacement for the Celestion HF-2000 tweeter used in the model 66 spea .......

21: Re: celestion Ditton 15 tweeter question (7.60)
Posted by gsindell on 2004-06-23, 11:54:29 (64.160.54.143)
I'm looking for some myself. The model of the tweeter was the 2000 - if it's the dome tweeter with a black grill with tiny holes in it. If the tweeter has a slotted cover, it's the Celestion 1300 - of .......

22: RE: Clever Suggestions for Vintage Inexpensive Speakers for Magnavox SE84 (7.57)
Posted by 6bq5 on 2023-08-22, 09:54:21 (64.38.187.132)
if you can find them - Celestion 3 a small bookshelf ported 2 way. Part of a series that Celestion put out just before they withdrew from the consumer market IIRC there was a 1, 3, 5 & 7 the 3 was the .......

23: Re: Celestion Ditton speakers (7.54)
Posted by Tapehead@Cincy on 2005-03-30, 09:18:11 (12.158.62.38)
I picked up a pair of Celestion Ditton XR speakers (2-ways plus passive woofer) at a garage sale. I'd guess this pair is from the late 1970s or early 1980s. They were $5 for the pair because the selle .......

24: Re: airtime, if you want vintage midrange, . . . (7.51)
Posted by FRG7SWL on 2005-12-05, 08:38:19 (207.200.116.6)
...you'll find Brown Soun's hemp-coned Celestion Vintage 30s damn near peerless! Have been astounded these last several months by mine! S-E-R-I-O-U-S bass punch also! They reveal that alnico alchemy C .......

25: Amps for Celestion inefficient speakers :D (7.49)
Posted by Garbage Collector on 2010-04-12, 08:01:56 (192.18.43.225)
Some of the best Celestion speakers, the SL700/SL600/Kingston are know for their inefficiency. I know some people said Accuphase matched very nicely with them. What other amps would be a good match? W .......

26: RE: Celestion HF-2000 tweeter replacement (7.48)
Posted by captable on 2010-02-18, 16:19:04 (94.172.16.47)
i am new to this forum. i have just come across a pair of celestion ditton 25 speakers and one of the hf2000 tweeters is damaged. did you check your tweeter? if it is the hf 2000, and if you still hav .......

27: Celestion woofer identification - SL6 through SL7xx models (7.46)
Posted by Story on 2014-01-24, 19:49:41 (76.1.240.32)
I'm trying to identify which Celestion model used the woofer with the open voice coil design rather than the more plentiful one with conventional construction to the frame. The openings are above the .......

28: Thanks Zanash--it's the Celestion sl6000..(Pic anyone?) (7.44)
Posted by SmokeTest on 2004-01-14, 20:01:11 (66.81.188.25)
it's the Celestion sl6000 dipole subwoofer. Not much on the net; they went low but not loud. And yes, they were a diplole. All I need now is a picture! As for weapons on mass destruction, they've give .......

29: RE: Celestion 15XR (7.39)
Posted by FRG7SWL on 2008-05-30, 08:52:01 (207.200.116.66)
hakka26, if your Celestion 15XRs have similar dual 8" woofs, why not experiment & wire them in series? Should tighten up your bass response. Recently series wired the mids in a pair of Sansui SP-2500s .......

30: Vintage vintage and vintage ... Heathkit & Celestion (7.33)
Posted by Garbage Collector on 2006-04-16, 20:07:47 (24.5.177.87)
I can't believe how nice this combo sounds: Heathkit AA-151 driving a pair of Celestion UL 6 studio monitor. Midbass & bass are surprisingly strong, not to mention the very good vocal. .......

31: Celestion DL-4 bookshelf speakers (7.29)
Posted by Phil D on 2008-05-31, 19:12:44 (98.28.191.52)
My buddy spotted a pair of the Celestion DL4's at a thrift store today and bought them for me knowing I like "British" speakers....he paid more than he would have for himself (I reimbursed him plus so .......

32: Wait for some Celestion SL-6Si's to show up (7.16)
Posted by Recordfan on 2002-07-25, 08:06:28 (138.162.0.41)
If it's got to be bookshelf speakers, get the Celestions! You will not be sorry. I've seen them go on ebay in your price range and although they're not as extended in the bass as Advents or the JBL 10 .......

33: Wait for some Celestion SL-6Si's to show up (7.15)
Posted by Recordfan on 2002-07-25, 08:06:36 (138.162.0.42)
If it's got to be bookshelf speakers, get the Celestions! You will not be sorry. I've seen them go on ebay in your price range and although they're not as extended in the bass as Advents or the JBL 10 .......

34: Re: HELP! - What tweeters are in these IMF TLS80??? (7.15)
Posted by hahax@verizon.net on 2006-12-03, 21:18:26 (72.68.42.236)
The original TLS 80s had a version of the Celestion HF1300 tweeter with a Celestion HF2000 used as a super tweeter crossed in about where the HF1300 starts rolling off and to get better dispersion in .......

35: How good is the Ohm L? (7.10)
Posted by Recordfan on 2007-10-16, 14:40:21 (138.162.0.42)
I had a yearning to own them when I was in college but couldn't afford them. I still have a desire to buy a pair, but wonder how they really compare to say Advents or some of the other similarly price .......

36: RE: STC 4001. (7.05)
Posted by dls123 on 2009-12-24, 07:25:46 (207.216.213.144)
Thanks Kal. As I said, for the AR3 there are numerous options, funny no one has worked this one out since these have a cult following.... I had a pair of the Celestion 442 that I liked for the brief t .......

37: celestion ditton 25 HF2000 tweeter (7.05)
Posted by bangaho on 2003-09-13, 07:26:25 (172.191.64.61)
Im looking for a replacement HF2000 tweeter for a pair of ditton 25's, its quite an old unit made in 1974 i think, ive been looking on ebay and nothing appropriate has come up. any suggested way of ge .......

38: RE: Celestion G12M Greenback speaker advice needed (7.02)
Posted by Crazy Dave on 2008-06-18, 09:08:56 (38.118.25.194)
They look a bit rocky past 1k and they roll off before 100K. They look like they could work as a midbase but 2A3 amps probably don't like complex muti-way speakers, altough PP amps are much better in .......

39: 60s it looks like (6.99)
Posted by hifitommy on 2004-11-27, 22:34:35 (24.130.135.9)
check the link ...regards...tr .......

40: Re: Celestion 700 questions (6.91)
Posted by FRG7SWL on 2005-07-19, 15:31:23 (172.195.219.251)
peterh, sounds like it's time to recone your Celestion tonal treasures. If you don't have a local electronics shop which offers such services, your local instrument outlet will. Stereophile, in its' O .......

41: Celestion Ditton 33 and Luxman L3 = Good or not ??? (6.89)
Posted by Silent on 2003-08-12, 17:14:06 (66.131.28.167)
I have some kind of deal on a complete setup including : - Celestion Ditton 33 - Luxman L3 amp - Luxman T2 Tuner - Technics turntable ( dont know the model yet ) All this for 250$ shipping included... .......

42: Looking for Celestion HF1300 tweeter (6.85)
Posted by ck on 2002-07-01, 10:01:26 (218.102.23.25)
Dear all, I have an old pair of Rogers Studio One which is similar to Spendor SP1 or BC1 in employing the same Celestion HF1300 tweeter. But the one on Rogers has a square frame instead of a all round .......

43: I have a few of those, too ... (6.84)
Posted by Tapehead@Cincy on 2008-06-03, 14:45:47 (12.169.32.131)
The one I really want to "pair up" is a Celestion Ditton 15-XR. The cabinet and tweeter were trashed on one speaker, but the other is doing center duty in my office system. I have lots of other vintag .......

44: Re: EMIT tweeters (6.79)
Posted by Recordfan on 2003-05-14, 08:51:00 (138.162.0.43)
My first real stereo system (circa 1977) featured Infinity Qe's with the EMIT tweeter (~$200). The 4 ohm nominal load (I suspect the tweeter's minimum impedance was even lower) was too much for my Pio .......

45: how do you know (6.66)
Posted by hifitommy on 2003-07-27, 23:08:25 (66.229.241.53)
they were ratshack woofs? the original equip was kef for that driver, celestion for the tweeter (hf1400 i think, and a celstion hf 2000 tweeter. i could be wrong but fried used mostly kef and celestio .......

46: Re: Marshall vs Music (6.63)
Posted by FRG7SWL on 2004-12-14, 07:59:23 (172.155.106.38)
Hey DaWoof, yer gettin' naught save crocodile tears from here fer all that $$$$ ya "wasted" on Gibson guitars & Marshall amps(;{)! As Mike mentioned, guitar gear appreciates a lot more in value than h .......

47: Speaker mishaps -- Celestion (6.52)
Posted by Tapehead@Cincy on 2005-06-28, 06:40:57 (148.177.1.212)
I bought a set of beautiful Celestion Ditton 15XR three-way speakers (tweeter, mid/woofer, passive woofer) from a garage sale. One's still perfect, the other teak-veneer cabinet is crunched all to hel .......

48: Re: Celestion ditton 15 question??? (6.50)
Posted by kintyre695 on 2004-08-08, 06:55:14 (65.95.98.119)
You have to judge each on its merits. It's just another way of a "port" or reflex speaker. The 15 is a smaller speaker and the bass may be limited in that respect. The passive radiator speakers are mo .......

49: RE: Celestion G12M Greenback speaker advice needed (6.49)
Posted by FRG7SWL on 2008-06-21, 10:16:12 (207.200.116.66)
DMW, Utah Cadences were guitar-centric drivers which made for better hi-fi speakers. They were considered the poor person's Electro Voice. It's kinda amazing to see 60's units now fetching $200 nowada .......

50: Re: Thanks for the feedback. But wouldn't they need a Celestion cone? (6.48)
Posted by FRG7SWL on 2005-07-20, 16:24:04 (207.200.116.6)
peterh, do a Google search for Celestion-authorized speaker reconers, of which there are quite a few stateside outlets available. They should also be able to replace your missing linking wires(you're .......

51: RE: 'vintage' sound (6.47)
Posted by Elias Pekonen on 2013-08-04, 12:31:48 (88.113.14.15)
This 12" Celestion Heritage Series G12H(55) has got my attention. 55 Hz resonance which is very good for a driver of this kind. 30 W of power handling indicates something 'vintage' is built in ;-) ht .......

52: RE: PAT-4 Is Harmonically Honourable (;{) (6.46)
Posted by FRG7SWL on 2015-11-25, 09:18:43 (75.48.5.175)
That was the joy of Dynakits, Crazy Dave, in being modifiable to owner's specs. Dyna manuals even offered suggestions for kit makers to experiment with. As for Tone Tubbys, moi rocked hemp-reconed Cel .......

53: Celestion G12M Greenback speaker advice needed (6.44)
Posted by Olly on 2008-06-18, 00:16:40 (220.157.72.121)
I have been offered 4 x 15 ohm Celestion G12M greenback cones which are in speaker boxes that were used by a DJ some time ago. I am not sure whether or not these cones are ideal for hi end audio use a .......

54: RE: Celestion G12M Greenback speaker advice needed (6.40)
Posted by DMW on 2008-06-19, 09:07:59 (74.130.218.146)
I'm familiar with Celestion musical instrument speakers. I own and use some of them. The Greenback is made specifically for guitar amps. It does not have enough low-end response to be suitable for hi- .......

55: Celestion Ditton 10 (6.26)
Posted by Joe Carrow on 2004-05-30, 21:53:41 (24.194.45.233)
A friend of mine has a pair of Celestion Ditton 10 bookshelf loudspeakers. They seem to be in good working order- can anybody tell me if they are very rare or valuable? Also, they are rated at 15 ohms .......

56: RE: Get Some Brown Soun V30s!!! (6.22)
Posted by FRG7SWL on 2007-05-27, 09:21:33 (207.200.116.66)
Blue Sky, since you live in da Central Valley, yer just a few hours removed from San Rafael's Brown Soun reconers. You can get that honey-sweet tonality you desire from a pair of hemp-reconed Celestio .......

57: That's it! (6.18)
Posted by Recordfan on 2004-01-22, 14:23:17 (138.162.0.41)
At the time I was looking to upgrade from my pair of Infinity Qe and had been auditioning Large Advent, Ohm L, and some model of ADS. Then I heard the Epicure 14, which was a good bit better than the .......

58: That's it! (6.13)
Posted by Recordfan on 2004-01-22, 14:23:17 (138.162.0.41)
At the time I was looking to upgrade from my pair of Infinity Qe and had been auditioning Large Advent, Ohm L, and some model of ADS. Then I heard the Epicure 14, which was a good bit better than the .......

59: Vintage Celestion or Wharfedale (6.13)
Posted by yeasaen on 2016-04-11, 18:05:56 (153.142.97.95)
Have a chance to buy a pair of Wharfedale SP s in good condition, but apparently there is a pair of Celestion ditton 66 which may be available shortly. There is also a pair of Spendor BC3 s in another .......

60: First Big Score of the year - Celestion Ditton 442 Speakers (6.01)
Posted by tbcblues on 2005-03-29, 14:54:34 (65.38.6.20)
Picked up a pair of Celestion Ditton 442 three-ways today at an estate sale for $50. They need new cloth grilles and one of the cabinets needs a little refinishing oil, but no dents, bumps or scratche .......

61: Ya Kneads Rock Speakers To Rock'em Sock'em !!! (5.98)
Posted by FRG7SWL on 2004-01-16, 10:27:56 (64.12.96.9)
To complement all those great systems listed, if ya wanta rock ya needs killer guitar speakers! Utah's Cadence speakers were lousy for guitars(easily blown), but dynamite as a hi-fi source(that sound .......

62: old magazine- Allison, Celestion, Quad (5.91)
Posted by krimney on 2003-01-21, 19:30:31 (24.71.223.142)
I posted this on another site yesterday and have had no takers, if anyone is interested let me know. I picked up an old hi-fi mag the other day. Practical Hi-fi from the UK. Sept 1979, has a compariso .......

63: Re: Good vintage solid state amp to drive ... (5.91)
Posted by Charlie K on 2006-04-02, 06:49:50 (68.160.165.137)
I suspect if a crossover were not needed to prevent one whopper of a bass hump Celestion wouldn'd have incorporated it into the "system". The M series Yamaha amps are plentiful, powerful and 2 ohm rat .......

64: Re: Welcome Aboard DavidLD (;{)!!! (5.80)
Posted by FRG7SWL on 2005-11-08, 08:49:35 (207.200.116.6)
Got bit by that upgrade bug a few months back, too! Video-wise, went from a 25" screen to a 34" Phillips, which has waaay more digitally-available video options! Through deft manipulation, it now emul .......

65: Re: Celestion ditton 66 (5.79)
Posted by pete the bully on 2003-03-02, 08:19:23 (65.237.72.45)
The Ditton 66 is a substantial, but not over-large, 12-inch, 3-way speaker system. From memory, it is about 15" wide, 26-28" high, and 12-14" deep. It is a solid cabinet, and weighs probably about 50 .......

66: Re: Woo Hoo - Thiel 03A and Technics SP10 MKII SCORE! (5.76)
Posted by Crazy Dave on 2006-07-17, 09:05:51 (38.118.25.194)
Both the NHT and the M&K are good. For me the king of the vintage sub-sat systems is Celestion. In addition, right up there with Celestion is Jim Rodgers or JR. This was a BBC LS35A in a very nicely d .......

67: RE: Vintage Sony Speakers find! (5.71)
Posted by FRG7SWL on 2009-08-07, 10:21:25 (75.48.46.236)
Brian, those auld wood cabs are great for refurb projects. Usually the tweets are in fine condition, & only the woofs-n-stock wiring need replacing; along with the tweet's x-over cap. Eminence, Jensen .......

68: Celestion Ditton 33, woofer replacement HELP!!!! (5.71)
Posted by Silent on 2003-08-15, 06:06:59 (66.131.28.167)
I bought the kit i was talking about in my other post for much less then 250! because the original 10" woofers was replaced by some cheap woofers... and the Luxman L3 amp had a dead channel... soundz .......

69: Re: Anyone heard of IMF speakers or DBX ? (5.57)
Posted by Aussie Vintage Man on 2002-02-03, 23:17:21 (203.134.118.108)
Ahh yes, Top shelf english speakers as I recall. The Reference Monitors Mk4 were very large transmission line cabinets. A Kef B139 base speaker,cant remember the mid, but the tweet was Celestion HF130 .......

70: RE: Celestion HF-2000 tweeter replacement (5.57)
Posted by harveywilson on 2010-04-30, 20:19:56 (99.36.180.126)
I,too, have a pair of Celestion 66's with a dead tweeter. I also found a pair of Infinity RS-5000's that need re-foaming. I've tried the 5000's EMIT ribbon tweeter, and it seems to have about the sam .......

71: Celestion 3's (5.56)
Posted by gearhunter on 2009-01-14, 05:18:34 (71.168.44.227)
Worked well with my 2230. Steve .......

72: Re: Celestion UL8 (5.51)
Posted by goblin141 on 2004-06-24, 06:54:34 (69.166.112.93)
I have pair also and there is nothing out there on them. I havent hooked them up yet so I cant say much. .......

73: Celestion ditton 66 (5.46)
Posted by KenP on 2003-03-01, 20:23:35 (67.68.235.183)
Does anyone know the dimensions of this speaker model? .......

74: RE: Celestion Ditton 33 playmate (5.40)
Posted by 6bq5 on 2021-05-15, 08:40:03 (72.231.151.239)
I would think that the Revox would be great! .......

75: How do you tame a Celestion ribbon tweeter? (5.40)
Posted by petehh on 2008-07-01, 17:17:49 (71.63.7.62)
I have a pair of Celestion 5000s which I bought on ebay. These came out around 1990 and use a seven inch midwoofer and a long ribbon tweeter. They cost about $2200 in their day so they were high end s .......

76: Celestion UL8 (5.37)
Posted by soundfan on 2004-06-21, 16:26:59 (202.125.0.6)
I have had a pair for a while and am chasing any info on them? Can anyone help>i have tried google and the like,with no luck. .......

77: Re: Office Speakers -Low Volume Use (5.35)
Posted by must on 2006-02-01, 08:28:30 (24.18.135.200)
Maybe the Celestion 3 or 3Mkll? 5" woofer and 1" dome. .......

78: Any difference between the Celestion SL6si and SL600si sonically? (NT) (5.35)
Posted by Sunny Shine on 2006-03-31, 19:42:58 (219.73.76.41)
???? .......

79: seeking info on Rola-Celestion T3040 mid (5.35)
Posted by Andy_G on 2006-07-25, 00:04:17 (202.7.166.164)
any help appreciated thanks. .......

80: RE: Celestion Ditton 33 playmate (5.35)
Posted by sony6060 on 2021-05-15, 09:24:05 (47.26.52.145)
Just about any model Revox is right up there with the best vintage gear. .......

81: RE: Celestion Ditton 33 playmate (5.30)
Posted by Follow the white rabbit on 2021-05-18, 07:00:20 (84.131.89.125)
Thanks! Sounds good to me... :-) .......

82: Re: "top ten" vintage speakers- your opinions (5.30)
Posted by FRG7SWL on 2003-08-10, 10:41:37 (205.188.208.9)
Celestion Alnico Blues should be THE SPEAKER for that single-ended triode brigade. Load 'em into wooden 12" cabinets, and it's Chess Studios, Sun Studios and/or Abbey Road redux. Celestion Vintage 30s .......

83: Celestion Ditton 15....when made?? (5.27)
Posted by jsjazz on 2004-11-27, 18:44:46 (66.159.149.3)
Were these 60's or 70's era speakers? thanks Jeff .......

84: RE: Celestion 15XR (5.25)
Posted by hahax@verizon.net on 2008-05-30, 20:30:44 (72.68.55.151)
I believe one of the two woofers is a passive radiator so you can't use series wiring. .......

85: RE: Celestion 15XR (5.25)
Posted by hakka26 on 2008-05-30, 21:28:42 (75.28.108.234)
Yes, one passive. From what I understand this was the last incarnation of the Ditton 15. A pic for reference. .......

86: Re: your favorite all time "vintage " speakers (5.25)
Posted by merrylander on 2004-01-22, 11:34:49 (192.91.75.30)
Of the speakers I have owned: Goodmans 10" in home made cabinets Celestion 12" co-ax in home made cabinets Celestion (can't remember the name 5" woof and 1" dome tweet) Polk Model 7B - still our mains .......

87: Re: your favorite all time "vintage " speakers (5.24)
Posted by merrylander on 2004-01-22, 11:34:49 (192.91.75.30)
Of the speakers I have owned: Goodmans 10" in home made cabinets Celestion 12" co-ax in home made cabinets Celestion (can't remember the name 5" woof and 1" dome tweet) Polk Model 7B - still our mains .......

88: Celestion speaker nt (5.24)
Posted by corerosin on 2007-05-27, 07:52:35 (67.150.73.191)
nt .......

89: Easy (5.24)
Posted by Ross on 2010-08-15, 12:21:45 (74.243.242.46)
NAD Stereo Receiver. Monitor sized speakers: Celestion 3, B&W DM302, KEF Q15 series or Kresta, just about any Mission speaker designed with the tweeter on the bottom, Acoustic Energy Aegis 1, NEAR 10m .......

90: Re: Ampliton? (5.20)
Posted by Scott G. on 2001-10-22, 17:37:07 (209.226.110.89)
Interesting! The closest name I have heard is "AMPLION" which was a British speaker maker in the 20's who competed against - CELESTION !! Sorry, that's as close as I could find. .......

91: Re: Celestion ditton 66 (5.15)
Posted by DavidLD on 2003-03-02, 08:33:30 (64.12.96.10)
40" H x 15 " W x 11 1/2 D" Sold originally in 74 for $486 the pair. Is there anything else you would like to know? .......

92: I'll jump in with a question... (5.15)
Posted by Gordy on 2003-03-02, 10:24:15 (67.250.97.180)
Hi, David.What info do you have on the Celestion Ditton 100,a small bookshelf.TIA .......

93: RE: My suggestion (5.15)
Posted by Story on 2018-08-29, 09:49:40 (184.102.223.66)
Tweeters are critical. Maybe think about a Celestion 'Copper' tweeter, not excessive or dull if crossed over correctly, just sweet. .......

94: Vintage Celestion (5.15)
Posted by hifitommy on 2016-04-15, 08:34:10 (162.135.0.60)
the ditton 66 would be my choice as it was a great series of speakers. of course the BC3 would be nice and its a true classic. .......

95: Re: Another Speaker Neanderthal; Nay Cro-Magnon (5.10)
Posted by FRG7SWL on 2004-12-18, 10:03:47 (172.166.132.167)
Interesting & thought provoking thread, Franksta. Utilizin' Celestion-n-Utah guitar speakers as sound sources makes this harmonic hipster a tonal cro-magnon. Got jacked in the hi-efficiency forum for .......

96: RE: Easy; the Kenwood.... (5.10)
Posted by istari_knight on 2008-07-01, 05:31:04 (86.143.211.36)
Really ? i was under the impression that Pioneers were best.... I dont really need a tube sound - I listen to rock mostly so its whatever would work best with that - going to be driving some Celestio .......

97: Any comments on Celestion Ditton 44 speakers... (5.00)
Posted by millen on 2006-06-27, 21:23:14 (24.71.223.142)
He's selling them for $150.00 is that a good buy for these speakers? .......

98: RE: Celestion G12M Greenback speaker advice needed (5.00)
Posted by Crazy Dave on 2008-06-18, 13:53:54 (38.118.25.194)
Glad to see someone chime in who has actually used the driver! Dave .......

99: RE: Amps for Celestion inefficient speakers :D (5.00)
Posted by Crazy Dave on 2010-04-14, 08:51:44 (38.118.25.194)
I had a Nikko Alpha amp in the 80's and it was very good. Dave .......

100: Re: Looking for Celestion HF1300 tweeter (5.00)
Posted by tomcat on 2002-07-01, 13:53:30 (203.221.55.157)
You can try Spendor themselves. I think they can help with new ones, if not I do know they carry spares so a recone for the HF1300 is available... tomcat .......

101: RE: Vintage Celestion or Wharfedale (4.93)
Posted by yeasaen on 2016-04-12, 06:05:04 (153.142.97.95)
Thank you. I do have one question about the Spendor - has anyone seen a gloss finish Spendor bc3? All the ones I have seen so far are wooden enclosures. Not sure if this pair has been re furbished.. : .......

102: Re: AudiophileINRecovery & Hurricane.... (4.93)
Posted by FRG7SWL on 2005-01-29, 11:57:49 (152.163.100.7)
..., you'll probably be better served by replacement woofers for your ESS speakers. Inherited these computer room ESS Model 10s when a friend's dad passed away several years ago. Replaced them stock w .......

103: Re: New Scool vs Old School Woofer Design (4.92)
Posted by FRG7SWL on 2006-04-18, 09:15:32 (207.200.116.196)
Don't forget that them auld wooden cabs add a robust tonality to the sound! With decent drivers-n-modest power, they'll deliver a punch these newer 100-plus watt plastic plak-tah units can't even drea .......

104: Re: Spendor BC3 vs BC1 (4.91)
Posted by hahax on 2003-05-31, 20:29:27 (207.172.171.75)
The BC3 is larger, a4-way. It uses a 12" bextrene woofer to about 400 hz, then an 8" mid to 3000(it's the woofer from the BC2 - a slightly higher power handling version of the BC1), a Celestion HF1300 .......

105: Re: Celestion 700 questions (4.90)
Posted by kyle on 2005-07-25, 11:49:00 (216.129.91.86)
When you do get the prong out, I'll send you my set of connectors. I sold my 700's without them and still have them in a bag - unused. PS: They're free if you want them. E me. .......

106: Celestion CX2012 (4.89)
Posted by altecman@aapt.net.au on 2008-10-09, 01:56:10 (59.101.219.68)
Has anyone had any experience with these early 1960's 12" coaxial speakers. I have search the net but there is very little information!! .......

107: RE: How do you tame a Celestion ribbon tweeter? (4.89)
Posted by Neff on 2008-07-01, 19:07:13 (64.12.116.141)
Replace ribbon with a Scan Speak 1" dome tweeter? .......

108: Re: Mystery 80's weird subwoofer sphere in a frame.... (4.87)
Posted by zanash on 2004-01-14, 07:42:21 (62.254.0.16)
I think it was made by the Celestion speaker company and had the cheerie name of sl6000 when used with the companies sl6's. I'll see if I can find any more details. .......

109: Re: You should hear doubled 4312A's with Hendrix brother!! n/t (4.87)
Posted by FRG7SWL on 2004-04-24, 19:50:26 (198.81.26.7)
RC, try listenin' to Jimi through Celestion Vintage 30s!!! He might be a million dimensions away; but @ the same time, he's right there 'tween them speaker frames!!! .......

110: Re: Celestion ditton 15 question??? (4.87)
Posted by jsjazz on 2004-08-07, 17:19:14 (69.0.83.54)
Thank you! I'll look into it. Is this considered by most to be a good design? I have several other speakers, Rectilinear, Advent, Infinity, ADC, but none with the passive radiator. What's the word on .......

111: Re: a buddy owns a pair of Celestion 66's (4.87)
Posted by grinagog on 2006-06-28, 02:13:33 (202.213.139.125)
and I think those are a great speaker! Only thing to watch is that the tweeters aren't blown; they're unobtainium for these now For US$150 you could do a LOT worse Grins .......

112: I wonder the same... (4.87)
Posted by telewacked on 2007-08-16, 15:40:43 (66.39.202.61)
I've been wanting to try some large Advents to compare and contrast with my other speakers (A25, KLH 17, Celestion Dittion 15XR) but haven't found a pair locally yet.. .......

113: RE: Yshort list of best value vintage bookshelf speakers (4.87)
Posted by Tapehead@Cincy on 2007-09-05, 12:29:05 (12.169.32.131)
In no particular order: * Celestion Ditton 15XR * EPI-100 * SDK mini-monitors (from Kent, OH -- anyone else heard these?) .......

114: RE: How do you tame a Celestion ribbon tweeter? (4.87)
Posted by Crazy Dave on 2008-07-02, 08:30:29 (38.118.25.194)
It sounds like what you need is a notch filter. I would check on the Speaker and DIY Asylums to see if anyone has done this or tell you how to calculate the values. Dave .......

115: RE: new psb imagine xb vs old celestion sl 6x series (4.85)
Posted by airtime on 2017-04-19, 21:04:28 (68.231.156.10)
I always like PSB very much. Nice mellow but yet detailed speaker. Good quality. However you are going to need a sub. I would get them over the Celestions .......

116: Re: Celestion Ditton 10 (4.85)
Posted by Peter on 2004-06-05, 08:23:15 (66.32.98.81)
As I recall, these were the speakers I threw on the back deck of my large American auto whilst in college. Had without a doube the BEST sounding car audio of anyone I knew then... .......

117: RE: Owning Classic Speakers (4.83)
Posted by gearhunter on 2007-10-16, 12:57:43 (70.16.165.72)
My favorite speakers at home are: KLH 17 ROR studio monitors Avid 100 Celestion 3 In that order. Steve .......

118: Re: grounding vintage amp for guitarist (4.81)
Posted by FRG7SWL on 2005-12-09, 07:32:58 (207.200.116.6)
Leo J. Yekalb & spindoctor, when you finish your respective Stromberg Carlson & Baldwin Pro amp projects, let 'em roar through hemp-coned Brown Soun Celestion Vintage 30s! With that alnico-emulated vi .......

119: Re: Looking for Celestion HF1300 tweeter (4.81)
Posted by Kal Rubinson on 2002-07-01, 10:33:21 (128.122.2.2)
They were also used by IMF and B&W (a long time back). I picked up a pair of NOS from the IMFs about 4-5 years ago, so I'd suggest eBay or one of the UK speaker mongers like Badger, Falcon, etc.... :: .......

120: Re: Vintage speakers (4.78)
Posted by sxroper@hotmail.com on 2003-02-19, 17:46:11 (203.36.54.22)
I have spare pair of Celestion stufio concentrics- great bass! Ideal w 15 watts- I put em on Eaby w no response, so will try again in a few weeks steve .......

121: celestion Ditton 15 tweeter question (4.78)
Posted by jsjazz on 2004-06-11, 10:19:23 (64.252.122.83)
I picked up a pair of these speakers with what I think is a blown tweeter. Where can I get one? These will be a low-use speaker so I would not be opposed to putting something else in there that worked .......

122: RE: Celestion HF-2000 tweeter replacement (4.78)
Posted by dls123 on 2010-02-18, 19:47:05 (99.139.40.198)
Hi I didn't end up buying that pair because one of the midranges was also not working. It truly was too good a deal to be true.... Good luck. Don .......

123: RE: EMI Speakers (4.78)
Posted by hahax@verizon.net on 2013-02-09, 20:36:23 (108.35.228.12)
I think the DLS529 used different tweeters than the DLS1 which from the pictures look like the famous Celestion HF1300 tweeter used for decades and loved by the BBC in their speakers in the 60s. ::: T .......

124: Re: Utah WD-90... (4.78)
Posted by FRG7SWL on 2005-05-22, 09:46:36 (172.133.90.98)
Pete, DavidLD hasn't posted here in quite a while. Am looking forward to seeing what his latest research has created! ... As for contemporary instrument drivers, Pete, Eminence in Kentucky is becoming .......

125: Re: Remember your first good system? (4.77)
Posted by krimney on 2003-06-17, 22:02:05 (24.71.223.142)
I don't remember the amp but I do remember the speakers. Celestion DL4. Great little 2 way I bought new and kept for 10 yrs until my brother inherited them. .......

126: Re: First Big Score of the year - Celestion Ditton 442 Speakers (4.77)
Posted by jsjazz on 2005-03-31, 06:00:07 (69.177.181.7)
I have a pair of Ditton 15's I bought at a tag sale for $10. Very nice sound. I'm looking for a place to use them! Jeff .......

127: Re: Speaker Drivers Are Better Today!!! (4.74)
Posted by FRG7SWL on 2004-07-11, 10:21:42 (198.81.26.7)
Took a Celestion G10T-75CE driver to Skip's Music recently for reconing. Got to q & a the repair tech about modern vs. vintage. He said that electronics proper, amps, stomp boxes, digital delays et al .......

128: Re: KLH 17's, part III (4.74)
Posted by FRG7SWL on 2005-01-05, 10:30:36 (172.138.162.254)
Happy 2005, Bold Eagle. Am still amazed how similar in sound Celestion Vintage 30s are to KLH Model 17 woofers. Since V30s are voiced to emulate Celestion Alnico Blues, mayhap Henry Kloss voiced his M .......

129: Re: I take offence to that (4.72)
Posted by FRG7SWL on 2003-09-19, 09:10:07 (205.188.208.9)
Load up 12" cabinets with Celestion Vintage 30s. Will deliver Winterlandish volume via 40 watts-per-channel wonders from Dynaco, Marantz, Pioneer, and Sony without straining their output devices! ::: .......

130: RE: Speakers we could live with a LONG time ! (4.70)
Posted by hahax@verizon.net on 2010-11-21, 20:59:10 (96.240.15.189)
Wish you had mentioned something about the other speaker. Looks like a custom with KEF B110, CelestionHF 1300, and Celestion HF2000. Along with the B139 woofer the same drivers in the early IMF Monito .......

131: Good vintage solid state amp to drive ... (4.70)
Posted by Garbage Collector on 2006-04-01, 21:17:19 (24.5.177.87)
the Celestion 6000. thinking about some old Mcintosh 2100 etc. Anything from Luxman or Accuphase, or something else? I wonder anyone has tried driving both the subwoofer and the monitors using one amp .......

132: Celestion, Bowers&Wilkins (B&W), Elac, Goodmans, Wharfdale, KEF, AWA, EMI, Tannoy, LEAK, (4.70)
Posted by Timbo in Oz on 2017-07-06, 03:24:54 (203.173.9.215)
JBL, RCA, Lansing, ...... Do a search, eh? .......

133: Re: Vintage Quality v. Audio Insanity (4.70)
Posted by FRG7SWL on 2004-05-20, 08:22:53 (198.81.26.7)
Some time back, on the efficient speaker forum, someone asked about replacement drivers for a D.I.Y. project. Mentioned how vintage Jensen & Utah guitar drivers are not only efficient, but easy on the .......

134: Celestion ditton 15 question??? (4.67)
Posted by jsjazz on 2004-08-07, 17:07:16 (69.0.83.54)
What exactly is that lower "woofer" in this speaker? I'v only seen it on one other speaker (B&W, also made in England)but I'm unfamiliar with the concept. I'm assuming it's some kind of passive bass c .......

135: Here's a photo... (4.67)
Posted by realistico on 2007-05-27, 08:07:23 (63.209.227.209)
It's a two-way speaker with a 6-6.5" woofer. I'd put the date at somewhere in the 80's. Celestion speakers seem to be kind of rare, though I'll admit I haven't really tried looking for them. Though .......

136: Life's good - got a pair of very old celestion monitors with metal grill (4.66)
Posted by yeasaen on 2010-04-26, 06:56:08 (220.255.7.153)
wonder if any of you know these? They are about the size of proAc tablettes. Very sweet sounding tho not much bass. (BTW I still haven't chosen which of my 3 tube pre amps to sell - looks like they al .......

137: RE: Celestion HF-2000 tweeter replacement (4.66)
Posted by dls123 on 2009-12-24, 08:42:24 (207.216.213.144)
Thanks so much! Even if I don't get this pair, I may hunt down another in the future. Those caps will be easy to source... Is this the series I or series II 66.... cheers, Don .......

138: Re: Mac Mc-275 vs. Marantz 8B vs. Dynaco Stereo 70 (4.65)
Posted by FRG7SWL on 2006-04-09, 10:24:13 (207.200.116.196)
Visitor, why spend damn near 2 grand for a sonic replica, when you can get that added pride-of-ownership value an original bestows? Got two Peavey Transformer 112 guitar amps in da arsenal, which digi .......

139: Re: I agree, sell 'em separately if you must, you'll get more........ (4.63)
Posted by vfilby on 2003-12-12, 16:38:01 (65.93.103.163)
Well I am only 24 so I am not sure what you mean by old fogies. I am looking to acquire that setup if possible. Personally I have all old pioneer and sherwood with celestion speakers. I am quite proud .......

140: RE: Vintage Celestion or Wharfedale (4.63)
Posted by hahax@verizon.net on 2016-04-12, 20:41:36 (96.234.41.97)
Push pull triode would likely drive the reactive load. But the most you'd get out of PP 300bs is about 28 watts and even less for the 2A3(although it's a better, more linear tube. And on really dynami .......

141: Ditton 15 & TL12+ (4.62)
Posted by alexpop on 2008-10-24, 00:33:07 (87.167.93.222)
Celestion Ditton 15 with Leak TL/12 plus mono blocks. Are these speakers suitable for the TL12+ ? .......

142: Re: Any comments on Celestion Ditton 44 speakers... (4.62)
Posted by pete the bully on 2006-06-28, 08:59:13 (207.69.137.34)
The Ditton series are very nice speaker systems. If they're in good condition, you will probably like them. Heck, they were more than very nice--very good. .......

143: Re: It's AlLIIIVE!!! (4.60)
Posted by FRG7SWL on 2003-07-31, 08:30:20 (205.188.208.9)
To each hiz own, birdy bubba! Ya should be mature enuff to coalesce that reality into yer cranium! Or knot! Thanx fer yer revalatory offer, but will suffer with that Marantz/Celestion Vintage 30 combo .......

144: Re: Celestion 442's (4.59)
Posted by Bold Eagle on 2006-07-16, 13:45:34 (69.40.210.78)
Don, Depending on the era of the 442's, and how they were voiced, it's possible they could sound better with the Luxman. If you check back over recent threads you'll find one where I talk about source .......

145: Re: need mini-monitor sized vintage speaker recommendations for use with Marantz 2215 (4.59)
Posted by MattFLA on 2004-11-11, 04:44:23 (170.146.91.6)
Celestion 3's EPI 70's Pioneer HPM 40's All can be had for less than $100.00 and IMO all would do well with the Marantz 2015. MattFLA .......

146: why not (4.58)
Posted by docw on 2007-09-05, 14:35:57 (162.119.232.102)
BBC monitors esp. LS 3/5a's Celestion SL 6 or 600 and other Celestions Linn KAN Fulton 80 or 100 Spica TC 50 and other Brit monitors, incl. newer ones? I guess they're more expensive. .......

147: DIY Bassman cabinet (4.56)
Posted by FenderLover on 2014-04-15, 03:53:26 (97.93.96.67)
Had this small 2 X 12 inch cab made for me. Loaded with one Celestion Vintage 30 (ceramic) and one Weber 12A125T speaker. Very nice, BIG tone. Will compare it to my Vibrolux head and cab. ----- .......

148: Re: Speaker Suggestions for Marantz 1060 (4.56)
Posted by realistico on 2005-02-05, 17:16:03 (207.7.200.224)
I'd recommend: -a pair of the smaller two-way ADS--something from the 400 or 500 series -One of the Fried "Q" series (2way with 8" woofer) -Celestion Ditton 100 -EPI 100 --Matt .......

149: RE: Celestion HF-2000 tweeter replacement (4.55)
Posted by dls123 on 2009-12-24, 06:58:51 (207.216.213.144)
Thanks. They have the little metal grill cover on them. A buddy gave me one, but unfortunately it is toasted too..... Funny, everyone loves these speakers and no one has figure out a modern tweeter re .......

150: Re: Vintage gear and pro-speakers: an alternative? (4.55)
Posted by FRG7SWL on 2004-07-23, 10:14:51 (198.81.26.7)
M Jarve, have utilized guitar speakers for two-plus decades with various electronics. Until three years ago, they were Utah Cadences, with a Jensen 1204 for a center speaker in Hafler configuration. T .......

151: Speaker shootout with tube and ss integrated amps (4.55)
Posted by Mortsnets on 2008-09-07, 00:17:03 (76.126.117.72)
I recently did a comparison of some speakers. Using NAD Integrated ==================== 1. Dynaco A35 (excellent) ------------------------- 2. KEF 103.2 (v. good) ------------------------- 3. RA Labs .......

152: Re: ? for 80s vintage Celestion speaker expert ... (4.54)
Posted by MattFLA on 2004-10-29, 04:45:53 (170.146.91.6)
No, the Celstion 3's do not use the same tweeter as the SL 6. I own the 3's and know about the SL6's and the tweeters and woofer are not the same. Both are great speakers. The 3's were rated # 1 budge .......

153: Re: IMF's (4.52)
Posted by ColinR on 2002-02-04, 07:25:41 (213.122.0.182)
You should be able to identify your speakers on this site. Drive units marked as "unknown" are either KEF or Peerless units, with an odd Celestion - I know as I had some IMF's some time ago where the .......

154: Re: There's Plenty Of Room For Sansuis-n-Marantzes!!! (4.49)
Posted by FRG7SWL on 2005-11-14, 19:06:06 (207.200.116.6)
Ivor-n-crew, wuz smitten by recent Sansui 9090 acquisition! Using it's bass-n-treble tone-rolloff contours, it replicated a high-end version of me beloved Marantz MR-235(after replacing the stock fuse .......

155: I did the same thing with my 7700 (4.46)
Posted by Prisoners on 2010-07-08, 13:53:37 (99.145.5.193)
It was a few years back, and I used several iPods and a pair of Celestion speakers. All was good until two speakers connectors touched thanks to those lousy speaker connectors on the Sansui. I had a M .......

156: RE: Celestion DL-4 bookshelf speakers (4.44)
Posted by dan on 2010-02-25, 07:16:32 (194.221.74.7)
HI, i bought these new in the late 80's and had a rotel 810 amp with them and a philips cd104 cd player... i remember it sounding awesome but then i was young and easily impressed. I have a bang and o .......

157: Re: Info on Kenwood Receiver (4.43)
Posted by Wino on 2002-01-03, 15:52:24 (209.204.186.114)
It came into the USA from 1974-78 and brought $450 list. Don't think I've ever heard it, so don't ask performance, but it's not being collected. Retail/wholesale in new condition are $52/30. Celestion .......

158: RE: auld vs. gnu (4.43)
Posted by FRG7SWL on 2008-09-25, 09:41:30 (207.200.116.66)
c.nourie, A-25s are timeless loudspeaker land-marks, so it's no wonder they sound so reverential with Rotel amplification! Had a Rotel RX-602 a few years back, which sounded polite yet polished thru v .......

159: NHT Subzero + 8-10inch subwoofer (4.43)
Posted by Ross on 2013-09-01, 09:24:41 (108.195.252.107)
Very doable for $200 used. Great sound at a great price. Do a search if you are unsure about the quality of the speakers. Other options would include smaller Advents, Dynaco A10' or any number of s .......

160: RE: Amps for Celestion inefficient speakers :D (4.42)
Posted by msorbe on 2010-04-14, 00:58:36 (96.247.60.223)
Had good results driving SL6's with a Hafler DH200 at 130wpc or also very good results with a Nikko Alpha 220 power amp, both these will provide plenty of power to play LOUD. .......

161: Thanks for the feedback. But wouldn't they need a Celestion cone? (4.42)
Posted by peterh on 2005-07-20, 10:45:05 (24.75.68.133)
i.e. the "Cobex" cone is part of the design and to preserve the sound quality I would think you would need to recone with the same cone design. Maybe they're still available somewhere. I agree with yo .......

162: Well 350 pounds is quite a bit of pocket change (4.40)
Posted by bjh on 2004-10-29, 09:53:45 (64.231.112.92)
for a tweeter. Also it isn't a si model and may have a different tweeter as the first SL6s had copper (I think) dome tweeters not the aluminum ones. The Celestion 3s (etc) on the other hand was an att .......

163: Re: Celestion ditton 15 question??? (4.40)
Posted by Bassetized on 2004-08-08, 06:57:18 (68.154.3.107)
Polk sold jillions of speakers with passive radiators. i had a pair of 10B's. it was pretty good for what it was. pretty sure that the Vandersteen 2 series had a passive radiator and i know those guys .......

164: Re: First Big Score of the year - Celestion Ditton 442 Speakers (4.39)
Posted by sober1 on 2005-03-29, 20:24:34 (68.250.71.16)
I have a set of 110s I use with a Marantz 2215. Pretty amazing combo... very smooth. I have a set of Selah RC-2s on the way that I'm banking will uproot them from the bedroom system. It's unreal that .......

165: RE: Wharfedale dovedale 3 / III (4.38)
Posted by Ronen on 2008-01-16, 08:52:49 (194.237.142.21)
Thanks Dave. I just bought a set of sliver S1 monitor audio with a view to replacing these dovedales. I wonder if they can be used toghether ie 4 apeakers off a 2 channel quad 303/33 to any effect. So .......

166: Re: Celestion Ditton 10 (4.38)
Posted by Timbo in Oz on 2004-05-30, 23:37:19 (202.147.81.153)
you have their the baby of Ditton range. If you can recall have you seen the drive units, with the grills off? describe the smaller of the two units. Email me Timbo in Oz The Skyptical Mensurer and Au .......

167: Yup they advertized in Stereo Review in the 70s (4.36)
Posted by DavidLD on 2006-01-17, 09:23:31 (207.200.116.196)
I would have to dig this up but think they may have been English-made, if not, I believe they corresponded to the "English" design school, as opposed to the Boston/East coast sound. That meant a littl .......

168: RE: How do you tame a Celestion ribbon tweeter? (4.35)
Posted by airtime on 2008-07-02, 10:04:05 (69.253.105.124)
Without the FR curves and a SPL meter it would be almost impossible to DIY a notch filter. A good idea but all the notch filters I've heard really KILLED the sound of those drivers. Just seems to add .......

169: Also (4.35)
Posted by realistico on 2007-05-27, 08:30:08 (63.209.227.209)
a quick perusal of eBay shows that a pair of Ditton 110's which is the 8" woofer version just sold for $60 (89.95 with shipping) which seems to be a pretty good deal... "You know why is that?" ::: TOP .......

170: RE: Celestion Ditton XRs -- nice buy for $30 (4.33)
Posted by Tapehead@Cincy on 2007-07-17, 13:01:08 (12.169.32.131)
I have a pair of those with one trashed cabinet -- let us know how you like them! Even in rough condition, they were some of the nicest medium-sized bookshelves I've heard. I think the passive radiato .......

171: RE: How do you tame a Celestion ribbon tweeter? (4.33)
Posted by airtime on 2008-07-01, 18:02:58 (69.253.105.124)
You're looking at an active crossover setup. Personally, ribbons presented more problems then a normal speaker could deal with - within reason! IMHO dump the ribbons and stick with a good paper cone s .......

172: RE: Celestion 15XR (4.30)
Posted by Crazy Dave on 2008-05-30, 08:08:48 (38.118.25.194)
These speakers were very well thoght of in their day. I beleive Sterophile gave them a Class A rating. You need good stands, electonics, souce components and source material to maximise thier potentia .......

173: Re: Spendor BC1 vs BC1 reissue (4.30)
Posted by Timbo in Oz on 2003-11-10, 20:06:58 (203.54.191.94)
Hi Bob, I seem to recall that the reissue was of the original version ie with only the Celestion HF1300 tweeter. where do I recall this from? Doh! It may have been in HFN&RR, the UK mag. I have very p .......

174: RE: It's a shame to sell such memories! (4.29)
Posted by FRG7SWL on 2014-07-14, 07:05:25 (75.48.8.53)
Brian, they'd be worth $10 for the cabs alone. Replace woofs with either Celestion's 8-15 (if 8") or 10-30 (if 10"), or even Jensen's Mods, recap tweet, & they'll be creatin' gnu par-tay rockin' memor .......

175: Re: DLK speakers (4.28)
Posted by isanut on 2003-10-24, 19:30:48 (24.163.208.80)
The ultimate DLK speaker in terms of over all balance and sound quality. I lust after a pair of 1 1/2's. This in spite of the fact that I own magneplanars, alon petites and alon II's, epos 11 and 12s, .......

176: Celestion Ditton 33 playmate (4.28)
Posted by Follow the white rabbit on 2021-05-15, 08:10:48 (84.131.89.125)
Hello, I have now great speakers from the 70ies which are in outstanding condition... :-) Does somebody know an amp I could use for best marriage? Now I use a Revox B150... it sounds good... :-) Ma .......

177: More of the same but... (4.28)
Posted by realistico on 2004-04-15, 15:19:21 (4.156.144.117)
I'd also chime in with a "you can't really go wrong with a pair of Minimus 7's". And better for that space would be a pair of the wood cabinet 7w's. EPI 70's would be nice too. But I have a pair of th .......

178: RE: Speaker reccomendations for Dynaco ST-35 amp (4.27)
Posted by mnawaz3@aol.com on 2018-07-09, 13:54:26 (72.79.123.208)
Nice amp. Personally prefer the similar pilots...but following will work well : Tannoy 10" inch....any...12" OK but needs more nuice. Any older spendor Rogers). Any celestion 3/5/7/9. Smaller altecs l .......

179: RE: What speakers do you use with your PP 6BQ5 , 6v6 etc small amps? (4.27)
Posted by Ross on 2008-01-06, 07:17:47 (74.230.248.207)
Right now Triangle Titus 202 (oringinal version, not current 202E). This is a small monitor that is fast and efficient. Transient responce is outstanding; I posted a review several years ago. The Titu .......

180: RE: How do you tame a Celestion ribbon tweeter? (4.27)
Posted by Tadlo on 2008-07-01, 18:28:51 (68.78.44.157)
Hey Airtime, I seem to remember about a year or so ago you were really happy with a DIY speaker that you made with a ribbon tweeter. Am I mis-remembering that? I had been wondering why we haven't hear .......

181: Best of both worlds ... have two worlds (4.25)
Posted by Garbage Collector on 2006-04-13, 06:55:03 (24.5.177.87)
One world is 300B SET driving Klipsch LaScala. The other world is Mcintosh 250 driving Celestion SL600 + another Mcintosh 250 driving the 6000 subs. I'm so happy ... .......

182: Actually there's a pair on eBay right now (4.24)
Posted by realistico on 2007-05-27, 08:17:10 (63.209.227.209)
Though the tweeters have dents in them and the woofers look wrong. Celestion made their own drivers and they will say so on them. If you look closely at the picture you can see extra screw holes aroun .......

183: RE: 'vintage' sound (4.24)
Posted by FRG7SWL on 2013-08-04, 13:58:57 (75.48.4.120)
Elias, have used 12" Utah Cadences, in Hafler configuration, for close to three decades (with a Jensen 1204 providing occasional centre channel duty). Wanted to switch to Celestion's G12H-30s back in .......

184: Re: Celestion 442's (4.24)
Posted by dls123 on 2006-07-15, 23:40:09 (154.20.79.52)
Hi, Thanks for your note. Yes, comparing the Celestions to the Josephs surely isn't fair. The 442's are for a second system for an apartment. So far I have them, a very nice little pair of 14 in. tar .......

185: My KLH 6's were free... (4.24)
Posted by telewacked on 2007-09-29, 06:07:37 (74.222.208.108)
technically...I was supposed to buy the guy a 6 pack of brew, but logistics made it tough so he said take em' - I gave him $10. Really great sounding speakers, better IMO than the my Dynaco A25's, Cel .......

186: Re: Luxman R-404 receiver? (4.22)
Posted by gearhunter on 2006-06-06, 15:36:16 (67.22.167.2)
Wasn't meant to be!! The SOB, sold it to someone else, even though he offered it to me FIRST! Oh well, can't win them all? However, I just scored a Marantz 27 receiver, in good working conition (decen .......

187: Oddly enough, a reccomendation of something NOT to get... (4.21)
Posted by realistico on 2004-02-16, 20:00:36 (67.75.26.239)
Gosh, my ears are still hurting after a brief listening session. I'm talking about the AR TSW 110... Yes, Acoustic Research, from the later Teledyne period with the titanium coated tweeters. Boy I can .......

188: JBL 46 (4.20)
Posted by s.etal2@juno.com on 2007-11-25, 09:45:42 (71.179.112.180)
I would like to match up my Mcintosh 240 amp, MX 110 preamp with a pair of vintage speakers. Has anyone matched up JBL 46 with these components? I have a good subwoofer so monitors or "bookshelf speak .......

189: Re: Spendor BC1 speakers! (4.20)
Posted by Timbo in Oz on 2002-07-01, 05:05:04 (144.138.159.121)
Love those Celestion HF1300's. Nice speakers very good tweeter. Do tell me if you have a smallish room or have the spkrs close to any room boundary. Why? System Q at LF resonance is a bit high, in som .......

190: someday, i will get some IMF (4.19)
Posted by centaurus3200 on 2006-10-27, 16:24:48 (70.143.2.130)
there was a pair of MKIV transmission lines for $350 locally a while back, but they are like 82db sensivity. probably still not enough power, but if i get another chance i will buy a pair and use my s .......

191: RE: Bookshelf Speakers for Pioneer SX525? (4.19)
Posted by 6bq5 on 2018-06-19, 10:39:02 (67.218.104.82)
There are a bunch to look for - The Andrew Jones Pioneer speakers of a few years ago- Old Warfdale monitors Kef Monitors Celestion 3, or 5 if you wan more... Signet made a nice bookshelf unit - GNP Kl .......

192: Re: Celestion ditton 15 question??? (4.19)
Posted by kintyre695 on 2004-08-07, 17:14:55 (65.95.98.119)
It is a passive radiator, like a port only more resistance. Celestian used it on the 33 and 66 Ditton models as well and other mfg. you might note were the Kef 104ab, Genesis II, PSB had some models. .......

193: RE: Amps for Celestion inefficient speakers :D (4.19)
Posted by Crazy Dave on 2010-04-12, 08:37:45 (38.118.25.194)
A Threshold CAS-1 is doing a very good job driving my Spendor BC-1's (85 db 2 1w/1m). Even though is is rated at only 60 wpc, I have never heard it strain. The CAS-2 has more power. A lot of it depen .......

194: Re: Best louspeakers for single ended tube amp (4.19)
Posted by FRG7SWL on 2003-06-21, 08:26:01 (64.12.96.10)
Angelo, if you've got that DIY bug, replace those Goodmans drivers with Celestion Blues! They're pricey, but have 100db sensitivity, 75hz-5khz response, are suited for low power 'Class A' tube amps, a .......

195: RE: your swapmeet/thrift store vintage story (4.19)
Posted by IdRatherBeDrumming on 2015-04-09, 19:23:11 (76.23.182.43)
A MAC1900 at a flea market for $100 was a nice find, and a pair of pristine Celestion SL6si speakers for $20. Many more deals on Denon receivers/CD players, Infinity speakers (IL40 @ $150/pr.) and Gra .......

196: RE: Vintage Celestion or Wharfedale (4.19)
Posted by Crazy Dave on 2016-04-12, 10:05:47 (38.118.25.194)
As an owner of Spendor BC-1's, I would agree. The original poster did not say, but if the amps are single ended, you would have to use the speakers as headphones to get a reasonable volume out of them .......

197: Re: Info on Ditton 22 loudspeaker would be appreciated (4.18)
Posted by pete the bully on 2006-03-22, 09:23:30 (4.253.102.135)
Ditton was a series of speakers from Celestion. They were very well regarded. There is no listing for the Ditton 22 in Orion. But the Ditton's were not cheap, the Ditton 25 went for more than $700 a p .......

198: RE: Am I the only one? (4.17)
Posted by mancavemike on 2009-10-18, 09:37:52 (74.210.16.189)
You've both just described a day in paradise! I don't think I own anything particularly spectacular, but mixing and matching and listening to the variations just rocks my little world! The latest addi .......

199: Strange noises from Pioneer SX 727 . . . (4.16)
Posted by Beatlebug on 2009-08-01, 05:11:13 (75.170.234.152)
I helped a friend assemble a very nice sounding system using a 727 and Celestion 5s. The Pioneer is in mint condition, ridiculously clean and beautiful. But it has developed a rythmic clicking sound i .......

200: "Celestion Auditorium DC38" field coil... any info (4.15)
Posted by chr15 on 2005-01-01, 20:53:34 (203.109.254.49)
Hope this finds you well. Found a pair of these for sale, seem to be in good condition. 1000 ohm field coil. They were pulled out of an old house apparently had been in concrete enclosures. Looking fo .......

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