Celestion Ditton 66

[chris_broadbent]

Im looking buy a pair of Ditton 66 speakers and would like to hear any comments comparing the Mk1 and Mk2 versions apart from the obvious front veneer. Are they the same or is the crossover different? Which is prefferred?

Thanks for all comments.

[Rare Bird]

Im looking buy a pair of Ditton 66 speakers and would like to hear any comments comparing the Mk1 and Mk2 versions apart from the obvious front veneer. Are they the same or is the crossover different? Which is prefferred?



Don't get confused the veneer & none veneered are nothing to do with being Mk.I & Mk.II..it just saw revisions throughout it's life time..The series 2 is a different speaker.

Ps: can i just add their was later a model called the '66 Legend'..

[Reid Malenfant]

Now that looks much better built Andr'e :) Never seen one, thanks for putting up the picture ;)

[Reid Malenfant]

Ps: can i just add their was later a model called the '66 Legend'..
:eyebrows: There are rather a few by the looks of it :rolleyes:

Just found another image for the MK2, it looks like it happens to use the same drivers as the 662 in all honesty :scratch: The ABR looks different though. I'm really surprised that the ABR appears to be directly behind the bass driver, if it was me i'd move it so less midrange could get through the cone ;)

66 MK2 3912

662 3913

They just appear to anodised in a different colour..

[Rare Bird]

:eyebrows: There are rather a few by the looks of it :rolleyes:

Just found another image for the MK2, it looks like it happens to use the same drivers as the 662 in all honesty :scratch: The ABR looks different though. I'm really surprised that the ABR appears to be directly behind the bass driver, if it was me i'd move it so less midrange could get through the cone ;)


Aye '662' was a good un. Same with the '44 S2' with an ABR around the back..

Another big un from the late '80's was the Ditton '88', can't find a picture but looked like the '66L' :eyebrows:

[chris_broadbent]

Those 662s look the biz. What are thoughts on interface between floor and speaker. Spikes or not? I think Marcos were just placed on granite slabs at the show?

[Marco]

They were Mana Soundbases, Chris, spiked into the floor - not pretty, but very effective :)

I can tell you from experience that those bases were one of the reasons why the speakers worked so well in the hotel room at Scalford - the 'unsung heros', if you like.... ;)

If they'd have just been plonked on the floor, they'd have sounded crap and boomed like hell!

I think the other versions of the 66 look great, but I do wonder if they sound as good as the originals, as they don't seem to be held in such 'reverence' worldwide, or have the enviable reputation and cult following of the originals?

It would be interesting to do a comparison. Ultimately, I'll always settle for 'ugly' looks (although the 66's look pretty nice with their grilles on) and stunning sound over 'gorgeous' looks and average/mediocre sound.

At the end of the day, for me, all hi-fi equipment is simply a tool for reproducing music, not merely ornaments to be admired.

Marco.

[chris_broadbent]

Couldnt agree with you more Marco. My ultimate compliment for any system is that i get lost on the music instead of listening for each individual "hifi" quality.

Mana bases, sound expensive if the turntable supports are anything to go by.

[chris_broadbent]

Hi all, any opinions very welcome please on the Ditton 66 on eBay at moment. I'm no expert so would appreciate any input
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190516737704

[tannoy man]

Hi Chris, I dont know how to do a link, but thers a cheap pair of 66,s on the French EBAY site at the moment.

[Marco]

Hi Chris,

Sorry, I've only just saw your post, and the listing has now ended. If you give us a bit more notice next time you see pair for sale, we'll be able to help ;)

Marco.

[keiths]

Hi Chris, I dont know how to do a link, but thers a cheap pair of 66,s on the French EBAY site at the moment.

These? http://cgi.ebay.fr/enceintes-celestion-ditton-66-studio-monitor-/190515172776?pt=FR_LC_TV_Son_Home_Cinema_HiFi_Ence intes&hash=item2c5b96d5a8

Collection only, though...

[Marco]

What better excuse to take the car and have a holiday in France! :)

Marco.

[chris_broadbent]

Shame I missed the pair on uk eBay but I only saw them a couple of hours ago. French ones don't give much info.

[Marco]

Indeed, and you'd think he could've cleaned the buggers and displayed them properly before photographing them for sale! :doh:

Some folk don't have a bloody clue :rolleyes:

Marco.

[chris_broadbent]

I know, dusty as hell, only one photo and no description. Ill not be risking that pair.

[Marco]

Yep, and just bunged amongst other speakers in what looks like some kind of store room... They certainly don't look loved!

Marco.