WTD - Keesonic Speakers

[Xapito]

Anyone have a pair lying around? :eyebrows: Looking to try them in a near field position.

Thanks

[hifi_dave]

Which model ?

[Xapito]

Well, the ones that show on a more regular basis are the Kubs/Kolts...

edit: Might also be interested in a pair of JBL L20T3/ JBL L1.

[Audio Al]

Might also be interested in a pair of JBL L20T3/ JBL L1.
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I have a pair of L1's :eyebrows:

not for sale though , Obtained my pair from ebay USA :)

Ebay USA have a pair listed at the moment , A bit rough around the edges though

http://www.ebay.com/itm/JBL-L1-Speakers-035tia-tweeters-706-G-Midranges-excellent-sonic-condition-/261203822730?pt=Speakers_Subwoofers&hash=item3cd0f6088a

Just found these as well

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pair-2-JBL-L1-Main-Stereo-Premium-Audio-Speakers-8-Ohm-2-Way-w-Grills-/300888846043?pt=Speakers_Subwoofers&hash=item460e5f6edb

[Xapito]

Customs would get meh skin for importing these... has to be EU, but thanks mate! :cool:

[Audio Al]

Customs would get meh skin for importing these... has to be EU, but thanks mate! :cool:

I imported my L1's from the Tampa Florida

Postage was £80 and VAT and handling was £43

NO DUTY on speakers :)

[hoopsontoast]

Well, the ones that show on a more regular basis are the Kubs/Kolts...

edit: Might also be interested in a pair of JBL L20T3/ JBL L1.

Good luck finding some Kolts, I have a pair and they are the only pair I have seen for sale in the past couple of years.
Kubs come up quite often though.

[Xapito]

Was more keen on the Kubs aswell, but I'm left wondering how they both sound, being the Kolt so small and a sealed enclosure? Have you ever had the chance to compare both?

[istari_knight]

I found the Kubs far too rough & ready up top if you know what I mean ? That cone tweeter isn't very good IMO.

[hoopsontoast]

I have not compared the two, never heard the Kubs.
The Kolts are supposed to be a lot higher in the range, designed as broadcast monitors to take on the LS3/5A directly.
They use a Seas 11F-GX Mid bass and a Seas Tweeter (IIRC) rather than the OEM mid bass and cone tweeter in the Kubs.
The Kolts lack deep bass but I used them for a long time without a subwoofer.

[DSJR]

I found the Kubs far too rough & ready up top if you know what I mean ? That cone tweeter isn't very good IMO.

It's not so much that it's a bad tweeter per se, but it IS set several db up in level over the upper midrange and below, this making it scream-n-spitch in the wrong setup. Huge fun back in the day and we sold dozens of pairs.

[Xapito]

Funny, I thought it was the other way around! Will be on a lookout for the Kolt's on the usual places then, maybe lady luck smiles on me. Thanks lads.

[DSJR]

Apart from my personal experiences with 'em in past decades, check the 'Choice reviews of the period for objective confirmation.

[istari_knight]

It's not so much that it's a bad tweeter per se, but it IS set several db up in level over the upper midrange and below, this making it scream-n-spitch in the wrong setup. Huge fun back in the day and we sold dozens of pairs.

That sounds about right, they are better with a vinyl source IME. I tried them in 2 "modern" solid state/CD source system & the results were dire.

[Xapito]

It will take some time to find a pair ehehe, maybe I'll send a message to Peter Keeley himself.

[istari_knight]

It will take some time to find a pair ehehe, maybe I'll send a message to Peter Keeley himself.

IIRC He passed away last year according to posts on PFM :(

I think dantheman had some kubs he was trying to sell a while back, could be worth sending him a PM ?

[hifi_dave]

It will take some time to find a pair ehehe, maybe I'll send a message to Peter Keeley himself.

Good luck with that..

[Xapito]

ffs now I feel like a true donkey... :rolleyes: no disrespect though.