Just won these on Ebay......

Well my Celestion ditton 15xr's turned up today at 6pm.Thought i was going to have to wait until Monday.Anyway they arrived well packed and as described in the add.after unpacking them it was time to hook these babies up ans see what all the fuss is about.well I wasn't disappointed they sounded very crisp clean and detailed.As for some of the comments Ive read on boomy bass well no sign of it after a couple hour of playing various different types of music.In fact If any thing they sounded a little bass shy on some tracks.That maybe down to the still being on the floor,I need to get some stands for them and see what happens.Am I happy ,You bet I am there keepers.

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Originally Posted by tommy6206

In fact If any thing they sounded a little bass shy on some tracks.

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Try different speaker placements. The passive radiators are a bit finicky with their positioning.

Nice one, Gary. They're not too shabby, are they? ;)

Anyway, keep us posted how you get on - decent stands are a must. I use these Atacamas (but I see the listing has now ended):

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Atacama-SL400-...28b78d&afsrc=1

I'm sure you'll be able to get something similar, though :)

Marco.

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Originally Posted by tommy6206

Well my Celestion ditton 15xr's turned up today at 6pm.Thought i was going to have to wait until Monday.Anyway they arrived well packed and as described in the add.after unpacking them it was time to hook these babies up ans see what all the fuss is about.well I wasn't disappointed they sounded very crisp clean and detailed.As for some of the comments Ive read on boomy bass well no sign of it after a couple hour of playing various different types of music.In fact If any thing they sounded a little bass shy on some tracks.That maybe down to the still being on the floor,I need to get some stands for them and see what happens.Am I happy ,You bet I am there keepers.

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You Sound like a happy punter..

You know when people talk about stereo equipment, or give an opinion, there are many other factors to take into acount, i.e. room size, furnishings, floor type, placement........ the list goes on and on, and then you have personal taste.

So until you hear a piece of kit for yourself in your lounge you have to take other folks opinions as mearly a guide.

In the past your hifi dealer used to have loan equipment, that they would let you use in your home to see how it sounded which was great, it's been a while since i've bought any new kit, i guess they have there own audition rooms now.

Anyway i'm pleased you like um, they do look sweet.

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Originally Posted by Marco

Nice one, Gary. They're not too shabby, are they? ;)

Anyway, keep us posted how you get on - decent stands are a must. I use these Atacama's (but I see the listing has now ended):

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Atacama-SL400-...28b78d&afsrc=1

I'm sure you'll be able to get something similar, though :)

Marco.

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Well i got myself sorted with a set of Atacama stands for £32 inc of postage and should be here early next week. Also went into town and got more speaker cable.I got them wired up to my techincs A900 mk2 amp with a set of Acoustic research 112's I picked up at the local recycling centre for £5 a couple weeks ago, I did have to change the foam surrounds and now sound really sweet.Now to sit back and spin some of the black stuff :cool:

Ok guys, i need a little more advice with regards to the Castle Kendal II speakers i got of ebay.

At the moment they are both in bits in my work room, the cab's are comming on a treat and, i'll post some before and after shots when they are both finished. Both sets of drives are fine and there are no probs with the crossovers eather, however i've noticed that the cable from the crossover to the drives is different, i.e. the woofer has different (thicker) cable than the tweeter.
is it worth replacing the connecting cables, and if so are there any suggestions as to a good cable to use.

Use the some speaker cable - the same type as you use between amp and speakers. If you're soldering to make the connections, when you do the tweeters, you should be quick & not overheat them.

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Originally Posted by Jac Hawk

Ok guys, i need a little more advice with regards to the Castle Kendal II speakers i got of ebay.

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What do you want to know! I've owned every single model Castle Acoustics made right upto the late '80's. I've been to the old factory more times than i can remember ;)

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Originally Posted by Andre

What do you want to know! I've owned every single model Castle Acoustics made right upto the late '80's. I've been to the old factory more times than i can remember ;)

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whats the best way to reduce bass on the kendal II, they're ported so in my room they are a little too bassy

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Originally Posted by Jac Hawk

whats the best way to reduce bass on the kendal II, they're ported so in my room they are a little too bassy

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Pull em out from corners if they are..You could try a bit of foam in the reflex port