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[hella356]

Originally Posted by MrAcoustat

No problem that is what i also use on mine but many prefer the original material yes it is thicker but it also last's longer.

Yes, good to know all the options.

[dlrph]

Hi Andy
Just stumbled across this site while I was surfing the Net to see if anything ever became of the Acoustat speaker company. It's a small world, since I noticed you are in Chandler, AZ and so am I. I am the proud owner of a 24yr old set of Acoustat 1+1's, purchased new in 1988 and still sounding fantastic! I must be a lucky guy because I have never had any problems with them other than modifying the transformers years ago with the upgrade, and putting on new black cloth to replace the original beige. I have run them for over 20 years with a B&K EX-442 power amp and finally added a Polk Subwoofer and Magnepan MMG's as rear channel speakers with a Magnepan MC1 as a center channel. Good to know of another Acoustat lover nearby if I ever have any questions.
Dirk

[MrAcoustat]

Originally Posted by dlrph

Hi Andy
Just stumbled across this site while I was surfing the Net to see if anything ever became of the Acoustat speaker company. It's a small world, since I noticed you are in Chandler, AZ and so am I. I am the proud owner of a 24yr old set of Acoustat 1+1's, purchased new in 1988 and still sounding fantastic! I must be a lucky guy because I have never had any problems with them other than modifying the transformers years ago with the upgrade, and putting on new black cloth to replace the original beige. I have run them for over 20 years with a B&K EX-442 power amp and finally added a Polk Subwoofer and Magnepan MMG's as rear channel speakers with a Magnepan MC1 as a center channel. Good to know of another Acoustat lover nearby if I ever have any questions.
Dirk

Hi Dirk like you my 1+1s are from 1984 also never had a problem ( with Acoustat's you rarely do ) they are one of the most reliable stats on the market there just like the timex watches they take a licking but keep on ticking.

PS: All that was done to them is MODS - MODS - MODS -

[ChristosP]

I have a pair of Acoustat 1's in storage modified by Phil Keck (I think he called his company PKR&D). I have yet to hook them up and listen to them, the cable ends need new connectors. I was wondering if anyone is familiar with these mods and if you have any opinions.

Thanks!

Christos.

[ChristosP]

Originally Posted by MrAcoustat

Hi Christos, if you ever want to buy new socks for your Acoustat's here is the place to buy the original you can buy them ready to install or just the material your choice.

The Upholstery Company Inc. Fine Upholstery Service | Mesa AZ | Tempe AZ

Thanks folks! I am less interested in looks right now, I listen with the socks pulled down and don't mind it a bit. I want to finish with mods/updates and then worry about looks.

My next upgrade is to replace the speaker posts and resistors. Has anyone upgraded the resistors? Did you hear any improvement? I plan to use Mills resistors. This is all on the LV side, haven't decided if I am touching the HV side yet.

Thanks!

Christos.

[tonepub]

Hi Mr. Acoustat...

I've seen your speakers elsewhere, I think the Steve Hoffman forum. I used to have 1+1's, 2+2's, 2's and 3's over the years, but I agree with you that the 1+1 was really the magic combination.

I'm on the hunt for a pair and have a room to dedicate to them. I don't know if I can eventually do the frame like you've done, but I am looking forward to re-reading this whole thread. I've learned a lot so far.

[Audionutz]

Hello to all !

I am a recent Acoustat owner, after a long and varied history of speakers spanning a great many different models.

I'm really enjoying what the 6's have to offer, but wanted to integrate two subs into the system.

I would like to know if its possible, and if so, how to go about rolling off the bass in the Acoustat panels at 100Hz at 18db octave. I would like to do this passively, without using an active crossover, buffer or network of any sort. I dont want to try cap(s) on the amplifier inputs, as this will only give me a 3db slope(?)

I'm not as technical as most who post here, but can figure most things out, with a bit of help !

Thanks in advance.

Scott

[MrAcoustat]

Originally Posted by Audionutz

Hello to all !

I am a recent Acoustat owner, after a long and varied history of speakers spanning a great many different models.

I'm really enjoying what the 6's have to offer, but wanted to integrate two subs into the system.

I would like to know if its possible, and if so, how to go about rolling off the bass in the Acoustat panels at 100Hz at 18db octave. I would like to do this passively, without using an active crossover, buffer or network of any sort. I dont want to try cap(s) on the amplifier inputs, as this will only give me a 3db slope(?)

I'm not as technical as most who post here, but can figure most things out, with a bit of help !

Thanks in advance.

Scott

Hi Scott send me your e-mail address and i will put you in contact with my friend Jocelyn i'm sure that he will be able to answer ANY questions you have for him.

André MrAcoustat Sévigny

mracoustat@videotron.ca

[AcoustatAnswerMan]

Originally Posted by ChristosP

I have a pair of Acoustat 1's in storage modified by Phil Keck (I think he called his company PKR&D). I have yet to hook them up and listen to them, the cable ends need new connectors. I was wondering if anyone is familiar with these mods and if you have any opinions.

Thanks!

Christos.

Phil Keck - now there's a name I haven't run across in some 20 years, and if memory serves correctly, 20 years hasn't been long enough. My apologies if I am confusing Mr Keck with another 'modifier' of Acoustats, but I recall that some of his changes were ill-advised, and potentially dangerous. In particular, some of his mods to the bias supply were in violation of the constant-charge principal; and exposed misplaced fingers to a much greater, and potentially lethal, shock hazard. Some of his other mods, such as upgrading capacitors and resistors, may have been okay.

My suggestion would be to obtain an original MK-141 interface schematic, and compare your circuit to what is shown in the schematic. If you find modifications to the bias supply, I would strongly urge you to remove them and return the circuit to its original configuration. Good Luck and write again if you have further questions.

Also, there is a good chance that the foam-surround on the woofer has rotted, which will need to be repaired/replaced before use.

[AcoustatAnswerMan]

Originally Posted by dlrph

Hi Andy
Just stumbled across this site while I was surfing the Net to see if anything ever became of the Acoustat speaker company. It's a small world, since I noticed you are in Chandler, AZ and so am I. I am the proud owner of a 24yr old set of Acoustat 1+1's, purchased new in 1988 and still sounding fantastic! I must be a lucky guy because I have never had any problems with them other than modifying the transformers years ago with the upgrade, and putting on new black cloth to replace the original beige. I have run them for over 20 years with a B&K EX-442 power amp and finally added a Polk Subwoofer and Magnepan MMG's as rear channel speakers with a Magnepan MC1 as a center channel. Good to know of another Acoustat lover nearby if I ever have any questions.
Dirk

Hey...nice to know there is another Acoustat lover in the neighborhood. Keep in touch if you ever need any help! Although I don't do any service work myself, I am dedicated to keeping these old speakers running!