As a former Audio Store manager in SoCal where we sold the ADS line, here is my overall impression of the L1290 and L1590. BRIGHT, very forward upper midrange. Actually quite pleasant at lower volumes, but the domes are horrible at louder levels . When...

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What a pair of speakers! Apparently, no one knew what they were, thay just kept passing by them. The standoffs on the grilles were loose and they had a few handling scratches but, work beautifully. Were $50 but, i got them 1/2 off. Didn't need them...

These were my Dad's speakers. Boght new in the mid 80s. They were lightly used, and highly lusted by me throughout the 80s and 90s. When my parents decided they wanted to get rid of them, I jumped at the chance! I have the 1290/2 versions. They were...

Review for the L990 floor-stander. same as larger L1590, but with 1 10" woofer instead of 2.