Yep, tower speakers or rather they have their own "built in" speaker stands. They are essentially the tower speakers of the ever popular ADS L570 bookshelf speakers. They are a two way featuring an 8" woofer with rubber surrounds and 0.75" soft dome (sticky) tweeter. All wrapped in real oak veneer cabinet. They also had a metal grill which looks awful in the picture but a lot better in person. Maybe it's time to get a better lens to take better pictures of "black grills!"
I don't know the ADS and Braun connection but these are all Braun drivers. Braun is a German company which still exist, for those who have Braun electric shavers. However, these were built in the USA.
These are great drivers. If you're not familiar with German made speakers or how they sound they're quite distinctive. I've had heard several German speakers like Canton, Braun, Magnat, Isophon, RFT, etc. and they all have similar characteristics in their presentation, which oddly enough is sometimes called "German characteristics" that it's detailed, precise, neutral, clean and punchy. Think of all those German Classical Composers or even German Conductors and you'll understand. If not, think of the German army marching through the streets, haha, or something like that.
These ADS L690 is just like that, it's punchy with impressive bass, clean treble, excellent mids that it does sound bigger than it's size with clean and precise rhythm. That's not necessarily a bad thing when it comes to speakers. They're quite accurate for what they're are and very clean sounding. Not to mention the added stands probably helps to control the bass due to the bigger cabinet.
They're a great sounding pair of speakers but they're some cosmetic flaws, they have the usual nicks and scratches, the grill does have some dents. But, the most annoying issues are those sticky soft dome tweeters and how the grills on top does not cover the entire tweeter (design flaw). Why? Dust has gotten stuck onto them. I've put a cover on top to prevent it even further but, the previous owner did not, so as you can see there's a bit of dust accumulation on top! So, I think they're in relatively good shape. I've also reconditioned the rubber surrounds.
Some quick dimensions: 9.5" W x 31.25" H x 10.5" D
I don't know the ADS and Braun connection but these are all Braun drivers. Braun is a German company which still exist, for those who have Braun electric shavers. However, these were built in the USA.
These are great drivers. If you're not familiar with German made speakers or how they sound they're quite distinctive. I've had heard several German speakers like Canton, Braun, Magnat, Isophon, RFT, etc. and they all have similar characteristics in their presentation, which oddly enough is sometimes called "German characteristics" that it's detailed, precise, neutral, clean and punchy. Think of all those German Classical Composers or even German Conductors and you'll understand. If not, think of the German army marching through the streets, haha, or something like that.
These ADS L690 is just like that, it's punchy with impressive bass, clean treble, excellent mids that it does sound bigger than it's size with clean and precise rhythm. That's not necessarily a bad thing when it comes to speakers. They're quite accurate for what they're are and very clean sounding. Not to mention the added stands probably helps to control the bass due to the bigger cabinet.
They're a great sounding pair of speakers but they're some cosmetic flaws, they have the usual nicks and scratches, the grill does have some dents. But, the most annoying issues are those sticky soft dome tweeters and how the grills on top does not cover the entire tweeter (design flaw). Why? Dust has gotten stuck onto them. I've put a cover on top to prevent it even further but, the previous owner did not, so as you can see there's a bit of dust accumulation on top! So, I think they're in relatively good shape. I've also reconditioned the rubber surrounds.
Some quick dimensions: 9.5" W x 31.25" H x 10.5" D