Panel size of Acoustats compared to Martin Logan

[E-Stat]

Originally Posted by miatadan

Anyone here on this forum know what the panel size used in Acoustats 2+2, Spectra 22 or Spectra 2200 speakers.

The panels in the 2+2s are 9 inches by about 46 inches each. The four panels provides a total of around 1700 square inches of radiating area. Either Spectra (same speaker -different trim) is a two panel version using the newer frequency segmented panels.

I had 2+2s for twenty some years.

[MrAcoustat]

E-Stat is right all Acoustat panels are 8x46 or 9x46







Yes panels being cleaned.



Acoustat 1+1 modified ( 1984 )

[jwhite613]

MrAcoustat... Welcome To AA!!!

[MrAcoustat]

All Acoustat panels are 8 x46 or 9 x 46 inches depending on the model here are a few pictures, even some having a bath.

[MrAcoustat]

Thank you jwhite613.http://www.audioaficionado.org/images/icons/icon7.gif

[mgard]

Wecome to AA MrAcoustat!,

I just had to log in and make a comment. Those speakers your friend has are real monsters. The first time I heard Acoustats was in 1983 at the Boulder Sound Gallery in Boulder Colorado. They were so tall that the dealer had to remove the ceiling tiles. I was certainly impressed but no way to get them back on the plane as I was out there for a training class.

~Mike

[MrAcoustat]

Originally Posted by tonepub

The Quads are a completely different animal than the ML's. Magic midrange but precious little dynamics. If you only listen to female vocals in a small room, they are heaven.

Yes incredible mids, but where's the beef sorry the ( bass )

[MrAcoustat]

Originally Posted by E-Stat

The panels in the 2+2s are 9 inches by about 46 inches each. The four panels provides a total of around 1700 square inches of radiating area. Either Spectra (same speaker -different trim) is a two panel version using the newer frequency segmented panels.

I had 2+2s for twenty some years.

E-STAT, you had 2+2s for some twenty some years and i am POSITIVE that what ever replaced those Cost you much more $$$$$

[E-Stat]

Originally Posted by MrAcoustat

E-STAT, you had 2+2s for some twenty some years and i am POSITIVE that what ever replaced those Cost you much more $$$$$

Sound Labs U-1s were a bit pricier. Imagine 2+2s with wider bandwidth, greater neutrality, and almost no beaming! The faceted panels really address that issue.

[MrAcoustat]

Originally Posted by tonepub

The 2+2's have a larger panel area, but it's a different animal. Having owned almost every model of Acoustats (and loved em back in the day), the ML is a big step up in clarity, and the Acoustats have a much narrower sweetspot to boot.

And remember, the Acoustats have been out of production for years.....

Great speakers though.

Sorry but this is a modified pair of Acoustat 1+1s ( 1984 ) i would put them up against ANY Martin Logan except the CLX because they are six times the price but i will put the Spectra 8800s against them any time i heard both and SORRY the CLX.s don't even come close, the Spectra 8800s where made with a pair of Spectra 6600s and a pair of 1+1s, the Martin Logan CLX,s coul not match the Spectra 6600s without subs and now the Spectra 8800s also have 2 JL,s F-112 Fanthom subwoofers, that's another beast completely i am not a subwoofer kind of guy BUT i must admit when well matched IT'S BETTER.