Cerwin Vega AT-15 Speakers!

A Vintage Vibe review of Cerwin Vega AT-15 Speakers...
A Cerwin Vega remake of the D9?
Edited by VideoGuru:videoguru.page...

[@Bettywhite0321]

Mine have no quality control issues and sound awesome at max volume. I keep hooking them up to more powerful / cleaner amps and they just keep taking it and sounding better when I didn't think it was possible.

[@AudioElectronicsChicago]

I have these too, they rock big time!

[@1JGP1]

NICE! What type of amplifier are you currently using with them?

[@AudioElectronicsChicago]

@@1JGP1 Pioneer M90

[@donmorton7282]

Still have my VS 120s and they still sound great.

[@cerwinvegaworld7933]

Al the cerwin vega models have theyr own unique sound

[@fredbissnette3104]

I re coned a pair of these for a freind , they will crack your plaster fed with 100watts and they sound clean as glass on the top end

[@garyharper2943]

Disagree, my AT-15’s have excellent fit and finish, although I have the walnut variety , maybe you just got a lemon. Owned these for 25+ years and still sound great. New at Circuit City in S. Cal $700, wouldn’t sell for $1500! I did indeed have to refoam the woofers. Mine are like new!

[@1JGP1]

It's very possible that mine may have been duds. This though seemed to be the standard fare with many manufacturers in the 90's, things were slipping in the audio world. Can you post a picture of yours?

[@mr.blackhawk142]

Why do you reFOAM? Isn't a RUBBER surround better quality that will LAST longer?

[@garyharper2943]

@@mr.blackhawk142 speakers that are made for foam I don’t think can be converted to rubber. Also the new foam is much better and should last a lot longer.

[@daryljohnson7965]

I have no fault with my AT-15's..Paired with a set of Bose surrounds makes for A really good time!

[@ericnortan9012]

I had AT12s back in the day, great speakers. I own a pair of VS100s that I rebuilt, pretty nice. I also own "new" SL15s. Pretty decent for the price, similar build quality, but the "MDF" is a better quality on the new ones. Which surprises me because the Gibson ones are made in China. Somewhere between the old chip board and actual MDF. Same cheap crossover, but a steel woofer is the only real knock comparing to the cast drivers on the better older models. XLS series has cast drivers but look like Pro DJ speakers. Thats why I got the SLs. I have found Cerwin-Vega! over the years to be really good in design but they defiantly cheapen out on boxes and crossovers. If you like Rock, Metal, Funk, Blues, Electronic then CV! is worth looking into. If you can find a set in good shape snatch them up if you don't like them they will sell fast. Gibson sold the company and us CV! fans are hoping for some new models thet can go toe to toe or beat the old ones. I won't hold my breath.

[@LynnKorte-ve4qf]

My pink membranes flaked off my 4 AT-15s original surrounds,,I cleaned them up and completely off with a soft brush.the foam under is wonderful and I'm not re ringing them,just because the pinks gone,,they are igunal surrounds and I have four new ones to install ,but the base foam is just great yet and the main foam anyway is for rebound performance,,pink skin is just a protector and looks

[@1JGP1]

Nice - thanks for sharing!

[@RHJ3]

I slammed the neighbors windows in my neighborhood every day back in 1991 with a pair of AT15s and a cheap JVC receiver until Rent-A-Center wanted them back. They ate every watt the JVC could throw including dimming the display when the bass dropped, and ohhh boy did it drop!

[@stevewilliams3572]

I still have my D9'sand are fine.And when I was younger,I beat them to death constantly!,,those new ones did not keep up,lower quality parts woofers and cross overs failed constantly.were discontinued

[@LynnKorte-ve4qf]

I have 4 woodgrain AT15s ,running off of crown amps,,they love the headroom in my amps,,eq bring it all in were it's needs to be,,including midrange

[@borayurt66]

I have a pair since late 1990's. They sound great especially if you listen to rock music mainly. But the build quality really sucks. One year into using them, one of them started rattling terribly. I removed the woofer to see what's going on and found out that one of the triangular corner braces (I don't know if this is the correct term) that secures the front side became loose. I couldn't take it off completely, so I had to apply some glue and then used screws to secure it. I did this to the other one too before it became a problem. Apart from this, I had no other issues since then. I still use them with a Sony TA-F530ES amplifier which is a bit underpowered for the beasts, but more than enough.

[@1JGP1]

Thanks for sharing, yes - I too found the quality was down a bit on the AT15 in comparison to the older gen models (i.e. D9). Great speakers for rock & will last a lifetime!

[@miket2172]

I had 2 of these with an adcom amp i had the cops over my house a few times lol i threw a party one time and borrowed my uncles he had the same setup so 4 of them it was literally like being in a club

[@wendellkingston1124]

I need the silver cop that holds the fuse for the Cerwin Vega AT- 15

[@wendellkingston1124]

Still working

[@1JGP1]

Bummer. Any luck on eBay?

[@eddieshirely1462]

I have had my At15s since 1994..and then u purchased a pair of the dx-9 s in 1997. and have smoked threw several amplifies. Then In the late 90s I purchases two Carver a500x..from circuit city. and they was a perfect match. Lotts of power and they took the vegas 4ohm load and gobbled it up. And just spit out more power. Haha. Those paired up to the carvers would Rock like no other!!. I mean they would Rock.. Just have to make sure you have the amps plugged into a outlet that would supply enough power. I would recomend a 20 amp line. Even tho they have a 15 amp Power cord. Power Makes Power.

[@1JGP1]

Yes, many of us don't realize how much sense it really makes to run a dedicated power line to our hi-fi. I bet your neighbors loved you!

[@Rob1972Gem]

Great video just a question have you ever listen to the Sony ss-G3

[@1JGP1]

No. I can honestly say I don't think I've ever had a pair of Sony Speakers...(yet ;) Do you currently have a pair?

[@Rob1972Gem]

@@1JGP1 yes they are very nice well made sound excellent they were my dads I think he got them around the 1980 Off a friend of his

[@chrishultgren777]

American made, miss them

[@RadWorlock]

I run my CVs AT-15s off a Behringer Europwer EP 4000- specs Watts/Side @ 4 ohms: 950W RMS. and my CV RE30s off a Adcom GFA555II -325 watts per channel into 4 Ω, Both amps are driven by Adcom GTP 500II the Europower off Norm and the Adcom off Lab outputs. Streaming from PC with a Shciit DAC. The sound when playing Dire Straits is amazing much more than words can say. The speakers take everything I throw at them. This is unheard of power for the AT-15s as well as the RE 30s. Once I see the Red Clip light I stay there briefly and back off. I can play these volumes for hours on a Flat setting contour off. Yes the cops been here many times. The EP4000 does throw off some heat and the fan is noisy more than I would like. I have been able to fix the fan noise distraction by turning the volume knob carefully upwards just a little. Trust me it works. My AT-15s give my Klipschorns a good fight for a fraction of the cost.

[@1JGP1]

Oh boy, you've got some K-horns too?! Wow, better watch the drywall doesn't crack (lol)...that's some serious SPL you've got there between the two!

[@RadWorlock]

​@@1JGP1 Your statement is by far the most knowledgeable I have ever received. The dry wall and the 2 x 4's behind it rattle so damn bad the noise is unbearable, especially when my subwoofers kick in hard. The glasses in the kitchen cabinets rattle each other. Pictures on the walls need to be nailed and rubber padded on their backsides. Im to a point where I think this was all a waste of my time and money. LOL

[@LynnKorte-ve4qf]

The re 38s are. I got 4 woodgrain At 15 running off my crown amps ,,ya I see your running them as well, they way they should be driven instead of old vintage melted down weenie amps

[@LynnKorte-ve4qf]

If you have a chance to hear the old re 38s ,buy them cause you'll like them as well,perhaps over the AT15s

[@LynnKorte-ve4qf]

That massive midrange in the 38s will speak for itself for sure

[@tenehaglendening9246]

What's your opinion of the dx9 and MX-400 ? I have set of both. I love them. I haven't heard the d9 or the at15.

[@1JGP1]

Well, I've never heard mX400; However, they seem to resemble the DX9... I suspect they sound somewhat similar. most CV fans see the D9 as the pinnacle Vega... It may be nostalgia lol! What's your experience with them? Do you prefer one over the other?

[@sinbad150]

I had a pair of D9's and they were stolen and I replaced them with the AT 15's. So I've had both and abused the hell out of them. I never noticed the construction issue you mentioned. The covers fit fine on mine. The At 15's are better sounding. the D9 tweeter wasn't as good as the AT 15. Never noticed the bass difference because they both pounded. They are big heavy monsters but the sound was excellent, I paired them with a Yamaha MX1 power amplifier. I have managed to blow the fuses. They are slow blow fuses. If your going to buy one of the 2 and you can find them get the AT 15's

[@1JGP1]

The MX1 is a great amp on the Vega. I had a MX2 run a pair of D9...wow! Thanks for your input!

[@LynnKorte-ve4qf]

I have 4 at-15s, woodgrain , I run all 4 with to crown amps,I don't need a sub for sure has my amps love driving 4 ohm loudspeakers

[@1JGP1]

Wowziers! I bet things can get loud around your place! :)

[@magmand]

I have searched far and vide and tried numores tower speakers.since my dad has at 100/at 15 i wanted to find something different for my house.. and can only say fuck that I'm buying cerwin Vega again nothing compares don't let audiophiles tell you anything else it is the only speaker brand worth listening too. So if you're like me and always listen on max volume buy these.

[@christianjimbomb8204]

My AT-15 were the best speakers I have ever owned. If you had different cabinets the speakers would sound different. I got the cops called on me for rockin on these speakers. Beautiful. Your looking for $1200 speakers for $350. And now that you have them your complaining about them? These speakers are so goo for the cheap price. I had no foam problems on mine. These speakers didn't only have rock music on them. I have very good gear going into them. Makes sense. Put some watts through them. They were very balanced. The cops and one psycho neighbor hated them. I had fun😂

[@1JGP1]

Thanks for sharing!

[@joaquinrubio3230]

My dad had cerwin vega at 15 now I have cerwin vega sl15 I love them what kind of amp do you have ?

[@1JGP1]

My selection of amplifiers changes. Today, I have a few...One of my solid state power amps is a McIntosh MC2120 for my I love integrated amplifiers because of the simplicity of them (one chassis does it all) - kicking around is a Denon's 100th Anniversary Amp; As well as a McIntosh MA-230. I've rotate a couple tube amps and some vintage receivers. Never a boring day around the lounge, lol.

[@joaquinrubio3230]

I have parasound amplifer and Aragon preamplifier. Thanks for telling me about your amp. Are you going to make more videos.

[@cerwinvegaworld7933]

I love my mint state at100/at15

[@luvmysuperduty]

Sold these at the beginning of my career. I worked for a large retailer and we had yearly product training. In short the rep to demonstrate the durability of the woofers he would plug a loose woofer directly into a wall socket…… the loudest 60hz tone I’ve ever heard!!! He would offer prizes to people who asked the infinity, JBL, Bose, etc to do the same!!😂😎

[@1JGP1]

lol. I'd love to see a pair of Bose plugged in. I think, momentarily, they'd be confused for a toaster.

[@luvmysuperduty]

@@1JGP1 🤣😂🤣😂💥

[@paullawhead5643]

Still have my AT-15 and have redone the foam on the woofer. You speak too much about the grill mounting. Mine fit perfect - never had an issue. Maybe you swapped them left to right?

[@1JGP1]

I may have got a dud pair...it's possible. However, the reality is after having 3 pair of D9's, I have to say that they are built better than the AT-15's. As in the video, I do prefer the tweeter on the AT-15's though...Certainly they are not slouches either!

[@mittesandell]

Whats the ohm of the woofer only? Could you check? Thank you

[@ds5019]

4ohm

[@bloodbatteries4797]

Where can u buy a new woofer from

[@1JGP1]

I'd search eBay. Not aware of any NOS sources on these.

[@skipwheeler6689]

I got a pair that that is 31 years old and they still play like they was on the showroom floor I would put my cerwin Vegas up against any speaker brand for quality sound I'm just saying

[@1JGP1]

31 years? WOW! That's a commitment ;) Glad you are enjoying them, rock on!

[@1rewd133]

That's not MDF, it's particle board.

[@1JGP1]

True. Good point. Sometimes I speaker quicker than my mental pixel board would like:)

[@mikemonteforte9726]

I have a pair of those they sound good

[@70centurian]

l bought a pair New. l never could afford an AMP that could even, try to Work, them. l sold them to a Church and they ran em on a Peavey PA system. LOL l drove in a Fox Mustang and got 1 at a time. 2 trips to get them home. l think..... 90 or 91. Maybe. lmao

[@1JGP1]

Oh my! Great story, speakers hanging out the back of the Fox body, lol.

[@rockywhite5847]

Speaker vid showing dude talking????

[@1JGP1]

lol. yup.

[@truthbespoken7750]

All that tallk but no play.. fail. Shouldve done an audio sample

[@1JGP1]

Unfortunately, You-Tube restricts the playback of material that is copyrighted. It's not worth the strike against the account. Appreciate your feedback, take care.

[@DavidWhite-rr9em]

No offense, Vegas are junk.

[@1JGP1]

LOL. Blunt...That's cool - thank you for sharing!

[@DavidWhite-rr9em]

@@1JGP1 I've had pd9s pd15s. I have experienced them with NAD components.

[@samle8260]

it are not the zame, there are big difference in them, one with horn,and a newer with dome tweeter.. and the AT are newe in all comåonentz.. but they are both awzome... i have had both and have D5 now and looking for d9 or at again..or maby 1215

[@1JGP1]

Thanks for contributing!

[@Poppinwheeeeellllllieeeeez]

I have heard several models and I just am not a fan. That is ok though. I like AR and Yamaha speakers. Often overlooked Energy speakers. Not the home theatre variety. Energy 3 / trois are great.

[@1JGP1]

I've had some fantastic Energy speakers, Yamaha as well as AR. Having a pair of CV is definitely a Love or hate type relationship.