Massive Speaker Tour - 51 Pairs - JBL, Tannoy, Altec, B&W, and More

[@michaelpaticchio2426]

I felt like a kid in a candy store watching this video. It reminded me of the late 70's early 80's when I would go to hi fi shops just auditioning speakers. There where so many good quality speakers at that time and very reasonably priced. Your tour really brought me back. Your collection is unbelievable.

[@lescraythorn2361]

Me too! At home I still have a Mullard 20-5 valve amp from the 60's, a Yamaha CA800 (80-80W class A-B) amp from the 80's. A pair of Spendor BCII's, a pair of B&W (DM1400) that I love for acoustic jazz and classical music. In 1975 I was sen. tech at UniMelb. Electronic Music Studio, 8x JBL 4311's connected to an EMS Synthi 100 "what a hoot of a setup" The 8x 4311's were just amazing for electronic music! LesC.

[@slickill5738]

Hands down my favorite video that you could have made. Speakers all day,every day. :)

[@michaelschneider-]

+1.. The ole JBL Pro 4343 monitor ... CBS control rooms in both NY, NY & Television City, CA once paired these JBL with the Neve NeCam console back in the late '70s - '80s .. Fond memories ..

[@SkyFiAudio]

Wow would love to see a picture of them in a studio setting. Must have been pretty cool. Thanks for sharing Michael.

[@Mrsteve4761]

This was totally enjoyable, somewhat like viewing an art gallery with beautiful designs and woodwork craftsmanship. Thank you for doing this.

[@timothyfreeseha4056]

I cannot imagine the effort it took to overview all these speakers! Thank you! Great video. You obviously know your business, but I also see you appreciate audio.

[@Relayer6a]

The Celestion SL-600 cabinet is made from all aluminum. It got an aluminum honeycomb center structure with two pieces of aluminum sandwiching the honeycomb structure in-between them. They call it Aerolam and claimed it was used in the floors of aircraft because of its strength and lightweight. It's extremely inert acoustically. The "paint" is called nextel and was used for it's acoustic properties to stop the sound from being refracted(?) as it traveled around the cabinet.

[@Deeky76]

If a hi-fi heaven was ever to exist, I'm getting a glimpse of it right now

[@crimsonghost6454]

Awesome stuff. Thanks for taking the time to show and tell. I would take the Altecs and Tannoys.

[@SkyFiAudio]

Definitely at the top of the list. I like your taste.

[@xxxYYZxxx]

I was hoping to see NHT Super Zero bookshelf speakers and 3.3 towers. About 25 years ago, I compared NHT to Paradigm, B&W, Apogee, Totem, and others while working at a hi-fi store, generally preferring the NHT sound over the field. The 3.3 towers went toe-to-toe with anything remotely in their size range including Wilson Watt/Puppies, while the Super Zero/One was the bargain hi-fi standard for legions of loyal NHT customers.

[@m6j159]

Hi Fernando, thank you for that - I thoroughly enjoyed looking at your amazing range of speakers. What I really admire and appreciate is your attention to detail in terms of repair/service or restoration. Real and sincere customer service. Love your videos and listings, so please keep them coming👍👍👍

[@SkyFiAudio]

Thanks for much for your kind feedback. We put a lot of love into each pice and Im glad is shows. Pls stay in touch.

[@l.b.stringfellow2413]

Absolutely wonderful tour of your inventory with a very interesting history tutorial. Must have paused and rewound a dozen times. Thank you so much for your time shooting this .. look forward to sending my Nakamichi Dragon to you for a new home.

[@jamesgreer7436]

Great tour! I also have a set of the little A/D/S you show at the beginning. Some of the paint was chiped on mine so I sanded the boxes and they are now brushed aluminum like the Celestion speakers you refinished. I also replaced the speaker wire push tabs with five way binding post. They now look as fantastic as they sound!

[@markwalsh2709]

wow, what a trip down memory lane. I used to be able to spend money in the HiFi area, and I had a few of these, and many more. great video

[@nicoastylehifiman]

Its just a paradise of hifi ✨💯✨💯

[@AudioElectronicsChicago]

always high end stuff, some super rare too

[@Cyberbronco]

Love the old ADS LS300. I have the 300s on my office system and used to have the 200’s mounted on the rear deck of my 1978 Checker Marathon running on a 100 watt Nakamichi amp. Even for such a small speaker they have amazing kick in the bass. Thanks for this great video. Some great memories in these and learned about some new stuff I never knew existed.

[@johnoakman7923]

Hi Fernando, Just so you know the SL600 was made from aerolam an aluminium honeycombed structure as used in aircraft flooring. When they first made the box it was found they sounded much poorer than they expected. They then discovered the adhesive used to bond the joints massively affected the sound. The rest is history....

[@peterheywood7453]

Wonderful commentary. Would like to see more of your shop. It’s also very nice to see so many record decks. Pete in uk

[@johnolson4977]

That was great today , viewed 20 years from now it will be priceless , you do an excellent job …. Thanks

[@SkyFiAudio]

Thanks so much John. Im glad you liked it.

[@danielmarshall4587]

Oh THANK YOU for your time and effort putting this video together.

[@eddywong7722]

What a great video to learn about so many speakers!

[@poetryonplastic]

I also had a pair of those ADS LS300 speakers in my dorm room in college about 10 years ago. They were wonderful little monitors and I regret selling them.

[@lescraythorn2361]

Hi Fernando, thankyou for posting. What an amazing collection of vintage audio speakers! In 1975 I was senior tech at UniMelb. Electronic Music Studio, 8x JBL 4311's connected to an EMS Synthi 100 "what a hoot of a setup" The 8x 4311's were just amazing for electronic music! LesC.

[@markbelanger7394]

Awesome tour I wish I work there I would be such a great employee. Very nice shop first class in every corner.thanks

[@AllboroLCD]

I find it surprising how long some of those sets have been lingering around the shop there. Perhaps much to learn how the pre-owned market works, but i figured stuff like the Dunlavy's and the Zu's would have sold by now, I dunno..

[@philippusviridi6527]

This is what I am talking about. Speakers and more speakers the most important ingredient of a great sound system.

[@artysanmobile]

A note about the JBL 4343. The horn lens sounds amazing. I’ve owned a number of JBL horn/lens combinations, have listened extensively with and without the removable lens and can enthusiastically endorse JBL’s lens design as the most perfect dispersion element I’ve ever heard for a HF horn. I’m so surprised to not see them today.

[@keithmoriyama5421]

Gave the vid a thumbs up 10 minutes in while still watching.

[@davidyeager8524]

Great tour of some amazing loudspeakers! I enjoyed going to Opus One , Better sound Concepts and the Listening Post to check out all the latest high end stereo components in the 1970’s in Pittsburgh PA. You did a wonderful job putting this video together! I hope you sell them all. Can’t wait till the next video!

[@indopleaser]

one of the greatest video of the year award winner. enjoy seeing all the different designs and technology.

[@SkyFiAudio]

Glad you liked it. Sure is getting lots of views. Was the longest video I ever made, thought it was gonna be 30 min ended up being over 1hr. haha.

[@sonoridadesRUAFMAlgarve]

Thank you from portugal !

[@chrispicquet733]

I Have Celestion SL 6si's,Celestion 300 transmission line floor standing speakers. Celestion DL 6's. The 43:48 43:49 Tweeters in the Wilson Watt/Puppy's are Focal T120ti's ( best inverted dome tweeter ever designed!) Mid Bass's are 7" Scanspeaks..

[@ronaldweed6103]

So enjoyed this thank you. Many are simply beautiful

[@StagnantMizu]

insane collection loved the sonos faber guarneri

[@timmotel5804]

WoW. Wonderful tour. Much to consider/think about. Thank You

[@BadMonkeyFinger_Audio]

This is going to be a great video to watch. Awesome. Btw, ADS stood for 'Analog and Digital Systems' (not 'Audio Digital...)

[@richh650]

Absolutely gorgeous inventory!!!

[@user-cf2bu6if2k]

excellent shop, i wish we in aystralia Brisbane could have something like that!!

[@mutantryeff]

My computer speakers are Yamaha MSR100 monitors. Perfect.

[@ajaygeorge79]

I think we need 1 more latest video showing all the speakers that you currently have..tnx

[@Zp00kie]

Those JBL 4343 OMG!!!!

[@user-lm3rt1nk7v]

great tour, some speakers are about 30 years ago, like Dunlavy , Celestion, 801, Linn can , lnfinity , they're are all state of art at that time. and I see the jadis .it seems I was back to 30 years ago when I read the TAS and stereofile.

[@-gr4phon545]

This shop is The Treasure Island.

[@ronliebermann]

Everybody is familiar with the compression of sound waves, that’s why an ambulance siren changes pitch as it drives past you. In theory, you could build a speaker cabinet with three speakers, each in a different plastic tube. Each tube would have an electric fan with a variable speed motor. So, for example, the bass notes coming from the biggest speaker would exit the tube riding on a forty mile per hour wind. By changing the speed of the forced air, you could change the pitch of the music. That would require a separate midi track to control the fan speed of each tube as the music plays. But I think that the speakers would have to be mounted backwards inside the tube for compression to occur. I don’t know.

[@DrBroncanuus]

my shortlist Focal Diablo, Krell speakers, Eggelston...Jadis Horn speakers

[@Wookie32812]

This is amazing, I could watch this all day.

[@hank927]

I own a pair of B&W M801s2 speakers and Love them. I use an Aragon 8008BB amp or a Parasound Model 275 amp. Love those Apogee Full range speakers.

[@eduardkul]

Symdex speakers are really great. I had a chance to own them from Jeremy Kipnis. Great sounding speakers. These were the last speakers made by Kevin Voecks’ original company that operated up through the late 90's. The 3-way Epsilon Signature was the new owner’s (Leland Wallace) update of Voecks’ design. The Signature version was their final statement speaker, made around 1995 and cost $5000 at the time.

[@wayne8276]

Wow. Great tour and explanation . Thank you.

[@169bishop]

I want to visit that place. 👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾

[@SkyFiAudio]

Please do, we will give you the full tour.

[@philvale5724]

Hi 👋, SkyFi Audio, your first speaker ADS , The tweeter in that cabinet looks like a Peerless from Denmark I believe, As you might remember I’ve mentioned about a pair of transmission line loudspeaker cabinets that I built approximately 40 odd years ago and these are identical to what I had in mind they are great sound on speaker, Great tutorial on loudspeaker cabinets. PHIL FROM THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOULIN FRANCE

[@SkyFiAudio]

Thanks for sharing the info on the tweeter. Makes sense... I think the speaker was originally a Braun re-branded by ADS.

[@philvale5724]

@@SkyFiAudio Hi , thank you for your reply, I have been watching your KZbin channel for passport 2 years, You have some amazing HIFI equipment, most of it out of my price range, it is great that you provide a service to restore old hi-fi equipment to bring up the latest specs which is e excellent, I am hoping to buy a new amp in the new year, NAD C298. As my old one Cambridge power amp as gone pop , and I can not find a electric engineer, as I live in rural France the nearest place is about 200 miles away, Going to replace it, Look forward to your next tutorial, PHIL FROM THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOULIN FRANCE.

[@jeffro7p202]

Those sonus faber grand piano's are hands down one of the best sounding speakers i have ever listened to

[@joemartin6439]

I have never seen so many fantastic speaker . Seem for some not vintage

[@MODAC]

SL600 has an aluminum honeycomb cabinet. No MDF.

[@gerihifi]

Fernando, really like your tours! it is awesome what you guys repair/refurbish. You need a subsidary in Germany, need this kind of store close by :-) KEEP GOING! ..unfortunately, too far away to stop by and order..

[@SkyFiAudio]

Lots of great audio equipment in Germany I suspect. Glad you liked the tour Gerald.

[@gerihifi]

@@SkyFiAudio Hi Ferando, yes we do have great vendors, but not even CLOSE a vintage shop, would you are doing over there!!

[@thomasandersen6014]

Wow christmas came early this year. Just love the old jbl's, infinity's, altec's and those krells. But what about those big Red Rose R1's? They need a video of their own :D

[@SkyFiAudio]

Working on a restoration video for those. The tweeters have some issues and could use help form the community resolving it.

[@thomasandersen6014]

@@SkyFiAudio I hope you work it out. Those tweeters are not stock :D

[@billkoski364]

I have Celestion speakers, any thoughts on these.

[@juliancrun]

Que barbaridad, es una maravilla de tecnología y arte.

[@SkyFiAudio]

Gracias Jose. De dónde escribes?

[@juliancrun]

@@SkyFiAudio Desde A Coruña, Galicia, España.

[@willyloo4225]

Hi Fernando, new to your videos and love them :) Curious about how you test your speakers to determine functionality? The reason I am asking is your floor standing B&Ws caught my eye.

[@willofomphalosgroomslll]

I like the Sonus Farber (Guarneri Tradition) speakers they would go nicely with my system. Always a Great presentation. Thanks for your help and time…

[@SkyFiAudio]

What other stuff do you have Will? Do share.

[@RobertKohut]

Cool stuff!! 🙂

[@lw6323]

Great video, would be nice if you include prices next time. It looks like you have something for every budget.

[@bigblueocean]

The Celestion sl600 are made from Aerolam. An aluminium honey comb material. It was revolutionary because it was so light and stiff. The sticky coating was called Nextel. It's, dreadful stuff. Stripping it off is a great idea.

[@SkyFiAudio]

Is the Nextel the same junk they put all over the Revox reel to reels?

[@bigblueocean]

@@SkyFiAudio I don't know but it's the same crap they put on early Meridian cd players.

[@cs5842]

I've a pair of those Rogers. LS7. Pretty good but needs a lot of room.

[@gordoncripps345]

Hello from across the pond, I thoroughly enjoyed the tour of your speakers but I do have one (lighthearted!) complaint. Right at the end I see a pair of black Quad Electrostatics which you ignore!! I bought my bronze pair many many years ago and sold them on fairly recently. They gave me 40+ years of pleasure. Keep up the good work......

[@SkyFiAudio]

You've got a keen eye but I believe that set is a pair of Dahlquist DQ10's. They sure look like Quads (actually they were made to look and compete with them) but are very very different internally. They just arrived that day so they did not make it into the video. Cheers.

[@gordoncripps345]

@@SkyFiAudio Hi, many thanks for your kind reply which is much appreciated. I have taken a second look at the speakers which still look like Quads to me but please excuse me if I am incorrect or rude!

[@luipaul6665]

Very informative ! Thanks

[@JV-nt9bp]

Very well presented 😊

[@dunkpayne2166]

I would love to work there!

[@SkyFiAudio]

I must agree. I look forward to work every day. Its so much fun.

[@khoi83]

4:56 very nice the Linn Kan. I have a pair of Linn Tukan and it sound amazing :) 😀 which are the upgrade version of the Kan and can be biwired too

[@braniganirby3586]

❤0:16 Bose

[@Temmple]

Sonus Faber Guarneri Tradition❤

[@raulverano3962]

excelnte video lo mejor de lo mejor felicidades

[@rudolfvink3187]

Outstanding presentation…did I miss the Esl 57.

[@mikeday62]

Speakers rule!🔉🔊📢

[@WayneMickel]

I will just build a pair I have all the components but the crossover networks

[@markdonnelly394]

May I ask you what you recommend for wood polish. I have 2 ESS bookshelves in walnut. I was hoping you had some in stock for your review. Thank you for your recommendation. Great review.

[@scottrippon9565]

Awesome tour old boy!! Wow, you've got it all covered there...... those Duntech speakers sound amazing but (great Australian speaker....) try getting the partner to agree to those...... (good luck ...) Lovely to see the old 4343, bloody good sounding speaker...... nothing like it for punch!! Very detailed and uncoloured too.... excellent. Perhaps JBL should re-release..... :)

[@tee-jaythestereo-bargainph2120]

Thanks For the video !

[@SkyFiAudio]

You bet,

[@ingenfestbrems]

11:34 DIN yep 👍🏻

[@johnsmirky3955]

Hey , thanks for the education. Where can l go to AB the whole klipsch line up ??

[@louishamilton9648]

We’re you at the last CAF? I intend to pay you guys a visit.

[@scottkane3776]

I got a bunch I would like to find a home for 🎸🦅🇺🇸😎🎼🎶🎤 Where is this store?

[@johnwatrous3058]

Would be nice if you gave us the prices.

[@danielknepper6884]

I always thought that ADS stood for analog and digital systems

[@SkyFiAudio]

I think your right Daniel. Thanks.

[@dalewilliams8001]

Hey Fernando. What is that tall tower in the background? You can see it in the background, and to the left, of the blue JBL, at the 4:59 time mark. Has light coloured veneer, with panels for ribbon lines, attached to the sides of the tower. Looks to have several ports, or drivers(??), on the back of the main tower.

[@thomothomo1078]

The JBL Century L100 are really not very good sounding.Fine as party speakers and very good drivers but there is no crossover on the woofer so you get a very grungy /shouty sort of sound. The tweeter sounds like an insect zapper.Listener fatigue sets in very quickly.

[@VintageStereoCollector]

Expensive stuff

[@jasonfoy7847]

Hi I know it’s a hard question but what are your all time favourite speakers cost no object

[@robertthurston6858]

Hi, what about those speakers beside the Jadis horn speakers ? They look interesting?

[@glennjones6574]

You want ring radiator tweeters?? POLK.

[@josephpetrosso4178]

Hey great content, Can you tell me if in the room with the Apogee Full range if that is the Continum turntable on the left. If so is it for sale ? thank you

[@empire7179]

I have the Vintage JBL L150 I would like to know if you guys do any reconing on them? And my Twitter also has static.. I bought them in the late 70s.

[@h0ll0wm9n]

Quote from Gina (Scarface 1983):"I like Ferrrrrrrrrrrrnando. He's a fun guy and he's nice. And he knows how to treat a woman. All right?"

[@wipatriot510]

And not a Cerwin Vega(70's vintage) to be found...

[@RAREFORMDESIGNS]

ADS=analog and digital systems.

[@jimmiehaygood9308]

Sky hi ad

[@chriskobe4704]

Thank you for the video. I enjoyed watching it. 6:46 What is "British Sound"?

[@SkyFiAudio]

You know.. with a funny accent :-).

[@SkyFiAudio]

For me its punchy mid bass, some coloration, silky mids and highs. The kind you get from vintage Harbeth, Rogers, Spendor etc.

[@wilsonlow3458]

Are the 802D2 still available?

[@martinda7446]

SL600s had an Aerolam cabinet, Like a Boeing 747 floor(or a Pink Triangle chassis). Don't buy Linn Kans whatever you do... OK I'm continuing...

[@darrenwendell1723]

No Diatone?