The development engineers at celestion have been living a double life for the past couple of years. Unfollow celestion sl600 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. This amount includes applicable customs duties, taxes, brokerage and other fees. It sold very well, and spawned several variants such as the sl6s and the sl600, all of which offered a very mature, composed, refined sound a sort of boxed, moving coil version of a quad electrostatic, if you like. These are the big brother of the famous award winning celestion 3 and celestion 5 two way speakers that were a big hit in the mid 1990s. The sl6si introduced the much more efficient aluminium tweeter, but i thought they lost some of their smoothness. The whole celestion sl line features pretty much the same 6. Vintage celestion f15 bookshelf speaker crossover and terminal panel w screws. Celestion design, develop and manufacture premium guitar speakers and bass speakers, as well as highquality professional audio loudspeakers and compression drivers for sound reinforcement. Just match the power ratings of the hf drivers to the amps via the crossover and. The amazing thing about the sl600 is that it doesnt require any drivers to work.
The f12x200 is a truly full range driver that delivers a frequency response from 60hz all the way up to 20khz, the higher frequency part of the signal is reproduced using a celestion compression driver which has been integrated using a high quality crossover circuit. The celestion sl6 crossover is sophisticated and very very. Sl600 condenser usb microphone with live monitoring. Celestion sl6 speakers twoway large bookshelf loudspeakers made in england 70s. Mine were the original and in my opinion, the best version with the copperdome tweeter. The most recent models under this heading are the ditton 100 and ditton 110. Therefore the celestion 100 would be a good match, the 100 were themselves an evolution of the sl6, sl6s and sl6si and therefore related to the sl60, sl600, sl700, sl600si and kingstons which are all two way stand mount speakers. The celestion will play reasonably loud, providing strainfree reproduction into the 90db spls.
This has started at the 100 hz crossover point of the sl6000 subwoofer units. I remember a friend who owned the sl600 basically the same drivers in a low coloration aerolam aluminium aircraft honeycomb flooring material cabinet used an mf a370 which was a high powered amp so i would recommend a high. Celestion sl600 with stands high performance stereo. Celestion c 4c center channel speaker sign in to comment. For additional information, see the global shipping program terms and conditions opens in a new window or tab. Get the best deals on celestion vintage speakers when you shop the largest online selection at. Find great deals on ebay for celestion sl6 and celestion sl600. The microphone works perfectly with mac and pc with no drivers required. Celestion speaker options offered by guitar amp manufacturer. Celestion replaced the drivers, and they were as good as new. Celestion 7 speakers, quad 34 preamp 303 power amp pioneer pl12d with audio technica at95e cartridge duration. Celestion f12x200 guitar speaker for amp modellers and. This is definetly an unusual speaker in the tube scene.
Sep 01, 2012 earlier, i wrote about the proac tablette minimonitor. Crossover upgrades and service for celestion speaker systems. The sl600 is rated for use with up to 100 watts of program material and may. This was a tiny speaker that used generally tried and true technology to produce a fine miniature loudspeaker. The crossover has been realigned for acoustic 3rd order high and. It has an oilcan mode centre out of phase with edge just above 20khz, and this is taken care of by a combination of notch and lowpass filters in the crossover. The difference was the technology that was brought to bear. As soon as celestion had solved the production problems associated with the new cabinet materialand there were many problemsthe sl600 became my reference speaker of choice, surviving two house moves in the uk, one transatlantic translocation, two further changes of listening room in the us, and many, many, many system changes. I still look about the sl600, sl600si, or sl700 for my second system but is very hard to find this models.
Celestion system 6000 loudspeaker system specifications. Jan 03, 2014 a fascinating loudspeaker from a time long gone, celestions sl6 was truly a taste of things to come. In another forum they say seas h0737 its a good tweeter substitute, having in mind thats a smaller faceplate. Celestion sl600 the celestion sl600 is a neartwin to the companys sl6, a speaker whose introduction a couple of years ago aroused considerable favorable comment in the audio world.
Celestion sl600si, sl700 audioholics home theater forums. Aug 04, 2008 3 pairs of sl600s have come on ebay recently, all sold for around a. But ocassionally, a praticular program or commerical with a great sound track. Save celestion sl6 to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. We delete comments that violate our policy, which we encourage you to read. This group is redirecting you to a third party market place. Celestion ftx0617 612 coaxial fullrange professional. Celestion axi2050 high power axiperiodic compression driver with a neodymium magnet, titanium diaphragm and large surround area for minimum distortion. The engineers at celstion must surely have felt that this was unacceptable in the long run so.
Apr 24, 2015 celestion sl 600 nothing is written lawrence of arabia. I always wanted a pair of these after reading about them in the mid 80s. But i have so much hifi equipment that ive decided to sell these. Earlier, i wrote about the proac tablette minimonitor. The previous owner painted these white to match his decor. Now, my celestion sl6 really shine and sing, musicality is real, so close to me and the soundstage stereo image is amazing. In practice, a notch filter was introduced into the crossover to remove this. Dl4 celestion 100, celestion 300, sl6, sl6s, sl6si, sl600. Mar 01, 2018 celestion 7 speakers, quad 34 preamp 303 power amp pioneer pl12d with audio technica at95e cartridge duration. Although the two speakers use the same two drivers and crossover networks, and although they are almost exactly the same size, the sl600 costs nearly twice as much as the sl6. I had moved from a big apartment in upstate ny to a small apartment in manhattan and there was no way the maggies could be used. Buzz feiten and andy marshall both told me they preferred this model of celestion over all the new celestions a few years ago. It is almost six and a half years to the day that i first heard the prototype sl600, brought to my then house in sussex, england, by celestions then heads of engineering, graham bank still with the company after a stint at wharfedale, and marketing, david inman the latter now with kef. A pair of classic celestion sl600 speakers, rare biwire model with sand and shot filled celestion sl700 stands.
I have a beautiful condition celestion system 6000 comprised of the celestion sl600 mini monitor, and the ultra rare system 6000 dipole subs. A dedicated guitar speaker for amp modellers and irs. Celestion global information hub public group facebook. The celestion sl600 is a neartwin to the companys sl6, a speaker whose introduction a couple of years ago aroused considerable favorable comment in the audio world. I never regretted my time with the spicas and they were generally regarded as an exceptional speaker.
I dont think they were leadlined, and i did look inside at one stage because the woofers were damaged when we had a party. Celestion sl700 bookshelf speakers very few highquality loudspeaker designs leap in one bound on to the hifi stage, and this celestion sl700 has emerged from a whole series of metamorphic designs which we have followed with interest in these pages. I still look about the sl600, sl600si, or sl700 for my second. Accordingly, i wrote an fft program in microsofts quickbasic 4. The sl600 mk2 also comes complete with a full carry case, premium shock mount and usb cable. These speakers are a great sounding speaker and if they where made today would be in the thousands to buy. Celestion ftx0617 61 2 coaxial fullrange professional driver perfect for ultracompact high output speakers systems, celestions ftx0167 6. The g12m25 watt from the late 60s through the early 70s are my favorite celestion speakers for classic hard rock and blues tones, and the heritage series 20 watt g12m reissue is also a fantastic speaker choice for this genre. Celestion sl 600 nothing is written lawrence of arabia.
By the time the sl600 appeared, with the first of the aerolam. Celestion 9 large bookshelfstandmount 3way speakers with. Along with a multilayer, insideoutside voice coil, this tough and hardworking 18 subwoofer provides greater heat dissipation, guaranteeing a massive 1200 watts of continuous power handling 600w rms aes standard. The celestion sl600, first of the luxury compact monitors.
Yes, it is a small speaker, with a miserly proportion of low bass. They are inefficient and have limited bass impact when used in a large room. Celestion 100, celestion 300, sl6, sl6s, sl6si, sl600, sl700, sl12si and dl4 speakers repairs, sales and refurbishing. Celestion ftx0617 612 coaxial fullrange professional driver. The finish on the aerolam cabinets is quite fragile so very unusual to find in as excellent condition as these today. The cabinets are designed to absorb very little energy for good time alignment as there will be no energy released after the event so to speak. Mar 12, 2012 i have the celestion sl6 the first serie. Celestion f12x200 guitar speaker for amp modellers and irs. The system 6000 has clearly grown out of celestions highly respected but costly miniature, the sl600.
Celestion 100, celestion 300, sl6, sl6s, sl6si, sl600, sl700. Celestion ftx1225 this 12 inch 300w coaxial speaker offers 97db sensitivity, full range frequency response and minimised distortion. These use the same tweeter and woofer as the celestion 5 with the addition of a 4. Jul 01, 2011 the celestion sl6 crossover is sophisticated and very very. May 10, 2010 most respectfully, the celestion sl6si as a speaker was a completely different animal than the basic celestions you owned, in all honesty, several times better, plus, horribly inefficient at 8283db. Jan 25, 2018 a dedicated guitar speaker for amp modellers and irs. These renowned speakers are used onstage and in clubs, theatres and other venues the world over. The aluminum dome tweeter in the sl6si was considered a bit bright for its day. Celestion 100, celestion 300, sl6, sl6s, sl6si, sl600. Unfollow celestion 3 speakers to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. A bit later, celestion came up with a completely different approach to the small monitor, the sl600. Although the two speakers use the same two drivers and crossover networks, and although they are almost exactly the same size, the sl600 costs nearly. Celestion g12 vintage 30 speaker unit on guitar amp.
Wonderful sounding celestion sl600 speakers in very good condition. The nextel paint has seen better days as can be seen by the photos, but this in no way affects the way they sound. Find a subwoofer to integrate with the celestion sl700s. Such is the case with the celestion sl600, which has remained my personal reference for five years now, a long time for a loudspeaker. The bass unit is identical to that of the sl6s but is preaged for high power handling and is partnered by a minimal crossover network tailored to the units own. Very inefficient, but i was powering them with a metaxas 100w class. Celestion is a british designer and importer of loudspeakers. Celestion sl600 with stands the celestion sl600 is a neartwin to the companys sl6, a speaker whose introduction a couple of years ago aroused considerable favorable comment in the audio world. The g12h in its most commonly found form is the 30watt cousin of the g12m. The smart chassis design of the ftr184080f brings together a unique magnet topology with a robust and lightweight diecast aluminum chassis.
The sl600 set new standards for audiophile performance from relatively small cabinets. Celestion sl6si amplifier recommendations steve hoffman. The cl80s in my 2x12 sound great and im really happy with them. The celestion system 6000 is a subwoofer system designed to work with the sl600 or the sl6s to. Celestion radio company and celestion limited formed in 1927. On one level they have been maintaining, and adding to, their popular ditton range of loudspeakers. But, as larry archibald will testify, having listened to my system on many occasions. The work of what became celestion started in hampton wick suburban london in 1924. Substitute both resistors in both crossovers, look at the value on the new one. The celestion sl600, first of the luxury compact monitors the. The celestion sl6 have a very well calculated and rigid engineering crossover project. The back on the top are not completely squared off the metal cabinets are intact and fine. Although the two speakers use the same two drivers and crossover networks, and.
Celestion impulse responses we caught up with musical allrounder, nashvillebased chris wrate, who works as a guitarist, songwriter and musical director. This amount is subject to change until you make payment. In principle, it seems it would work with the sl6, also. The celestion owners thread audiokarma home audio stereo. I owned a pair of the celestion sl6 speakers in the early 80s. So the sl 6 basically had a fairly flat frequency response up to the crossover point at 2200 hz and then it suddenly dropped by 2 db for the remaining 3 octaves.
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