Heavily batted chipboard did not look too promising, but i was not in a position to build new enclosures at the time, so i decided to refurbish the ones i had. This is a long shot call out to anyone who has knowledge and experience of these celestion dome mid drivers, as used in the ditton 66, beovox 5700, beovox 5702, etc. Feb 19, 2017 celestion ditton 66 grundig v20 grundig cd7500 2 duration. After 40 years, i guess that the crossover will need some upgraded, also wirering job and new binding post. Celestion ditton 33 hifi database floorstanding speakers.
Ive been buying used speakers and other gear for over 25 years, i have owned and sold at least 50 pairs of speakers and today i still own 15 pairs. Highly detailed sound from the tweeters and 12in bass drivers. Aug 12, 2014 hi, im new here and seeking help from those lucky enough to own ditton 66 s. Celestion ditton 66 brochure circa 1973 free download as pdf file. Good evening, i give my opinion on these beautiful celestion ditton 66 serie ii. This is the 6 pages manual for celestion ditton 66 brochure.
Celestion ditton 15, classic english made bookshelf speakers, remarkable mid 60s 70s icons. One needs to be careful as one does with any used speaker the tweeter celestion hf2000 is a good unit, but cannot take unlimited power, the tweeter is likely to be the first casualty in 44. Discussion in audio hardware started by love4another, mar 22, 2012. The company changed its name to rola celestion and sold its products under the celestion brand name. Im looking buy a pair of ditton 66 speakers and would like to hear any comments comparing the mk1 and mk2 versions apart from the obvious front veneer. Ditton66brochure pdf ditton110ownersmanual pdf ditton662specs pdf.
Celestion gone driver units getting hard to source then all you have is a pile of wood and components. Celestion ditton 66 studio monitors are one of the most easy listening and enjoyable speakers i have ever owned. Still highly reguarded as one of the best speaker brands to come out of england in the 1980s. This is the 3 pages manual for celestion ditton 44 brochure. Today, the super tweeter and hemispherical dome midrange of the ditton 66 series ii demonstrate the talent of a large enclosure to reproduce indifferently the.
The pair are the very early versions, the grilles have the chrome edges and no badges. Looking to get a power amp for my celestion ditton 66 monitors which i use for my main moniotors in the studio. The celestion ditton 66s are nothing to do with my main system, they are in. I am currently in the middle of buying an amplifier maranzt 4300yam 440 and was wonding what these sounded like.
The thinness of the upper spectrum, retailer and rich, never aggressive on a violin, a bagpipe or a bomb. Celestion began designing and manufacturing loudspeakers half a century ago. These magnificent one owner, ditton 15s are in superb condition and sound is breath taking. Unfollow celestion ditton 33 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Nov, 2016 najbolji zvuk koji sam cuo u svom zivotu. I read somewhere that its better to use an amplifier that exceeds the speakers recommended amp power 10w 80w as there is less chance of damaging the speaker due to insufficient power and apparantly they soundperform better using a more powerful amp using more power e.
Nov 18, 2015 celestion gone driver units getting hard to source then all you have is a pile of wood and components. Cellestion ditton 33 question audioholics home theater. I actually owned some very old celestion ditton 33s that i got for next to nothing and they blew me away in terms of detail, especially in the treble. Find celestion ditton speakers in canada visit kijiji classifieds to buy, sell, or trade almost anything. Find great deals on ebay for celestion ditton and celestion ditton 15. Wartime restrictions forced celestion and the neighboring british rola to produce loudspeakers to the same specifications. Celestion ditton 15 studio series hi fi ive recapped and replaced a broken tweeter on these units and theyre in fully working order. Hi can i have some opinoins please, what do you guys rate better the celestion ditton 66 or 662 as iv heard both, but not side by side and on different amps so what are your thoughts please. This is a pair of vintage celestion ditton 66 studio monitor speakers that i purchased new in 1974 they have been in dry indoor storage for the last 25 years or so, as i never did have enough livin. Celestion speakers user manuals download manualslib. They trashed celestion a long time ago, and are well on their way to trashing kef. Celestion annuncio, 1978, ditton 66,44, 33, ul10, 8, speciali, info.
Celestion ditton 66 monitors came in a close second but be sure to. Celestion ditton 25 floor speakers for sale canuck audio. Celestion ditton 44 in our opinion 44s are proper speakers combining warmth and detail with serious low end frequencies you just wont get from a smaller cabinet we almost always have celestion 44s in stock in a variety of conditions. These speakers highlight the mids, they have pretty detailed highs only and a good foundation in the lows, which are fuller with the marantz. Incidentally, if anyone would like to read a pdf file of the original. Real l celestion ditton used oncebought for 38 come from clean smoke free pet free home in aldershot. A very nice pair of ultra rare and desirable celestion ditton 88 speakers. Hi guys, i am looking to rebuilt a pair of celestion ditton 66 and i need advice.
This website is not affiliated with or sponsored by celestion. Celestion ditton 662 manual 3way loudspeaker system. The old ditton series as with most of the celestion range in the late 70 and 80s had very good and unique tweeters. Decades ot research and development culminated in the ditton 66. Celestion ditton 66 upgraded speakers canuck audio mart. From what i saw it looks like the each speaker has an 8 inch driver and the specs at the back read. Review of celestion ditton 66 speakers vintage studio monitors from 1970s. The hf2000 tweeter is world renowned for its performance. Power amp for celestion ditton 66 monitors gearslutz. In creating the vintage 30 celestion has reestablished the standard by which all. More than 7 years even personal and grew up with a pair in the family living room, purchased in 1981 by my father. Truly the holy grail of british craftsmanship, this flagship of the legendary celestion ditton line of sound reproducers. Celestion ditton 66 speakers responding to classifieds listings.
Ditton celestion loudspeakers for the perfectionist ditton 66 studio monitor as selected for the design centre 100 dcm. From those early days and the crude but then miraculous equipment to the fine contemporary high fidelity systems built today there have been innumerable innovations. Celestion ditton 88 speakers sale pending for sale. Service manuals, owners manuals, schematics, diagrams, datasheets, brochures online for free download and free to your amplifier, receiver, tape, cd, tuner, turntable and recorder. These are concidered to be second from the ditton 66s totl model.
Afaik, celestion first introduced the mf500 sealed dome mid unit with 50w power handling and later replaced it with the md500 with increased 80w power handling. This is because they have the absolutely classic hf0 i think tweeter. This arrangement of two hf0 tweeters produce a better than average midrange clarity. I have put these speakers through so much abuse over the years, playing virtually every kind of music, mostly at party levels and they are still as responsive, as sharp as they were when my dad bought them over 30 years ago, surviving many a drunken night playing zztop at full volume. Can somebody view these speakers and comment for me.
Celestion ditton 66 1976 vintage studio monitors duration. Originally it was just called the celestion 66 studio monitor and all the labels said just that. British rola bought celestion in 1947 and moved production to thames ditton a year later. I havent got a massive amount of money, but i think my integrated amp i am using right now aint quite driving them well enough it is a mk1 rega mira which is a hell of a hifi amp, and loads better than the subsequent models. Celestion ditton 66 manual three way loudspeaker system. A trawl of the net shows some very mixed opinions of these speakers. Very rare ditton 66 series 2 ebay links hifi wigwam. When it had a face lift the word ditton was added into the description, probably to fall into line with the rest of the range at the time, ditton 15, ditton 44, etc. Hi, im new here and seeking help from those lucky enough to own ditton 66s. In between, i actually owned some very old celestion ditton 33s that i got for next to nothing and they blew me away in terms of detail, especially in the treble. To purchase ditton 662 spares or accessories, please contact the company via their website or visit an authorised retailer. I read somewhere that its better to use an amplifier that exceeds the speakers recommended amp power 10w 80w as there is less chance of damaging the speaker due to insufficient power and apparantly they soundperform better using a more powerful.
Unfollow celestion ditton to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Celestion ditton speakers for sale in uk view 29 ads. Save celestion ditton 33 to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. They got replaced very briefly by a pair of kef reference 2 i think speakers that i hated. Download celestion ditton 66 brochure audio service manuals. On removing the drives from the cabinet theres a load of foam padding in there that im not sure was put there by celestion. Celestion ditton 551 vs ditton 66, hifiklassiker hififorum. Sep 22, 2004 hi im about to buy my first little system. Its smooth, exceptionally broad frequency response extends well beyond the audible range, its dispersion is wide, and distortion extremely low less than 0. I bought them from a guy in oracle, az, who brought them all the way from england to az with him 10plus years ago or so. I cant seem to find too much information about them, are they any good. Hey all, i have the opportunity to pick up a pair of celestion 300 speakers for about 150 bucks. It is very possible that you may never again see another pair offered for sale. What are best celestion ditton 66 or 662 2 channel.
For years now there has existed a positive demand for the original character and many of the guitar heroes still use original loudspeakers for recording and at home. Difference between celestion mf500 and md500 domed. Aug 06, 2009 i think ditton 44s should fit the bill very well. Power amp for celestion ditton 66 monitors i havent got a massive amount of money, but i think my integrated amp i am using right now aint quite driving them well enough it is a mk1 rega mira which is a hell of a hifi amp, and loads better than the subsequent models. Today, the super tweeter and hemispherical dome midrange of the ditton 66 series ii demonstrate the talent of a large enclosure to reproduce indifferently the smallest detail and control the strongest attacks. Check that it is working and has reasonable output. I got some info on the nad but havent yet found anything on the celestion speakers.
Back in the day, i used them with a marantz 4400 receiver, as well as a pair of mcintosh mc 30. Compare and contrast heard a pair of kef 103 reference speakers original model, liked them very much wanted a pair. List of hifi speaker products from manufacturer celestion. The celestion ditton 66 is designed to true professional standards of sound accuracy. We almost always have celestion 44s in stock in a variety of conditions. Having upgraded both celestion ditton 66 crossovers and all wiring, meant that i was able to look at the cabinets. Hi all, i have just picked up a pair of ditton 25s in the most glorious of condition.