tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442334973917047135.post3748119043067511269..comments2024-02-10T08:47:50.017-08:00Comments on The Vintage HiFi: IMF TLS80 Transmission-Line SpeakerJunky Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11418422821740198437noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442334973917047135.post-88700364589769159462021-05-07T15:31:24.679-07:002021-05-07T15:31:24.679-07:00I have a pair of these now for >15 years. Never...I have a pair of these now for >15 years. Never heard any better. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12593019639342372818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442334973917047135.post-20412013931735286462019-09-22T11:28:47.558-07:002019-09-22T11:28:47.558-07:00Can anyone recommend someone to repair and restore...Can anyone recommend someone to repair and restore several pairs of IMF speakers? All are working but the odd speaker is not functioning properly and there may be some time related improvements to make.<br />Within reasonable driving distance of West London. Thanks. John.JLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09946524625918259158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442334973917047135.post-48424071746651664312019-09-15T01:07:02.037-07:002019-09-15T01:07:02.037-07:00Have you had your crossovers re capped ? 45 year ...Have you had your crossovers re capped ? 45 year old speakers would need doing by now otherwise bass will seep through to the tweeters and damage them, especially with high volume listening.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12893256435396121637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442334973917047135.post-62155800335502406392018-03-12T07:49:50.979-07:002018-03-12T07:49:50.979-07:00How about the smaller IMF's? I own several set...How about the smaller IMF's? I own several sets of Compact II's and a set of Compact Monitor II's and I'm still puzzled on how these speakers can go as low as 30Hz (and probably even lower). Especially the Compact II's - since they're not a transmission line design...<br />Anyway, glad to have stumbled upon the IMF-brand. No need for anything else anymore. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08449759015212658146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442334973917047135.post-88663706108104528702017-11-09T20:45:32.845-08:002017-11-09T20:45:32.845-08:00But having said that, i still think they sound awe...But having said that, i still think they sound awesome in compare to most modern speakers i have heard so far. But they are very old now and yes i think the crossover filters need to be redone. What would be the noticable improvements after the crosovers have been redone? MakeMyDay!!https://www.blogger.com/profile/11499479932913756277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442334973917047135.post-74433073544839415432017-11-09T20:41:01.392-08:002017-11-09T20:41:01.392-08:00Hmm, could it be, that if i would redo my crosover...Hmm, could it be, that if i would redo my crosovers with the capacitors ment for the mk2, my pair of TLS 80 would then sound like a pair of TLS 80 mk2? <br /><br />So instead of this set:<br />https://www.falconacoustics.co.uk/replacement-capacitor-sets/imf-electronics-replacement-capacitor-kits/imf-tls-80-transmission-line-monitor-replacement-capacitor-set.html<br /><br />I would install this MakeMyDay!!https://www.blogger.com/profile/11499479932913756277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442334973917047135.post-6065837113241290122016-02-15T06:32:57.154-08:002016-02-15T06:32:57.154-08:00I owned a pair of TLS80Mk2 and they were good, com...I owned a pair of TLS80Mk2 and they were good, compared them directly to one in the rspm series and the difference was miniscule. found that I was getting fatigued in the upper mid range with the tls80 and went looking for something else, didn't really find anything in the 3-5K $us that compared.....until I found the apogee centaur(ribbon) and it just sounded so much sweeter in the upper sacrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02676179143512266833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442334973917047135.post-18462824004362598182016-01-20T16:19:37.324-08:002016-01-20T16:19:37.324-08:00Back in the 70's I worked for Armstrong Audio,...Back in the 70's I worked for Armstrong Audio, later on Soundcraft then broadcast manufacturers, so know a bit about quality sound. I have recently replaced my Armstrong 626 + Spendor BC1's with a matched pair of IMF TLS80'S powered by a revamped Quad 405-2 and 34 preamp. As long as you use high quality leads and cables and check the caps (CAPACITORS) in your gear when you listen to Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02530057923861362399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442334973917047135.post-20623432828604911362015-09-25T02:35:58.479-07:002015-09-25T02:35:58.479-07:00Transmission line bass wins hands down. So I don&#...Transmission line bass wins hands down. So I don't think anything else will give that magic on organ.<br />If the crossovers haven't been touched, then received wisdom is that the capacitors will have almost certainly deteriorated by now to such an extent that changing them is likely to bring a noticeable improvement, and someone's already noted that Falcon would seem to be the place Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09074250527075165840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442334973917047135.post-81278580482874364032015-09-19T13:59:44.013-07:002015-09-19T13:59:44.013-07:00I do not know the 808's, but comparing the fro...I do not know the 808's, but comparing the fronts - the space taken up respectively by speakers and wood tells you a lot. The IMFs were designed to deliver musical balance and beauty at high or low volume, and they do by putting the cost into the structure of the cabinet, not multiple speaker drivers. Without giving a lecture on speaker design (which I can), the transmission line is John Watsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442334973917047135.post-49082175719334516042015-09-18T09:00:02.456-07:002015-09-18T09:00:02.456-07:00Anyone compare the IMF TLS 80's to the B&W...Anyone compare the IMF TLS 80's to the B&W 808's I have a chance to pick up a pair of the 808's and just wonder if it would actually be an upgrade?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442334973917047135.post-1750310457287213832015-09-18T08:57:08.925-07:002015-09-18T08:57:08.925-07:00I had a similar experience and re did the capacito...I had a similar experience and re did the capacitors the speakers sound wonderful again, I bought a kit from Falcon acoustics Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442334973917047135.post-10924008196404835142015-09-17T16:14:40.387-07:002015-09-17T16:14:40.387-07:00I have a request for advice. But indulge me first...I have a request for advice. But indulge me first with the story.<br />1966, my wife and I married. I was interested in what was then "Hi-Fi" and bought from junk shops, individually, two mismatched mono speakers. The sheer size in pre-subwoofer days made them superior to anything smaller. For five years they dominated our litle London flat. The swinging sixties. Miniskirts, John Watsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442334973917047135.post-44803554925048816292015-09-10T15:05:56.456-07:002015-09-10T15:05:56.456-07:00Spoke about 18 months ago about my TLS80s and have...Spoke about 18 months ago about my TLS80s and have subsequently read about the strife that other people get from their SWMBO and partners in as much that they're too big and ugly........ take up too much room bla bla bla.<br />Well a while ago I was in two minds whether to downsize and utilise my Tannoy 613s and a sub woofer, and would you believe it......The wife threatened to leave with Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09318305954842395746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442334973917047135.post-72384740287204879182015-09-10T15:04:23.795-07:002015-09-10T15:04:23.795-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09318305954842395746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442334973917047135.post-15469480724112454982015-08-30T10:44:53.560-07:002015-08-30T10:44:53.560-07:00Shaun Patel 20 August 2015 18.38
I have a pair of...Shaun Patel 20 August 2015 18.38<br /><br />I have a pair of IMP TLS 50 II speakers for which I am looking a good home where they will be appreciated by music enthusiast.<br />Anyone wishes to buy them please contact or let me know where I can sell them. Please contact me at spatel20@sky.com <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442334973917047135.post-83277422673130000122015-08-29T18:59:22.393-07:002015-08-29T18:59:22.393-07:00I inherited a pair of TLS80 and TLS50 speakers alo...I inherited a pair of TLS80 and TLS50 speakers along with two Ampzilla amplifiers. Any idea where I could sell this equipment? Thanks. williams.alex.paul@gmail.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15520798177119964065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442334973917047135.post-51063998973930775132015-06-24T12:16:00.618-07:002015-06-24T12:16:00.618-07:00Hi my name is Tony I purchased pair of tls80 2 ...Hi my name is Tony I purchased pair of tls80 2 in 1977. I have had thousands of enjoyable listening since. I paid 440 pounds for them . I require a super tweeter is this item still available ? And if so where from. Any help would be appreciated. P's. I was very lucky to visit IMF factory in high Wycombe before they folded and had a memorable tour and an hour in there demo studio. Thanks Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442334973917047135.post-65759355784830414222015-05-25T13:15:38.458-07:002015-05-25T13:15:38.458-07:00I find your final comment implying the Studio is e...I find your final comment implying the Studio is even better than the TLS 80. My second pair of speakers was the Studio MK2(it was way superior to the MK1 which crossed over at 750 Hz rather than 375 Hz) after a pair of AR2As(later converted to AR2AXs). I did love my Studios especially after Bud Fried(Irving M Fried = IMF) improved them by adding doping on the mid-range(the guy who did it Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442334973917047135.post-1960840270573544792015-03-14T07:19:05.211-07:002015-03-14T07:19:05.211-07:00Hi. You wrote about the IMF TLS80's. Can I ask...Hi. You wrote about the IMF TLS80's. Can I ask a couple of questions.<br />You wrote that they were the perfect speaker.....until you found the IMF Studio (more about that later). I can't find the more later. Did you write any more about the Studio, as I'd be very interested to know more about them.<br />I also have a pair of TLS 50's. I know you don't like them, but they are JLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09946524625918259158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442334973917047135.post-92040424266983448222015-02-13T02:54:49.382-08:002015-02-13T02:54:49.382-08:00Hi Peter - not sure how I e-mail you as I don'...Hi Peter - not sure how I e-mail you as I don't have a google+ account but you can contact me on paul@thegaters.com. However, going away soon for a week (half term)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442334973917047135.post-1236309826257849012015-01-26T00:26:43.786-08:002015-01-26T00:26:43.786-08:00Maybe you would like to send me an email.Maybe you would like to send me an email.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13022174034946121998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442334973917047135.post-88378006222354106922015-01-26T00:20:13.816-08:002015-01-26T00:20:13.816-08:00hi,I would be interested in them providing the pri...hi,I would be interested in them providing the price is right.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13022174034946121998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442334973917047135.post-84922487632035009772015-01-22T13:12:09.098-08:002015-01-22T13:12:09.098-08:00Qite a bit of difference, actually. Mostly in the ...Qite a bit of difference, actually. Mostly in the crossover. The mark 2s are flatter, more dynamic and more accurate with better power handling. The older TLS 80s sound darker at treble frequencies and more blunted in general. Both have the awesome bass extension of a good transmission line.Joe Bigliogohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15045783072385552990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442334973917047135.post-25545711019177343302015-01-22T11:02:51.446-08:002015-01-22T11:02:51.446-08:00Your best bet is to get them on eBay, sell your it...Your best bet is to get them on eBay, sell your items separately, take good photos and make sure they are 100% tested and working well. If you do this with all the items Im sure you will be very pleased with the results!Junky Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11418422821740198437noreply@blogger.com