Advent Maestro 3-Way Floorstanding Speakers – 10" Woofer – Serviced – 1-Year Warranty

Advent Maestro 3-Way Floorstanding Speakers – 10" Woofer – Pair

Professionally Restored by HQaudios - Inspected & Tested - Backed by Our 1-Year Warranty

1. KEY HIGHLIGHTS

• Advent Maestro – 3-way acoustic-suspension floorstanding speaker pair from the late 1980s
• 10-inch cone woofer, dome midrange and 1-inch soft-dome tweeter in each cabinet
• Black front baffle with wood top and plinth trim, removable brown grilles
• Spring-clip speaker terminals on the rear panel
• Inspected, cleaned and tested by HQaudios – every driver checked for voice-coil rub and DC resistance
• Normal age-related cosmetic wear – please review the actual photos
• Backed by our 1-Year HQaudios Seller Warranty

2. PRODUCT OVERVIEW

The Advent Maestro is a large 3-way floorstanding speaker built around Advent's acoustic-suspension (sealed) approach. Each cabinet pairs a 10-inch cone woofer with a dome midrange and a 1-inch soft-dome tweeter, with crossover points at about 900 Hz and 4.5 kHz.

This pair has the black front baffle with wood top and plinth trim, and comes with its two removable brown cloth grilles.

It has been inspected, cleaned and tested by HQaudios. The photos show the actual pair you will receive.

3. HQAUDIOS RESTORATION & TESTING

Before Restoration

This Advent Maestro pair was carefully inspected upon arrival to evaluate its mechanical, electrical, and cosmetic condition.

Each cabinet, cone, surround, and spider was checked for originality and for glue joints that had loosened or shifted with age. Every driver was tested by hand for voice-coil rub – a scratching noise or a stiff, binding cone indicates a shifted or heat-damaged voice coil. The DC resistance of every driver was checked against its nominal impedance. The crossover networks were examined for bulging or leaking capacitors, each capacitor was measured against its original value (within 10% tolerance), and the wiring and terminals were inspected.

The inspection results were used to determine the work required for this specific pair.

During Restoration

Based on the inspection results, this Advent Maestro pair was serviced according to HQaudios' technical standards while preserving its original engineering and voicing.

• Drivers: All drivers retain their original cones and diaphragms, which are in good condition.
• Cleaning & Detailing: The drivers, crossover boards and terminals were cleaned, and the cabinets and grilles were cleaned and detailed.

After Restoration / Final Testing

Once service was completed, the pair underwent comprehensive testing under real operating conditions.

• Phase Check: Driver polarity was verified using a phase-reversal check to ensure both speakers play in correct phase.
• Listening Test: The pair underwent an extended real-world listening test with a wide range of music to confirm low-, mid- and high-frequency output from every driver and a balanced stereo image.
• Final QC: Only after completing HQaudios' service and testing process was the pair approved and prepared for its next owner.

4. CONDITION

Technical Condition

• Woofers: 10-inch woofers working on both speakers
• Midrange & Tweeters: Working on both speakers
• Drivers: Checked for voice-coil rub and DC resistance
• Crossovers: Inspected; capacitors measured against original values
• Terminals: Spring-clip terminals cleaned and checked
• Phase: Polarity checked on both speakers

Cosmetic Condition

• Front Baffle: Black baffle, cleaned
• Wood Trim: Wood top and plinth trim with light age-related marks and finish variation
• Grilles: Two removable brown cloth grilles included
• Badges: Advent badges on the plinths
• Rear Panel: Terminal plate cleaned
• Overall Presentation: The cabinets present well after service but retain normal age-related cosmetic wear, including minor marks, light scratches, finish variation, or edge/corner wear as shown in the actual photos.

Summary:

• Inspected
• Cleaned & Detailed
• Phase Checked
• Final Listening Test Completed

5. SPECIFICATIONS

• Brand: Advent
• Model: Maestro
• Type: 3-Way, 3-Driver Floorstanding Speaker
• Era: Late 1980s
• Enclosure: Acoustic suspension (sealed)
• Woofer: 10-inch cone
• Midrange: Dome midrange
• Tweeter: 1-inch soft dome
• Crossover Frequencies: approx. 900 Hz and 4.5 kHz
• Frequency Response: 42 Hz – 23 kHz (±3 dB)
• Nominal Impedance: 6 ohms
• Sensitivity: 90 dB (2.83 V / 1 m)
• Power Handling: 150 W RMS (750 W peak)
• Dimensions (each): approx. 16 W x 33.25 H x 9.75 D in
• Weight (each): approx. 50 lbs
• Country of Origin: USA

6. WHAT IS INCLUDED

• 2 Advent Maestro speakers (one pair)
• 2 removable speaker grilles

Only the items specifically listed above are included. Speaker stands, cables and other equipment shown in the photos are not included.

7. SHIPPING & PACKAGING

Your vintage audio equipment will be professionally packed by HQaudios using protective materials appropriate for its size, weight, and construction. Large or heavy items may be palletized and shipped by freight when required for safer transportation.

Please contact us before purchase for the most current availability information.

8. 1-YEAR WARRANTY & CUSTOMER SUPPORT

Your purchase is backed by our 1-Year HQaudios Seller Warranty (this is an HQaudios warranty, not a Advent manufacturer warranty). Our team provides support before and after your purchase. If you have questions about setup, operation, compatibility, or your order, please contact us through Reverb Messages.