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ALR Jordan Take 5 Floorstanding Loudspeakers Downsizing my collection. These are tall speakers. Taller and bigger soundstage with fantastic imaging. Made in Germany. I think they are missing the lower grills, but does not make a difference to their looks or the sound. 🙂 Apparantly sold for ~ $4000 many moons ago. Specs below: Manufacturer: ALR Jordan Developer: Karl-Heinz Fink Model: Take 5 Made in: Essen - Germany Wood: real wood veneers Dimensions (W x H x D): 220 x 1161 x 275 mm Weight: approx. 26 kg per piece Original price approx.: 4495 DM per pair Technical Data System: 3-way sys
Fair ask at AUD499 for ALR Jordan Take 5 floorstanders. These 1990s German designs by Ted Jordan punch above their weight with lively aluminum-cone mids and tight bass, originally retailed around AUD3,000 new. Used market typically spans AUD450-650 based on condition—recent comps include a cherry pair at ~AUD520 ended recently and a pristine piano black set at AUD475. Not a steal, but solid if cosmetics and function check out.
Inspect for cone dents or surround degradation on the dual mids/bass drivers, common after 25-30 years; play test for even balance across the 3-way crossover. Verify original grilles and spikes are included—many listings lack them—and measure impedance draw to confirm 4-ohm stability with your amp. Age means potential capacitor fatigue, so demo at volume.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
ALR Jordan, a German hi-fi brand rooted in Essen, traces its origins to 1984 when Thomas Klaus and Klaus Gruber founded ART, a venture dedicated to acoustic research and high-quality loudspeaker development. In 1989, Karl-Heinz Fink, a renowned European speaker designer and architect of crossover networks, joined the company, prompting its rebranding to ALR. Fink's expertise drew from E.J. Jordan's pioneering metal cone technology, seen in classics like the Goodmans Axiom 80, infusing ALR's designs with innovative driver engineering.
The brand specializes in loudspeakers, crafting both complete systems and premium chassis renowned for their aluminum cone woofers sourced from Northern European manufacturers. Models like the Entry series, Number 4, Take 5, and bookshelf designs such as the 2M emphasize handcrafted cabinets, robust builds—often exceeding 25kg per speaker—and wide frequency responses, from 50Hz to 23kHz in some cases. This focus on driver innovation and enclosure perfection positions ALR Jordan as a driver-centric specialist rather than a broad-line producer.
ALR Jordan holds a niche boutique reputation among knowledgeable enthusiasts for delivering high-end performance in compact, system-compatible formats, often praised in vintage and DIY circles for their precision and value. Though the original ALR Acoustics entity liquidated in 2013, the Jordan legacy endures through handcrafted "VIP line" speakers, appealing to collectors and audiophiles seeking German engineering excellence without mainstream hype.
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