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  1. Jxmos

    Chicago Condenser Corp capacitor value?

    Anyone know the value of these caps based on the markings? Marked - Chicago Condenser Corp 135765 and 10296. They both test as 12uf with an LCR. Are they 12uf?
    • Jxmos
    • Thread
    • 2400 chicago condenser corp crossover jbl
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: Tube Audio
  2. C Hart

    Rehab for speakers with hard miles - JBL L166

    Hi all. I have been freelancing on pandemic speaker rehab. I really enjoyed it, but had mixed results. (The speakers' appearance generally improves at least.) My most recent project, E-V Interface:As, is almost done and has been quite a chore - rebuilding damaged particle board with injectable...
    • C Hart
    • Thread
    • cabinet repair e-v interface a jbl l166 restoration
    • Replies: 25
    • Forum: Speakers
  3. N

    JBL 120Ti Grills

    I bought a pair of 120 Ti's from the original owner, but he got rid of the grills long ago. Anyone know where I can source a pair of grills? I already looked across the various marketplaces and couldn't find anything. If any of you crafty people would be willing to construct a pair for me, I'd...
  4. SmartPDX

    Damaged JBL LE25 tweeter looking for advise on repair or replacement

    Hello, I have a pair of JBL L100A Century speakers One of them has a damaged LE25 tweeter (please see attached picture). I am uncertain what path is best. Repair it...if so where? are there viable DIY options? Replace it...if so buy another used one? or is there a new option as good or...
  5. efrance45

    Vintage JBL C35 - worth it?

    Hi all! It's been a while since I've posted anything on AK, but I'll start off by saying I don't currently have any pictures of the aforementioned JBLs. About a month or so ago, I was checking out an old furniture store with my parents, and noticed an old pair of speakers that had JBL crossovers...
  6. D

    So what do I do with these speakers?

    I’ve got some RTR EXP-12’s I’ve been using for a while and I’m looking to go through them and change stuff up. The woofers aren’t original (shame), they’ve got a QTS of 0.33 and are JBL LC S1200w woofers. I’m a little sad they aren’t the original Alnicos with a 2” VC but oh well. They’re car...
    • djedee
    • Thread
    • crossover exp-12 idiot jbl rtr speaker modification subwoofer
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Speakers
  7. B

    JBL 216 with RadioShack/Realistic woofers?

    I got a pair of used JBL 216 bookshelf speakers that looked to be in really good shape. One woofer wasn't working when I first connected everything, so I pulled it apart to measure the coil's resistance. When I pulled the woofer out I saw that it was made by Realistic. I didn't expect to see...
    • bwhitso
    • Thread
    • 216 jbl radioshack realistic
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Speakers
  8. diddlebunk

    JBL Lancer 66 tweeters — Swap LE20-1 for 035TIA?

    Hello — I've got a pair of Lancer 66 speakers that I'm going to have restored. I've read that the stock LE20-1 tweeter can be swapped for an 035TIA for more of an extended high-frequency response. Does anyone have any experience with that? Would it be advisable to do the swap? Thanks for...
  9. K

    JBL James B Lancing SE400 schematic?

    Hello all, I'm recapping and updating an all-original JBL SE400. Every single electrolytic is leaking electrolyte. I've searched up and down and have failed to find a service manual or schematic for this amp. This unit has the eq boards you can flip around to bypass them. Not sure if that is a...
  10. Lamar

    Speaker(s) Nod

    Gentlemen, knowing that certain receivers match better with certain speakers and that notation aside, to whom would you give the nod either through experience with some or all of these speakers in each group OR what you have ascertained over the years by rote memory Group A Fried Beta V Mirage...
    • Lamar
    • Thread
    • ads fried infinity jbl mission pioneer proac sansui speakers yamaha
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Speakers
  11. janikphoto

    JBL L3 Surprise!

    Such an interesting find! I’m refurbishing these JBL L3 speakers, and I was pulling the rubber grille grommets. Behind one on each cabinet, I found a serial number sticker that matched the serial number sticker on the back. It was just sitting behind the grommet in the hole, like a fortune...
  12. R

    Aud10file is great - excellent experience

    Hello all, just a shout out following my recent purchase of Sansui AU 717 amp from Aud10file...The whole experience was excellent. The amp itself was as advertised, immaculate. Sounds just like it should, connected to my JBL 4312C's and Sansui SR 838 with Ortofon Red..He even included all the...
    • RayJay
    • Thread
    • aud10file jbl rack handles reconditioning sansui sansui au717
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Feedback
  13. K

    Looking to Upgrade my Turntable Set-up (Newbie)

    Hi y'all This is my first time posting to AudioKarma so please let me know if I'm doing anything wrong. I'm thinking of upgrading my turntable set-up and don't really know where to start. Here's my current set-up: Turntable: Technics SL-1200 mk3 Cartridge: Nagaoka MP-110 Phono Pre-Amp: U-Turn...
    • KyleKersey
    • Thread
    • jbl kanto nagaoka speakers technics turntables u-turn upgrade
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: Turntables
  14. N

    Looking for amp to power JBL B460

    I recently acquired the monstrous JBL B460 18" passive subwoofer. This thing is the size of a small refrigerator and can take up to 800W. I do have the accompanying BX63A active crossover. I'm looking for recommendations on what to power this beast with. New or vintage is fine. Budget about $1k...
  15. toby7362

    2245 speakers??

    Hello I have a Marantz 2245 and have paired it with Kenwood Kl888D’s. I listen to mostly rock music in a 12x14 living room with hardwood floors, and furniture. I don’t feel like I have a great sounding system and am thinking I need to change my speakers up. Not sure what would go with my...
    • toby7362
    • Thread
    • advent altec lansing ar jbl klipsch marantz onkyo pioneer
    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: Marantz Audio
  16. pantoramasan

    Heathkit Altec Legato Speaker Connections HELP

    If anyone out there has any information on speaker connections to these magnificent beasts, I would appreciate the information. Strange XO's with 3 leads to the speaker terminals. One of them had the wires snipped. The other was complete and I followed the lead for the second speaker. But I am...
  17. sean sweeney

    Anyone know how to identify the source of this JBL N800 crossover?

    Ok... as usual this thing ate my post... lol... Just found this cool, very old JBL N800... typically made with the altec name... Saw some stuff on line that these may have been used in the giant Ampex monsters they made for theaters in the 60's... not sure but were they in the 50's??? The JBL...
    • sean sweeney
    • Thread
    • altec ampex crossover jbl n800 vintage vott
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Speakers
  18. D

    JBL L-96 or new equivalent speakers?

    Hey there!, I actually own a pair of L-50s which I love but since a while I'm searching L-96s but here in Germany are pretty difficult to find.. I found an ad where they are being sold for 850eur, with a small hole in one of the mid-tone cones, they seems to be in good shape they seem to have...
    • dedero
    • Thread
    • au-717 jbl nad sansui speakers
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Speakers
  19. destroyerzx1

    bought my first JBL Paragon #779

    Recently picked up a paragon it had some issues when I listened to it but I managed to haggle a deal for them. the folks over at Lansing Heritage have been helping me with trouble shooting and repair. the 075 and 375's work, the LE15A's just have the hard as rock foam issue going to try brake...
  20. Ron13a

    Does Anyone Know What Model Of JBL These Are? Old Beauties Here.

    I've looked through a lot of Google images, but haven't located these. The tweeter is directly above the woofer. They look like C37, but tweeter placement is wrong. Thanks for any help. A friend has a pair for sale. They are in AWESOME condition.
  21. M

    jbl L100 century label

    hello to everybody, I have pair of jbl l100 century. when I renovat the speakers and fixing the crossover I removed the jbl plat to get to the crossover. the label Plat was wrinkled and I can't straight it. I want to print a new Plat and I need file in high resolution of the jbl l100 century...
  22. H

    JBL L100a's

    Greetings there everyone! So I came across one of the best deals I've gotten from a thrift store, or anywhere for that matter, some JBL L100a's for $25!! I didn't even spend any time looking for anything else, and purchased them and went straight home with them. That being said, they do need...
  23. D

    Amp Advice for JBL P20 Speakers

    I'm very new to this, but I'm trying to get a basic set up going. I've got a pair or JBL P20 bookshelf speakers (6 ohm, 10-60w recommended), and I'm looking for advice on how to match an amp/ what amps might be good. One specific question is whether I need to match watts per channel as closely...
  24. G

    JBL 4311 Issues

    Hello, I recently scored a pair of JBL 4311s for free on the side of the road. after a little testing it sounds like one side has lower bass output than the other. Could this be caused by the crossover? Or will the woofer need replaced. I have tested with multiple amps and have the same outcome...
  25. SAEAl

    Hello from the People's Republic of Michigan

    Occasional lurker here, but have been into audio for about 50 years now. Noob speaker builder with a learning curve, while also appreciating vintage 70s and 80s audio gear. Looking to bringing some new life into some of my vintage gear, while sharing what I can with the community. Cheers!
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