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  1. D

    JBL HP88F opinions?

    Hi, like the title states, looking for some opinions as to the quality of the JBL HP88F speakers. I’m pretty new to the audiophile sphere and picked these up for free (in excellent working condition), and was just wondering if I could find insight from others who have owned. Thanks
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    • hifi hp88f jbl speakers
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  2. diddlebunk

    044 tweeters w/out grills

    How hard is it to replace the mesh grill of the 044 tweeter? I wonder how it is that some of them lose their grill. I can't imagine that anyone would want to purposely remove it. Maybe they just fall out sometimes. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ I assume that the grill is simply meant to protect the dome, which...
  3. B

    JBL 4162B - Crossover and Restoration

    The title should say 4612B not 4162B! Sorry. I picked up an old beat up pair of JBL 4612B recently. Seller told me they need some work. Came home and figured out some of the issues. Here's my situation: I removed both tweeters. They both play when connected directly to my amp. Great news...
  4. J

    I'm all east coast and need some balance...

    I have a Pioneer SX 880 driving Bose 501, 301, and Boston Acoustics A120... All east coast, great mids and clarity. I'd like to balance with a little more bottom end without losing clarity, in the $300-500 range. There's a number available in my area, but I haven't heard them, so I am looking...
    • JerStC
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    • bic jbl pioneer
    • Replies: 25
    • Forum: Speakers
  5. V

    Advices for freshly bought JBL L100 Century

    Hello all AKers! :) My first post here, I've been reading you for some time from France and I appreciate all the content. A real resource for all Hi-Fi enthusiasts, well done! I come to the subject. I will soon be receiving a pair of beautiful JBL L100 Century. Perhaps not the most faithful...
  6. Francis55

    JBL Northridge Series N28

    Just picked up some JBL Northridge Series N28 Bookshelf Speakers (super big for bookshelf speakers). They sound amazing, and they have consecutive serial numbers. I probably paid too much at auction--around $70 out the door. Also, I'm having a hard time determining the difference between the...
    • Francis55
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    • jbl jbl bookshelf speakers jbl northridge series n28 jbl northridge series speakers jbl speakers
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    • Forum: Dollars and Sense
  7. Francis55

    JBL Northridge Series, N28

    All, I just picked up some JBL Northridge Series N28 Bookshelf Speakers (kinda large for bookshelves). When I try to track down info I mostly get hits on the N28ii version. Comparative analysis between the N28 and the N28ii? Also, the N28s that I have have consecutive serial numbers, ceteris...
    • Francis55
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    • jbl jbl bookshelf speakers jbl northridge series n28 jbl northridge series speakers jbl speakers
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: The Lansing Legacy
  8. B

    JBL L65 - Replacement Woofers

    I just picked up a pair of JBL L65 for dirt cheap. Everything is working. All original except the woofers. The woofers have each been replaced with a JBL GT122 (4 ohms, 140 watts RMS). In my research, I found that the original woofers are 126A (8 ohms, unknown wattage). I’m not very...
    • Bsteele
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    • 126a jbl jubal l65 woofer
    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: Speakers
  9. JFreese

    Good amp for JBL L1s?

    Hi folks. I have a pair of JBL L1s that I've always loved the sound from, tho I'm no fine audiofile and I likely never had them powered by a properly matched amp/receiver. (when I last had them hooked up I was using some random hand-me-down Onkyo receiver that seemed powerful but that's just an...
    • JFreese
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    • 2.1 5.1 compact compact receiver jbl mini amplifier
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Speakers
  10. C

    Can anyone identify these jbl speakers for me ?

    Hello, I am trying to identify these speakers without any info other than these 2 photos. Any help Is greatly appreciated. Thanks
  11. CharlieG

    Gear Pairing

    Hello AK, once again I emerge from my lurking to ask some advice on my next audio purchase. As some of you may remember, I purchased a pair of JBL 4410's in June of last year. I have been powering them with an interim Pioneer SA-1060 I had laying around from an old system I built in high...
  12. bzowk

    JBL L100 Restoration

    Hey Guys - I'm planning on restoring my old JBL L100's that my father gave me long ago, but wife put me on a budget. I wish I had taken better care of them when younger as they are in rough shape and been through a lot. I'll definitely have to re-cone the woofers and refinish cabinets, but...
    • bzowk
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    • amp dac jbl l100 re-cone recone restoration restore
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    • Forum: Speakers
  13. cykotic

    JBL C40 Harkness N1200 Crossover Recapping

    Greetings: I have an early model JBL C40 Harkess with the D130A, 175DLH, and N1200 Crossover. I would like to change the capacitors in the N1200 as they have to be about 60 years old now (or older). I opened up the N1200 and am faced with this wax/resin substance securing the caps to the inside...
    • cykotic
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    • c40 capacitor caps crossover harkness jbl n1200 recap resin
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: The Lansing Legacy
  14. T

    Help with my JBLs

    Good afternoon, I’m a newer user and have been building this system for less than a year. My knowledge and experience with audio systems is limited. All of these pieces have been bought secondhand in attempt to put together something decent and budget friendly. The system: -Rega Planar 6 TT...
    • ThadStr
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    • jbl rega sansui speakers & amps
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: Speakers
  15. S

    Replacement Tweeters worth it? JBL 2800

    I picked up some JBL 2800s at a local Goodwill for the 'why-not' price of $12. I got them home, hooked them up, and both tweeters are blown. I know these speakers aren't worth much or very highly regarded, but I would like to have them fully operational. The plan is for them to replace my KLH...
    • Seanduffy32
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    • jbl jbl 2800 speakers tweeter tweeter replacement tweeter suggestion
    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: Speakers
  16. F

    Must be karma... greeting from Australia

    Hi all, really appreciate all the great info and advice! Ive been lucky enough to get my hands on some really incredible vintage and modern gear to create a world class PA system. Here for advice when I inevitably have to repair stuff. I have a collection of JBL, Altec, B&C, orban, crown...
  17. B

    JBL L5 Xover rebuild/cap

    Hello All: Longtime lurker first post: Picked up a pair of JBL L5's for next to nothing -- they need some cosmetic work but with some grill repair and enclosure refinishing they will "look" great. Having a hard time finding any information on the xover rebuild/re-cap. I will confess, just...
    • BernieH
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    • capacitors crossover jbl re-cap
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Speakers
  18. Lou F Quincy

    JBL L100 Crossover Project Invite

    Greetings, Welcome to my class where YOU are my teachers. I am in the beginning stages of redesigning the crossover network on an old pair of JBL L100 Century speakers and I'd like some feedback and input on the component choices. I generally just use the Parts Express catalog (yes, I'm a...
  19. XSim JBL L100 Crossover Mod

    XSim JBL L100 Crossover Mod

    Any constructive input? I've checked out a few tried and generally accepted modifications around the web, Murphy, Janzen, etc. but wanted to simplify their quite elaborate crossovers. (Also, I'm not sure if I should have started a new topic. Lemme now if I should delete this and do that.)
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  20. JameWades

    JBL 4311 Value

    I might have an opportunity to pick these up from a friend of a friend, and I wanted to get some thoughts from the well-versed folks around here. We haven't discussed prices yet. I know pricing on JBL has gone bananas over the last couple decades, but it almost seems like it's hit a weird...
  21. edgewound

    Keeping the Lansing Legacy Alive through True Reproduction...

    Greetings... If you're looking for, and so inclined...I offer several recone kits that JBL no longer manufactures. Many of these are kits that use "Aquaplas". I have the identical material known as Aquaplas, applied in accurate amounts that meet the OEM Engineering Standard for moving mass to...
  22. JameWades

    JBL 4311 Condition Opinions

    I might have an opportunity to pick these up from a friend of a friend, and I wanted to get some thoughts from the well-versed folks around here. This is less of a "will I like them?" post (because I think those are a little silly), and more of a "will you check out these photos and give me...
  23. edgewound

    Restoration of JBL 4350B drivers from The Les Paul Estate auction

    Greetings! A short while ago, I had the honor and pleasure to restore some damaged drivers that live in a pair of JBL 4350B Studio Monitors that belonged to the late, great Mr. Les Paul. These monitors were purchased from an auction of The Les Paul Estate. The gentleman that bought them was...
  24. Childof60

    JBL 4355 Rebuild - CL

    No affiliation - interesting idea (and stunning price): https://atlanta.craigslist.org/sat/for/d/stockbridge-jbl-4355-speakers/7241170874.html Image for posterity
  25. Soundstage3

    Old school audiophile type is glad to be aboard!

    Hello all! OK, here's the low down on me. I was doing some research on whether or not to fix our replace my old JBL Control Monitor loudspeakers (bought new back in '86 for $500, so I guess another question would be how much is that in today's money, huh?) and found that this site seemed to...
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