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  1. BigBogner

    Klipsch KG-4... what’s it worth?

    I’ve got the opportunity to buy a very clean pair of Klipsch KG-4’s for $200. Any experience with these? How would they compare to my JBL P30’s? I’m not sure I really have the room for them, but damn do they look cool. I’ve never heard a pair of Klipsch but know they have a solid reputation...
  2. D

    Replacing a blown JBL woofer

    Hope I'm posting this in the right place, thanks for any help in advance -- I've got a pair of JBL ES10 speakers I use for surround sound in my HT setup. One of them blew out its woofer. JBL doesn't offer any support or replacement parts, and it seems like a shame to toss the whole thing out...
    • Dual Minded
    • Thread
    • blown speakers es10 jbl replacement woofer
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Speakers
  3. nickdinatale

    Anyone ever do a JBL N1200 DIY build? (Another 3-way JBL thread)

    I'm working on putting together a 3-way JBL system in a pair of C34 cabinets that I'm close to finishing up. It would look something like: 130A, 175/2410, and 075. At the moment, I only have a single N1200 crossover and the prices for a second are leading me to consider just building my own and...
  4. Matthew King

    Jbl L 36

    Being offered these locally. He says make an offer. He says there in good shape with no issues. What’s a fair price?
  5. CharlieG

    JBL 4410

    Hello all, long time no post! I finally found a local pair of JBL 4410's for $300 and get to pick them up tomorrow at 0830. I can't wait to post updates as I piece more equipment together.
  6. Johnny_Law

    D130 Generational Differences? Or identical?

    Hate to cross-post with AudioHeritage - but seems like more folks are active here. I've got two D130s that are destined for use in my 030-loaded C40 cabinets. They both measure around ~6.5ohms DCR and appear pretty much identical other than the binding posts and labels. I wanted to check in...
  7. D

    JBL LE14a surrounds

    Has anyone ever seen LE 14a’s with the surrounds glued to the front of the cones? These are O.E. cones and have never been refoamed. I am going to refoam these and was wondering if anyone has ever come across this . I was under the impression that all had the foams glued to the rear?
    • Dpats
    • Thread
    • jbl le14a refoaming
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Speakers
  8. BigBogner

    JBL P30’s making harsh “clipping” sound

    Hi friends, please excuse me if this is the incorrect format as it is my first post here. Over the years I’ve developed a humble rig and a mild obsession for vintage audio gear. Along my way I encountered a pair of JBL P30’s which were oddly enough made in Denmark. Lately, the tweeter on one...
  9. Drummond

    Finally tuned the JBL 075 tweeters!!

    Finally tuned the JBL 075 tweeters with horn lenses from another set of speakers and a 4.7uf capacitor added to the existing crossover network. The Altec crosses over at 18k and the new capacitor takes the 075 to the comfortable zone with added tweeter lens. The JBL LE 175 smooths everything out...
    • Drummond
    • Thread
    • 075 4.7uf 414 427 altec jbl le 175 stonehenge tweeter vintage
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Speakers
  10. D

    JBL crossover help

    Need some suggestions on crossovers for a custom JBL speaker system I’m putting together. I’ve got a minigon with 8 ohm le10a’s and le20’s. I’m building a custom box to house some le14a’s, also 8 ohm to use for lower bass. I also was thinking of using some le175’s with mashers to cover some of...
    • Dpats
    • Thread
    • crossovers jbl
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Speakers
  11. S

    JBL 4310's and Century JBL L100 year made?

    Hi all, This has probably been asked before but I searched and did not come up with anything. I have a pair of each that I bought at a thrift store a while back I recently finished "restoring the 4310's and painted them grey that was the original color beneath the black" It was an amateur (Me)...
  12. NLT

    Need Help w/ Ear Fatigue (JBL L3 / L5 / 035ti)

    Hi Everyone, I have been using and reading things on AK for a long time but this is my first post and I need some help. BG: I recently entered the world of nuanced vintage audio with the intention of improving my Mastering skills. I am an AV tech by trade and have spent the last 10 years as a...
    • NLT
    • Thread
    • 035ti fatique hearing loss help jbl jbl l3 jbl l5 lansing tweeter
    • Replies: 91
    • Forum: Speakers
  13. FireGuruMN

    JBL 4435 Recap and Mods with a Little Help from the Easter Bunny

    I have another thread in the "Lansing Legacy" about these speakers also: https://audiokarma.org/forums/index.php?threads/jbl-4435-bucket-list-countdown.901225/ That thread talks about positioning and replacing the diaphragms in the horns. The executive summary: Position them wherever they will...
    • FireGuruMN
    • Thread
    • 4435 capacitor crossover jbl resistor speaker vintage
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: Speakers
  14. Will2225

    JBL l112 restoration thread. Grill fabric repair.

    I have a pair of JBL L112's that I've been working on for awhile now. I've replaced the speaker terminals with banana Jack's. I've also refinished the tops of both speakers as there were ring marks from what looked like large potted plants. I've managed to get the marks off almost completely on...
    • Will2225
    • Thread
    • grill fabric repair jbl jbl l112
    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: Speakers
  15. B

    Total Newbie Continues His JBL 4301B Adventures - More Questions

    I posted earlier about picking up a pair of JBL 4301Bs. One of the speakers has the correct LE26 tweeter but someone replaced the 2nd tweeter with a Vifa tweeter. While searching for a correct LE26 or LE25 to replace the Vifa I found a pair of JBL 4301Es for sale. They were missing the...
    • Barnett7
    • Thread
    • 4301b 4301e jbl le25 le26
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Speakers
  16. J

    Jbl 4410 woofer non 127H-1

    So I picked up a pair of JBL 4410’s for free knowing one didn’t have a woofer... after some research ( you guys really know your stuff!) I found out that the stock woofer was a JBL127H-1. I looked in the cabinet with a woofer and found this woofer. From what I can tell it has JBL 23 imprinted...
    • JahSteve1823
    • Thread
    • 127h-1 jbl jbl 4410 studio monitors woofer replacement
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Speakers
  17. John Parkey

    JBL LC310-1 speakers, how to improve?

    Greetings everyone. I just purchased a pair of JBL LC310-1 speakers from a good friend on his very strong recommendation. He repairs and sells speakers for a living. He thinks these are some of the best sounding smallish speakers he has heard, period. I have them hooked up to a Sansui AU-D7...
    • John Parkey
    • Thread
    • crossover recap jbl tweeter replacement
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Speakers
  18. Dr. Humboldt

    Refinishing Aquarius IV cabs

    Greetings AK souls. I have a line on these JBL Aquarius IV’s (see photo) - but one is extremely sun-faded. I recently tried to refinish unmatched cabs on another project with unsatisfactory results. Anyone out there with successful experience matching up cabs in such a state? Any tips? I’m...
  19. T

    Sears by Fisher RS1058

    Hello, all. I know this model has been touched on before in previous threads, but thought I'd chime in with my own personal experience with it. I saw this listed on the big online auction site as "1970s Fisher 143-92551660 receiver. Works, left side static , parts or repair". By doing some...
    • Tib
    • Thread
    • fisher jbl klipsch pioneer sansui
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Fisher
  20. G

    LE14 / LE20 Speaker Rebuild Options

    Hi all, I got a hold of a pair of Heathkit AS-48s. They're made from the following JBL components: LE14 woofer LE20 tweeter LX8 crossover The woofers were in great shape other than foam. I re-foamed one and tried it. It did not sound good. Major dead spots in a frequency sweep and poor bass...
    • G Dudds
    • Thread
    • as-48 heathkit jbl le14 le20 lx8
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Speakers
  21. T

    Sansui 5900Z

    This purchase was a bit of a revelation for me, since I have been under the impression that performance went downhill for most of the major hifi manufacturers immediately in the 1980s. I think this line of Sansui receivers, at least,pokes a hole in that notion. The manufacture date of the 5900Z...
    • Tib
    • Thread
    • adcom....etc jbl sansui
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Solid State
  22. A

    Are These JBL 26's?

    Hello! I’m new to posting on AK. Thanks for the advice you all give through these threads. Based on what I’ve recently learned on AK, I’m picking up an HK 430 and a Luxman r-150 receiver this weekend (to go along with my Sanyo TP1010) - all in great condition at amazing prices. I can’t wait. So...
    • awat
    • Thread
    • identify jbl speakers vintage
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Introductions
  23. T

    New Diaphraghm for JBL 2405H

    Hello Guys, I have a pair of 2405H tweeters. I want to make them sound like new. This is done by changing the diaphragms. The problem is I cannot find the original JBL parts. Can original JBL diaphragms be found for these? Otherwise, what is the best substitution?
    • Thomee
    • Thread
    • 2405 2405h diaphragm replacement jbl jbl 2405h
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Speakers
  24. M50'sMike

    JBL l166 woofer repair or replacement

    Hello AKer's, I've got some JBL l166 horizons that were gifted to me 4 years ago by my future father in law (first owner, bought in 74 I believe) but they were in rough shape when I recieved them. They had jbl loud series woofers in the place of The 122a woofers. And they originally had the...
    • M50'sMike
    • Thread
    • jbl jbl l166 jbl l166 horizon voice coil rub woofer issue woofer problem woofer replacement
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Speakers
  25. FireGuruMN

    JBL 4435 Bucket List Countdown

    A pair of 4435's showed up on the local craigslist for a reasonable price and I landed them. Got them out of one basement and into mine with no injuries to the speakers or the movers. They are 250 pounds each if you are wondering why I mention that. After factoring in a Florida vacation so my...
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