Jbl 4408
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Fred Sanford
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Agreed, if they're in good condition. Are they 4408As? Mirror-imaged pair?
I had five of the 4408As, very heavily abused. Woofer damage was evident at LOW volumes on extended bass notes. Crossover damage was evident by viewing the crossovers inside the cabinets, they'd gotten so hot that the hot glue melted and components had become detached. Damaged tweeters were intermittent at low levels. This is not to say that these speakers were fragile or prone to failure, these particular ones were used to amplify an electronic drum set through a maxed-out surround receiver in a dorm party concert. Just giving you info on what to look for.
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BMWCCA
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4408 will have L-pads and a real wood veneer. The 4408As are covered in black vinyl and the crossover levels are fixed. They're both nice but the non-A's are usually worth more. As Fred implies, they're not really intended to play loud; they make 4412/A's for that. Those should be a nice pair of small 2-ways. As for value, the tweeters alone are worth half the asking price, though complete JBL 2-way monitors often sell in the $100 range, give or take. Listen to them and make a lower offer. $100 is a fair price if they're in good shape. $125 if you really like them. $150 if you really like them and $25 is an insignificant difference to you.
jimmymagick
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I have a pair of non-a's. Great speakers but they really are intended for near-field studio monitoring.
Fred Sanford
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Pics!
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gladiator335
MRTI
I told you they work fine!
Saw your post in bartertown, good score. The price was pretty good. I picked up a pair for $99 + shipping that needed surrounds and was happy to get them at that price but they showed up with trashed grills. I later bought near new grills for $40. 4408's have been easily going for $250+
What was the deal on the L112's if I may ask?
Sure you can, why not? I have seen a pair in NJ. They are $500 and I felt it was steep. Some folks really like them and would pay easily that price. Not sure really. For now I think I am happy with these 4408s and a bunch of others I have. Of course you can never have enough or too many speakers right?
That is steep for a local pickup.
Saint Johnny
Bon Ton Roule
You probably need to re-size, or take them again on a lower resolution.
Fomoco1649
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I Love mine….found mine used but Like new condition….somebody did not use them much, hooked them up to my quality vintage Amplifier and they sound very good…..I also have L46 / L1….
