Todays subwoofers find
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If I had a pair of CGs coming in, I wouldn't have given the Mach 1s a second thought.
You want em? They need refoaming.
Hate's a bad word Dave
. But my back is hating me for moving those monsters today. Concert Grands are akin to moving a couple of upright pianos. So far it seems to be worth the effort though
Brad Muller
Super Member
I'd carefully remove the old JBL's and try to find their true value. Then, I'd go out and find the best sub that fits my needs. Just me of course, but there are some great used subs on the market. Or perhaps, load the cabs up with your own amps and woofers. What you going to do?
Vlad, serlously if you want them give me a shout and you can have them for the same Andrew Jackson they were listed for. I had made the deal with the owner the day before the CG deal arrived so I was committed. I'd love to start the new year sending out a bit of karma especially after all that I've received the past few days
Gang-Twanger
Resident Wharfedaliophool
Can you guys explain part to me? I know that Western Electric 755's eventually became ALTEC 755's (and that sort of thing), and I know the Shearer horn story and some of the early Lansing resume, but I forgot the '50's and '60's JBL minutia.
I wonder how those would do with my W90's.
I think I'm gonna' go with a more-modern subwoofer with those. They go down to about 40hz, and I need a sub that can handle the 20hz-40hz region. They really don't need one, but I want to give that FULL full-range thing a try. I imagine those Polk SDA's motorstereo has are full-on full-range like that.
Ok; here you go Dave.I just got those monsters set into place and semi level. Back is still aching from wrestling with speakers that weigh more than I do but damn it's so worth it.
I'm admittedly not a fan of speakers this dated but I may have to change my way of thinking now.Attachments
1audiohack
Active Member
There is a guy on the Lansing Heritage site named Steve Schell who knows as much about drivers of this era as anyone living.
I would post the pictures of the driver over there and see what you can find out. The chances are those have very real value.
It's not a busy site and may take a day or two for him to see it.
All the best,
Barry.
I would post the pictures of the driver over there and see what you can find out. The chances are those have very real value.
It's not a busy site and may take a day or two for him to see it.
All the best,
Barry.
Brad Muller
Super Member
Those CG's are large! My wife thought my Model 19's were big. How do they sound? I've read that people love them.:yes: Nice grab!
Thanks for that info. I signed up yesterday but I'm not able to post yet. So far my efforts to find out anything about them haven't turned up a thing. It's like they were never made. Lots of info on the 4C but the B seems likes the red headed step child that no one wants to talk about. Hopefully Mr. Schell will know something about them.
Those CG's are large! My wife thought my Model 19's were big. How do they sound? I've read that people love them.:yes: Nice grab!
Yes they are bigger than the 19's in some ways. They're not as deep but they're wider and taller. They're the biggest speakers that I've ever owned and most miserable I've ever moved as well.
How do they sound........well they won't be sending my polks to a new home. At sane listening levels I think they sound wonderful in the rotten little room they're in. Just shy of half volume on my 200 wpc sui receiver they tend to get a bit shouty but I guess that's to be expected in a small room with overpowering speakers. I was also surprised that engaging the loudness button gives them a bit too much bass. They seem to sound their best running flat which is fine by me.
Dave; there's 8 aluminum cone tweets on each side. I see model b-200y and 759 on the 2 extras that I have. There's 2 mids per side and they're also aluminum and I'm guessing they're 5''. Can't see any model numbers on the mids. I see there was lots of variations on the CG's and you could order the driver compliment that you desired from I've been able to find out.
Brad Muller
Super Member
They might be a bit finicky like my 19's were. It took about five different receivers before I found one that was a good match. It was an old Sherwood S7100 series. While my Fisher 400 was an added improvement, it wasn't as great a difference as one might think.
Surprisingly they have great waf for such monsters as my wife really likes them. 52" high, 36" wide and 17" deep and I'm guessing at least 200lbs.
I haven't tried anything on them yet but the 971 but I've heard that they match up well with vintage Mac gear. Just what I need during my winter layoff an excuse to bring home some more Mac.