AudioArby
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I redid the surrounds on my JBL 4408 speakers and they sound great with my Yamaha CR-1000.
I redid the surrounds on my JBL 4408 speakers and they sound great with my Yamaha CR-1000.
To PhoenixG, thanks for the suggestions. I looked them up up ebay, found the Sony receiver you recommended but the seller was asking $200. There were no Realistic models listed of the recommendations you made. Boy, when I was researching them, they sure look like tanks! So, while patience is not one of my virtues, I'll keep looking. That Kenwood integrated for $139 looks like a pretty good deal though...
I don't know if it's too late or not, but another Sony STR-6065 has gone up on ebay for $80. I'd jump on it if I were looking for a bargain.
I redid the surrounds on my JBL 4408 speakers and they sound great with my Yamaha CR-1000.
I used the 30Hz tone CD that was supplied with the surrounds. I use Rich Cobb as my source (looneytunes2001 on ebay) an he supplies the CD with each order. This centers the voice coil so you don't need to remove the dustcap and shim. It was easy and looks like brand new. I also use Aileens Tacky Glue instead of the glue that comes with the surrounds. The glue can be purchased at any fabric store. It's inexpensive and it lasts.
Thanks for the reply. Yep, I also bought from Mr. Cobb on ebay. wasn't sure about the test tone vs. shims, but definitely prefer to not remove the dustcap. It's great to confirm that the test tone method works well.
I also was planning on using a different type of glue, and picked up a tube from Simply Speakers in FL. I had asked a local JBL authorized service center what they would charge for doing the refoam, and they said JBL does not suggest or promote re-foaming of their transducers. They quoted me $166.00 each + tax for a complete recone.
Interestingly, they also claim to use original Part # C8RLE111A recone kits. Everywhere else I have checked say that the kit has ben discontinued, and would be using an aftermarket kit. It makes me wonder if they indeed do have genuine OEM kits on hand?
Some gorgeous equipment in here. How do these compare with modern / bespoke units when driving headphones? Are they an "as well as" for when you fancy a change? or would you have one as your main HP amp?
thanks.