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midlife
05-21-2009, 10:32 AM
The L220s (076 tweet, LE14 bass, PR 15 radiator), what are these speakers using for a midrange ?
ratitifb
05-21-2009, 11:00 AM
http://audioheritage.csdco.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=8275&highlight=compression+driver ;)
AmericanPie
05-21-2009, 11:10 AM
To answer your question, LE5-9.

Most of this type of info you need when researching a particular JBL system can be found here, under Technical Reference - Read Only > "Links" near the bottom of the LH home page:

http://www.audioheritage.org/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=10661

For some reason I always have a hard time finding it when I need it. :blink:
midlife
05-21-2009, 11:53 AM
I hesitate to ask but here goes; the difference between a LE5-5 and the LE5-9 is the physical size, yes/no?
hjames
05-21-2009, 11:58 AM
I hesitate to ask but here goes; the difference between a LE5-5 and the LE5-9 is the physical size, yes/no?

No - its a generational difference ...
BMWCCA
05-21-2009, 01:45 PM
The L220s (076 tweet, LE14 bass, PR 15 radiator), what are these speakers using for a mid-range ?If you haven't already seen it, you might find this thread/post interesting: http://audioheritage.org/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=5706

I realize you're easily interested in every model of JBL as a new thread unfolds, and so am I, but do yourself a favor and search this site for "Disco" or "Oracle" and L220 and L222 and see what the general opinion of the model is before you get too involved in creating a clone in an attempt to re-live your former L300 splendor. It might save you a lot of effort! IMHO, of course. There's even an interesting thread out there about improving them by removing the passive radiator and replacing it with a piece of plywood with a tuned port. One ex-member even put an L300 mid-range driver/horn in an L220/222 box. ;)
grumpy
05-21-2009, 03:03 PM
LE5 differences?... enter the Matrix:

http://www.audioheritage.org/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=5706
Robh3606
05-21-2009, 07:39 PM
LE5 differences?... enter the Matrix:


So which color pill for you then??

Rob:)
grumpy
05-21-2009, 08:56 PM
... exactly :D
oznob
05-22-2009, 06:54 AM
... exactly :D

Hey Grumpy, 2K posts!:thmbsup:
Sorry I went:offtopic: but I think it's a milestone!
Doc Mark
05-22-2009, 07:29 AM
Hey, Grumpy,

Yes, indeed! 2000 posts IS most certainly a milestone!! Well done, Sir, and many thanks for all that you have done to help your fellow JBL enthusiasts, and the great info you've posted here at LH!! I also appreciate your sense of humor, too! Take care, and God Bless!

Every Good Wish,
Doc
grumpy
05-22-2009, 08:44 PM
Funny... hadn't noticed... this will kick it into Space Odyssey mode :)
Gotta go read up on TD's proud-moment party now...