My new (to me) 4345s

[Greg86z28]

Well here they are. After full evaluation, they are really really nice. Even the black "riser" boards on the bottom are pretty much perfect (no chipping/water damage). One cabinet had some paper taped to it (that's not chipping/scratches in the veneer). The only thing is there are a few water spots on top, but they are much less noticeable than the flash shows, but I'll still have to fix them (I'll probably need some advice on that, can I just use Danish Oil?). Other than the water spots, the cabinets just need oil and are perfect, no scratches or dents. The drivers seem OK aside from refoaming, but I haven't actually tested them. The grilles are perfect, no tears. One grille even has the little hanging JBL "Grill Maintenance" card on the inside, pretty cool.

The McIntosh gear is nice. The C32 seems perfect. The MC2105 after closer inspection has some slight bubbling on the faceplate, and also has some rust around the fuse plug on the chrome chassis. The MC2205 is quite a bit rougher, almost like it doesn't seem to be part of this set, considering the condition of the other equipment. The faceplate is cracked and the chrome chassis is rusted/blemished all around. The external JBL network is nice looking.

I don't know if you guys remember me, but my first real set of JBLs were a pair of L150s (see picture below of the day I came home with them). I got a lot of help over on AK from members on this site (Shane, Mech, and others, Thanks!), one of the LF drivers had the cone separated from the former. So I took a reminiscent shot with the new 4345s.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ET2LlsXfvTA/UGeD6jnxvnI/AAAAAAAAEXc/yEXi08k_nHs/s800-Ic42/2012-09-29%25252017.20.25.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qvQHI1jUPeI/VaUBn5I_UeI/AAAAAAAAFzg/u54ZHto-nmE/s800-Ic42/IMG_1822.JPG

Here are the pictures I took last night (please excuse the clutter, yesterday was crazy).
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--jrZ9PIfuCY/VaT_eY6zfzI/AAAAAAAAFyE/bKh24-mvcYQ/s800-Ic42/IMG_4341%252520%2525281280x853%252529.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CL-MfrUSxq4/VaT_eMC1yfI/AAAAAAAAFyw/IAK6QtibVxw/s800-Ic42/IMG_4342%252520%2525281280x853%252529.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9At0EN9JCF8/VaT_eWyFGGI/AAAAAAAAFys/WjV-H2-DVaA/s800-Ic42/IMG_4343%252520%2525281280x853%252529.jpg

(This picture shows the paper that was taped to the side of the cabinet):
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LvSFoxfWTDE/VaT_euL9I3I/AAAAAAAAFyo/vzWeS9ruGOg/s800-Ic42/IMG_4344%252520%252528853x1280%252529.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0YssDGTZvHs/VaT_e5NJqKI/AAAAAAAAFyk/b4T4MSKPMp8/s800-Ic42/IMG_4345%252520%2525281280x853%252529.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cdecYnXQ1XQ/VaUBn3MWYUI/AAAAAAAAFzY/4vcC-hdAOak/s800-Ic42/IMG_1820.JPG

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CK-DSZ1ZdE8/VaUBnz-8XoI/AAAAAAAAFzc/JIu5tf4e7i0/s800-Ic42/IMG_1821.JPG

[Greg86z28]

The McIntosh gear:

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vvp-OLyDfYU/VaT_fIz9jSI/AAAAAAAAFyY/g8b7HUACEIA/s800-Ic42/IMG_4346%252520%2525281280x853%252529.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-w-jmY2Z0iZY/VaT_fdK6IPI/AAAAAAAAFyU/2a7s6aAgsCQ/s800-Ic42/IMG_4347%252520%2525281280x853%252529.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4IcGdk31KZk/VaT_fRn_G0I/AAAAAAAAFyc/hlvEUtQGdDc/s800-Ic42/IMG_4348%252520%2525281280x853%252529.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-X6bQ2x8J5bY/VaT_fvtpJzI/AAAAAAAAFyg/he73WYbasNk/s800-Ic42/IMG_4349%252520%2525281280x853%252529.jpg

[BMWCCA]

Wow, again! I don't recall you mentioning you also got the JBL crossover with the correct cards. Nice bonus!

Can't wait till you get them all repaired and we can hear you say that the sound brought tears of joy!

You should register the serial number here since we're told there are only 200 pairs ever produced.

Have fun!

[SEAWOLF97]

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I have removed some water marks by vigorously buffing with .....toothpaste.

can't do any damage and will at least leave them smelling "minty fresh " :)

[Greg86z28]

Wow, again! I don't recall you mentioning you also got the JBL crossover with the correct cards. Nice bonus!

You should register the serial number here since we're told there are only 200 pairs ever produced.


In my fit of joy I forgot to mention the crossover. :D

I'd like to do this, do you by chance have a link?

EDIT: The other neat thing was that these were located about 1 mile from my house. Who would have thought. :)

Thank you!

Greg

[srm51555]

That's a really great deal!! I know people here in the Waukesha/Milwaukee area that look everyday for stuff like this, but these pair were really meant for you. It's also good to see other people from Wisconsin on the forum. Congrats .

[BMWCCA]

I'd like to do this, do you by chance have a link?

See if this thread makes it clear as mud! : http://www.audioheritage.org/vbulletin/showthread.php?8792-Serial-Number-registry

[Greg86z28]

See if this thread makes it clear as mud! : http://www.audioheritage.org/vbulletin/showthread.php?8792-Serial-Number-registry

Perfect.

Thanks!

[Challenger604]

The McIntosh gear:

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vvp-OLyDfYU/VaT_fIz9jSI/AAAAAAAAFyY/g8b7HUACEIA/s800-Ic42/IMG_4346%252520%2525281280x853%252529.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-w-jmY2Z0iZY/VaT_fdK6IPI/AAAAAAAAFyU/2a7s6aAgsCQ/s800-Ic42/IMG_4347%252520%2525281280x853%252529.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4IcGdk31KZk/VaT_fRn_G0I/AAAAAAAAFyc/hlvEUtQGdDc/s800-Ic42/IMG_4348%252520%2525281280x853%252529.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-X6bQ2x8J5bY/VaT_fvtpJzI/AAAAAAAAFyg/he73WYbasNk/s800-Ic42/IMG_4349%252520%2525281280x853%252529.jpg
Oh WOW!!! What a deal you got there!!!

[Greg86z28]

Cracked these open over the weekend (to make them lighter and easier to move) and found that the tweeters are mismatched. One is a JBL 2405 and the other is a 2405H. My understanding from reading here is they should sound identical but simply have a different magnet? I wonder if at some point in the life of the speakers the tweeter died and an original 2405 couldn't be obtained?

Greg

[Challenger604]

Cracked these open over the weekend (to make them lighter and easier to move) and found that the tweeters are mismatched. One is a JBL 2405 and the other is a 2405H. My understanding from reading here is they should sound identical but simply have a different magnet? I wonder if at some point in the life of the speakers the tweeter died and an original 2405 couldn't be
Greg

The H means 8 Ohms. You should take the measurement on it to see if they are identical...
Christophe

[grumpy]

well, in this case it means Ferrite magnet.
Normally, yes ... in the Ferrite or Neo based series, H would mean nominal 8 ohms.
(vs F, G, or J being 2, 4, or 16). Unless things have changed.

Older series seem to mostly just use the numbers and sometimes add an A or B suffix
that mostly means an impedance difference, but not always, or not always -only- an impedance difference.

[Odd]

They should sound alike.
My experience is that all 2405 and 2405H. measure slightly different.

Make acoustic measurements, or rely on your ears.

[ngccglp]

Congratulations Greg. That is a great find, the bass on these babies have to be heard(and felt) to be believed...

I doubt you will hear any difference in the 2405.

[Greg86z28]

Also, I've sourced the proper surrounds for the 2245Hs from a member here (the Rick Cobb/Looneytune2001 product). Is he also the go to guy for the 2122H?

This is his ebay store?
http://www.ebay.com/usr/looneytune2001?_trksid=p2047675.l2559

[ivica]

Cracked these open over the weekend (to make them lighter and easier to move) and found that the tweeters are mismatched. One is a JBL 2405 and the other is a 2405H. My understanding from reading here is they should sound identical but simply have a different magnet? I wonder if at some point in the life of the speakers the tweeter died and an original 2405 couldn't be obtained?

Greg

Hi Greg,

As I know, either has impedance about 10~12 Ohms, and would sound almost identically.

regards
ivica

[dr_gallup]

Also, I've sourced the proper surrounds for the 2245Hs from a member here (the Rick Cobb/Looneytune2001 product). Is he also the go to guy for the 2122H?

This is his ebay store?
http://www.ebay.com/usr/looneytune2001?_trksid=p2047675.l2559

That is who I bought my 2245 surround from.

[Triumph Don]

Here is the other:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BEST-Speaker-Foam-Surropund-Kit-JBL-LE10-LE10A-PR10-2121A-H-2122H-2115-LE111A-H-/171892755800

[richluvsound]

Huge congratulations Greg ..... They are a lot of fun .

BTW ,Rick Cobb is indeed the go to man for foams . Have them done professionally if youre a little nervous .

best wishes ,Richard

[focalguy]

Greg, could you be kind enough to send a nice scan of the grill maintenance tag.. it all i need for my 4355 rebuild to be complete. Funny , i am making a reproduction set of the 4345's this winter. your help would be greatly appreciated. Please pm me .
Best John