I am humbled...but overjoyed
My sad, dead misbegotten thread seeking comparisons between the 4345 and the 250ti did not live and die in vain. As only one of the members voicing curiosity about some of the most beloved designs JBL has graced the faithful with, I add my heartfelt thanks to Mr. Timbers for presenting his take on the situation.
That take, of course, is the one I most wanted to hear. I am personally in debt for the rest of this millenium or so to Mr. Timbers for taking the time to craft his most informed, and above all thoughtful response to our curiosity. At no time did I ever think this magnificent response would ever really occur, being only the stuff of dreams for me. I would have been well and truely pleased by the most brief response possible. To be given an informed analysis as well as solutions for the shortcomings discussed, as well as personal feelings about the designs and our interest in them, I can't find the words. Well, there are five. Thank you very, very much.
I have to add that as an owner, I am a hog in heaven over all the detailed information about the 4345's. Who needs an old owner's manual when we can read this! I am glad I obtained my babies before this post. I can't imagine what the next pair, if ever offered, will sell for after this. As much and perhaps more potential than the 250, my goodness. Last week would have been a great time to bag a pair of 250's as well.:D
I think all fans of both of these speakers have been declared "winners," and I hope all are feeling as elated as I am right now.
I need to add that the newest owner has also read the post. He is pretty high on it as well. One happy Californian.;)
This is a good time for me to thank Ian, Bo, Widget and Ken for baiting the trap with their mouth watering descriptions of the virtue of this once under the radar speaker, the 4345. And to Subwoof for chosing me as the next caretaker, curator actually, of his wonderfully restored pair. But most of all to Greg Timbers for his thought and work in bringing these into existence.
Please excuse any spelling errors, I am really excited.
Clark in Peoria