Originally Posted by DMMD
That's a tough call.
The late-late model 4312's are nice, since they have the newer mid/tweeter combo.
The 4311 has more "boom" in the LF than the L96.
The L96 has a more refined HF than the 4311 and a better (IMO) Mid section.
I definately think the crossover is smoother (and certainly more complex) in the L96. Plus, the LE-10 is a really nice LF driver. The 10" also seems to suit the cabinet size better than the 12" - 2213. Overall, it's hard to fault the L96 too much for anything, given what technology was available then. I would say this is especially true compared to the 4311 and early 4312.
So... I'd say it's a close call between the late-late model 4312 "A" and the L96. Which would I choose in the long run? Probably the L96 because of the combo drivers/crossover/cabinet build. Seems to be less of them floating around too...
**Caveat Emptor : Based on what I have heard/read here, If you modified the crossover to the 4313B? Definately the L96. Although I'm not complaining about the L96 with the aircores.