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In case anyone is interested (I sure was)
Here is what Mr. Haerr told me about the D130/K140 I have

"I guess your question has to do with just what is this beast?

You're correct. It's a D130...

Thanks very much!
I dropped him an email, with a couple photos
I haven't heard back but maybe sending the photos wasn't the best idea on an introductory email
I might've automatically been...

Wow!!! I stumbled across this piece of JBL related translation genius in one of my searches
Sheer Poetry!
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That's what i was thinking. K series.the rest of my thoughts on the matter were pure speculation and casual interest.
I realize that nothing is really definitive but bits and pieces of knowledge can...

Oy vey!
It thought someone might have an idea
This seemed like the place to find the information I was seeking. It's not a "Quest" ,I've only had 2 responses!
So, sorry for bugging you
For my...

Thanks, and that could be a plausible explanation for the stamped in number on the foil decal
i hadn't thought of that
Though I imagine it could've also been re-coned prior to 1994.
I'm not stuck...

Anyone recognize that cone number? ( 52254 ) or is there a ex-JBL person or expert that ca give me some insight on this?
There is surprisingly little information online and I've been searching.
...

Found the number, it was hiding!! White stenciled number 52254 and some white grease penciled things; there's a K in another place there's a fancy looking R and a 2, and a 5 in yellow pencil

Yes it's just the aluminum foil decal, not into the magnet.:D

I don't know anything about JBL factory or authorized repair shop procedures
I just couldn't see why anyone other than the factory or...

I kind of thought it was factory because who else would bother (or even know what size number would be probable) giving it a new serial number when it became a different speaker??
Anyway here's a...

No insight into this??:dont-know:

I picked up A JBL D130 recently that had obviously been re-coned as something else
I'm thinking a K140
It has a straight ribbed cone with a 'k' written on it in white(on the back), aluminum dust...

Now now

Well for kicks I did an A/B comparison between my mint JBL D130 (hifi version not fender version) and the mystery recone Altec 418b

Both sound very nice

The D130 is noticeably...

My apologies I though you were recommending him as a re-cone fellow and I can't afford to re-cone right now. i'll look up great plains audio. Thanks

Sounds like straight up natural curiousity to me.
Regardless
Does anyone have any further insight into what cone kit might be in my speaker??

THanks a lot!
I forgot about the manufactures code..which is stupid because I use it all the time to identify speakers..somehow that left my head! So mine's probably a 1968 or 1978 (I'm not familiar...

HI
I recently picked up an Altec 418b for $20. It's obviously been reconed, or at the very least had a new surround and a paper dust cover installed. It seems to me that somebody was trying to make...

THanks Don
Any word on the 1201 PA cabs. Obviously not the top end of the line but I'm curious as to what the drivers are in them (I'm looking at a pair for sale)

I have a couple of questions for those in the know, if I may

First what's a fair price to pay for a pair of good condition (solid cones, working well) D208 speakers one of which has a slightly...

Undoubtedly they both sound excellent but I think the D123 is a bit nicer sounding. THe D130 seem more middy. They're both in open back cabs right now.
My concern with the D123 is that it's rating...

Hi all I've built a Fender deluxe reverb clone geetar amplifier head, next task is the cabinet and speaker installation. I can build any size cab/baffle I want

JBLS are my favourite instrument...

Well one can only try
I should just phone them and ask what they use and or if they could sell me some
Good idea
I remember David Lee gave me a little tube of JBL fixit stuff once to use on...

A pity
No information
Can anyone suggest a better place to get some information on what would be a good substance to use on a paper speaker surround?
I'd like to give the speaker a little more...

Hmm
I checked out that thread,thanks. A lot of neat information but as you suggested, no definitive answer.
Anybody have an idea for a decent alternative?,
As long as it's close in function and...

Hi all
I'm new here
I'm a guitarist and I quite like the sound of JBLs in the little amps I make
I have 3 D123s and a D130 right now...I did have a few D120s but as they were quite heavy and...