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    Took few takes to absorb the veneer work....but they are Sweet!

    Like modern furniture...it took some thinking to appreciate the designer's intention.

    But since I have neither the space nor $$$ for the 4350's...I would like to modernize my
    L222 or L88's...
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    How does one apply for admission to the...

    How does one apply for admission to the "gathering"?

    Would love the chance to absorb & learn more JBL goodness since one can't simply run in a showroom in stateside for demo.
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    I can almost imagine the 4430 & 4425 applied in...

    I can almost imagine the 4430 & 4425 applied in HT setup :D

    Amazing and Andromeda set...OMG!!! :applaud:
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    How does the 4430 compare to the Carver Amazing?...

    How does the 4430 compare to the Carver Amazing? And is that a sub box for the Amazing?

    Thanks!
  5. JBL coming out of the woods...but me no $

    All the bigger toys I read about on this forum, but no dollar to acquire:

    L300
    http://seattle.craigslist.org/kit/ele/1507186484.html

    L4663...
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    Nice....what amp (with the rack handles) is that?...

    Nice....what amp (with the rack handles) is that? Don't forget to sheetrock around the A/C! :)
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    I installed the same 50w L-pad from Parts Express...

    I installed the same 50w L-pad from Parts Express as recommended
    to my L222 and ran Carver amps (TFM-25 mono mode) with no issues what so ever :)
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    How much longer before JBL runs dry in US?

    Dumb question here…what makes older model JBL so cool to have?
    History, build and sound quality? If so why JBL has zero presence in US consumer market if other brand can excel in mid. and high-end...
  9. Thread: Altec 886a

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    The more I listen to the 886a the more I feel...

    The more I listen to the 886a the more I feel they are under appreciated.

    Very efficient, no maintenance required (cloth surrounds), good mid-bass, no piercing HF nor low booms…but its own...
  10. Thread: L222 Disco

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    I’ll try the stuffing of more damping material to...

    I’ll try the stuffing of more damping material to calm the bass first.

    Removing the 15” passive and cap it off sounds good too (will do best as non-invasive internal build so can revert to...
  11. Thread: L222 Disco

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    Thanks all for taking the time to reply :bouncy:,...

    Thanks all for taking the time to reply :bouncy:, you guys are awesome!!!

    Current speaker condition:
    All active & passive woofer surrounds replaced (maybe 5 yrs ago?)
    Both Mids working properly...
  12. Thread: L222 Disco

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    Am powering them with 250wpc Carver TFM amp. I...

    Am powering them with 250wpc Carver TFM amp. I think the active and passive woofers does not sound as tight as they should (little muddy).
    Plus giving its age, maybe the origonal cap. or crossover...
  13. Thread: L222 Disco

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    L222 Disco

    Hi all, I was given a set of L222 3 yrs. ago. Nothing wrong with them, just am wondering if there a recommended set of 3-way crossover off-the-shelf that can plug-n-play right into the L222 to...
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    L220A L-pad replace

    Hi...new here, but I think you're talking about the L-pad going bad?

    I also took apart and inspect mine scratchy L-pads (L222), and saw few coils of wires lacking proper contact with the L-pad...
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