Hi All,
Firstly a big thanks to the site and this forum, recently I bought a pair of L110's on the basis of the good feedback I read here and I love them.
So basically I want to share a few pics of them, describe their state and see if there's any restoring work worth while doing or if I should just let them be.
So here's a rundown of the state of them
- 1 dented 033, the other is fine. At this stage I can't hear the difference between the good one and the dented one.
- L-pads appear to do their job, but crackle while turning.
- Foam on all drivers is intact but does look a bit tired (particularly on the midrange) . This is the the main one I'd like feedback on. Not sure If one can tell by looking at the pics if a refoam needs to be done.
-to Recap or not to Recap? I'd say these speakers are untouched since the late 70's. Does this mean they are most likely to benefit from a recap?
- Missing all but one speaker terminal plastic caps (anyone know where I can get these?)
Listening wise, as I said, I do love these. I am now a JBL convert for sure, and will be picking your brains for the next step up after these L110s. I have mainly been listening to Acoustic Research and Rodgers and briefly testing others like Spendors and IMF's. I got a pair of L65 Jubals for my brother, and kinda liked them so started looking for some JBLs for myslef. Got the L110's, they are better IMO than the Jubals (except for bass which is naturally better with the 12" L65s). I immediately understood the comments about detail and soundstage I read here about the L110s.
My setup: I have a Sansui Au10000 (same as Au11000A circa 1978) I also have an Accuphase E303. Interestingly, every other brand of speakers sound better on the Accuphase, except JBLs (L65's and the L110's) which are better on the Sansui. My source is just mp3's and Flacs feeding a cheapo dac.
While I have no experience restoring speakers I do like tinkering. These sounds great but I do wonder how much better they could sound. So I have no aversion to pulling them apart and playing with them. Any comments/advice greatly appreciated.