Should I Sell the System, and If So, What Should I Get?

[toddalin]

The other day I sold the C50/S7s and the guy was going to come back on Saturday and give me $250 for a pair of original 130As. He called on Sunday, but didn't show.

In his hesitation, I sold the 130As to another gent for $275/pr.

The other gent also wants to buy my L200 cabineted 2235/LE175/HL-91/075 cabinets and my center channel cabinet (2235/LE175/HL-89/075/W15GTI). I told him they would be quite expensive, ~$3,000 for the three speakers. He was willing and ready to pay the price! But then my wife asked what could I replace them with that I would be happy with for the money?

The offer is still on the table. Anyone have any ideas on a reasonable upgrade or some nice equipment they want to part with? I would prefer three speakers all the same.

[boputnam]

But then my wife asked what could I replace them with that I would be happy with for the money?

I think I like your wifey...

First off, without FR measurement(s) of those, in that setting, how do you know what you are risking losing? Maybe you have a perfectly matched system and room? How cool is that! Certainly, the color scheme works (maybe that is some of the wifey's thinking, too... ).

I'd arrange to take some quality FR measurements, on and off axis, and see if there is anything lacking in the FR. If so, try some modest PEQ fixes. Re-measure.

See you then...

[sourceoneaudio]

But then my wife asked what could I replace them with that I would be happy with for the money?

Looks like JBL Array is around the corner???

J/S-S1A

[Storm]

How about some Altec Valencias?



Just my biased, one sided opinion.

-Storm

[scott fitlin]

$3000 today, will not buy you the same amount or quality of sound that you have. IMHO.

You have to think hard about doing this, replacing what you have with something as satisfying wont be an easy task.

[Zilch]

It's over a year since you were last here to listen.

Time for another visit, maybe....

[sourceoneaudio]

$3000 today, will not buy you the same amount or quality of sound that you have. IMHO.

You have to think hard about doing this, replacing what you have with something as satisfying wont be an easy task.

I agree 100%. Even if you stay vintage say like 250TI's those alone will run you $2500.00 plus++++ or L300 Summits, Center DIY made to match, then you still need a sub>? DIY W15GTI-MKII like you have @ 350.00, plus cabinet, or sub 1500 Array.


If the system flips your lid, I say keep it unless you have replacements set up to buy in the works. ?

J/S-S1A

[4313B]

The offer is still on the table.

Outstanding! Take it!

I would prefer three speakers all the same.

Talk John into building you three 14-inch 2-ways. Zilch can get you the parts through his Authorized Service Center friend.

If you're going to run subs then go with the 1200FE instead of the LE14H-3.

[toddalin]

Outstanding! Take it!
Talk John into building you three 14-inch 2-ways. Zilch can get you the parts through his Authorized Service Center friend.

If you're going to run subs then go with the 1200FE instead of the LE14H-3.

Thanks,

At this time I would not consider a 14" as repairs are outrageous and parts are scarce compared to the 12" and 15".

[4313B]

Thanks,

At this time I would not consider a 14" as repairs are outrageous and parts are scarce compared to the 12" and 15".

The LE14H-3 is maybe five bucks more than the 1200FE last time I checked and a whole lot less than the 1500AL. It is also much easier to get a hold of with delivery times in two to three months instead of six to nine months.

BTW - I probably shouldn't leak this but there is a new SOTA system on the boards that may or may not see the production line. It is slated to use the LE14H-3 and the concept is killer.

[Zilch]

At this time I would not consider a 14" as repairs are outrageous and parts are scarce compared to the 12" and 15".

We're not talking the old stuff here, Todd....

[Titanium Dome]

The LE14H-3 is maybe five bucks more than the 1200FE last time I checked and a whole lot less than the 1500AL. It is also much easier to get a hold of with delivery times in two to three months instead of six to nine months.

BTW - I probably shouldn't leak this but there is a new SOTA system on the boards that may or may not see the production line. It is slated to use the LE14H-3 and the concept is killer.

Dammit Giskard! Now I have to change my pants.

[RKLee]

ETA: Personally I would keep it.

Thanks,

At this time I would not consider a 14" as repairs are outrageous and parts are scarce compared to the 12" and 15".

I don't understand, why is it that parts for the LE14 are so expensive and rare? Since the LE14 was made by JBL for many years, I would asume that part would be very plentiful and available.

[toddalin]

I don't understand, why is it that parts for the LE14 are so expensive and rare? Since the LE14 was made by JBL for many years, I would asume that part would be very plentiful and available.

Note OCS prices for reconing LE14s. But the list is old and OCS says they can't even get LE14 parts anymore. Also note that they don't even list the LE14-H3.

JBL Speaker Repair Prices

Factory Authorized Service Size / Model

Price

LE25
LE25-4
LE26
LE52, 6, 10, 12, 104H
LE5H, 3, 5, 9, 11, 2105
6" 115H
6" 115H Aftermarket
7" 2168J
8" 117H Aftermarket Only
8" 116A, 116H, 116H-1
8" 116H-2
8" 116H-3
8" 116 All models Aftermarket
8" LE8T
8" 2115A&H, 2108
8" 2118H
8" 2119H
8" D208 Aftermarket Only
10" 127H
10" 125A, 127A Aftermarket Only
10" LE10A Series Aftermarket Only
10" LE10H
10" LE10H-1
10" LE10H Series w/ Aftermarket
10" LE111A
10" LE111H
10" LE111 Series w/ Aftermarket
10" MI-10
10" E,D,K 110 (8ohm & 16ohm)
10" Eon
10" 2169H
12" MI-12
12" D123
12" 128H
12" 2212, 123A
12" 2203
12" 126A
12" 122A, 129H, 128H-1
12" 2213
12" 2020
12" 2022H, MR Series 12
12" M121-8
12" 2214H
12" E,D,K 120 (8ohm & 16ohm)
12" 2202A, H, B, & J
12" 2204H
12" G125-8
12" 2206H & J
12" 2262H, 2262HPL
14" LE14A (White Cone)
14" LE14H (White Cone)
14" LE14H-1 (White Cone)
14" LE14H-1 (Black Cone)
15" 2205A & B, 2225H & J
15" 2220H & J
15" 2226H, J & G
15" 2265H, 2265HPL
15" 136A
15" 2231, 2234, 2235
15" 2255H
15" 2215A, 2215H (8ohm)
15" LE15A, 2215B (16ohm)
15" G135-8
15" G135A-8
15" M151-8
15" E,D,K 130 (8ohm & 16ohm)
15" D130F
15" E,D,K 140 (8ohm & 16ohm)
15" D140F
15" 2032H
15" E145-8 (8ohm & 16ohm)
15" D145-8, K145-8
15" MI-15, MI-15A
15" Eon Recone
18" E155 (8ohm)
18" E155-4 (4ohm Aftermarket Only)
18" 2042H (MR Series 18")
18" 2043G (JRX Series 18")
18" 2044G (MRX Series 18")
18" 2240H, 2240G
18" 2241H, 2241G
18" 2242H
18" 2245H
18" 2268HPL, 2268H
18" K151
035TI
035TIA, 037TI
052TI
2402, 075, 076, 077
2404, 2405
2412 TR Series
2412H-1
2415H
2416H
2417H
2418H, 2418H-1
2425, 2426
2410, LE175
2420, 2421, 2461, 2470
2440
2441
2446, 2447, 2450
2445
2480, 2482, 2485J
Cont 1& Cont 1+ Tweeter
Control 1 Woofer
Control 1+ Woofer
Control 5 Tweeter
Control 5 Woofer

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100.00
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186.00
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105.00
128.00
75.00
95.00
188.00
220.00
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188.00
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172.00
117.00
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130.00
258.00
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138.00
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244.00
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264.00
156.00
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180.00
208.00
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196.00
212.00
184.00
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180.00
180.00
156.00
190.00
258.00
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147.00
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125.00
211.00
149.00
167.00
251.00
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175.00
237.00
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138.00
107.00
48.00
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74.00
84.00
184.00
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126.00
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246.00
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220.00
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32.00
42.00

[Zilch]

LE14's an oddball, actually. Pro never made an equivalent, so the kits are only available through Harman Consumer.

Ask yourself also why no aftermarket supplier makes one. :dont-know