JBL S109 Aquarius 4 restaurasjon

[martin2395]

Great job Odd!

I wouldn't bother with looking for another LE8 if yours play fine.
As they say - if it ain't broke, don't fix it

Maybe it's just an older/newer production run? I searched for LE8T-2 on Google and found both white and brown cones so yours could actually be original.

[Odd]

Great job Odd!

I wouldn't bother with looking for another LE8 if yours play fine.
As they say - if it ain't broke, don't fix it

Maybe it's just an older/newer production run? I searched for LE8T-2 on Google and found both white and brown cones so yours could actually be original.

As speakerdave points out, the cone is heavier. Possibly it is good with some eksta bass from an 8 inch.
I try it out before I decide what to do.

[Odd]

Very nice Odd!!

What kind of veneer did you use?:
- wood type?
- glue or hot iron?
- what oil will you use?

They look good!!!
Paul

I'm no expert on woodworking, as you can see above, I had to have help.
It is used walnut wood veneer from Veneers Online Ltd, UK.
It seems that it is of good quality.
Are advised to use Liberon Finishing Oil.
We'll see if it gets good results.

[Odd]

Some progress, sanding and oil.

[macaroonie]

Great veneer job , these are goig to look wonderful.

Liberon is a good easy to use finish , no problens. Use thin coats like Tru Oil

I had a pair of these for a long time and enjoyed them , great fun , very spatial.

[JBLP]

Wow! Your veneer-guy really knows his job!!
I like that he made/put the "drawing" of the veneer the same on the left and the right speaker.

An eye for detail !

[Odd]

They were set up for test today and l am amazed how well they sound.
Much better than expected.
LE8 “something”, might be a bit bass heavy as “speakerdave” assumed, but since the bass port is on the back you can adjust a bit with the distance to the wall behind.

They have a typical JBL bass sound.
And the old LE 20-1 works really well in this setup.

They are also a nice piece of furniture.

[Doctor_Electron]

Aquarius Lyrics

Written by Norreen, Claus / Rasted, Soren.

When the moon is in the seventh house
And Jupiter aligns with Mars
And peace will guide the planets
And love will steer the stars
This is the dawning of the age of Aquarius
Age of Aquarius

Aquarius, Aquarius

Harmony and understanding, sympathy and trust abounding
No more false hoods or derisions, golden living dreams of visions
Mystic crystal revelations, and the mind's true liberations

Aquarius, Aquarius

[Odd]

Thanks for the lyrics.
Yes, I remember this song.

[Doctor_Electron]

Thanks for the lyrics.
Yes, I remember this song.

I mentioned it because a well remastered version I have sounds awesome on my 4412's with a soundstage huge and deep.

With the "Hair" Broadway play's popularity and this song high on the charts all things Aquarius were "the rage" and possibly an inspiration for the JBL series title. I'll check the timeline.

Best Regards

[macaroonie]

They were set up for test today and l am amazed how well they sound.
Much better than expected.
LE8 “something”, might be a bit bass heavy as “speakerdave” assumed, but since the bass port is on the back you can adjust a bit with the distance to the wall behind.

They have a typical JBL bass sound.
And the old LE 20-1 works really well in this setup.

They are also a nice piece of furniture.

Great work