My L-300's

[speakerdave]

Hi 300_Summit,

I have DIY 4333 speakers, and after 20 years bass drivers cone suspension had gone away, so had to be replaced......
After some time I had an opportunity to to use another drivers that had 2235 JBL re-coned...and on my experience I want to say I prefer 2231A sound more then 2235H... I would suggest You to re-foam 2231A then to re-cone it to 2235...,especially if over 100W power would be 'applied' to the driver.

regards
ivica

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I tried some 2235's in my 4333a's. Bass was more articulate, but to me they did not comport well with the hand off to the treble horn using the existing crossover. I was not set up to biamp at the time, which might have worked with a little EQ, so I used the refoamed 2231's. I should say I knew the history of the speakers, and they had lived in a very genteel environment, so the woofers were pristine except for the foam-to-dust.

[Wagner]

I wanted the 2235h cone kits. IMO, it's much better than the 2231a/136a.

And that opinion is the only one that matters

Beautiful speakers, congratulations!

Why is he still hanging onto the amp? Does he have it hooked up to anything?

Thomas

[Wagner]

I would suggest You to re-foam 2231A then to re-cone it to 2235...,especially if over 100W power would be 'applied' to the driver.
regards
ivica

That ship has sailed brother

[300_Summit]

And that opinion is the only one that matters

Beautiful speakers, congratulations!

Why is he still hanging onto the amp? Does he have it hooked up to anything?

Thomas

He's still hanging on because he is a HOARDER, lol. If I asked, he'd probably give it to me. He's not doing anything with it, other than the fact that it is a 90 pound paper weight. I don't want to seem like a vulture though, lol. I'll give it a year or so, then I'll inquire about it

[300_Summit]

sounds good then, congrats on a clean restoration.

Thanks mech986

[300_Summit]

Hi 300_Summit,

I have DIY 4333 speakers, and after 20 years bass drivers cone suspension had gone away, so had to be replaced......
After some time I had an opportunity to to use another drivers that had 2235 JBL re-coned...and on my experience I want to say I prefer 2231A sound more then 2235H... I would suggest You to re-foam 2231A then to re-cone it to 2235...,especially if over 100W power would be 'applied' to the driver.

regards
ivica

Like Wagner said, that ship has sailed. In addition, as I stated before, there was evidence that the voice coil was rubbing against the motor. They probably could have got salvaged, but I wasn't gonna take that chance. I was also lucky enough to get 2235h cone kits that were MADE IN AMERICA. The guy had them for about 8 yrs or so. I believe he said he ordered those back in '07 or '08. He was actually saving them in the event that he came across a set of L-300. He made me a very handsome offer, but I could NEVER sell'em. They'll always be my Dad's speaker's. Maybe one day (a long, long time from now, lol) I can pass them along to someone who can appreciate them and take care of them. I'm just watching over them right now.......a speaker sitter

[Challenger604]

Like Wagner said, that ship has sailed. In addition, as I stated before, there was evidence that the voice coil was rubbing against the motor. They probably could have got salvaged, but I wasn't gonna take that chance. I was also lucky enough to get 2235h cone kits that were MADE IN AMERICA. The guy had them for about 8 yrs or so. I believe he said he ordered those back in '07 or '08. He was actually saving them in the event that he came across a set of L-300. He made me a very handsome offer, but I could NEVER sell'em. They'll always be my Dad's speaker's. Maybe one day (a long, long time from now, lol) I can pass them along to someone who can appreciate them and take care of them. I'm just watching over them right now.......a speaker sitter

LOL! You may give them to your kid!!

The 2235 is the best of the best woofer of JBL!!
Enjoy!
C

[300_Summit]

I have a question about my LE-85's for those that are far more experienced and wiser than I. I've been reading different threads on compression driver dampening pads/foam and how they deteriorate over time. When my L-300's were refurbished the individual(s) doing the restoration didn't take the back caps off of the LE-85's. They did a DCR check, installed new L-Pads, and then powered them up. Because they sounded fine, that's as far as it went, no need to open them up. My 300's sound great; no shakes, rattles, or moans (Except from the house, when I crank them up ) My question however, because they are 40 year old speakers, should I take a peek inside of the LE-85's and preemptively replace the foam pad, or should I wait if/when I need a diaphragm replacement and do it all at once? I'm kinda of the mind "if it ain't broke, don't fix it", but maybe someone else can enlighten/educate me on the matter?

Thanks

[Wagner]

I'm kinda of the mind "if it ain't broke, don't fix it", but maybe someone else can enlighten/educate me on the matter?
Thanks

THAT'S the ticket

[300_Summit]

THAT'S the ticket

LOL, ok thanks Wagner