JBL L Series (1990s)

[BMWCCA]

I looked around and couldn't find a pic of Sidney posing with his L7's ...sorry

At least he realized the 250s looked better in black . . .

[SEAWOLF97]

nice try..

as I read it somewhere, he had a pair BEFORE they were available in black ,
but seem to recall that GT had a pair in WHITE ?

[Titanium Dome]

At least he realized the 250s looked better in black . . .

Sez you. To me one of the hallmarks of the L250 and 250ti is the veneer finish. I'm thinking the piano black is the worst look of the available options and the most easily blemished.

Of course this is all opinion, and anyone is free to state otherwise. This is also what gives me the freedom to say the black piano finish on a 250ti is the poorest of all.

If any of you have actually seen natural black ash, then the painted finish on the L7 is a pretty good choice considering the era in which it was made.

[gferrell]

HELP! I think I am coming unglued! Upon my recent inspection of this LE120H I found a detaching surround. What kind of glue do I use? Tips and tricks to repair would be appreciated.

Thanks to all that reply!

[SEAWOLF97]

HELP! I think I am coming unglued! Upon my recent inspection of this LE120H I found a detaching surround. What kind of glue do I use? Tips and tricks to repair would be appreciated.

Thanks to all that reply!

"Just hide them behind some pretty speakers."



glue ? NO

pull the woofer out , strip the old foam..then refoam them
(them as in BOTH) ....if one is going bad , the 2nd isnt far behind.

if you aren't comfortable doing that ....take them to someone who is ... s/b
about $30 each

dont play them until that is done.

[BMWCCA]

I'm thinking the piano black is the worst look of the available options and the most easily blemished.

Awe, you just don't like finger-prints and scratches!


You probably drive a white car . . . too!

[Titanium Dome]

Awe, you just don't like finger-prints and scratches!


You probably drive a white car . . . too!

Actually, I do, after getting rid of my black car.

Well, the company car is white. My sole remaining personal vehicle is a red '89 Chrysler TC Maserati. I've never wanted a red speaker, though I saw a pair of Ferrari red Ti10Ks a few years back. Weirdly attractive.

I guess I could get out the filler and sand paper to make the L7s ready for a coat of Imron®.

[gferrell]

"Just hide them behind some pretty speakers."



glue ? NO

pull the woofer out , strip the old foam..then refoam them
(them as in BOTH) ....if one is going bad , the 2nd isnt far behind.

if you aren't comfortable doing that ....take them to someone who is ... s/b
about $30 each

dont play them until that is done.

I don't think they make kits for these surrounds?

Any other recommendations. It's not like the foam is deteriorating.

[SEAWOLF97]

I don't think they make kits for these surrounds?

Any other recommendations. It's not like the foam is deteriorating.

Oh sorry ..... I thot you wanted the serious / correct answer..

in that case .... just dump a couple of tubes of superglue all over it ,
wait 3 minutes to dry , crank 'em to 11 and have another drink.

OBTW ...(just for future reference)...its a standard 12 inch foam that every
shop carries.

done.

[briang]

So...I just picked up a set of L7, set them in place of some L96 as the main right and left in the living room "home theater".

The L7s do sound very good, and I've spent no time setting them up.

The pair is missing the plastic bases but I'm very happy with them.

[hjames]

Really - check the image - it doesn't look like its going bad, it doesn't look like a failing/splitting surround, it just looks like the outer edge wasn't glued down to the frame properly ... sheesh - no reason to sling poo at the man

"Just hide them behind some pretty speakers."



glue ? NO

pull the woofer out , strip the old foam..then refoam them
(them as in BOTH) ....if one is going bad , the 2nd isnt far behind.

if you aren't comfortable doing that ....take them to someone who is ... s/b
about $30 each

dont play them until that is done.

[SEAWOLF97]

Really - check the image - it doesn't look like its going bad, it doesn't look like a failing/splitting surround, it just looks like the outer edge wasn't glued down to the frame properly ... sheesh - no reason to sling poo at the man

sheesh ..they are 1990ish vintage ....21 years old ....foams are generally estimated at a lifespan of 12-15 years...that exposed lip is too small..and there is maybe another slit just to the left...the poster has not done his homework.

I don't think they make kits for these surrounds?

many foams look OK, right before they fail ..would you just glue them up ?

[hjames]

sheesh ..they are 1990ish vintage ....21 years old ....foams are generally estimated at a lifespan of 12-15 years...that exposed lip is too small..and there is maybe another slit just to the left...the poster has not done his homework.

many foams look OK, right before they fail ..would you just glue them up ?

Why not? Besides, how much time would he lose? As long as he uses the correct glue,
the frames could still be cleaned up later with MEK -
and it'd be good practice on a refoam job at some later point if it does fail anytime soon.

[audiomagnate]

I was reading a Stereophile review and found out you could do this. There's a tiny lip at the top but I think they look better than "normal."

[BMWCCA]

I was reading a Stereophile review and found out you could do this. There's a tiny lip at the top but I think they look better than "normal."

Beauty is nearly always in the eye of the beholder.

I'll just say I won't be holdin' my L1s that way!