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    Changing gear goals..

    I go back and fourth with my gear goals....I know have some Quad ESL-63's, EV12trxb's and some Tannoy Monitor Gold 12's with the x-overs redone by DeHavilland Kara Chaffee...but,,,i dont think any of these are rockingly dynamic speakers per say because of their power limitations...sissy speakers...

    All driven by Berning EA-230 triode in monoblocks (60 watts/ch)...

    I want to setup a long time coming McIntosh (MC7200)-JBL system ...and was pondering trading the Quad ESL's for the L-222 or other if possible..

    I wonder if that is the best choice....My previous JBL experience were my L-96's...and i want that kind of balance..

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    My vote, although runs counter to this forum, are Altec A-7's. They lack some of the bottom end but high effeciency and major soundstage and imaging to boot
    Tim

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    Quote Originally Posted by zincman
    My vote, although runs counter to this forum, are Altec A-7's. They lack some of the bottom end but high effeciency and major soundstage and imaging to boot
    Tim
    I dont even think a pair of those would fit in my full size Bronco...

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    JBL's w/ L96 balance...?

    Funny... I have L96's that were a bit scruffy when I bought 'em (no grill),
    L112's that were a bit scruffier (re-edge of 128H's, reglue grill cloth,
    replace broken grill pins), and L150A's I bought new...

    I swear I still like the L96's better than the larger siblings that have the same
    mid/tweet, especially when the room is smaller and they're up off the floor and a
    bit into the room. Bass is "tighter" without sounding limited.

    IM(sometimes not so)HO, JBL hit a sweet spot with those (at the time).

    -grumpy

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    Quote Originally Posted by zincman
    My vote, although runs counter to this forum, are Altec A-7's. They lack some of the bottom end but high effeciency and major soundstage and imaging to boot
    Tim
    I know they are fun, but they really not in the same league with things like the big-boy JBL monitors in a number of parameters, and with the assumption that he has the budget, there are better choices.

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    I think a 65 watt tube amp would be great with some L-96 or 4313bs. I think you would be dissapointed with that amp and the L-222s.

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    Try a pair of 4430's

    They have changed my mind on 2-ways, and I am a big fan of 2-way systems with horn loaded HF drivers!

    They are just so much fun. I have been listening to the music instead of the gear!

    Ron

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    Quote Originally Posted by spkrman57
    They have changed my mind on 2-ways, and I am a big fan of 2-way systems with horn loaded HF drivers!

    They are just so much fun. I have been listening to the music instead of the gear!


    Better'n spending the rest of our lives tweakin'.

    [We still do SOME of that, tho.... ]

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    Quote Originally Posted by grumpy
    ....I swear I still like the L96's better than the larger siblings that have the same
    mid/tweet, especially when the room is smaller and they're up off the floor and a
    bit into the room. Bass is "tighter" without sounding limited.

    IM(sometimes not so)HO, JBL hit a sweet spot with those (at the time).

    -grumpy
    Ok, L96's will be gathering higher bids on ebay because of your statement.

    I love the way music makes me feel.

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    I can definitely relate to what you are saying about the Quads. I've owned a number of high end speakers that are very transparent but really not that enjoyable for daily listening. Sometimes when I hook up my 250Ti's they sound dull and lifeless compared to the L96's that I bought off of you last year. In fact I have the L96's hooked up now. Making lively and forward sounding speakers used to be JBL's thing until the early 80's or so.

    Mike

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    Mike, who is that dumb Sh*t that sold you them L-96's....LOL

    Check this auction...he wont ship to the USA though! Anyone in Germany?

    http://cgi.ebay.de/JBL-L96-Lautsprec...QQcmdZViewItem

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