Finished! 4435s

[Hysteresis]

I'm finished for now. Using a sold state amp for the low end and a tube amp for the horns. Does anyone know what these things cost when new? 1audiohack, I tried to PM you but it didn't work or I don't know how. Gary

[1audiohack]

Man those look great! Do you like them or too early to really tell?

I didn’t see a PM from you. My box was full recently and I fixed it.

I have never bi-amped mine. I should give it a go.

I don’t know what they cost new. We should attempt to find out.

Barry.

[Mr. Widget]

Man those look great!Heck yeah!
Very nice, congratulations!!


Widget

[Robh3606]

They look great!!

In the 1986 price list $1797 each $450 for the crossover plus 2 cards $50-60. Have to drop this into the Library Annex

Rob :)

[Hysteresis]

Thanks, I have owned them for about 4 years now so I know how they sound. What I like most about them is how they sound left to right or stereo or imaging I think. Also they sound BIG! I bet they cost $3-4K back in the day 1981 ?

[Riley Casey]

Are you bi-amping or just driving the passive networks separately?


I'm finished for now. Using a sold state amp for the low end and a tube amp for the horns. Does anyone know what these things cost when new? 1audiohack, I tried to PM you but it didn't work or I don't know how. Gary

[Hysteresis]

I'm using the switch on the passive crossover. Switch it to biamp, so the EQ for the horns is sill in. Plug and play.

[Robh3606]

I'm using the switch on the passive crossover. Switch it to biamp, so the EQ for the horns is sill in. Plug and play.

You should have an active crossover in there. That switch is meant to be used with the signals are already divided and filtered using a 5234/5235 crossover with the correct crossover cards in a stock system.


Rob:)

[Hysteresis]

Yes, I do have a active xover in there. It's a DBX 223 18 db/oct. Sometimes I run them passive xover to, sounds good both ways.

[markd51]

They look really nice!

Not at all trying to be rude, but if it were me, I'd be getting myself a nice little Rack to place in between those Speakers, and get those Amps off the top of them.

I see the two Basses in the corner, looks like one is a 4001 Rick. I once had a mint V63 Chris Squire Limited Edition in its signature Case. I should've never sold that one.

[Hysteresis]

markd51, I think the Rick is a 4003, I think? when the C.S, V63 was for sale I wanted one. Color was a cream color. As for amp on top of the speakers, I just think it looks cool.

[engineerjoe]

forgive me here, I can't seem to find where it states what the horn driver is?
Beautiful looking speakers from here!
4430/35 (audioheritage.org) (http://www.audioheritage.org/html/profiles/jbl/4430-35.htm)

[Robh3606]

forgive me here, I can't seem to find where it states what the horn driver is?
Beautiful looking speakers from here!
4430/35 (audioheritage.org) (http://www.audioheritage.org/html/profiles/jbl/4430-35.htm)


2344 Horn CD 2421A/2425/2426 changed over the lifetime.


http://www.lansingheritage.org/html/jbl/specs/pro-comp/2344.htm

Rob:)

[markd51]

markd51, I think the Rick is a 4003, I think? when the C.S, V63 was for sale I wanted one. Color was a cream color. As for amp on top of the speakers, I just think it looks cool.

Both 4001-4003 looked very similar. Hard for me to tell this end from a mere pic.

The CS Bass was a Canary Yellow, Vermillion Fretboard and Headstock Wings. Had a clear Lexan Pickguard back-sprayed with white paint, with the Signature. Honestly, it did not sound as good, or as solid as a regular 4001 I found, it sounded thin, like a Piano.

Yeah, Amps on top might look cool, but you're not doing either Amps, or Speakers any favors IMO.

Modern decor, you need a nice modern Rack. I'd suggest one rack space wide.

[srm51555]

These are real nice, thanks for sharing.

[Hysteresis]

A lot of work went into these. They were in bad shape when I got them. There was a wasps nest in one horn and mice had made nests in both cabinets. New foam on woofers, new grills by Huntley audio, strip old veneer and replace with new, paint horns.

[markd51]

A lot of work went into these. They were in bad shape when I got them. There was a wasps nest in one horn and mice had made nests in both cabinets. New foam on woofers, new grills by Huntley audio, strip old veneer and replace with new, paint horns.

From what I can see, you've done a beautiful job of restoration.

I applaud you, and other folks such as yourself, who have taken such great JBL Speakers that were so poorly treated in a past life, and restored them back to their former glory.

Owning 4430's myself, I think I have a pretty decent grasp of how they sound! It's quite common I've found, that the pairing of JBL+McIntosh= a glorious match made in heaven!

[engineerjoe]

2344 Horn CD 2421A/2425/2426 changed over the lifetime.


http://www.lansingheritage.org/html/jbl/specs/pro-comp/2344.htm

Rob:)

Thank you!

[Paul001]

very nice, but the room must be treated acoustically with two so important speakers .... moreover the amplifications above the speakers take too many vibrations.