KamloopsCanuck
07-12-2021, 10:52 PM
Hi, I'm a first time poster here and looking for some advice and knowledge. I'm the original owner of a pair of CL45 Flairs, serial #'s 10663 & 10664 with the S4 system, 130a, LE175 driver, H91 horn & L91 lens with the N1200 dividing network. I don't have the ears or a suitable location to listen to them anymore and I've not been able to get much info on them and looking for your help.
In 1972 I worked in Montreal as a shipper for the Canadian importer & distributor for JBL and I was lucky enough to buy the L100 Century, CL45 and a Harmon Kardon HK930. But now after almost 50 years it's time to pass these lovelies on. Actually being in a duplex for the past 30 years I haven't/couldn't let the speakers really sing as I probably did in my younger days... especially the CL45's, so actually, they have only been played a few times in almost 50 years. Aside for a divot in one 130a and a cut in the other, the cones are actually in great shape and working condition. The cabinets are also in good condition but have some shallow markings on top of the veneer that can be seen in the photos. In the N1200 photo I've hid my engraved SIN (ID#) which was the way often used back then to identify stolen equipment. Not a good idea anymore... BTW: in addition to working in the shipping department I also did some re-coning of JBL woofers so I've thought of patching or re-coning the 130a's but have had some advice to just leave them "as is". The buyer could then decide what they want to do. Suggestions?
I know very little about the CL45's and haven't been able to get an idea how good or popular the S4 system really is. Also I need help with what price range could I expect on them. I guess being in Kamloops BC Canada, a small market, it's unrealistic to ship them complete due to the enclosure size, so if they have to be picked up it probably means a road trip from Vancouver or Alberta. Maybe selling the HK930, the L100's and the Flairs as a package might make a road trip more enticing...
Anyone have some experience with the CL45's? Any help in what's a reasonable price and any performance info on them would be very helpful. Is the S4 configuration a good setup? Due to the pickup only, I'm thinking of listing them first on Canuck Audio Mart and Kijiji.
Thanks for any help, Bill
In 1972 I worked in Montreal as a shipper for the Canadian importer & distributor for JBL and I was lucky enough to buy the L100 Century, CL45 and a Harmon Kardon HK930. But now after almost 50 years it's time to pass these lovelies on. Actually being in a duplex for the past 30 years I haven't/couldn't let the speakers really sing as I probably did in my younger days... especially the CL45's, so actually, they have only been played a few times in almost 50 years. Aside for a divot in one 130a and a cut in the other, the cones are actually in great shape and working condition. The cabinets are also in good condition but have some shallow markings on top of the veneer that can be seen in the photos. In the N1200 photo I've hid my engraved SIN (ID#) which was the way often used back then to identify stolen equipment. Not a good idea anymore... BTW: in addition to working in the shipping department I also did some re-coning of JBL woofers so I've thought of patching or re-coning the 130a's but have had some advice to just leave them "as is". The buyer could then decide what they want to do. Suggestions?
I know very little about the CL45's and haven't been able to get an idea how good or popular the S4 system really is. Also I need help with what price range could I expect on them. I guess being in Kamloops BC Canada, a small market, it's unrealistic to ship them complete due to the enclosure size, so if they have to be picked up it probably means a road trip from Vancouver or Alberta. Maybe selling the HK930, the L100's and the Flairs as a package might make a road trip more enticing...
Anyone have some experience with the CL45's? Any help in what's a reasonable price and any performance info on them would be very helpful. Is the S4 configuration a good setup? Due to the pickup only, I'm thinking of listing them first on Canuck Audio Mart and Kijiji.
Thanks for any help, Bill