Jbl 4341

[702retrotodd]

Hey guys my first time here. Just purchased a mint pair of 4341's How do they hold up to the l300, 4343, 4344? for some reason Kindrick sound prices them higher than all 43xx except the 4345 4350 4355 . What are your thoughts???

[4313B]

They are harder to find than the others would be my guess for the pricing issue.

Same sound as the 4340 and 4343. 4340 was bi-amp only, 4341 was passive only, 4343 was switchable.

http://www.lansingheritage.org/html/jbl/specs/pro-speakers/1974-4340.htm

http://www.lansingheritage.org/html/jbl/specs/pro-speakers/1977-4343.htm

http://www.lansingheritage.org/html/jbl/catalogs/1974-pro.htm

http://www.lansingheritage.org/images/jbl/catalogs/1974-pro/page06.jpg

[702retrotodd]

Cool!! Thanks for the info. I would assume they are not as good as the 4344??? but Im sure they can hold there own. Has anyone heard these before? I wont get them til the end of March. Cant Wait!!!

[Mr. Widget]

I've heard the 4343 in passive mode a few times... really nice speakers for playing music that comes alive in your room... they won't satisfy an audiophile who is interested in "holographic" "disappearing act" speakers, but if you want dynamic lively sound with excellent extension and at realistic SPLs, you'll love 'em.

A little careful EQ isn't a bad idea, but then many people over do this...


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[702retrotodd]

Thanks for dropping in Widget. Quick Q if you had to pick what speaker would you go with. L-300 or the 4341's What do you think would be the best for me. i listen to alot of funky jazz Bossa nova Stann Gets, Astrude Gilberto House Music & 70's Funk!!! Low to medium levels Ears can't take loud music anymore Dj-ing years of clubbing.

[Mr. Widget]

Thanks for dropping in Widget. Quick Q if you had to pick what speaker would you go with. L-300 or the 4341's What do you think would be the best for me. i listen to alot of funky jazz Bossa nova Stann Gets, Astrude Gilberto House Music & 70's Funk!!! Low to medium levels Ears can't take loud music anymore Dj-ing years of clubbing.

Simple answer: 4341

Better answer: Tweaked 4345 DIY or 1400 Array or SAMHF1 based DIY...


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[702retrotodd]

HI Guys , GETTING OFF THE SUBJECT. I JUST RECEIVED MY MAC MX110 TODAY. IT HAS JUST BEEN RESTORED I MUST SAY THE MIDS & HI'S ARE AMAZING BUT THE BASS LITERALLY SUCKS!!! MY C28 SOUNDS JUST AS GOOD WITH AMAZING TIGHT BASS.IS THERE SOMETHING WRONG OR IS THAT JUST TUBE PREAMPS.CANT BELIEVE IT I AM SO DISSAPOINTED. WHAT DO YOU THINK??? BOO HOO!!

[hjames]

Cool!! Thanks for the info. I would assume they are not as good as the 4344??? but Im sure they can hold there own. Has anyone heard these before? I wont get them til the end of March. Cant Wait!!!

I had a pair for a number of years - wrote quite a bit over the years as I cleaned them up, sorted out the drivers and biamped them.
They are slightly smaller than the later 4343s but used the same drivers - you can sometimes find a pair for a nice deal, if you are willing to tinker a bit.

General thought. They came with a 1st generation crossover design that was improved in the 4343s, the 4344s and the 4345s -
There are some discussions on the site about building much improved crossovers for biamp use that are a huge improvement over
the original early 70's design.

Anyway, I just sold mine last summer in a house-cleaning binge!

Here's the thread on my pair
http://www.audioheritage.org/vbullet...Monitors/page1


A brief whatsit thread -
http://www.audioheritage.org/vbullet...highlight=4341

[702retrotodd]

Ok i am getting more use to the sound. I would have to say the bass does'nt suck. Just not as tight as my c28.it will take some time to get use to..... The mids are freakin amazing. Sound is so musical its rediculus. I think it will be a keeper. Very warm . C28 is a slight more brite sounding.

[Mr. Widget]

Ok i am getting more use to the sound.

I think that is what is often mislabeled "breaking in" ... I've owned several MX110s... I still own a C28. I wouldn't use either if musical accuracy is the goal.

I'm not saying that the vintage Mac gear is without it's appeal, but generally most modern gear walks all over it... though there is that vintage cool factor that lesser gear just doesn't have. The only "cool" vintage piece I have ever owned that could come close to holding it's own against very good modern gear has been the Marantz Model 7 tube preamp... I've been enjoying one for several years now. I'll admit that I have my eye on it's replacement, but it is still pretty hard to beat.


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[702retrotodd]

Thanks for all the help everone. I will just listen to them for a while. If i feel like they are just not for me. I will sell them. should be able to brake even on them. I would go for the 4435's or just bite the bullet and get some 1400 Array's. Cheers

[hjames]

Thanks for all the help everone. I will just listen to them for a while.
If i feel like they are just not for me. I will sell them. should be able to brake even on them.
I would go for the 4435's or just bite the bullet and get some 1400 Array's. Cheers

Honestly, give yourself a fair chance to get used to the sound of studio monitors -
they will make flaws in some of your music standout, other music will be sublime ...
but it may take a while to get used to the different sound they have.

[702retrotodd]

HJames how do I go about obtaining a pair of those 4345 X overs???? Is there anyone that could build me one?? I would make it worth there while!!!

[hjames]

HJames how do I go about obtaining a pair of those 4345 X overs???? Is there anyone that could build me one?? I would make it worth there while!!!

Darned if I know - never got around to even building a pair for myself,
and now that its summer I'll be enjoying the outdoors instead of bent over a solder station!

But good luck on that!

[702retrotodd]

Thanks again for the info. just so you know....I will BE running my 4341's with a Mintosh restored MC 240. I am also going back & forth on either getting a pair of MC 30's or mc75's. I know the 30's have that magic mid range that everyone talks about. but with the 4341's and a pair of 75's...... better deeper tighter bass, better highs. and last but not least 40 watts vs 85 watts with the 75's.WHAT DO YOU THINK??? OR IS IT A NO BRAINER WITH THE 75'S. I let go of my JBL 4430's hope i did the right thing.