Originally Posted by
Theonetruegreg
So, I'm brand new here and was directed via another forum of which I have been a longtime member.
First off, give you some background. I have a spare set of L100's (not L100a). I also have recently acquired a nice pair of 2470 compression drivers in 2345 radial horns.
I am very much thinking that maybe I should replace the somewhat lacking LE5-2 midrange driver in the L100's with the horns, along with improving the speakers overall.
Much talk has been paid attention to about building a larger, well braced and damped cabinet for the 123a, and limiting it's upper frequencies as JBL left them to run uncontrolled at full-range.
Where I'm at is, not a terribly technically proficient engineer. So, if this is a feasible project, I will need extensive help with crossover design. I am a furniture builder, so, am equipped to handle building complex cabinets, no problem. And, I keep my system simple, so no DCX, multiple amps, or crazy components or EQ. Just an integrated KT88 based tube amp.
You guys know these drivers. What they do and what they don't. How they work together. Looking forward to hearing your opinions!
(I am sure there are better suited compression drivers to this task that could replace the tweeter as well and run all the way up to 20khz+, but I am of somewhat limited means, so seeing what can be done with the raw components on hand)