JBL D130 recone @ 4 ohms

bill dearmore · Post by **bill dearmore** » 3 May 2002 9:20 pm

Hi gang, a friend just had my JBL D-130 reconed @ 4 ohms in Dallas at Freeman-Tull(sp)and I think he said they couldn't rebuild it with JBL parts. My question is will it sound as good as it did with the JBL kit in it and when did this take place? Thanks for your response,Bill

Donny Hinson · Post by **Donny Hinson** » 4 May 2002 2:30 am

Since the D-series kit hasn't been made for decades, you are forced to use a generic kit, or a later (E-series) JBL design. And, even if you did find a D-series kit, there would still be subtle differences! Changing the impedance from the original value will have some effect as well, if the speaker is used in the same amp.

Old speakers will sound a little different with any rebuild, but if they used a good kit (and did it right) it will retain most of the characteristics of this old beauty. [This message was edited by Donny Hinson on 04 May 2002 at 03:37 AM.]

Bobbe Seymour · Post by **Bobbe Seymour** » 4 May 2002 6:54 am

We have been reconing the JBL with Peavey baskets, the 1501, sounds great!!!

Clarence Woodell

Bob Knight · Post by **Bob Knight** » 4 May 2002 7:27 am

Seymour,
You're up TOO early!

Bobbe Seymour · Post by **Bobbe Seymour** » 4 May 2002 1:37 pm

You are right Bob, I don't use the whole basket assy, I just order the cone and voice coil from Peavey, It works perfectly in the JBL, Same depth, voice coil diameter,Shim it correctly and presto! A Peav-sing spkr.Stronger too! I have some if you wish to do this. My lessons are expensive though!
Bobbe (Peav-sing) Seymour!