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JBL D130 recone @ 4 ohms
Posted: 3 May 2002 9:20 pm
by bill dearmore
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
Posted: 4 May 2002 2:30 am
by Donny Hinson
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 <u>did</u> 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 <u>will</u> 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. <FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by Donny Hinson on 04 May 2002 at 03:37 AM.]</p></FONT>
Posted: 4 May 2002 6:54 am
by Bobbe Seymour
We have been reconing the JBL with Peavey baskets, the 1501, sounds great!!!
Clarence Woodell
Posted: 4 May 2002 7:27 am
by Bob Knight
Seymour,
You're up TOO early!
Posted: 4 May 2002 1:37 pm
by Bobbe Seymour
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!