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Came into a pair of JBL Radiance Series RS-123s. The drivers are LE-25-2, 305-G-1, and 312-G-1. Both the mids and woofers need re-foaming. My questions are 1)were these mid-fi at best? 2)is the sound of these speakers worthy of the cost of re-foaming- IÕm looking at approximately $175-$200, possibly more. 3)Other option would be to watch eBay for replacement/upgrades drivers. 4)If I upgraded with higher quality JBL drivers, would I have to change crossovers and would it be worth the hassle? The cabinets are in pretty fair condition. 5)Any links to view specs on these? FWIW- They came with 60 LPs (VG+ to M-!) for a grand total of $62.00, so I'm looking at it like they really didn't cost me anything....yet! :^)>
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Sober,
I lucked onto a pair of JBL L-26 speakers at the local thrift store for $5 months ago. Two way system in which the 10" woofer needed refoamed (driver 125A I think). I got that kit for $20 from a dealer in Fla. who has a large supply.Pretty easy to do and kinda fun. Since I never heard the speakers when they were new, I don't have a frame of reference whether the refoamed woofs are original spec but they're the best damn $25/ pr I've ever owned!!!!
Do your speakers have those microscopic connections in the back???
I can't use any "bad boy" cable since it's all too big. Right now I'm using 30 gauge magnet wire, but I still need some KY Jelly to squeeze that "fat" wire into the connectors.Almost forgot, the refoam kits are driver-specific. It's not a one-size-fits-all 10" woofer kit.
Bruce
maybe I'll try my hand at re-foaming. I'd think changing out the funky cable connections shouldn't be to rough. These also have a 3 position High Freq slide switch.
sober,
thought about trying to talk them down to $4.50, but I didn't.
As to refoaming, some people say a DIYer can't get the driver centered exactly but I didn't seem to have any problem. The seller sent a couple pages of instructions, including advice to move the speaker back and forth gently after the new foam is in place and before the glue sets up. If any noise (i.e. friction from being uncentered) is present, move the foam 'til the noise goes away.Bruce
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