Quote Originally Posted by Rolf View Post
Hi all. Finally I got the new frames and got the dark JBL blue fabric on them. Got some questions to you DIY experts.

I noticed that the name plates are originally mounted (I have those, and want to attach them) almost on top of the 2405. Since JBL put them there, is the position ok or what?

Nest question: how do I, what do I use to attach the name plates?

Thank's for advice.

Here are some picks:
VERY fine looking speakers!

I've been reading back through the various 4343/4345 threads and I saw a post by Tom Loizeaux where he noticed the same thing. He said he heard a noticeable difference when he removed the metalized label-badge from its position on the grille.

http://www.audioheritage.org/vbullet...&postcount=141

Quote Originally Posted by Tom Loizeaux View Post
Ian had asked me if removing the 4343 nameplates made any difference in the UHF sound. It does! I hear more from the 2405 slot and I'm sure the patten is also improved by getting the nameplate out of the way. I'm going to drastically shorten the nameplates and mount them in the center to allow all the UHF to come out uninterupted.
Though Ian had mentioned placing the 2405s on the outside of the cabinets to me before, it wasn't until today that I went down and switched my 4343s, placing the slots at the outside position of the speakers.
I had a listen and I was impressed! The improvement was not subtle! Not only did the placement of the instruments become more clearly defined, but I heard top detail that I hadn't noticed quite the same way before...and this is with music I play regularly and am very familiar with. Though it seems counter-intuitive, I feel Ian was right when he explained how those slots need to be on the outside to blend with the other drivers correctly.
Thanks Ian, again, for your insight.
I wonder if JBL ever explained that, or any of what we are learning about setting up and tweaking our 434X speakers. ?

Tom