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I am presently searching for a pair of JBL 4430 or 4435. I have a pair of 4411 studio monitors and I am very pleased with the performance. Cal

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informative and enlightening" iam gratefull for the efforts that make this site, and to mr martini".

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great website. as much as I already knew about altec an jbl I still learned even more here. Been using altec and jbl in the bumper cars at coney island since 73. They dont make it like this anymore! the voice of the theatres jbl lens horns with 2441 drivers 075 tweets great history great sound. When will someone remanufacture altec 15,s for people who want them.

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I love this website as I already have been operating a large all horn loaded system for years complete with altecs voice of the theatre cabinets. This is the bumper cars at coney island and I might add that as much as I already knew of altec and JBL I have learned even more from this site. Many thanks. Its also nice to just come and look at the things that were great from yesterday. In my opinion nothing they make today sounds better than this stuff. Would be nice for someone to remanufacture altec high efficiency speakers.But I can keep my altecs going from finding great plains audio at this amazing website. THANK YOU

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can anyone please help. Ihave recently obtained a pair of used L90 speakers and am having difficulty finding any info on them. they were made in Denmark. thanks

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Hi, I just wanted to let you know that you have an awesome site here. I've been an avid Altec fan since the mid 70's. I own a pair of 604-8G's and a pair of Model 19's. Keep up the good work! Monty Robison

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Selling JBls in the 60's and 70' and still owning the C 60 for over 32 years. I have not heard a better speaker. The site was like reading a great novel. My thanks to JBL.

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Is it me, or have the catalogs disapeared? Was it a copyright issue? Many thanks. Tom

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Best site out there or anywhere about Altecs for sure. I have a pair of 416-8C's and a pair of 511B Horns, and I dont have a clue about what enclosure or crossover network to use for home use. Right now they reside in 38" x 16" x 18" boxes with a round port 4" dia. with minimal interior bracing. The pathetic 2-way crossovers are cheap as I am on a nonexistent budget. However I can from time to time scratch up something for aural improvements, any secrets or magic formulas would truly be appreciated. Thanks Mr. Lansing where ever you are.

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I'm wondering where to find all of the information on the different speakers an drivers available at any given year that use to be on your site. I can't seem to find it. It was an asset to me. Is it gone? Rick

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A friend gave me your E mail address and so far the site is simply awesome.

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unbelievable site the best i`ve seen yet for us nuts but maybe someone can help me find the plans to build jbl 4560,4520,4530,4550

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Hi, guys, congratulation it' a fantastic work, I found on your site a lot of technical information I try to get unsucessfully since many years.

It's really a ''mine'.

Long life to your site, and best regards from Paris FRANCE

Eric

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Best site on internet!

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This is a very good web site, i am a JBL fan for moore than 25 years, i have owned L-40, L-100 , L112, L-65, L-300, L-56, 4310, L-166 and now the Classic edition of the 250ti,the final solution

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I am a long-time Hartsfield owner and I think this sight is really cool!

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Hi I like and enjoy your site. Where did the Altec Catalogs go ?. The mike and hardware and other info was very usefull.Hope you will give us access again. I started to depend on your documentation. Danny Baron United Nations

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Nice. But would like to see a fuller list of JBL speakers, i.e., N600 .

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Your website is so great.Keep up the good work. Thanks Göran Blomgren

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Your website is beautifully done. However, it is not printer friendly. Would it be possible for me to obtain a copy of the presentation of the JBL Paragon that you have on this site? I am interested in anything to do with the Paragon, manuals, pictures, brochures, plans, etc.. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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Thanks for all your hard work and time. This is a great site!

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Although the Altec part of Lansing has been killed it is very important to preserve the history and develop a trust or foundation. Internet media such as this fine web site contribution & possibly a a dedicated Lansing Museum for our future generations is certainly my hope. The gift of Lansing's engineering for the theatre was a gift a to mankind.

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I like your new site and your commitment to document JBL's history. I would like to see complete pages, one day, of all of JBL's vintage speakers with photos, specs and explanations. I'm sure many users would be happy to contribute!

Tom

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Like your new look. Am just getting ready to give the address for this site to a cousin who admired Dad so much he calls his business J.W. Lansing (the J.W being his own initials). Anyway, thought I would take a quick look to see what has been added and, voila, a complete new look. Lois

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It's nice to know that I am not totally insane. There are people out there that have the same passion and enthusiasm for the man and the company that has truly changed our lives forever. I have been, and am an owner, of two of the greatest loudspeakers in the world. My first pair of speakers were L112's. God I miss 'em. My computer speakers which I am listening to right now are 4312a's. Pretty serious speakers for a computer don't you think? What would have happened to the audio industry without the likes of, Jim Lansing, Saul Marantz, David Hafler, Sidney Harman, Bernie Kardon, Avery Fisher, Frank McIntosh and all whom have made American Audio, The Greatest on Earth. This site represents a major contribution to that legacy, and to the legacy of The James B. Lansing Sound Company. My sincere gratatude to all who have made this site possible.

Regards, W. Ernst

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Have just downloaded Drew Daniels' description of his Ultimate System and am contemplating building some portion of it if finances permit.

Many, many thanks for such a giving interested audiophiles access to this wonderful site. Know it has required much time and effort. Truly appreciate your great creativity in presenting the information in such an accessible manner.

Thanks again,

Clayton Teague

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Great Job You've done ! I am the owner of a 2231Alnico in a B380 enclosure and except for the 1976 JBL Prfessional Series catalog had never been able to find very much info on either driver or enclosure. Very Nice Job !! Thankz =)

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Absolutely the best page on the web. I have been a loudspeaker hobbiest for many years and have loved JBL products. I sure miss the good old days when JBL offered a line of their drivers to the public. Congrats to everyone that put all the effort and work into the site. Great Job!

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very usefull site for jbl users and others I am using jbl speakers since 1970 and i'm still very content with it

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I have been trying to acquire a pair of S3100MKII speakers for some time (a Greg Timber design, I believe). Can you help? Thanks!!! Steve

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I'm guilty of turning many of my peers on to the beautiful sound of JBL speakers. Born and raised listening to a pair of L100 (Dad's) , I now rock some L26 decades from 1976 and an elaborate JBL car system. I'm really glad that you fellas have created such an informative website. Please keep doing it- I've learned so much on my first visit here! Thank you very much!! ~Rudy Curatolo

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what comments are there to make when you have already seen the content on this site, it's just fabulous, I trying to add something to it when I have my project ready of which you can follow the building on my website www.frank.bmwe30.net

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Congratulations on one of the most valuable and informative professional audio sites that I've seen. This is now a daily web stop.

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Thanks so much for this great site. Isn't it so cool that the internet can bring together all of us Altec and JBL fans. I have owned A7's since 1978 and at present listen to biamped (with tubes of course) homemade A7's that are highly tweaked and absolutely wonderful sounding. I can listen for hours.

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After three months, I'm happy to report that our guestbook is finally back in business. The technical issue that prevented posting has been resolved

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I need to find a n809-8a cross over for one of my speakers, can you assist me? GP Anderson, 414 3rd st. s.w., Wadena, MN. 56482

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I want to congradulate you in high regards on this super website. I've been a big audio enthusiast in classic JBL loudspeakers since I've heard them in the mid 70's. As a matter of fact, I've owned a pair of L-65 Jubals, L 40's and L 19's. They were incredible systems. I've thought that I would not be able to see such information exist on the past history of the company. I was able to get in contact with Hal Cox in the San Francisco Bay area. He does in fact carry a huge selection of the classic JBL loudspeaker systems. Perhaps you can get in touch with him. He could be a valuable asset to your website. Again good job in substaining the Lansing legacy!

Thanx

Phil

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Great site ,fun to look around and learn more about my JBL! collection,small but growing.Could you ad a space for service and repair facilities around the country.

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This is an outstanding web site.

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In 1975, I bought a pair of JBL 4332 bi-amped Studio Monitors(NEW), I use a HK Citation 16 and a HK Citation 12. The pre-amp is a HK Citation 11. In 1989 the HK 16 developed a "pop", I suspect a discharging capacitor, and I haven't used any of the equipt since. One speaker has a tweeter that is not functional. I'd like to hear from anyone with anything to say or talk about regarding what I considered to be, for many years, a beautiful system.

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it's the best JBL and ALTEC site I ever seen!

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My father was in the theater business and used Altec speakers almost exclusively. In the late 50's, when many of his movie houses closed, he saved many of the speakers. I have four of the speakers that I continue to use as part of my stero system. I also inherited a long Bolero 890C that I am looking for a mate. I would appreciate any direction you could provide as to where I might find such a unit. Thanks

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#1 I have a pair of L-26 decade. GREAT SPEAKERS!!!! #2 I'm looking for a tech data of ALTEC CHALLENGER 10 2way bookshelf!!!!

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Did Telex sell off all inventory of Altec products?

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Really enjoyed this site. Sold afew Altec speakers in the early 70's and bought A7-500 stuff at salesmans prices through the store I worked at, which was Cramer Hi-Fi Streo, closed about 1975, in Boston, Ma. Heartbreaking to learn of company demise. Bought new 511-b's about 7 years ago to go with some other drivers I had at home and was looking forward to getting some new woofers for the A7 cabinets that were given to me last year. Have 1968 catalog and 1990 catalog. Also have two of those funky-curly WE horns from an old theater.

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What a great website! I have always liked the JBL and Altec speakers, which has made this site to one of my favorites. Please, keep up the good work! Currently I'm building a large loudspeaker system consisting entirely of JBL pro-components such as 2226H, 2446H, 2380A, 2242H ...

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Owner of over 100 Altec and JBL drive units in regular use. Use JBL 4350 speakers every day.

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THE BEST WEB SITE IN THE WORLD

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Very nice work... I worked for many years at Canada's: "Largest and Loveliest Ballroom" as their sound engineer .. The above is a quote from Guy Lombardo who was born in this city, plus quite a few other leaders, such as: Woody Herman, Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Tommy Dorsey, etc., also all the rest of the Big Bands that I worked with there.

I would like to know where to find John Eargle's information regarding James Lansing, I have read it before, but, cannot remember the URL's involved.

Can anyone help me regarding this matter?

If you like Ballroom Orchestras, Sweet and Swing, go to our website mentioned above.

Keep up the great work!!!

Robert.

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i have built a pair of tower speakers using components from one of your pro series speakers. i have 4 -12" woofers, 4-5" mids and 1 -titanium dome tweeter in each cabinet. i am very happy with the sound and the robustness of the jbl drivers.

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First, sorry for my english...and "bravo" and "bravo" again for the best audiosite on the "web". I'm certainly one of the greatest fan in the world of ALTEC (TELEX made a big mistake!!!...so). Your work for the research about the history of W.E./ALTEC/J.B.L. is just very very good and great. Please continue your research about WESTERN ELECTRIC, this big pioneer. Thank you very much too for the fantastic catalogs.

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First, sorry for my english...and "bravo" and "bravo" again for the best audiosite on the "web". I'm certainly one of the greatest fan in the world of ALTEC...(TELEX made a big mistake!!!...so). Your work for the research about the history of W.E./ALTEC/J.B.L. is just very very good and great. Please continue your research about WESTERN ELECTRIC, this big pioneer. Thank you very much too for the wonderful catalogs.

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I am in the initial stage of a project to restore a pair of L65 Jubals. This site has been a valuable asset towards a successful completion of the project. I would appreicate any additional information that would help with the project. Outside of the obvious age (foam rot) and wear (torn grill cloth) problems, I might need to replace some crossover components (one midrange is silent but the driver is OK).

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I was pleased very much in this HP. I got to know the merit of Mr. Lansing's sound recently. Therefore, my system was changed to JBL and ALTEC. My systems are JBL-4550+130A(W)+2355+375+075 and ALTEC-A7. I like the sound of JBL and ALTEC very much in present.

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Hello very very helpful information love the site i a 1988 catalog for car audio i can scan it and put it up on your site if you like just let me know..

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As I am only 22 years old, I haven't had the chance to encounter all these marvellous speakers. This site gives my an insight what real audio is, and also who the people are behind it. I am a real fanatic about horns (I've built a sort of Altec A7 cabinet) and other classic speakers (like for example the Karlson coupler). I really really love the sound of them. I do not understand the high-end market at all. The most of their stuff is unpayeble, and it sounds 100 times worse then my old Karlsons and a 1000 times worse then the A7's !

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This is the first website since "Thomas Dunker's horn loaded home page" to really inform audio folks of the past history. I have been doing this for the last 5 to 10 years. But in a couple of months, this site has surpassed all the information I have gathered and answered questions that I could not unravel myself. Please keep up the great work, some of us audio folks would rather listen to our classic audio equipment with all the quirks/problems associated with equipment 20 to even 50 years old, than listen to some of the new "junk" mass produced today. It's unfortunate that mass market appeal has taken the quality out to be replaced with quantity which is to say, they are only interested in profits only. There are today, companies that put out fine audio equipment, but suffice to say they are out of my and others affordability.

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I couldn't believe my eyes when I first spotted this site. Absolutely wonderful to have all of this information at one's fingertips......maybe computers can be useful at times. Kudos to all those doing the work in mainting the site. Bravo!

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Great site and tribute to J. B. Lansing and his team who provided us with excellent speakers and systems over the past half century. I have always enjoyed the sound from their speakers including my own 4312B, 4312s, Aquarius 4 (s109), and Control 5s. Nobody makes them better.

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I have always loved JBL speakers and this site is just what the doctor ordered. I just recently acquired some 4311s after all of these years. Would love to have some L300s or 4333s some day.

Thanks for all of the great information.

Michael E DeWire

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I wrote the majority of the literature from 1971 through 1977 and still have my custom L100's and a pair of S109's. I also still have the Kenwood receiver I obtained from Rod Bell and my Dual 1229 turntable. The Dual hit the floor in the earthquake. I purchased another one out of the bargin bin in the paper and had the two put together. I have fond memories of quality products and quality people.

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E' stato davvero emozionante compiere questo giro sulla memoria del Sig. Lansing e tutto ciò che ne pertiene. Quale appassionato di mezza età e collezionista da lungo tempo, sono stato entusiasta di trovare nuovi amici che hanno compiuto un così bel lavoro per sottolineare appropriatamente ciò che ci ha deliziato per così tanto tempo. Saluti dall'Italia. Marcello croce

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It was truly enjoing doing this rally round the Mr. Lansing's memory and above all that matters. As a middle aged audio enthusiast and long time collector I was amazed to find new friends who did such a great work to properly outline what kept delighted all of us for such a long time. Greetings from Italy. Marcello Croce

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Thank you for making this really great site!

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Thank you for providing the history, and especially for the speaker/driver specs i have been unable to find before. I collect Altec/Jbl speakers/drivers from the 50's to the 80's.

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Very good site.

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I have a great interest in altec, this website is one of my favorite. I am glad someone took the time and money to develop this site.

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What an excellent website!....a must-have bookmark for any audio enthusiast!

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The best site about old loudspeakers that i've visit.Thanks a lot for it.Great job!I began my listener life with JBL L36 in 78.I now own a pair of 4333A and a pair of L100 (plus L19 as surround).I'm looking informations about L110 to restor them.

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It's HIGH time we beat on the L166. Let's hear it all. Too loose...too tight...it's a 43???

 

Get real men...what Are you DOING??? wAr&

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Just an Excellent site! Congratulations! I'm in heaven. I'm the proud owner of a Pr. of Altec Lansing "Iconics" & a Pr. of JBL L-100 Centurys as well as a Pr of AR-9's from Teledyne Acoustic resarch from the 70's ,. My VAC PA-100 Love's them! Best Regards RDValera

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What a great site. I sold JBL speakers from 1966 - 1975 and had many different JBL systems. I think the best would be my pair of L200s with 2405s added. This system was designed by Greg Timbers. We worked together at the same electronic store in Van Nuys California. Steve

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I have always loved the Altec A7"s. As a matter of fact my junior high shop teacher helped me build a set for my band. We were told we had the best sound system anywhere. I'm 44 now, and my main speakers for my home theater are, you guessed it, A pair of A7's. The wealth of info on your site is amazing. I spent hours trying to find info that YOU have in one web-site.Thanks for all the info you"ve put up, and keep up the GREAT JOB!!!!!!!

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Our family has been watching your site for several months now and it is probably about time to tell you publicly that the family thinks your site is great. Keep up the good work and thanks for all you have done.

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what a great collection of information, in my view this exactly fits the great products of JBL in the area of availability, consistency and reliability

I own some components from 1980 on use the information found here constantly to build my own systems using these components

great great great great and so on

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I've really enjoyed your website. I'm looking to buy a vintage JBL system on eBay so I use this site as a resource to help me better understand this fine speakers. The links are great too.

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Well, still hoping to hear from some other ex-employees of JBL from '58 -'65. (See my note of 5/16/2000 in old Guest Book.

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Been a JBL-er for over 20 years. Here's a list of what I've owned in the past and currently:

For professional applications:

Cabaret series: 4612B (two sets), 4628B, 4691B*

SR series: 4718*, 4722*, 4732*, 4738* (awesome cabinets!)

Performance Series: G718, G733 (2 sets of each, upgraded to SR series)

JBL 4663BKA*

For Home and studio use: JBL L100T*, JBL L150A JBL 4343 Studio Monitors*

Misc. JBL 5234 active crossover (3)* JBL 2397 diffraction horn JBL 2370A horns w/2426 drivers Lots of bullets and slots!

*(currently own)

My next purchase may be a vintage Metregon..... we'll see!

I was starting a mobile DJ business in 1979 when I strolled into Antech Labs in St. Louis. I was looking for a mixing board and the Pro salesperson, Bob Lewis, introduced himself. He sold me an amp and a mixing board. "What are you using for speakers?" he asked. I told him I got a kit from a speaker store down the street. I described to him that they were loaded with four 10" woofers, four 5" mids and two piezo tweeters. They "looked" awesome!! After a long pause he rolled his eyes and said "when you blow those up, let me set you up with some JBL's."

I had my first set within 6 months and have never looked back!

 

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Suppose I should write in and let you know how much I enjoy the site. I probably visit daily the interact section and I've learned so much there. All my questions have been answered. Best of all, the maturity of the posters here is refreshing- good healthy debate, yes; flamers and bomb hurlers, no. Best of luck, and someday my experience will be such that I can be one that gives the guidance and advice

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Thanks for an extremely interesting site. I have a couple of homemade C34 rear loading exponential horn enclosures built from the factory full size plans (four 24" x 36" sheets) which detailed every piece of wood used in their construction. Each is fitted with a D130, a 175DLH, and an 075 driver powered by bi-amped Crown DC300A's. This is still the best sounding system I've heard to date! I also have a couple of old catalogs including publication SC515 (a 1963 catalog) showing the C34 System. Let me know if you would like copies of the plans and catalogs (with some detail as to how to make the copies) and I'll send them to you.

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Very surprized with numerous contents ... now we've got real history. Thanks ... I would like to link your site.

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I build replicas of Altec's 816 speaker enclosures for athletic and theater applications. I also have specifications and can build AN5, 11 & 12 types. References: EVCO sound Spokane WA 509-535-8718 AATronics, Boise ID 800-635-5945, General Communications SLC UT 801-266-5731 Soundscape Audio Billings MT 406-656-3698

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As J.B. Lansing's third kid, I would like to thank you for all the work you have done to keep dad's memory alive. FYI on your page titled 6900 McKinley Ave., in the photo titled Lansing Manufacturing Staff, the man behind dad or the fourth one from the left in the back row is his brother, Bill Martin.

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My favorite site. Best forum format with fastest loading I've seen. Can't think of any way to improve it---keep it up!

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I really enjoy your site. Thanks.

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I've been visiting this site for about 6 months now and commend all of you for it. I have some '50's and 60's literature I'd be happy to share, as well as some photographs for two D-130A's. One has been in use for most of its life and has a light grey cone. The other spent most of its 50 year life in a cabinet in an upstairs garage and the cone is still almost black. I love their deep, rich sound, especially in C43 cabinets. I have learned a tremendous amount by studying this wonderful sight. Thank you so much

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This is an outstanding web site. There is a wealth of info that I have been looking for. I have six L100s that I use in my home theatre. A web site like this is JBL heaven for a die hard JBL fan like me. Thanks so much.

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Hey Guys, I`ve owned some JBL (4310,4311,4341) and Altec-Lansing (Valencia, Santana) since 1973, and I`m very glad that someone tries to put the heritage of Jim Lansing into real light. I`m sad about the disappearance of Altec though. Please go ahead! H. Westphal

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