But if youre interested in upgrading the drivers to 4344 spec, as suggested by Tom Loizeaux above, youll want to make yourself some upgraded crossovers also.Their startup could be just as subwoofer cabs, they will become 2-ways by adding horns and crossovers, and so on 3-ways by adding UHF drivers, and end up as 4-ways again, once the rare midranges pop up.The steps may vary from this roadmap, depending on the components that come across my way.
Jbl 4344 Technical Drivers To 4344A way to go from the start, or a follow-up action could be even to improve them very carefully to 4344s using original components within the JBL specifications, like some others have done it before. Due to the rarity of these monitors and the increasing value of their components on the market (which makes them harder affordable within a reasonable budget), this attempt is declared as longtime project. The goal is to get to know all aspects of a full restoration project, with existing 4-way cabinets as basis that leave all options open. ![]() Comments on all aspects, questions, technological help or hints to find missing parts are most welcome. This is what i have, and its not much: - utility cabinets in light grey, obviously. Condition is ok over all, and they have black (and removable) baffles. I have to admit that i prefer that (blue is definitive not my favorite color ) They would benefit from some walnut re-veneering though, a job that could be done any time. My advantage is that i would not need to refurbish old veneer, and could apply a grain of my choice. A great example is what Rolf did here: ) - grilles in black, fortunately. They are almost perfect, no holes tears etc, not faded, plain black. Looking at them from the inner side, they are built impressively complex, and worth the money alone. No call for action, except to find some badges again (hard enough). No call for action. What i dont have: original 2121, 2231, 2307, 2405, 2420 drivers, 3143 crossovers. Ive read a bit about their reproduction in these threads: Youll get a pm. Something to my background, im a prepress pro, since the 80s. Although its easy to ask others if they have some foilcals left: printing in ANY way is something that im more skilled in, and it will be a nice challenge to see if i cant do that too, with the ole G4 at home and some Adobe stuff. With building or slightly modifying a 3143 crossover, youll have some killer studio monitors. When i see the market for the original 4343 alnico assembly, i feel they are a bit overpriced nowadays. So this is a main decision before i start hunting drivers, and im still going through the pros and contras in older threads. ![]() In fact, these cabs used to be 4343Bs until last year, so they were loaded with xxxxH (ferrit) drivers before, right. An original 3143 crossover would probably be the hardest thing to find.
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