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    FS: JBL Control 29 AV-1 Speakers

    in Garage Sale

    Posted

    Hello Forum Folks,

     

    Ahead of my neighborhood garage sale next weekend, I thought I would give you first dibs at some nice JBL Control 29 AV-1 speakers.

     

    Very good condition. All drivers are in perfect condition. Cabinets have typical ware for their age. Includes ball mount. Audition at time of purchase to verify they work perfectly. These go for $482 EACH new and this price is the same at all of the top places like Sweatwater, Amazon, Crutchfield, etc. ($964 for the pair plus almost another $100 for taxes)

     

    I have several pairs if you are interested.

     

    These are very well balanced speakers.  One set I am keeping for my garage system as they will replace my KG 3.5's!  You are welcome to taste a couple of bourbons while auditioning if you like!  More info here: https://www.jbl.com/installed-sound/C29AV-1-.html

     

    Located in Big Rock, IL  60511

    I'm asking $350 per pair for members.

    Message me for pics as I refuse to put crappy resolution pics that this forum now demands of members. Or you can check them out on facebook...yes, I know I have them listed there for $400, but the $350 price still applies for members! https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/304764542469290

     

    Specs:

    Frequency Range (-10 dB)
    37 Hz –18 kHz
    Frequency Response (± 3 dB)
    43 Hz – 15 kHz
    100 Hr Power Capacity
    300 Watts Continuous Program Power ; 150 Watts Continuous Pink Noise
    Maximum SPL @ 1m
    Short-Term = 118 dB; Long-Term = 112 dB
    Nominal Sensitivity
    90 dB, 1W @ 1 m (3.3 ft)
    Nominal Coverage Angle
    110° H x 85° V, rotatable
    Directivity Factor (Q)
    6.7, averaged 500 Hz to 16 kHz
    Directivity Index (DI)
    8.3 dB, averaged 500 Hz to 16 kHz
    Nominal Impedance
    8 ohms (THRU setting)
    Minimum Impedance
    6.3 ohms @ 230 Hz 3.3 ohms @ 4.1 kHz
    Crossover Type
    3rd order High Pass, 2nd order Low Pass with impedance compensation, 2.5 kHz crossover frequency
    Transformer Taps
    70V = 110W, 55W, 28W & 14W ; 100V = 110W, 55W, & 28W ; Thru Position
    Low Frequency Transducer
    200 mm (8 in) kevlar cone with pure butyl rubber surround, 50 mm (2 in) voicecoil on fiberglass former
    High Frequency Transducer
    25 mm (1 in) compression driver, pure titanium diaphragm with patented JBL diamond surround

    Trying to select a Sub Woofer

    in Subwoofers

    Posted

    I bought them used from Marketplace.... they are around 20 years old.  I'm not saying you have to buy that model, but they were pretty decent subs for the money back then, and you can find them or similar ones today for around $100 each.

    Trying to select a Sub Woofer

    in Subwoofers

    Posted

    Check Facebook marketplace for used subs.  Make sure you audition them, don't meet in a parking lot and take their word that it works.  Talk to them, listen to the sub.  If you get a weird feeling from them, walk away.... they are probably trying to sell you something that doesn't work correctly.  However, meeting at their home usually eliminates a lot of the shady stuff.

     

    I purchased 4 Velodyne subs over a span of about year and all 4 have no issues.  They have been going strong with daily use.  The most I paid for an individual sub is $100.  If you're not in a hurry you'll find the right deal.

     

    This is the link to the Velodyne subs I purchased: https://www.crutchfield.com/S-U4ejwQnL8iX/p_2323750RB/Velodyne-DLS-3750R-Black.html

    Trying to select a Sub Woofer

    in Subwoofers

    Posted

    Do yourself a favor and look at other brands.  I really like Klipsch speakers, but their subs traditionally have been plagued with amplifier issues that other brands simply do not have in such great numbers.  Have you thought about picking up used ones?  You can get a much better sub at a lower price.  Brands to explore: SVS, HSU, Monoprice, Velodyne, etc.

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    Painting cabinets

    in Klipsch Website & Forum Info

    Posted

    I would suggest the following:

    1) Try sanding them down as black speakers are simply ugly compared to nice wood.  Either seal them if you like the natural wood as it is, or stain them with a finish you like and do a matte poly finish.  If the sanding doesn't turn out well for you, go to option #2

     

    2) Paint them.  I've used simple Rust-oleum flat back with a roller.  It gives a nice little textured finish.  Then, seal with a matte poly.

     

    3) Use a fun textured spray on them and do something different.  I've used the stone spray paint on several refinish projects in the past with decent results.

    Upgrading to a higher end Amp

    in 2-Channel Home Audio

    Posted

    You can go down a never ending rabbit hole with trying different amps.... and with most good amps you shouldn't hear a huge difference. If an amplifier is doing it's job correctly, it shouldn't color the sound.  However, some people appreciate certain signal modifications with their amps.

     

    My suggestions are trying room treatments if possible and then different speakers(Another never ending rabbit hole!)

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    For Sale: Klipsch RF-5 in Custom Finish!

    in Garage Sale

    Posted

    Hello all,

    I did yet another pair in this awesome finish!  The much sought after Klipsch RF-5! Adult owned and listened to in a pet and smoke free environment. Used with subs, so no low end abuse either.  Refinished in a one of a kind custom stain. Much better than the boring black! All drivers are in perfect condition with absolutely no blemishes. The speaker grills are in excellent condition with both badges. The cabinets are in excellent condition with no dings, scratches, water marks, etc. and both badges. Audition upon purchase to verify everything works perfectly.

     

    I'll be happy to answer any actual questions you have about these speakers. The last set sold on eBay in February for $600, and they didn't show pictures of the drivers, so I can only assume they had damage.

     

    I will be happy to email/text you high resolution pictures.

     

    Location: 60511 Big Rock, IL

    Price $575 for Members

    Price includes a bourbon tasting while you listen to them!

     

     

     

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    Tell Me About My 1989 Klipsch KG-4's!

    in Technical/Restorations

    Posted

    Sand them down and stain or leave natural and just seal them. 

     

    Wash the speaker grills... take them to the shower and I use a little laundry detergent and a gentle brush... you'll be amazed at the amount of dirt that comes out!

     

    I've refurbished several of these with great results.

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    Dramatically improved characteristics on RF-7 iii

    in 2-Channel Home Audio

    Posted

    Interesting idea.  I'm always trying to make my speakers/systems sound better, so this is not such an odd idea.  However,may I add a 4th letter... D) It will look very awkward in a nice living room and only be allowed to exist in a single man's mancave. 

     

    I have a set of RF-7II's that I could give this a try on... probably won't happen for a bit though.

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    Laptop as source?

    in 2-Channel Home Audio

    Posted

    This is nothing new: Audio Companies want to sell you their expensive DAC's, so of course they scoff at anything less.  Just think of the cable debate!

     

    For me, by the time I could afford anything high end, any and all improvements are not really realized as my hearing isn't what it was like back in my youth! (think nerds retiring to their nerderies and taking countless measurements that only appear different on paper)  I have done countless A/B comparisons over my life and some are very apparent (mostly with speaker comparisons and room treatments) and others are not really audible... but sure can hit the pocket book! (think speaker wire/signal wire/most cabinet damping, cheap power conditioning, cable risers, etc.)

     

     

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    Laptop as source?

    in 2-Channel Home Audio

    Posted

    I do this all the time for causal listening.  Of course you are going to get the people that will poo poo this and say you need expensive gear, etc.  But let your ears do the deciding for you. 

     

    I simply run the 1/8" output jack from my laptop and use a 1/8" to RCA cable to go into my pre-amp or directly into Klipsch The Fives for my computer set up.  It sounds great for what I use it for.... back ground music playing!

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