Need JBL L-100 Grilles? Foam Trends..

TONEPUB · « **on:** 14 Jun 2010, 07:49 pm »

If any of you are restoring a pair of JBL L-100 or L-200 speakers,
check out the guys at Foam Trends.

They do a fantastic job on their foam grille and frame reproductions!

http://www.foamtrends.com

Wayner · « **Reply #1 on:** 14 Jun 2010, 08:20 pm »

God, I wish I still had mine!!!! Thanks for the info Jeff. They look better then the originals (something looks slightly different?) and these grills were important to tame the slightly hot high end of the L100 if you were using SS amps of the day.

Wayner

eclein · « **Reply #2 on:** 14 Jun 2010, 08:48 pm »

Wayner- I wish I had yours!!! only pair I haven't owned yet...someday

Wayner · « **Reply #3 on:** 14 Jun 2010, 09:02 pm »

Somebody here at AC found a pair in new condition for $50. The bastard.

Wayner

TONEPUB · « **Reply #4 on:** 14 Jun 2010, 09:05 pm »

wow, $50! that's cool. Paid about 400 for these and I'm still happy.
Now maybe Bill can walk me through refreshing the crossovers!

eclein · « **Reply #5 on:** 14 Jun 2010, 09:08 pm »

I resemble that remark!!! Actually it was a set of 4312A's for $50....Best speakers I have ever owned, got a JBL hat on the way..LOL

Wayne1 · « **Reply #6 on:** 14 Jun 2010, 09:41 pm »

Quote from: TONEPUB on 14 Jun 2010, 09:05 pm

wow, $50! that's cool. Paid about 400 for these and I'm still happy.
Now maybe Bill can walk me through refreshing the crossovers!

The stock L100 crossover consists of only two caps used as high pass filters. The woofer is run full range.

For lots of information about the L100 crossovers, you might want to take a look at this page:
L100 upgrade kit

Here is a picture of revised crossovers.

PartsExpress sells the kit for the crossover upgrade.

Jantzen crossover kit

The author of the crossover upgrade article also built a new set of cabinets for his.

New L100 Cabinets

TONEPUB · « **Reply #7 on:** 14 Jun 2010, 11:45 pm »

has anyone tried this upgrade? I'd love to hear what someone thinks of the diff in sound....