Mr.T
October 13th 05, 02:30 PM
"James" > wrote in message
...
> I have a pair of JBL L-65's , a 20 year old 3-way speaker. Boy,
> these were nice speakers when I first bought them !!
>
> The woofers are 10 inch designs, and both need reconing. The cost ,
with
> associated shipping, will be in the $450 range for the pair.
Do they really need reconing, or just new surrounds? That would be lower in
cost.
> I am wondering if my investment would be in the right direction. I know
> that speaker technology has advanced a lot in 20 years, and that dollar
for
> dollar, I would assume that you get more with current purchases.
Only if you adjust those dollars for inflation.
> How much more than the $450 would I have to spend to get something as good
> or better in today's market,
Yes much more.
>and what recommendation of speakers would you suggest ?
> I would be interested in receiving any comments.
I suggest you get another quote for repairs.
Or be prepared to spend *far* more than $450 on new ones.
For starters, check the prices on similar sized new JBL speakers. You may be
in for a shock.
MrT.
...
> I have a pair of JBL L-65's , a 20 year old 3-way speaker. Boy,
> these were nice speakers when I first bought them !!
>
> The woofers are 10 inch designs, and both need reconing. The cost ,
with
> associated shipping, will be in the $450 range for the pair.
Do they really need reconing, or just new surrounds? That would be lower in
cost.
> I am wondering if my investment would be in the right direction. I know
> that speaker technology has advanced a lot in 20 years, and that dollar
for
> dollar, I would assume that you get more with current purchases.
Only if you adjust those dollars for inflation.
> How much more than the $450 would I have to spend to get something as good
> or better in today's market,
Yes much more.
>and what recommendation of speakers would you suggest ?
> I would be interested in receiving any comments.
I suggest you get another quote for repairs.
Or be prepared to spend *far* more than $450 on new ones.
For starters, check the prices on similar sized new JBL speakers. You may be
in for a shock.
MrT.