JBL 4312A Monitors video - Speakers playing in the studio system
I recorded this video in June, 2013. These are the vintage JBL 4312A monitors I use with my McIntosh MA230 in the vintage system. I was curious how they might sound being driven by the C1000C/P and MC2301 amps so I moved them into the studio for about a week. I just swapped the Wireworld Silver Eclipse speaker wires from the Anniversario's to the JBL's. The 4312A speakers are sitting on angled floor stands I made from solid oak using the JBL drawings for the original factory stands. Hope you enjoy.
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Dan. It sounds really great even on my phone ! I will try to hear them again on my desk top system later. They sounds beautiful. I guess it will bring back your sweet memory.
Are you going to try with your 230 Int amp soon ?
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Dan. It sounds really great even on my phone ! I will try to hear them again on my desk top system later. They sounds beautiful. I guess it will bring back your sweet memory.
Are you going to try with your 230 Int amp soon ?
Paul.......I have been using my McIntosh MA230 with the JBL 4312A monitors for quite some time. JBL and McIntosh go together like peanut butter and jelly. It's a match made in heaven.
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Paul.......I purchased the JBL 4312A speakers new in 1989 from a dealer in Miami, Florida. I kept them in my Holiday Rambler travel trailer for years powered by my McIntosh 4300V receiver. It was my away from home system. I spent a lot of time on projects all over the USA so I had to have some gear I could live with. After I retired I moved the 4300V receiver into the house and have been driving the JBL's with the McIntosh MA230 ever since I had it restored.
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Beautiful amp and speakers, Dan. McIntosh and vintage speakers will never go out of style. Classics in every sense of the word. I am picking up a beautiful, totally restored pair of AR-90's just for the heck of it. I will post some pics upon their arrival. Any amp suggestions?
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Beautiful amp and speakers, Dan. McIntosh and vintage speakers will never go out of style. Classics in every sense of the word. I am picking up a beautiful, totally restored pair of AR-90's just for the heck of it. I will post some pics upon their arrival. Any amp suggestions?
The AR-90 was quite the speaker in its time. I heard a pair of these at a dealer in Oregon back in the early 80's. I remember being impressed with the sound of the dome midrange and tweeter. Reminded me of the Braun speakers (sold as ADS here) during the same years. The AR-90 still seems to be well regarded. I would consider changing the upper midrange fuse on the back with a premium one.
The AR-90's specs show a sensitivity of 87dB so they are relatively efficient. I think I would be looking at an amplifier rated 75 to 100 watts per channel to get the best out of them. The specs say they can handle 250 watts.
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Dan, I have fond memories of JBL, even had them in one of my cars at one time.
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Kev.......Yes, me too. My first pair of JBL's were the L100 speakers. Those stayed with me for years, then I finally gave them to my brother. I have quite the history with old Altec Lansing speakers and JBL. I am attached to the 4312A's that I have now. I don't see myself ever selling them. Best of all, they still look and sound great.
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Yes, i was surprised at the quality of sound for a video that you posted, but, when I stopped & thought about it, well.... it wasn't that surprising really. it is a very good pedigree.
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Kev.......Yes, me too. My first pair of JBL's were the L100 speakers. Those stayed with me for years, then I finally gave them to my brother. I have quite the history with old Altec Lansing speakers and JBL. I am attached to the 4312A's that I have now. I don't see myself ever selling them. Best of all, they still look and sound great.
I know this thread is ANCIENT history but I also run 4312A's in my REALLY Vintage system. However I pair them with L166's to get the best of both worlds (Mids of 12's and Highs from 166). Wonderful Combo for 70's Classic Rock..well recorded or not.
