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Offline fossilshark

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Modern equivalents to K120s or A417s
« on: June 22, 2024, 12:58:12 am »
Hi all, was just wondering if anyone knew if there are any speakers currently in production that sound like JBL K120s or Altec 417-8H? These are my dream speakers but at $400 a pop and usually requiring a re-cone I can't exactly afford a set of 8 for my full stack  :laugh:
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Re: Modern equivalents to K120s or A417s
« Reply #1 on: June 23, 2024, 05:06:21 pm »
The Weber California 12 is patterned after the JBL. I do not have the 12, but have a reconed JBL 15 and a Weber Cal 15. They sound alike to me.
Also - this looks interesting: https://www.mlapedals.com/store/The-HYBRID-JBL-D120-or-K120-p268027069
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Re: Modern equivalents to K120s or A417s
« Reply #2 on: June 23, 2024, 05:52:29 pm »
got a 15" JBL 2035HPL needs a re-cone, you pay shipping, it's mate was last seen magnet fishing  :icon_biggrin:
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