JBLs have alnico woofers - and they sound good. If JBL were to make them like they used to, in today's dollars it would take about $4000 for a 4412 or similar.
I have 4411 and I like the Q value - they got it just right to make acoustic instruments like piano sound realistic.
Today's best speakers do beat them in terms of smooth transaparentcy, but they can be listen to on their own terms and enjoyed.
You might want to replace the capacitors on them (with high quality). They dry out after all these years. You will notice a difference.
I am glad you found an affordable alternative - if you find the same for a CD player and an amp, you can give them to your loved ones - especially yung children who can't afford it themselves.
I have 4411 and I like the Q value - they got it just right to make acoustic instruments like piano sound realistic.
Today's best speakers do beat them in terms of smooth transaparentcy, but they can be listen to on their own terms and enjoyed.
You might want to replace the capacitors on them (with high quality). They dry out after all these years. You will notice a difference.
I am glad you found an affordable alternative - if you find the same for a CD player and an amp, you can give them to your loved ones - especially yung children who can't afford it themselves.