Just cruised Youtube to see if any L150's had black woofers (didn't see any) and come up with this (custom cabinets).
DeKay
JBL model L150 woofer cone color question
I am thinking about buying a pair of JBL L150's.
My question is:
The main woofers ( Model 128 H ) cones are black in color instead of white.
I am suspicious that this indicates woofers are not correct and original.....maybe it has been re-coned ?
My concern ...will this affect the sound and resale value of speakers
if I am right ?
The model # 128 H is on the magnet of woofer, which is the correct #.
Asking Price is $ 1300.
Opinions please.
Thank you
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I sold these JBL’s a long while back and never saw JBL black woofers. We also saw a lot of blown JBL speakers, usually someone who had a lower powered amp they turned up to high. I would say they were replaced. If they are JBL replacements, no real problem. Another brand replacement and they will not sound the same. That could be good or bad, no way of really knowing. |
See JBL L150 brochure below: Mike
https://www.lansingheritage.org/html/jbl/specs/home-speakers/1979-l150.htm |
@rocky1313 the black128-H-1 woofers are JBLs official replacement for the aquaplaz-coated 128H, which are white. its likely a current recone kit was used. so, the cones could be legit, even if theyre black. JBL stopped makin the aquzplaz recone kits a few years ago. there are some boguz guys, and there are a coupla people in the US who can properly do the aquaplaz. cant remember who he is. i see quite a few L112 with the current recone. |
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