Help with new old Snell Type Js

These are great, underrated speakers. One of the best economy speakers for jazz and vocal recordings IMO.

The speakers w/ single binding posts are Js. The one unit w/ dual binding posts is almost certainly a JII. The crossover is slightly different and the sound is a little brighter (less dark) than the Js, but otherwise it's pretty much the same.

Refoaming kits are almost always available on eBay.

Almost any stand will work with these speakers. They are rather heavy for their size, so I prefer mass loaded stands buy cheap stands will do in a pinch. Just raise the tweeter to nearly, but not quite, ear level. Some guys prefer tilting them back a bit, but I prefer them level.

Position close to the back wall, all the way in the corner in a small room. With my SET amp, I get best results with a lot of toe in, crossing the centerline about 1' in front of my listening position.

Enjoy

Br3098's info is excellent. They're great speakers, and a terrific bargain. Well worth refoaming -- and that's what you want to do; the drivers are matched pairs, and shouldn't need replacing. This website provides useful Snell info: http://www.snell.no/. Enjoy!

The speaker with dual binding posts are J's, I have a pair I bought in 1985. Also port on front. FYI, and the sound incredible. My were refoamed in 2001.

BTW mine also came with beautiful wooden stands and are still in wonderful condition.

Here are a few great pics of the J's identical to mine with same stands and 4 binding posts.

http://www.canuckaudiomart.com/details/51728-snell_type_j_speakers