Help with new old Snell Type Js


Hi everybody. I just picked up some Snell Type J speakers, three of them actually. I'm wondering about identifying the version.

The labels say Type J. Two of the speakers have S/N 1739, 1740 and have single binging posts. The other is S/N 3089 and has double binding posts. All three are 23x13x10 inches.

They all need to have new foam surrounds for the woofers. Is there a preferred source for re-foaming kits, or do most people replace the drivers. Are they even still available?

Last question: what stands work well with these speakers?

They sound pretty good as is, I'm looking forward to seeing how good they sound once refurbished and with proper stands.

Thanks!
bmdduck
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
Thanks everybody for the feedback. I like the stands in the pics Rustydog. I think I might make a set similar to those.

I just got the re-foam kit and will get them done over the weekend. The more I look at the speakers the more I realize they are in great shape for their age. I'm looking forward to hearing how good they will sound!