If they work and the surrounds (the soft edge around the cone) are not hard, cracked or falling apart (rotting), they should be fine. If the surrounds need to be replaced, you can pick up a pair of surrounds on eBay for the LE15's for around $25. I just replaced a pair myself. They walk you through the process of replacing them. Some say it should only be done by a professinal but I have seen some professional work that wouldn't hold a candle to what a patient rookie can do. Don't be afraid. If the other drivers work, then there is nothing more you need to do than to enjoy the sound they provide.
JBL Sovereign 1 question
Hello, I'm totally new to the site...
I have a couple questions please.
I acquired a pretty cool system a few years ago and included were a pair of JBL Sovereign 1 Type C60P speakers each equipped w/LE15A, 375, PR15, LX5 & N7000.
My question(s):
How would I know they need re-coned?
Are these big boys worth the expense of re-coning should they need the service?
I have only used the speakers a couple times as I my ex was not "OK" with them in the house. The entire system was purchased new in 1971 or 1972, I have the original paperwork and recently got the tuner, amp and pre-amp cleaned, up and going…I am the second owner...the system was used for classical and jazz, and to my knowledge was never really was "worked" or "wrung out".
Oh, I’m not selling anything…I love the system, I just need some advise as to what to do with these huge speakers.
Thank you.
VF
I have a couple questions please.
I acquired a pretty cool system a few years ago and included were a pair of JBL Sovereign 1 Type C60P speakers each equipped w/LE15A, 375, PR15, LX5 & N7000.
My question(s):
How would I know they need re-coned?
Are these big boys worth the expense of re-coning should they need the service?
I have only used the speakers a couple times as I my ex was not "OK" with them in the house. The entire system was purchased new in 1971 or 1972, I have the original paperwork and recently got the tuner, amp and pre-amp cleaned, up and going…I am the second owner...the system was used for classical and jazz, and to my knowledge was never really was "worked" or "wrung out".
Oh, I’m not selling anything…I love the system, I just need some advise as to what to do with these huge speakers.
Thank you.
VF
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