I have 2 pair of JBL monitors. 4311's and L-100's. The 4311's came from a co-worker who bought them new and took very good care of them. The L-100's came from the Salvation Army for $40.00. They have had some cabinet work, but sonically were in great shape.
Both of these pairs have held up really well. The only problem I have is that one of the attenuators has a dead spot in it. Deoxit has helped but not completely. No caps in the crossovers to fail.
I have several vintage receivers and one thing I have noticed is that these speakers need more power than most people think. It's true that they can be driven nicely with 50WPC, but give them 100 or more and they change dramatically. It's like a completely different sound.
I can't see paying the dollars that people are getting on ebay, but if you are looking to put together a vintage system and like 70's rock and or jazz, you might find them very pleasing.
Both of these pairs have held up really well. The only problem I have is that one of the attenuators has a dead spot in it. Deoxit has helped but not completely. No caps in the crossovers to fail.
I have several vintage receivers and one thing I have noticed is that these speakers need more power than most people think. It's true that they can be driven nicely with 50WPC, but give them 100 or more and they change dramatically. It's like a completely different sound.
I can't see paying the dollars that people are getting on ebay, but if you are looking to put together a vintage system and like 70's rock and or jazz, you might find them very pleasing.