JBL L65 Jubal Restored

[@richardghernandez1672]

Beautiful restoration job. They look like they just left the factory (which I used to work at during that period).

[@scottengh1175]

Bought mine in Navy. Been in storage for 30 years. Wife hates look of them. Just refurbished. Waiting on my Pioneer 9500 II amplifier and receiver to be refurbished. Have my own room soon for them. This is the best sound my phone has ever made.

[@jameshuntley428]

They look amazing and excellent song choice!

[@mjjm6220]

One of my fav speakers back in the '70's.

[@plbond007]

Hi Guys, I use to sel them in Montreal,QC JBL in years 70's and that L65 was one of the best house speakers after L300 what a great USA Productions *****

[@richardelliott8352]

I have many happy memories from the time I owned a pair of these speakers. accurate for good sound , and perfect for rock music. The definition of "West coast sound". I had occasion to run my set super loud for an all night dance party, couldn't hurt them. Somebody at the party stole the small cast JBL logo that set under the glass top, they were that good.

[@markd4741]

This of course is not technically the Jubal because of the Baffle layout. But I sure ain't complaining because I still do have my 4 Jubals I bought new in '74, boxes and all. The L-65/Jubal will always hold a dear place in my heart. And I do really like these Stands they sit upon. Two thumbs up, bravo!

[@moefeaux1442]

I have 2 pairs of these in my front dining room that need woofers refoamed and haven't been used in about 17 years. I guess I need to do something with them as they seem to be going to waste. Enjoyed hearing them again.

[@Guydude79]

I found a place in Texas who has a youtube channel who repair's them, or you can watch and do it yourself. I refoamed mine, it is a delicate repair and took me about 4 hours to do it. And now they sound amazing.

[@bill_mosienko]

I'd be happy to buy them from you if you want to sell.

[@markd4741]

There were so many nice "L" Speakers of the day! I'll take a pair of each. Another ole fav of mine, the L-200 Studio Master! Man what a speaker! I mean I've heard these babies brand spankin new back in the day! I've heard them in friend's homes too. One buddy had a new Sansui 9090DB, L-200's, and a Revox B77 Deck. Crankin the tunes, and pass that Hash Pipe baby! My first JBLs were the L-26 Decade. I had 4 of them, and either a Sansui QR-6500, or Marantz 4400 up front.

[@albertcalderon3421]

Excelentes, lo vintage, lo mejor de lo mejor....

[@midmodaudio6576]

Beautiful job on the restoration.

[@JakePeppercorn]

この時代のJBLはとにかく音離れが良いのが多い。理屈抜きに気持ちよく聴ける。

[@markd4741]

Probably commented long ago, about the Sheets under the Top Glass Panels. Yep, they're going to crumble and go nasty, mine did. I had to strip mine, I replaced with Black felt, re-used the card stock, and they were of course much better. But there was also a bit more tendency for the Glass Panels to slip. And as you Glass Top Boys know, drop a glass panel and you are screwed! Tilt back is a huge enemy in any instance with the L-65. With the L-300, you of course didn't need stands, or "raking" the Speaker since it already had an angled Front Baffle. Was a shame in a way JBL didn't provide a back "Ledge" to keep that Glass from slipping, I'm sure a lot less accidents would've happened. I might one day try to re-invent the wheel in regards to a new Sheet of "something", as a super nice resto part, of course with the JBL Badge set in place. As for my glass tops, all four are original mint condition. I NEVER put anything on top of my speakers, other than covers to put them to sleep when not in use!

[@Fiend404]

great song choice

[@sk8rking1234]

I have to ask for the black paint used on the restoration for the face of the speaker’s. What kind of black or paint code did you use?! I have to say it’s an exact match that JBL used back in the day.

[@SonecoCaio]

Eu usei tinta sintética preta fosca comum.

[@facundoabbate7007]

Lo felicito amigo , tiene un hermoso audio

[@phiphi2021]

L65 jubai , My dream !

[@laytonbrown8411]

One of clearest speakers I ever heard I payed 700.00$ for mine 1976 Stuttgart Germany

[@gwadaflat]

The sound seems to be all in the mid / high range! the bass does not seem very defined and readable! Vintage is fine, but with sacrifices?

[@lexusgor3823]

What brand capacitors for restoration?

[@BikeSuperFour]

I didn’t replace the capacitors, it was not necessary.

[@lexusgor3823]

@@BikeSuperFour I have changed them, Huge difference: Treble increases and Bass much tighter, also the midrange is much clear than before.

[@wellison.reis_]

@@BikeSuperFour Eu tenho um alto falante JBL 126A original do L65 Jubal, tem interesse em comprar?

[@anykey7126]

L65 vs klipsch cornwall? Your opinion?

[@byronmartinez5316]

Why are the woofers that color ? Were they originally white ?

[@richardelliott8352]

no, any surface color would add mass to the paper cones

[@fascination.sound.and.groove]

*Ja, diesen schönen Lautsprecher hatte ich auch mal. Klinkt super.* Auch in aktiv!!!🤠😎

[@kawanie]

Realy L65A sound! Also I have. Nice terminal !

[@donnhall9800]

I had to replace the woofers but I still have mine purchased in 1977 at the Camp Butler Audio Center on Okinawa. After numerous moves the glass tops and felt have been destroyed and lost - are those replaceable? Do you know where to purchase replacements for the tops?

[@craigellsworth3952]

Any glass maker can custom cut smoked glass for replacing the tops.

[@Te-bj1yk]

Nice restoration! Did you have to replace the wood veneer? If you did replace the wood veneer, where did you buy the veneer from?

[@richardelliott8352]

mine were solid wood sides, no veneer . composite wood on the bottom support.

[@MarcosGuerraG]

Hi, do these produce good bass?

[@BikeSuperFour]

Excellent bass ... a deep bass.

[@richardelliott8352]

@@BikeSuperFour true, it is a rather large, for home use, JBL woofer of a quality hard to find even back then. The voice coil used edge wound flat copper wire, for the densest possible magnetic field. the real star was the famous mid range driver. When I saw George Benson preform from his week end in L.A. album, at the Hollywood bowl, it was basically the same two top end drivers , except the horn tweeters had baffles. the woofers were larger and all the speakers were plentiful. when we got home and played the record, using two L65's , all agreed the sound was very realistic.

[@MMPlaylists]

Im eyeing out a pair of L65 locally. They seem to be in good condition and I am considering going to give them a listen. The price is roughly 1.600 USD. Are these with the huge price tag in good working condition? I have had a set of L100 and L166. I hope you can answer :) Best regards. Rasmus, Denmark.

[@MMPlaylists]

I have a chance of buying a pair at €850. Serial numbers are cut away from the badges, other wise their in nice condition. Is this a no brainer? :)

[@SonecoCaio]

Dont loose the chance, buy it !!! You will not regrets.

[@MMPlaylists]

@@SonecoCaio Thanks for answer! I currently have L166. How do they compare?

[@adammielcarek6746]

what are these stands for columns?

[@SonecoCaio]

I prefer the speakers higher off the floor. And they also serve me to protect the speakers from other people here at home.

[@chdjhns]

What's the amplifier your using. I have the same speakers. Using an Onkyo Integra M504 amp and P304 preamp

[@SonecoCaio]

It is a Marantz SR8012.

[@jef_acoustics4658]

I love it! Thanks for the share

[@p.a.nagarajbalaji3610]

Very nice

[@dennishill290]

Back in the day.... cool.!

[@samman1155]

I have the same speakers which I bought brand new back in the 70's. Outside of having the surrounds rebuilt, their all original and sound great. Can you tell me where you got those speaker stands from?

[@SonecoCaio]

HI ... I made it myself

[@antoniocarlossilvasantos8098]

Bom dia quanto custa o par de caixas?

[@nfqyf3]

You can listen to this kind of music on your phone too

[@SonecoCaio]

IIf you are so smart, why are you spending your time here ?

[@SonecoCaio]

This video is about restoration result.

[@bill_mosienko]

Great restoration. I have a set but Im looking for a compatible subwoofer. Does anyone else use a sub with these?

[@craigellsworth3952]

Go with SVS.

[@ontherun8]

Most obvious choice... JBL B460 !

[@TuanTran-bo4hg]

Your pair of speakers are 65A

[@igorkukuruc6228]

Nice

[@josegallardos4265]

Nice speakers,

[@kawanie]

pleae upload jazz tnx.

[@TuanTran-bo4hg]

Your pair of speakers are 65A

[@SonecoCaio]

Yes, they are 65A.

[@santoseasantos2788]

👏👏👏👏👍

[@akiusami7969]

👍👍👍

[@germanamaguana1103]

Cuanto vale cada Cabina modelo JBL Model L65

[@vitkar1817]

Это тоже звук ............ нет живой ноты

[@gwadaflat]

Hi ,

[@tvbill1461]

I have original woofer of Jubal L65 (Speaker JBL 126A) to sell!

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[@SonecoCaio]

This video is about speaker restoring.

[@AbdulRohim-ye3cj]

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