JBL 4344 clone assembly
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ก.ย. 2024
- It took me a while to source all the correct drivers but i sure think it was worth it. In the video vou will see various steps and details of my 4344 clone build.
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That is gorgeous finishing work. I just finished a clone L300, with custom charge coupled crossovers... love the classic JBL sound!
Congratulations! Also, very nice from your sharing the plans. All the best from Brazil!
Nice build! The finish looks very nice, and that blue really pops.
Great video, wonderful speakers!
You did the audioheritage site proud with these! They turned out incredible! I followed your build - drooling all the way! I still like the 4343's! Call me old fashioned, I don't care.. DogBox
It's been a while since the build. Now I'm a XPL series connoisseur when it comes to JBL stuff.
XPL!..? You been talking to Rob? (AH.org) What made you venture there? I sort-of understand but i'm still stuck in the 43xx era! The Project Everest DD55000 OR! DD66000!!! now there's a B-U-I-L-D! You got a XPL?
Awesome!
Thanks m8!
Tantissimi complimenti the Best.
Splendide !!
Beautiful!
JBL 4344 is Heaven.
Wow! Very impressive! You must be proud!
Thanks! I guess you can say I am proud with what I achieved in the documented build.. There is a but though. The moment I am satisfied with the result I seem to decide it is time to move on to another project. Hence the more recent 2-way build th-cam.com/video/hTMj7llFIFI/w-d-xo.html which is actually once again finalized and satisfying to listen to. Creative juices are urging me to keep on keeping on.
I know exactly what you mean.
You did an amazing job! I want to build something like this someday. Maybe not build an exact JBL model but something inspired by them using some of their drivers. and utilize the aesthetic. I just love that blue on walnut look.
It is a unique and appealing design in the opinion of some ;).
Really Nice!
Beautiful, beautiful, lots of work, gorgeous wood. My friend has an original working pair of these, but the wood hasn't been re-finished. The mid-range driver in the original has no dust cone; it just looks like a dish. JBL must have figured the type you've got was a better sonic match with the other drivers. Based on listening to his, I know yours must sound FANTASTIC, especislly with what they're hooked up to. Congrats!
Thank you for your comment. I'm guessing your friend has some iteration of 4343 like these: th-cam.com/video/JFkkJ4bDy8w/w-d-xo.html
Mine were a "hybrid" clone with the same woofer as 4343/4344 and similar top 3-way arrangement to the 4344 mk 2. All in all they are similar beasts. I will comment though on the electronics you saw in my vid - they are far from optimal or even good when it comes to bringing blue JBL's to their fullest. Tubes are definitely the way to go.
I don't have them any longer as I'm the kind of person that has to switch things up just for fun. My current gear looks like this: th-cam.com/video/NXPcnTKr42g/w-d-xo.html
Cheers, Maciej
Your current gear must sound surreal in that room! I'll bet that organ hits 25 Hz at 1 spot! I checked out the other link, and my friends speakers are EXACTLY like yours except with a white-coloured dish-shaped midrange driver (same metal surround). I notice yours are Mk II. Maybe Mike's are Mk I, would that be possible? I was with him when he bought them about 23 years ago, they were bought used, but wuth the same drivers you've got ( except the midrange like I said, and no grills). If I wanted to get grills for them could you tell me where I might get them ( would make a nice birthday present )?!
I don't think any 4344 should have white cones - Hard to tell whats up with that. With regards to the grilles - I think your best option on the grills is to commission their construction to a capable carpenter. Plans can be found here: dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/53274548/4344-Final.rar
+ some inspiration: www.audioheritage.org/vbulletin/showthread.php?35325-JBL-4344-Clones/page3
Thanks so much for the PDF. I know a carpenter who may be willing to undertake the building, of the grilles, and nice work and photos of your own, project. Thanks for your help again!
If it wasn't for that PDF I would have never made my clones. That and the extensive guidance from Lansing Heritage forum members. Everyone there gives everyone else as much as possible, so I strive to live up to the culture of the JBL fan community. Other than the carpenter you will also need some navy blue grille cloth and you can also order replica grille badges - it will make the whole deal pretty much indistinguishable from the original.
Cheers mate!
I wish i had the skills to make a pair of those speakers!
Look awesome and thanks for posting details about building them, they may just be the ones I build ? ( I have a short list Lol )
They look much more professionally made than original ones
You're too kind :)
+Maciej Stalmach for sure! I saw overview of original jbl monitors, they sound perfectly but built roughly
Hahaha
hermoso acabado
Are the plans available for these speakers? I know a wood worker who could build the cabinets.
Your ported air holes look wrong, do the originals come sanded like that as well? It sort of gives it a plastic look. Otherwise amazing job, how does it compare sound wise to the real thing?
Calling them clones sure was an overstatement. There were differences here and there for sure. Personally I preferred the router rounded ports visually. Not sure how you're getting a plasticky vibe from that bit - maybe because the ports are actually PVC pipes LOL. I never hear originals so can't compare.
Is anybody know the difference between black and blue front panel version?
Can those cabinets be rear ported?
hi!!! wonder if you sell the plans for this...
how did you do to get the finished on the veneer look that pretty?
I got a "guy" :) facebook.com/Insomnialab-Studio-Stolarki-1725209964475379
@@maciejstalmach Can you tell me how you connect the amp and preamp to this speakers? I plan to use xti 4000 for my 4355.. but really want to see how you connect and control them first... Thank you
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What did these run you to build?
Roughly 3500USD which is about 4300EUR. Labor is cheap here in Poland so the cabinets didn't cost me an arm and a leg. The speakers were purchase for market prices from all around the world. Same with all of those badges, grille pegs, pot knobs and what not.
All fab. But use a better pre amp. Had 2 Rotel, they sound not so good .try a tube balanced circuit.
Wish I could! I don't have this system anymore. In regards to the electronics setup shown in this video - it was certainly not all that great to say the least. But it worked :).
@@maciejstalmach why you gave it away?
What for 9V battery?
It is to bias the capacitors in the crossover, sometimes called Charge Coupled. Neat idea more at www.enjoythemusic.com/diy/0911/charge_coupled_crossovers.htm
does it sound as good as it looks??
They did sound good, but I have to say I prefer my current DIY active speakers: th-cam.com/video/hTMj7llFIFI/w-d-xo.html
Sound?😂
how much price for clone?
Sold them a long time ago :)
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