JBL Model 4312 Control Monitors from 1982 - Legendary Studio Monitors

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  • Опубліковано 21 сер 2024
  • Check out these "vintage" JBL 4312 control/studio monitors we recently acquired in the shop. JBL debuted the 4312 model in 1982 and we're excited to have these Model 4312 speakers in the shop. Legend has it that the 4312 monitors are so tough, and so capable of handling abuse that the JBL engineers would boast that you could connect household 120 volt current to the 4312 speaker terminals and they would remain undamaged. What do you think? Let us know in the comments.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 27

  • @tommykat1
    @tommykat1 2 роки тому +8

    I'm a grills off guy too. I've had my matched pair of 4312s since new in 1983. I still have the original invoice, brochure and packaging. Note my serial numbers are not sequential either. I originally had these in my recording studio, and now use them as part of my home entertainment system. Note these were perfect for mastering sound in a flat studio control room back in the day, but I think there are better speakers for boosting bass in today's media rooms. Or, for the best of both worlds, add a subwoofer as I did. These are gorgeous to look at and still sound wonderful after almost 40 years.

  • @Mithros69
    @Mithros69 5 місяців тому +1

    I still have my pair from 1984 when I got them while in the United States Army serving at Fort Sheridan Illinois. I still listen to these and I use them for karaoke and they are awesome. Definitely deeper base than my LS 50s but also twice the size and, somewhere around 80 pounds each. So heavy with so much copper around the whippers. Just an amazing speaker!

  • @timp21117
    @timp21117 3 роки тому +9

    I have a pair of these I bought new in 1986. They are in perfect working condition but were moved around a lot while I was in the Navy, so they have a few dings and scratches. A roommate many years ago put a potted plant on top of one of the speakers and it has a water ring on it (#@$% it!).
    Cosmetics aside, they sound as good today as they did 35 years ago.

    • @JayBrokers
      @JayBrokers  3 роки тому

      Nice! Sorry about the water ring

  • @TheRealForrestGeorge
    @TheRealForrestGeorge 7 місяців тому +3

    I have a pair of these in mint condition. I bought them about 20 years ago. I keep the grills on.

  • @audiomez
    @audiomez 4 місяці тому +1

    Have 3 pair in my studio w/0ne pair still soffit mounted and useful on occasion

  • @blueshep
    @blueshep 2 роки тому +4

    Traded for a pair of these JBL speakers yesterday. Wow they sound great.

  • @craigschepers714
    @craigschepers714 4 місяці тому +2

    Flat wound voice coils..I love mine.. real natural Alnico magnets.push them mine love it..never smoked them ever.

    • @craigschepers714
      @craigschepers714 4 місяці тому

      I'm running them with 2 d-76a's strapped mono. Sp14 all audio research. My neighbors hate me

  • @LuisSanchez-bd1xu
    @LuisSanchez-bd1xu 3 роки тому +3

    Uff what a piece of art and ancient technology, I recently buy a pair, exactly like this, they isn't arrive yet. Regards.

    • @JayBrokers
      @JayBrokers  3 роки тому +1

      Hope you enjoy them! Legendary!

  • @chdjhns
    @chdjhns 3 роки тому +6

    Grills off without kids around

  • @victorgranados878
    @victorgranados878 4 місяці тому +2

    I have the jbls 4311b

  • @JohnSmith-ot4ww
    @JohnSmith-ot4ww Рік тому

    Have a matched pair hooked up to a Sansui G 5700, bought through the PX in 1979. Still sounds awesome and wouldn't sell or trade ever.

  • @fernandoguzman-ck9sd
    @fernandoguzman-ck9sd 3 роки тому +3

    Grills off!!!!!!

  • @WardoUSA
    @WardoUSA 2 місяці тому

    I just purchased a set and can’t find the original manual or brochure. I was also wondering about my serial numbers not matching, the wood looks exactly the same.
    I am trying to get some seat time with them and play around with the tone controls.
    So far I love them.
    What years were these produced?

  • @RozsaAmplificationLLC
    @RozsaAmplificationLLC Рік тому +3

    I like them without the covers on, but I would leave on in the studio as designed and keep dirt and dust off as much as possible.
    As far as sequential serial numbers....I have a set purchased at the same time, a little older than these even, if fantastic shape (better than these if you can believe it - 37199 & 42602), and as you can see, numbers are not sequential and purchased at the same time! So, you can mix and match any pair as you said, overdesigned and so close, any two will do!!

  • @AudioElectronicsChicago
    @AudioElectronicsChicago 8 місяців тому +1

    Beauties 😍😍😍

  • @audiomez
    @audiomez 4 місяці тому +1

    Knobs have significant opposition to turning . The reintroduced L-100 are very similar.

  • @TheDistrict644
    @TheDistrict644 Рік тому +1

    I heard the same story. I have nicer speakers, but I will never sell these. I had a pair of 4312a's and although the tweeters were better, I didn't like the professional black and white color scheme, when I rotated them.

  • @ryanpatrickpreston
    @ryanpatrickpreston Рік тому

    Mine also have non-sequential serial numbers.

  • @blueshep
    @blueshep 2 роки тому +1

    Grills off

  • @jaghifi
    @jaghifi 2 роки тому +1

    Grills off, I highly doubt they would handle 120 volts wall current though.

    • @JayBrokers
      @JayBrokers  2 роки тому

      Legend has it! Probably a bit of an exaggeration though 😉

  • @seanwutzke6494
    @seanwutzke6494 Рік тому

    I inherited a pair of these from my father and tragically blew the woofers while trying to hook up to my home theatre. Does anyone have some recommendations for replacement parts?

  • @Christos-Georgiou
    @Christos-Georgiou Рік тому +1

    PUT A HOVER TO IT

  • @audiomez
    @audiomez 4 місяці тому

    Would’nt count on it