What about JBL 4312A studio monitors?! Are they considered among the better JBL speakers?! I have heard, some say the sound is boxy. Is that right?!

They're not the most sought after JBL's but still a good speaker.

ramin audio......Welcome to Audio Aficionado.

I own a pair of JBL 4312A speakers. I bought them new in 1980, and have enjoyed a lot of usic on them. They are an excellent sounding three-way JBL speaker. No.....they do not sound boxy. Like all speakers, placement has alot to do with soundsyage and imaging. The were manufactured in mirror pairs, a seperate left and right speaker, so if you are shopping for them watch for that. I have seen some being sold as two lefts, or two rights. The 4312A's are damn good speakers. Mine are in the walnut veneer cabinets, and look good, too.

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Dan


Living Room System: McIntosh C2300, MC601 (2), MCD1100, MS750, MR85, Sony DAT 60ES, Nakamichi BX-300, Micro Seiki DD-40, Ortofon 2M Black, Sonos ZP90, Oppo BDP-83SE Blu-ray, PMC EB1i, Fathom f113 w/ Sound Anchor stand, Power Plant Premier (2), PS Audio Soloist Premier SE (3), Rollerblock Jr.'s, Wireworld Silver Eclipse IC's & PC's, Kimber 8TC with WBT Solid Silver Angled Locking Banana Connectors.
Studio System: McIntosh C1000C/P, MC2301 (2), MCD1100, MR88, Michell Gyro SE w/SME 309/Ortofon Cadenza Black, Sonos ZP90, PS Audio Power Plant Premier, PS Audio Soloist Premier SE, Sonus Faber Amati Anniversario, Rollerblock Jr.'s, Wireword Silver Eclipse IC's & PC's, Wireworld Silver Eclipse speaker cable.
Studio Home Theater System: McIntosh MX120, MC452, Oppo BDP-95 Blu-ray, PS Audio Soloist Premier SE, JBL LSR-6332 (2), JBL LSR-6328P (3), McIntosh XLS112 (2), Sony 52XBR9, Tributaries Silver IC's, Wireworld PC's.
Vintage: McIntosh MA5100, MR74 tuner, JVC XL-Z1050 K2 CD player, Wyred 4 Sound DAC2, Tandberg 3008A and 3026A, JBL4312A , McIntosh 4300V for deck speakers.

My JBL's are the S8R Olympus from the mid 60's.

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Hi,

greetings from Norway and congratulations on the great new site!

I have the k29800SE, run them with Mcintosh 1.2kw and Mcintosh Mc 1000T.

Sources are a hotrodded Marantz multiplayer and a vintage Garrard301/Audio Technica 12" arm and an Ortofon Spu Gold.

kimbjo.......Welcome to Audio Aficionado.

Sounds like you have a great sound system. Looking forward to hearing more about your system, and seeing some photos.

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Dan


Living Room System: McIntosh C2300, MC601 (2), MCD1100, MS750, MR85, Sony DAT 60ES, Nakamichi BX-300, Micro Seiki DD-40, Ortofon 2M Black, Sonos ZP90, Oppo BDP-83SE Blu-ray, PMC EB1i, Fathom f113 w/ Sound Anchor stand, Power Plant Premier (2), PS Audio Soloist Premier SE (3), Rollerblock Jr.'s, Wireworld Silver Eclipse IC's & PC's, Kimber 8TC with WBT Solid Silver Angled Locking Banana Connectors.
Studio System: McIntosh C1000C/P, MC2301 (2), MCD1100, MR88, Michell Gyro SE w/SME 309/Ortofon Cadenza Black, Sonos ZP90, PS Audio Power Plant Premier, PS Audio Soloist Premier SE, Sonus Faber Amati Anniversario, Rollerblock Jr.'s, Wireword Silver Eclipse IC's & PC's, Wireworld Silver Eclipse speaker cable.
Studio Home Theater System: McIntosh MX120, MC452, Oppo BDP-95 Blu-ray, PS Audio Soloist Premier SE, JBL LSR-6332 (2), JBL LSR-6328P (3), McIntosh XLS112 (2), Sony 52XBR9, Tributaries Silver IC's, Wireworld PC's.
Vintage: McIntosh MA5100, MR74 tuner, JVC XL-Z1050 K2 CD player, Wyred 4 Sound DAC2, Tandberg 3008A and 3026A, JBL4312A , McIntosh 4300V for deck speakers.

I own a pair of 4312A's, gave them to my daughter and my son blew out the speakers!! I also own (well gonna own,tomorrow) JBL 4345's! YIPPEE!!

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BrzlianRswd Khorns w/ Trachorns, Crites tweeters, ALKxovrs, Modded Klipsch Belle's, JBL 4345's Basis Debut Sig. Vacuum TT, Graham Phantom tonearm, Dynavector XV1s,Tron7 Reference phonostage , C2300,2 MC2000's,MC352,Telfnkn ECC803's, siemens Triple Mica 12AT7's PPP,DBX D5 CD,Kubala emotion connects& Cables

tjnif,

Sorry to hear about the demise of your 4312A's... However, I offer a hearty CONGRATULATIONS on your acquisition (to-be) of a pair of 4345's. The 4345 is one SWEET loudspeaker system from their professional series lineup.




I'll look forward to hearing your impressions, and some pictures!

Pete

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Main System: Harmon Kardon T60 TT/Ortofon MC10, McIntosh: MR80, MCD7009 (as transport), MVP841, C40, MC501's (3), Soundcraftsmen: RP2215-R Eq/AS1000 Real time analyzer, DBX 3BX II, Carver C9, SAE 5000, Nakamichi Dragon, Crown SX724, JVC HM-DH40000U, Toshiba SD-394 Combo Player, Sony Bravia KDL-55EX720 3D LED TV, JBL L220A's, JBL B460/BX63A, AudioQuest Diamondback IC's, Terk AF-1 Powered Antenna, Panamax M5100-EX Line conditioner, Integra DBS-30.1 Blu-Ray Player, Wyred for Sound DAC-2 Digital to Analog converter

Florida Room/Studio System: Pioneer PL-L1000 TT/Audio Technica ATS52W2, McIntosh: MR77, C32, MC2205; Hafler DH-500A, Soundcraftsmen RP2215-R Eq, JBL 4313B's, JBL 2241-based Sub, JBL BX63, Cheapie Panasonic DVD/VCR Combo, Sony KV-27FS100 TV, Terk AF-1 Powered Antenna

Master Bedroom System: McIntosh: MX117, MC2125; Soundcraftsmen RP2212 Eq, Pioneer Elite DV-09, Phase Technology PC80 Towers, Hitachi 31CX4B TV, Terk AM-FM Pi Powered Antenna, Panamax 1000

Office System: McIntosh MR78, Crown IC150A, Crown DC300, Carver SD/A-490t, Soundcraftsmen RP2212 Eq, Toshiba SD-394 Combo player, JBL 4401's, JBL PB10 Sub, Sony KV-27FS100 TV, Terk AF-1 Powered Antenna

Can't wait to get them! They are a 1 owner, never repaired or modded! Always lusted after them (actually the 4350) when I was a "youngin", but these will do!

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BrzlianRswd Khorns w/ Trachorns, Crites tweeters, ALKxovrs, Modded Klipsch Belle's, JBL 4345's Basis Debut Sig. Vacuum TT, Graham Phantom tonearm, Dynavector XV1s,Tron7 Reference phonostage , C2300,2 MC2000's,MC352,Telfnkn ECC803's, siemens Triple Mica 12AT7's PPP,DBX D5 CD,Kubala emotion connects& Cables

Yes, would think they would certainly "do"....the 4350's are MONSTERS. (I confess to having lusted for them myself!). But the 4345's, with the magnificent 2245H low frequency driver, 10 in midrange driver, high frequency compression driver coupled with the famous JBL horn/lens assembly, and finally the wonderful 2405 ultra high frequency driver, ad you have a winning loudspeaker, one to "die" for. The dynamic capabilities of these loudspeakers alone will put you in seventh heaven.I feel your excitement!

I love these larger JBL systems. The 2245H low frequency driver is a superb driver. I have a pair of L220A's, and a B460 Subwoofer that utilizes this driver. I wouldn't trade it for anything....

I know you will love the 4345's.


Pete

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Main System: Harmon Kardon T60 TT/Ortofon MC10, McIntosh: MR80, MCD7009 (as transport), MVP841, C40, MC501's (3), Soundcraftsmen: RP2215-R Eq/AS1000 Real time analyzer, DBX 3BX II, Carver C9, SAE 5000, Nakamichi Dragon, Crown SX724, JVC HM-DH40000U, Toshiba SD-394 Combo Player, Sony Bravia KDL-55EX720 3D LED TV, JBL L220A's, JBL B460/BX63A, AudioQuest Diamondback IC's, Terk AF-1 Powered Antenna, Panamax M5100-EX Line conditioner, Integra DBS-30.1 Blu-Ray Player, Wyred for Sound DAC-2 Digital to Analog converter

Florida Room/Studio System: Pioneer PL-L1000 TT/Audio Technica ATS52W2, McIntosh: MR77, C32, MC2205; Hafler DH-500A, Soundcraftsmen RP2215-R Eq, JBL 4313B's, JBL 2241-based Sub, JBL BX63, Cheapie Panasonic DVD/VCR Combo, Sony KV-27FS100 TV, Terk AF-1 Powered Antenna

Master Bedroom System: McIntosh: MX117, MC2125; Soundcraftsmen RP2212 Eq, Pioneer Elite DV-09, Phase Technology PC80 Towers, Hitachi 31CX4B TV, Terk AM-FM Pi Powered Antenna, Panamax 1000

Office System: McIntosh MR78, Crown IC150A, Crown DC300, Carver SD/A-490t, Soundcraftsmen RP2212 Eq, Toshiba SD-394 Combo player, JBL 4401's, JBL PB10 Sub, Sony KV-27FS100 TV, Terk AF-1 Powered Antenna