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Topic: JBL M-31 Speaker
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Larry Robinson
Member From: Peachtree City, Georgia, USA
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posted 30 April 2004 03:31 PM
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I have 2 JBL Signature M-31-4 speakers.They are in original condition, not re-coned, and sound great. Doesn't this speaker have the same specs as the JBL D-130? I have seen Shobud and Peavey amps with this speaker installed. I believe these speakers are identical electronically. Any information about the speaker appreciated.
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Jeff Hogsten
Member From: Flatwoods Ky USA
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posted 30 April 2004 08:07 PM
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I had one once and was told they were the same as a d 130 but were manufacted for peavey when they first came out with the session 400 I dont know how accurate that is but it is the story I got |
Murnel Babineaux
Member From: Jennings, Louisiana, USA
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posted 30 April 2004 10:13 PM
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The M Series speaker was designed to sound like the vintage speakers of yesteryear. Smooth sounding speaker, not intended to sound like the JBL's current E Series speakers.Murnel |
Bill Simmons
Member From: Keller, Texas, USA
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posted 01 May 2004 08:21 AM
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I have one in my '79 Webb and they are smoothier and sweeter sounding than the E series to my ear. I put an E series in for one day and quickly removed it! I'd like to find another one...they look like the old D-130 speaker as well. |
Dave Zirbel
Member From: Sebastopol, CA USA
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posted 01 May 2004 09:47 AM
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How many watts can they handle? I have one around somewhere.------------------
Dave Zirbel-
Sho-Bud Super Pro, 8 x 5, ZB Custom D-10 8 x 5, Dobro Cyclops reissue, 1967 Fender Telecaster, Webb 6-14E, Fender Super Reverb
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[This message was edited by Dave Zirbel on 01 May 2004 at 10:43 AM.]
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Richard Sinkler
Member From: Fremont, California
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posted 01 May 2004 11:25 AM
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I had a Peavey Studio Pro 50 that I put a 12" M series JBL in. It really sweetened up the sound from the amp. |
Larry Robinson
Member From: Peachtree City, Georgia, USA
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posted 01 May 2004 04:00 PM
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I have a '69SF Twin Reverb I bought new and it came with 12" JBL's. I cut a new baffle board and mounted the 15" M-31. It sounds just like my '62 Vibrosonic. I'm going to leave the 15" in the twin. I will probably sell the twin at a later date. Thanks for all the input. That 15" speaker is a jewel.Larry Robinson |
David Doggett
Member From: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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posted 01 May 2004 04:30 PM
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I have an M 31 and a D 130. They look and weigh the same. I'm thinking for all practical purposes they are the same. |
Jay Ganz
Member From: Out Behind The Barn
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posted 01 May 2004 05:10 PM
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So, the M series is alnico like the D-130? |
Richard Sinkler
Member From: Fremont, California
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posted 01 May 2004 11:42 PM
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I'm not so sure. The "M" series speaker I have bears absolutely no resemblance to the "D" )or "K" or "E")series speakers. Must be different versions of the "M" speakers. The magnet on the "M" speakers I have are not as massive as the "D'(or "E" & "K") Series speakers I have owned in the past.------------------
Carter D10 9p/10k, NV400
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David Doggett
Member From: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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posted 04 May 2004 11:37 AM
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If you search electronics for "JBL M31," you will find several threads on these speakers. Apparently, after the D130 was discontinued, some manufacturers requested them from JBL. So JBL reintroduced a copy of the D130. These were designated M (possibly for "manufacturer") with a different number for each manufacturer (M30, M31, etc.). Both Sho-Bud and Peavey put them in their amps in the '70s. These products are not listed at the JBL site, but there are some other JBL products with M designations with completely different types of numbers, and these are completely different types of speakers. For all intents and purposes, JBL M30 and M31 are JBL copies of the old D 130 or D 130F. Thus, they are similar to the K 130, but not the E 130. |
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