JBL Apollo's - Should I Recap?

RDSChicago

Well-Known Member

• Nov 23, 2014

• #1

I bought some beautiful Apollo's with LE15A, HL91 Lens Horn w/ LE85 Driver and LX-5 Crossover. I believe no work has been done to them. They still have their original lansalloy surrounds which are intact. I assume they might sound better with fresh capacitors. Does anyone have instructions or schematics for doing so?

What other work would you recommend?

Thanks.

 

pete1729

Super Member

• Nov 23, 2014

• #2

http://www.audioheritage.org/vbulletin/attachment.php?attachmentid=39988&stc=1&d=1244644910

 

RDSChicago

Well-Known Member

• Nov 23, 2014

• #3

Thanks. This is the crossover for the LX7. Would the LX5 be the same?

 

toddalin

AK Subscriber

Subscriber

• Nov 23, 2014

• #4

LX5 schematic and component placement.

http://www.jblproservice.com/pdf/Network Schematics/LX5.pdf

 

RDSChicago

Well-Known Member

• Nov 23, 2014

• #5

Thanks. Who would you recommend doing the recap in the Chicago area as I have no aptitude to do so?

 

audiomagnate

Addicted Member

• Nov 23, 2014

• #6

Vintage JBL crossovers are extremely simple, just about anyone can handle a re-cap.

 

M

maclvrbr

AK Subscriber

Subscriber

• Nov 23, 2014

• #7

apollo's

Please do not apply brake fluid to the surrounds. There is a huge possibility this fluid will wick onto the cones. Rcobb has a great pair of surrounds to replace.