Jennings Research speakers
cortico
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Hey all,
Just got these speakers pair, it's a 3 way the peerless type tweeter grabbed my attention and the built quality is superb, real walnut veneer and swivel pedestal.
I never heard about it before. I learned they were built in CA, besides that there isn't much information available online.
Sound like a fun project, it was a few scars and is missing a grill. I will decode the crossover diagram but would appreciate any information you may have.
Thanks,
Just got these speakers pair, it's a 3 way the peerless type tweeter grabbed my attention and the built quality is superb, real walnut veneer and swivel pedestal.
I never heard about it before. I learned they were built in CA, besides that there isn't much information available online.
Sound like a fun project, it was a few scars and is missing a grill. I will decode the crossover diagram but would appreciate any information you may have.
Thanks,
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They were only in business about 5 years...if I remember correctly, the Contrara Rectangle, Contrara Pedestal and the Vector One were their only 3 products...
Not much else out there for info..."Some people find it easier to be conceited rather than correct."
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This is what I was able to pull out:
"Each cabinet features (2) Audax French woofers and a peerless dome tweeter, 45 lbs each, 11.5" x 11.5" x 33.5". Made in California USA."
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"Jennings Research was founded by Tom Jennings who was the head of marketing/design for JBL in the 1960s. It was founded in March of 1975. -
and so how do you like them?
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that is a lot of tweet.
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I haven't had the chance to listen. I hope all drivers are good.
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Apparently these are quite respectable speakers built with quality parts...
A fellow member on audiokarma, shared this lineup photo:
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rednedtugent wrote: »and so how do you like them?
Nice surprise, really like the way these speakers sound hooked up with a Marantz 2270, The construction is outstanding, weighs a ton, about 50lbs each.
They fit perfectly in my room and are super forgiving when it comes to placement. Just moved in and can't get the optimal placement for the CRS (I love).
The walnut veneer on the Jennings needs some conditioning, would you be able to recommend the right product?
A millworker recommend me Feed-N-Wax wood polish and conditioner on a solid walnut table I had made, would recommend this on speaker veneer as well? I learned here this is a no, no...
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Talk to the king of wood @F1nut
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I used Restore a finish with 0000 steel wool and feed n wax on my Advent 25th anniversary speakers. Did wonders in my opinion but im not wood worker. I'm sure I might catch flack for the above by @F1nut but I know he is a wood wizard.Just a dude doing dude-ly things
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Nice speaker but the tweeters are upside down
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codycatalist wrote: »I used Restore a finish with 0000 steel wool and feed n wax on my Advent 25th anniversary speakers. Did wonders in my opinion but im not wood worker. I'm sure I might catch flack for the above by @F1nut but I know he is a wood wizard.
Please dont use steel wool.
You will never get it all out of the wood before refinishing.
Not sure if it matters that I didn't do a refinish or used new Vaneer. Simply used this to rejuvenate old faded walnut. Either way it was a learning experience as the speakers were gifted, I'm still impressed by the difference after using the Howard's products.Just a dude doing dude-ly things
"Temptation is the manifestation of desire which equals necessity." - Mikey081057
" I have always had a champange taste with a beer budget" - Rick88
"Just because the thread is getting views don't mean much .. I like a good train wreck doesn't mean i want to be in one..." - pitdogg2
"Those that don't know, don't know that they don't know." - heiney9
"Audiophiles are the male equivalent of cat ladies." - Audiokarma Member -
F-1nut has been playing with wood for so long now that giant sequoias were saplings when he was playing with his first tooth pick.The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD
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Seems like there are many Polkies that admire Jesse's wood
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I like Howard feed-n-wax on unfinished solid wood. Veneer is a different story, I am afraid the oils may soften the adhesives and cause seperation...
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txcoastal1 wrote: »Seems like there are many Polkies that admire Jesse's wood
Jesse is the guy that hand carved George Washington's false teeth....The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD
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nooshinjohn wrote: »
Jesse is the guy that hand carved George Washington's false teeth....
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What is the model # of the set on the very right?
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nooshinjohn wrote: »
Jesse is the guy that hand carved George Washington's false teeth....
He was Technical Advisor on the construction of Noah's ark.
Jessewood was the original name for Hollywood... though Jesse's wood is now highly sought after on the west side of town.The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD
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nooshinjohn wrote: »
Jessewood was the original name for Hollywood... though Jesse's wood is now highly sought after on the west side of town.
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Thanks all for the useful comments
Here is a pic of the crossover, pretty minimalistic 3 inductors and a cap and the woofers numbering... Sound is decent acoustic instruments have pretty good realism.
Going back and forth between this and my restored and upgraded CRS, the CRS sound smoother but seem mid scooped in comparison.
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I'm a fan of having the inductors perpendicular.
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Just nourished the wood with family secret recepi. Looks like a piece of furniture...
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darn nice!
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Matches quite well. Great job.The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD
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Beautiful!
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Those really came out nice. Nice job!_____________________________________________________________________________________________
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Can anyone explain the crossover designer?
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Wood looks fantastic!
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