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,
"If it measures good and sounds bad, -- it is bad. If it sounds good and measures bad, -- you've measured the wrong thing." Daniel Von Recklinghausen
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Not much else out there for info...
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"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."
Also:
"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.
Yamaha a-s2100 Amp, CD-2100 CD player, T-S500 tuner
Loudspeakers: Harbeth p3esr, Polk RT7
Cables: Aural Harmony Sonnet Interconnect II, WireWorld Equinox 7 speaker,
Black Cat silverstar 75 ohm digital, Signal Digital Power Cord, PS Audio Perfect Wave AC-3,
Pangea SE14, Voltz supplied interconnects
Optional: Arcam DV88 DVD/CD (HDCD) player, Polk SDS-400 speakers
Yamaha a-s2100 Amp, CD-2100 CD player, T-S500 tuner
Loudspeakers: Harbeth p3esr, Polk RT7
Cables: Aural Harmony Sonnet Interconnect II, WireWorld Equinox 7 speaker,
Black Cat silverstar 75 ohm digital, Signal Digital Power Cord, PS Audio Perfect Wave AC-3,
Pangea SE14, Voltz supplied interconnects
Optional: Arcam DV88 DVD/CD (HDCD) player, Polk SDS-400 speakers
I am predicting that finding equivalent drivers will be a huge pain in the ****.
A fellow member on audiokarma, shared this lineup photo:
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...
Please advise, thanks
Office Rig- Marantz 2252B, Denon 2910, Kenwood KD2070 TT, Polk RTA 12B's/ RTA8t
Mains: Paradigm 90P
Lows: Velodyne CHT12, Pioneer SW-8Mk2
Power: Marantz SR7000
Tv: Samsung UHD 55' Curved 4k
2 Channel Den
Mains: SDA2B Upgraded XOs and Binding Posts
Pre: Denon PRA-1200
Power: Adcom GFA-545
TT: Pioneer PL510
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Harman Kardon CL
Little dot 1+/GE JAN 5654w
Closet of Dreams:
Polk RTA11TL
New Large Advents 25th Anniversary Edition
Bravo V2/RCA Clear top Conn branded 12AU7
Yamaha AV-34
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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.
Mains: Paradigm 90P
Lows: Velodyne CHT12, Pioneer SW-8Mk2
Power: Marantz SR7000
Tv: Samsung UHD 55' Curved 4k
2 Channel Den
Mains: SDA2B Upgraded XOs and Binding Posts
Pre: Denon PRA-1200
Power: Adcom GFA-545
TT: Pioneer PL510
Noggin Rockin'
Phillips L2
Harman Kardon CL
Little dot 1+/GE JAN 5654w
Closet of Dreams:
Polk RTA11TL
New Large Advents 25th Anniversary Edition
Bravo V2/RCA Clear top Conn branded 12AU7
Yamaha AV-34
"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
Desktop rig: LSi7, Polk 110sub, Dayens Ampino amp, W4S DAC/pre, Sonos, JRiver
Gear on standby: Melody 101 tube pre, Unison Research Simply Italy Integrated
Gone to new homes: (Matt Polk's)Threshold Stasis SA12e monoblocks, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, Dynaudio C4 platinum speakers, Modwright LS100 (voltz), Simaudio 780D DAC
Jesse is the guy that hand carved George Washington's false teeth....
He was Technical Advisor on the construction of Noah's ark.
Looking around I cannot find any images/info.
Jessewood was the original name for Hollywood... though Jesse's wood is now highly sought after on the west side of town.
"If you drop your wallet in West Hollywood, you better kick it to Beverly Hills before you bend over to pick it up."
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.
A nice afternoon upgrade.
Yamaha a-s2100 Amp, CD-2100 CD player, T-S500 tuner
Loudspeakers: Harbeth p3esr, Polk RT7
Cables: Aural Harmony Sonnet Interconnect II, WireWorld Equinox 7 speaker,
Black Cat silverstar 75 ohm digital, Signal Digital Power Cord, PS Audio Perfect Wave AC-3,
Pangea SE14, Voltz supplied interconnects
Optional: Arcam DV88 DVD/CD (HDCD) player, Polk SDS-400 speakers
Yamaha a-s2100 Amp, CD-2100 CD player, T-S500 tuner
Loudspeakers: Harbeth p3esr, Polk RT7
Cables: Aural Harmony Sonnet Interconnect II, WireWorld Equinox 7 speaker,
Black Cat silverstar 75 ohm digital, Signal Digital Power Cord, PS Audio Perfect Wave AC-3,
Pangea SE14, Voltz supplied interconnects
Optional: Arcam DV88 DVD/CD (HDCD) player, Polk SDS-400 speakers
Source: Sonos - W4S Mod, DAC: W4S DAC-2
Pre/Pro: Marantz AV8805
Amp1: W4S MC-5, AMP2: W4S MMC-7
Front: Salk SoundScape 8's, Center: Salk SoundScape C7
Surround: Polk FXIA6, Surround Back: Polk RTIA9, Atmos: Polk 70-RT
Subs: 2 - Rythmik F25's
IC & Speaker Cables: Acoustic Zen, Wireworld, Signal Cable
Power Cables: Acoustic Zen, Wireworld, PS Audio
Room Treatments: GIK Acoustics