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    New toys in fantastic condition ( one owner ) new foam covers on their way .
    I removed the horrible din plugs ( why build an iconic speaker then stick shitty din plugs ?? )
    I think the wooden bits are of oak .


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    Quote Originally Posted by andyrlb View Post
    I think the wooden bits are of oak
    The grain looks a bit too even for oak to me. Could be beech or mahogany.

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    Quote Originally Posted by walpurgis View Post
    The grain looks a bit too even for oak to me. Could be beech or mahogany.
    Yeah I think you’re correct though I didn’t think it’s beech or mahogany , could it be teak maybe


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    think some were rosewood veneer
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    I’m sure someone will confirm the type of wood

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    Hi Andrew, yes definitely veneered and having read the Mahogany link I see what you mean ����

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    They ar composed of chip wood.
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    Thanks that info Andrew, I will be leaving these unmolested apart from adding the foam when it arrives, not sure if I’ll keep them or not at the moment.
    Cheers

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    Well I can’t say that I’m blown away , I have them hooked up to my second system where I was happily using my coles nimbus and I must say the Coles sounded better to my ears which makes me think well how can they sound better with all the expert engineering that’s gone into the jr149’s ?
    Then I listen to my Meridian m2’s and they’re in a different league completely! I guess like some say “ as long as you enjoy them “ .
    I have had the Jr’s on all morning now and they are growing on me .

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    They need a very beefy amplifier to get the best from them, 100w+ Is a minimum. Don't be fooled by the suggested wattage needed to drive them. They need to be about 12" away from the side of wall, slightly intoed and I'd suggested 12-18" of the ground from a sitting position. Recapping will bring more benefits but then you loose the originality. There are other tweaks but you would then loose what your falling in love with. Horses for courses!
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