My Lejonklou home

[Tony Tune-age]

Very nice indeed, is that a Lejonklou phono stage on the shelf?

Cheers!

[markiteight]

And here is my cabin-system. Mac- Chord-mojo2- Superkikkin (its soooo good) - modified jbl 305s. Just plays great music for so little money. Happy easter!

I'm really digging the look of those wood surrounds you made for the JBLs. The LSRs are not the most attractive speakers out there but your modifications look like a simple and effective way to elevate them from ugly to chic. I'm curious how the modifications affect the musical performance of the speakers. Can you report on any changes the boxes made?

[Fred11]

Hi there
I agree that they are more appealing visually boxed in.
I have not tested yet, but I have two 305s at home and will modify one of them these days. I will post some clips when they are built.
F

[Fred11]

Thank you! They almost look like Kan 2s, which I find really beautiful. It is the Superkikkin on the shelf: )

F

Very nice indeed, is that a Lejonklou phono stage on the shelf?

Cheers!

[Fred11]

Looks like a kickass little system to me!

Thank you, Thomas!
So simple and so remarkably good. I have been testing the 305-superkikkin fed from my Källa in the basement where the Grahams usually lives. Källa, Superkikkin - 305 is just illegally good.
Fredrik

[lejonklou]

Slick looking system, F!

Källa, Superkikkin - 305 is just illegally good.
Fredrik

That’s my daughter’s system. I agree, it’s so good.

[Fred11]

My son usually has Rega rp1/Nagaoka110/Chord Mojo2- Superkikkin- 305. No Källa for him yet: )
F

Slick looking system, F!

Källa, Superkikkin - 305 is just illegally good.
Fredrik

That’s my daughter’s system. I agree, it’s so good.

[markiteight]

Hi there
I agree that they are more appealing visually boxed in.
I have not tested yet, but I have two 305s at home and will modify one of them these days. I will post some clips when they are built.
F

Thanks! I look forward to hearing those.

[ThomasOK]

I have a pair of the 305s driven directly off an older MacPro computer. It is what I listen to most clips through and also a number of YouTube videos. Even hooked up that way they are very good sounding.

[Fred11]

305 is truly great, and for the money astounding. Here is my new project. Pine, a bit different from birch at the cabin. Will test this evening with caskets and without, and then post video.
Atb
F

[Fred11]

Listening tests with and without boxes:

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/konmlp66 ... vyswi&dl=0

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/67ezqjvt ... nicgs&dl=0

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/3awlta70 ... b7jpf&dl=0

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/wjoo7em5 ... you72&dl=0

[lejonklou]

I really like the new look, but I prefer the sound of the originals.

[markiteight]

Thank you for posting those. Fascinating!

I *almost* prefer Lionel with a nice pine veneer. He has more of a groove and a relaxed smoothness that I associate with his style 'med bokser', but the music makes more sense and is easier to follow with the naked speakers. On the second clip, which is a piece I'm unfamiliar with, I immediately gravitated to the unclothed clip because it's easier to follow and understand the music.

I wonder if sliding the speakers forward so that the baffle edges are flush with the enclosure would have a positive effect. I'm also curious about thinner boards, or different material like bamboo or birch...lots of possibilities!

[Spannko]

You’ve done a great job on the mitres Fred11! But unfortunately, I prefer the originals too.

[Fred11]

I agree that without boxes is a little more musical. At the same time with boxes is very enjoyable with this great, great LK-equipment. I will try thinner walls one day, also.
F

[Fred11]

Thank you for posting those. Fascinating!

I *almost* prefer Lionel with a nice pine veneer. He has more of a groove and a relaxed smoothness that I associate with his style 'med bokser', but the music makes more sense and is easier to follow with the naked speakers. On the second clip, which is a piece I'm unfamiliar with, I immediately gravitated to the unclothed clip because it's easier to follow and understand the music.

I wonder if sliding the speakers forward so that the baffle edges are flush with the enclosure would have a positive effect. I'm also curious about thinner boards, or different material like bamboo or birch...lots of possibilities!

Both is very enjoyable to me. I want to make some dust protections that needs to fit inside the front, so wont move them just now. Hope others will try and experiment with boxed jbls as well: )