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Dear Greg,

This may be very late but I have just now stumbled across this interview. You are no longer part of JBL which I'm truly sorry for. Mostly for JBL because they lost much.
My question is, how come you used the DEQX and not the BSS or the JBL synthesis digital crossover units since those are made in house and probably already have programmed settings that would match the Everest? Or am I wrong and the DEQX is easier to work with?
Thank you very much for the very thoughtful interview and description of your system.
All the best in future career.

Daniel

Greg — Please pardon the intrusion; however, I just saw a JBL crossover upgrade kit, attributed to you, on Ebay. I have a pair of pristine L86, which I bought new, back in 1987. I drive them with my original, 1980, Phase Linear 400, Series II, which I completely disassembled, upgraded, and rebuilt. But there are a couple places that are selling great kits for the Phase Linear rebuilds, not so for speakers, at least, in general. I’m greatly interested in rebuilding and upgrading the crossovers, but have been unable to find any suggestions or information as to how I might proceed. Choosing the components for an upgrade is a little beyond my knowledge base; although, construction and assembly is a breeze for me. Anyway, I already searched the web for any kits you might offer for sale. But, as you undoubtedly know, I wasn’t able to find anything. Therefore, this intrusive message. Any suggestions for a 50 year JBL fan? Thanks, Scott

Greg, thank you so much for the many great speakers you designed over the years. I've personally enjoyed using them as many others have had and owe much of the musical bliss experienced over the years to you Mr. Timbers. The legacy you left behind at JBL will never be equaled. I look forward to seeing and hearing some of your post Harman loudspeaker magic. Wish you all the best in future endeavors.

Harman's visionless management unceremoniously "retired" him while there was still a lot of fuel in the tank of Greg's genius. Many other great JBL employees have been shown the exit as well, so the team that collaborated with Gregg is now scattered. The work that they did together was a blessing to music lovers everywhere, and that's one of the keys to his success: it was always about the music. He exudes love for all music, and his efforts from the most modest to the most expensive loudspeakers were always to make the best music reproduction possible.

I have many products designed by him because I believe in his commitment to excellence, professionalism, and honesty, but mostly because I know a music lover when I meet one. I'm waiting for the next great GT creation, be it JBL (probably not), Samsung (having bought Harman and previously hiring JBL talent), or a DIY product!

dear Greg,
Thank you for sharing your home system specs.
I find your account quite inspiring. This is the first time for me to read about DD67000 with active quad-amp, a whole new level (the owner's manual barely mentions about active bi-amp, nothing about passive).
I sense the knowledge & elegance in assembling this complex system. No insanely-priced cables or amps are used for this particular pursuit.
OK, you gotta have the Everests, though.
Perhaps P/F could schedule a second interview, dealing with the thinking & specifics for such a deployment. Steep learning curve, but solid benefits.
Everest owners in Asia and elsewhere should take note, as well as anyone interested in that man's wisdom.
Jean-Francois