Closest speaker to JBL 2105 but not as deep.

[mtchyz250f]

I have a system that uses two JBL 2105 in the mains. I need a center speaker that sounds the same but is less than 2 inches deep. Any suggestions?

[mtchyz250f]

Is it the JBL 2105H that I am looking for? The speakers depth is 1.75" vs. 3.12.

Or can I just take the back off the 2105?

[HCSGuy]

If you are currently using 2105's with the big back cup, that cup is the pot for the magnet and cannot be removed. The best substitute in a more shallow profile is indeed the 2105H. Keep in mind that although neither driver is magnetically shielded, the design of the original 2105 leaves a very weak stray magnetic field, while the 2105H causes much more interference. Make sure you don't need a shielded driver with your video monitor.
good luck!

[mtchyz250f]

Thanks

[mtchyz250f]

I have been looking for a 2105H for two months now and haven't seen anything. I thought I read that the LE5-5 is very similar or LE-9. I have looked at the charts but still can't figure out which LE-5 is similar to the 2105H. Maybe none of them are and I just have to keep looking?

[speakerdave]

In the LE5 series the LE5-odd have edgewound copper voice coils, and the LE5-even have round wire voice coils. The 2105 and 2105H both have edgewound coils, so if you want to try a later one in the series, one with edgewound wire would probably be the closest match. The LE5-5's are fairly common on ebay since they are a by product of parting out L65's for their 077's.

[speakerdave]

Here's the URL for the LE5-matrix:

http://www.audioheritage.org/vbulletin/showthread.php?5706-The-LE5-Matrix

[jblsound]

The LE5-9 is the one for the 2105. I built 3 L212s that use the LE5-9. As I could not find any at the time I used the 2105 instead.

[Mr. Widget]

I have been looking for a 2105H for two months now and haven't seen anything. I thought I read that the LE5-5 is very similar or LE-9. I have looked at the charts but still can't figure out which LE-5 is similar to the 2105H. Maybe none of them are and I just have to keep looking?Not sure if you are still looking. I guess I missed this thread.

I have a friend with a NOS pair of 2105Hs... he opened the boxes when he first ordered them, but he never used them. He would like to find a good home for them. I have no idea what he paid or is expecting, but I'd be happy to put you in contact with him if you are still looking.

Widget

[ratitifb]

I have a friend with a NOS pair of 2105Hs... he opened the boxes when he first ordered them, but he never used them. He would like to find a good home for them. I have no idea what he paid or is expecting, but I'd be happy to put you in contact with him if you are still looking.

Widgetif mtchyz250f (http://www.audioheritage.org/vbulletin/member.php?10711-mtchyz250f) isn't still looking for please note i'll be very happy to get this pair of 2105H... Please let me know, THX ;)

[mtchyz250f]

Sorry I have been away so long. I purchased a 2105-H (I think) from 'Sonic Circus' on ebay. But I can not find any clear markings that it is a 2105H! From the front they look just like the speakers Mr. Widget has shown. On the back it has no markings. The cone is marked '57077-1'. I think it is a '1', can't really be sure because of 'old eyes syndrome' (OES). The cone does look original, although I am as far from an expert as is possible. The connectors are blade type.

ratitifb please take those 'Mr. Widget' has shown, I only have a need for one and don't want to break up a good pair.

It is such a pleasure to be part of this forum, most everyone is so mature. I belong to an Acura RSX forum, the average age on that forum is 21. Asking a question on that forum is interesting to say the least.

Mitch

[ratitifb]

ratitifb please take those 'Mr. Widget' has shown, I only have a need for one and don't want to break up a good pair.
Thanks Mitch :bouncy:

and many thanks to Mr. Widget who put me in contact with his friend David ;)

[mtchyz250f]

So can anyone identify that cone # '57077-1' is the correct cone number for a 2105h?

[4343]

So can anyone identify that cone # '57077-1' is the correct cone number for a 2105h?

I found that number on one of my LE5-10's, so it's probably a JBL speaker that you have. I'm not sure about your 2105H, but a lot of the consumer type components did NOT have more than a painted number stamped on them when new, sometimes very faintly, so it's not unusual that it is missing/illegible now.

[mtchyz250f]

thanks

[ratitifb]

So can anyone identify that cone # '57077-1' is the correct cone number for a 2105h?
hi Mitch, after double checking the 2105H pair i already have there is white stamped 57077-1 or -L on the back side of the cone ;)

[mtchyz250f]

Thanks everyone.

Mitch