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Wardsweb
08-24-2004, 05:50 AM
While buying some gear from an estate sale this past weekend, I happened upon a pair of 15" new pro drivers and was surprised to find they were injected molded plastic. They look like the original black heavy frames until you pick them up. When did this start and are they any good?

mikebake
08-24-2004, 06:50 AM
What brand?

Wardsweb
08-24-2004, 07:09 AM
Originally posted by mikebake
What brand?

JBL of course. What else is there? :D

Robh3606
08-24-2004, 07:27 AM
You have a part number?? Well if it's lighter and stiffer/better damped and less prone to ringing why not. My square frame 10's and Le14's will ring like a bell when struck in free air.

Rob:)

4313B
08-24-2004, 07:41 AM
Originally posted by Robh3606
My square frame 10's and Le14's will ring like a bell when struck in free air.I'm calling the abuse hotline right now!

boputnam
08-24-2004, 08:01 AM
Dammit, Giskard!! :rotfl:

johnaec
08-24-2004, 10:21 AM
What model number were these "plastic" ones?

John

Wardsweb
08-25-2004, 05:52 AM
They are M151-8

You can see the spec sheet here:
http://www.jblproservice.com/pdf/Discrete%20Sales%20Models/M151-8.pdf

johnaec
08-25-2004, 07:34 AM
The M151-8 is actually listed as an obsolete driver - maybe they decided plastic frames didn't work for "pro" series...

John.