What is the Current Driver for the discontinued 18" 2245h?

[Champster]

Title pretty much says it all. I'm wondering what the model number of JBL Professional Series 18" Subwoofer is in production today. A link to it would help too.
You guys are great!
Thanks for the help!
Paul

[hjames]

Title pretty much says it all. I'm wondering what the model number of JBL Professional Series 18" Subwoofer is in production today. A link to it would help too.
You guys are great!
Thanks for the help!
Paul

Folks use 2245s all the time - why wouldn't you get one now?

[Champster]

I am. I'm trying to get two right now, but that still doesn't answer my question. There must be a current product that replaces the discontinued product. Right?

[Allanvh5150]

Hi,

JBL have nothing in their current line up to replace the 2235 or 2245 as far as I know.

Allan.

[1audiohack]

The only 15 in pro that I know of would be the 2216Nd. One might even stand a hope in hell of getting them.

I know of nothing in an 18 in pro that has anywhere near the compliance and or low Fs of the 2245. Surprise surprise.

Barry.

[jbljfan]

The 2245H was replaced by the 2242H in the 4645 subwoofer system:
http://www.jblpro.com/pub/cinema/4645c.pdf

[RedCoat23]

I seem to recall that the 2269 was considered the replacement or closest equivalent for the 2245...

[Allanvh5150]

The 2242 and 2269 are fine speakers in their own right. However, I do not think they can match the 2245 for quality of sound. These are more suited for sound reinforcement and not so much, sound reproduction as the 2235/45 was made for. The 2242 would be a replacement for the 2240/41 and I guess the 2269 would replace the 2242, using a neo motor to be lightweight in its intended use.

Allan.

[Mostlydiy]

This thread has some thoughts about 2245 and 2269

http://www.audioheritage.org/vbulletin/showthread.php?35091-ok-who-have-any-info-on-jbl-2269h

/Mostly

[ivica]

Title pretty much says it all. I'm wondering what the model number of JBL Professional Series 18" Subwoofer is in production today. A link to it would help too.
You guys are great!
Thanks for the help!
Paul

Hi,

Looking at the:

http://www.audioheritage.org/vbulletin/attachment.php?attachmentid=48943&d=1292160323

and

http://www.audioheritage.org/vbulletin/showthread.php?35091-ok-who-have-any-info-on-jbl-2269h&p=355741&viewfull=1#post355741

it seems to me that 2269H would be "acceptable" solution ( with JBL NEW Drivers), but the price of around 2000$ to 3000$ (not sure) per driver can be something that can make "trouble".

Possible solution can be 2245 (2240) basket to be re-coned with JBL 2245 recone kit ( C8R2245) if it is available.

Reagrds
Ivica

[hlaari]

I think at the retail price for 2269G/H is around $1500 each
I think at there were interesting to try them in 4645B/C enclosure or even 4345 with 10" 2251J for mid


Ari

[more10]

BMS 18N862 (http://www.bmsspeakers.com/index.php?id=18n862_overview) is pretty close.

[Allanvh5150]

JBL 218G is another 18" candidate. Used in the Eon series, it is a neo lightweight and cheep enough to boot.

Maybe worth a look for moving a lot of air for a little money.

Allan.

[remusr]

Jammin Jersey has one 2245H for $300. Ask for photo's. http://www.jamminjersey.com/speakers.php?prod=jblspeaker
Only aftermarket recones on EBay right now for $200 up. I have a few oem's.

[grey]

I know of nothing in an 18 in pro that has anywhere near the compliance and or low Fs of the 2245. Surprise surprise.

Barry.

I think Barry has nailed it.
I've looked at several of them and didn't find anything quite like it that's currently available. Everything I've found has higher Fs.

[pos]

TAD has the TL1801 that is still in production and very similar to the 2245H response-wise.


BMS 18N862 (http://www.bmsspeakers.com/index.php?id=18n862_overview) is pretty close.
That looks like a good candidate indeed, and Vance Dickason was quite adamant about its midbass quality.

[more10]

BMS 18N862 (http://www.bmsspeakers.com/index.php?id=18n862_overview) is pretty close.

BMS 18 N 862 - 18" Neodymium Subwoofer 1500 W 8 Ohm @ Adam Hall (http://www.adamhall.com/en/BMS_18_N_862_-_18_Neodymium_Subwoofer_1500_W_8_Ohm_BMS18N862L.ht ml)


recommended retail price in Germany incl. 19% VAT) | EUR 910,00

They even have JBL prices :-)

[ivica]

Title pretty much says it all. I'm wondering what the model number of JBL Professional Series 18" Subwoofer is in production today. A link to it would help too.
You guys are great!
Thanks for the help!
Paul

Hi Paul,

May be Beyma 18LX60 or 18LX60v2

regards
ivica

[Champster]

thanks Guys. So without going to the dark side, it doesn't appear that JBL has a more advanced, modern version of the 2245.

[JeffW]

thanks Guys. So without going to the dark side, it doesn't appear that JBL has a more advanced, modern version of the 2245.

The 2269 has dual voice coil and a neodymium magnet. I'd say that's more advanced and modern. Whether or not it's what you're after is a different question, but it exists.