Are BeX4016 truextent Beryillum Diaphraphms sound better and worth the money?

[JoeNelis]

Hi looking for feedback regarding these diaphragm 's for JBL 2441 drivers. I have read a bit on the forum but looking for more feedback.they seem to be great from what I've read, positive and negative if any is welcome.

[Robh3606]

What do you have in them now?? Al or Ti?? Are you running them straight out or with a tweeter.

I don't have the Truetent diaphragm's but have used and own all three materials in various drivers. I find the difference's to be audible but subtle especially between Al and the Be. If you are using the drivers without a tweeter take a good look a the HF roll off compared to the aluminum 2441 diaphragm. I prefer the Be but there are some out there who don't like them. If you can find someone close, who has a pair, so you can listen to make up your own mind.

Rob

[JoeNelis]

hi Rob

I am doing a new project a vertical JBL system that includes 2405 2441 2212h and 1400nd drivers. i have JBL 4350 at the moment and i will buy 2441 and would like to refurb them with new diaphragms , hence the question. i am leaning towards BE but here in australia lending drivers to compare would be hard. i appreciate your reply.

[ivica]

hi Rob

I am doing a new project a vertical JBL system that includes 2405 2441 2212h and 1400nd drivers. i have JBL 4350 at the moment and i will buy 2441 and would like to refurb them with new diaphragms , hence the question. i am leaning towards BE but here in australia lending drivers to compare would be hard. i appreciate your reply.


Hi JoeNelis,

in the 2405 system, do not forget Ti-SL diaphragms, as I know say 2445/46 with the mentioned SL dia. using proper horn you can get , may be good results.
I can expect that D16R2441 AL dia would cost almost double then D8R2450SL (Ti) or D16R2451SL.
The 2445/2446 "motor" can be easily find then fully charged 2441, not to mention that used AL diaphragm can be 'risky' business.

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ivica

[pos]

Ti SL are a very nice solution, very extended and easy to EQ, but at the current retail price I'd rather go for Truextent Be diaphragms: these are simply the best you can put in 4" JBL cores IMHO.

[JoeNelis]

Hi JoeNelis,

in the 2405 system, do not forget Ti-SL diaphragms, as I know say 2445/46 with the mentioned SL dia. using proper horn you can get , may be good results.
I can expect that D16R2441 AL dia would cost almost double then D8R2450SL (Ti) or D16R2451SL.
The 2445/2446 "motor" can be easily find then fully charged 2441, not to mention that used AL diaphragm can be 'risky' business.

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ivica

thats nice advice