2426J to H conversion

[landiepete]

Is the only difference between the 2426H and J version the diaphragm and coil ? In other words, can I convert a J to an H by simply fitting the correct diaphragm ?

Thanks,

Pete

[Allanvh5150]

Yes indeed. It is that simple.

Allan.

[Ed Zeppeli]

And apparently they measure the same too.

[grumpy]

And apparently they measure the same too.

Some further illumination (not intended as a correction, per se):

a 2426J with an H diaphragm will measure as a 2426H (impedance and amplitude vs. frequency)
as it it now a 2426H in all respects other than the sticker/foilcal/white paint on back cover.

A 2426J will not measure the same as a 2426H or a 2426J with an H diaphragm.

[landiepete]

Some further illumination (not intended as a correction, per se):

a 2426J with an H diaphragm will measure as a 2426H (impedance and amplitude vs. frequency)
as it it now a 2426H in all respects other than the sticker/foilcal/white paint on back cover.

A 2426J will not measure the same as a 2426H or a 2426J with an H diaphragm.

I am very ver confused now...

[JeffW]

I am very ver confused now...

He just meant that a 2426J with a 2426H diaphragm will measure the same as a 2426H - changing the diaphragms makes them essentially the same drivers.

But, 2426J with a 2426H diaphragm WON'T measure the same as a 2426J with a 2426J diaphragm.

[Ed Zeppeli]

So in other words, the impedance (G,J or H) is determined by the diaphragm alone. You're good to go.

[Tron21]

Since everyone is already talking diaphragms, maybe I can get some advice, I recently got my hands on a pair of 2426H drivers (both stamped with 2426H), but i notice a sound difference, so measure impedance on both and one measures 4.8 ohms and the other one 7.8 ohms, from past experience that I have measure he 2426J models they usually have about 7.8 ohms, I'm thinking that the 2426H model was repaired with 16ohm diaphragm from a 2426J model, what do you guys think? any advice? I would nt want to use them like that, should I change the diaphragm back to an 8ohm for the 2426H?

Thanks.

[Riley Casey]

Yes, If you want to use them together in a passively crossed over system you will want them to be the same impedance If bi-amping and with separate amps for each driver you could adjust as needed to make them work as is.



... I would nt want to use them like that, should I change the diaphragm back to an 8ohm for the 2426H?

Thanks.

[Tron21]

Yes, If you want to use them together in a passively crossed over system you will want them to be the same impedance If bi-amping and with separate amps for each driver you could adjust as needed to make them work as is.

Does anyone have a good source for Diaphragms? I've been browsing the web but no luck. thanks for the advise, I rather make them a matching set if i can find good quality and not to expensive diaphragms. Thanks.

[Riley Casey]

If you don't 't need them right away then https://www.parts-express.com/JBL-D8R2425-Genuine-Diaphragm-for-2425H-2426-2427-8-Ohm-294-4013

Otherwise a pair of these would work but with less HF extension and a more 'old school' sound.

https://radianaudio.com/collections/diaphragms/products/1225-diaphragm



Does anyone have a good source for Diaphragms? I've been browsing the web but no luck. thanks for the advise, I rather make them a matching set if i can find good quality and not to expensive diaphragms. Thanks.

[Tron21]

If you don't 't need them right away then https://www.parts-express.com/JBL-D8R2425-Genuine-Diaphragm-for-2425H-2426-2427-8-Ohm-294-4013

Otherwise a pair of these would work but with less HF extension and a more 'old school' sound.

https://radianaudio.com/collections/diaphragms/products/1225-diaphragm

Great Thank you for the links, no rush, I didn't expect the price that high but like they say" you get what you paid for", I rather get these than the cheaper ones with a lower quality sound, Thanks Again.

[edgewound]

Great Thank you for the links, no rush, I didn't expect the price that high but like they say" you get what you paid for", I rather get these than the cheaper ones with a lower quality sound, Thanks Again.

Lots to discuss here...

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