Are 2118 cones soft?

[tagerbaek]

Hello all,

The cones of the 2118's I just received are very soft and flexible.
With a finger I can push the cone out of shape; it then returns to its normal shape by itself.
Is it normal for them to have these soft cones?
If yes, won't such a loudspeaker exhibit breakup modes etc?

Thanks, Thomas

[morbo!]

im not an expert
i would suggest wait for a better oppinion but

that sound`s real scarry to me and really not right!:(

or is it just a p_r

[Robh3606]

Hello Thomas

Those cones are very thin and light weight and the suspension is very stiff. If you push the cones will be the first to give.
Rob:)

[duaneage]

Being a midrange driver it is not unusal to have a flexible cone, after all tehy do not produce bass per se. The flexible cone probably is better for damping at midrange frequencies.

I understand the 2118 to be a fine driver, maybe one of the best midrange drivers of that size and type JBL produced.