Replacement diaphragm options for 2425J
To preface my question, after ten-years I was finally able to move my 4345s to my new home. Thankfully they are now in a climate-controlled environment but I fear their former high-humidity old (non-air-conditioned) house may have deteriorated one of the 2425s. I began to have a problem getting the HF of one channel to join the party without isolating it as much as possible and jacking up the volume until it would cut in. It did not seem to be related to the L-pad. Now I'm hearing a decided lack of volume and some distortion, compared to the other side. I intend to do a driver swap from left-to-right cabinet just to make sure it isn't the crossover or L-pad, but I'm fairly confident it's the driver.
If so, what is the best choice for replacement diaphragms for the 2425J? I hear frequent praise for Radians but would value more knowledgeable opinions and experience. For years I've heard that original JBL was the best choice, other then the price. I currently see what look like OE JBL replacements here. Are they authentic? Is the often-heard issue with Mexican-made JBL parts an issue about which I should be concerned? The price seems to be in line with Radians.
Anyone here in the business that can offer replacements directly to me? I understand there's nothing keeping authorized JBL dealers and repair facilities from selling diaphragms directly to consumers. Is that correct?
I'm 66 now and still working—six-days this week—so I'll get around to more diagnosis as time and the ability to disrupt the family living space allow. Getting the house-of-our-dreams built after 30-years of planning took close to two-years of my free and hobby time. Now I'm only working on a to-do list.
Thanks in advance for any advice or experiences.
JBL part number 61286 Dampener Pad for 2425
They arrived today. Dimensionally they are 2-1/2" in diameter and 3/4" thick (63.5mm x 19mm).
Soon we can compare them to the originals!
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All done, I have my living room back!
Not a lot of adjustment in the 2122H surrounds. Luckily they fit perfectly. Thanks to Rick Cobb for another success. Ran the 30Hz tone just for the heck of it, with no issues. There's just not a lot of room around this basket to fit the surround or glue in either step. Battery-charging the coil helped a little bit. I'm glad it's all over and not really in a hurry to do the other side just yet. No visible damage to that one and I'm not touching it until I'm ready to replace it.
I think when it's time do do the 18's, I might make a road trip to a pro. Any suggestions on the East Coast? Gordon W?
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