2245H recone done right?

[jdelange]

Purchased a reconed 2245H on Ebay. Noticed in some cases they seem to be (white) coated on the back side. This one is not. Cone feels a bit thin?

Can anyone of you experts tell me - based on pictures attached - if the recone was done right? Is it a genuine JBL recone?

Intended purpose: B460 clone.

Thanks, Jan

[schloerch]

Hi Jan;

don't worry! only the older series of the 2245H's had the, so called, white aquaplas coting on the backside. there is absolutely nothing wrong with your woofer; if you'd buy a brand new 2245H today it would look exactly like yours.

[pos]

The old cones are black on the front and white aquaplas on the back. The new ones are grey on the front and black aquaplas on the back.
This one looks like it has no aquaplas on the back (looks too thin and smooth).
If it was a recent recone it would be grey on the front, wheras this one looks like the old ones.
Could it be a 2240 cone with the cloth surround replaced with a foam one?
The fact that the faceplate is missing could be a sign of such a thing.

[Guido]

I'm sorry for you.

This is sure an aftermarket recone.

The real 2245 cone is more grey, has much less ribs and has a thick aquaplas coat on the back.

See here:
http://www.audioheritage.org/vbullet...0&postcount=25

Why don't you guys just ask an expert before you buy. I sell REAL 2245 freshly originally reconed. Currently 4 are in stock.
And the best thing is: You pay less than for this one plus the recone that is now necessary.

[richluvsound]

That aint real, Sorry ! I think this one is If not, I'm getting the next flight to Frankurt to have words with Guido !

[jdelange]

I'm sorry for you.

This is sure an aftermarket recone.

The real 2245 cone is more grey, has much less ribs and has a thick aquaplas coat on the back.

See here:
http://www.audioheritage.org/vbullet...0&postcount=25

Why don't you guys just ask an expert before you buy. I sell REAL 2245 freshly originally reconed. Currently 4 are in stock.
And the best thing is: You pay less than for this one plus the recone that is now necessary.

Yep, looks like you're right (attached). Hope that this is of help to others as well. There is at least one post that suggests it could be.

There indeed is no aquaplas coat on the back which implies that it's a completely different unit, and actually useless.

Why don't we ask? Because I was not aware yours are available. Also, because I'd like to believe one can trust fellow JBL owners / enthausiasts.

Jan

[Guido]

Why don't we ask? Because I was not aware yours are available. Also, because I'd like to believe one can trust fellow JBL owners / enthausiasts. Jan

Yes, but be honest. It's the "ebay kick". The chance to get something really cheap.

A real 2245 fresh recone need to cost around 400 Euro. The official price for the cone kit here in Germany is 280 Euro. So a complete unit can't be less than 400 unless something is wrong.