1400PRO (neodynium) because of dynamics and fantastic sound (lower mid) where it crosses over to a compression driver. I own 3 of them and wish I could find one more.....
075 tweeters, clear, crisp treble
Both are easy to drive with smallpowered amps.
Vernb
15" E145-8
and a special mention for
12" 2212/123s and 2213s series
then 077 (for blue dia through cristal)
Don't forget the 116A and 2118
and ...
I'm with happy face'The 112A/H is a super fine overmade work of art (IMO). ' 2108 is the same.
Ceratin unique tone, and dynamic sound. Yet, not excessively bright, but totally clear, and believable.
To this day, still think they sound excellent.
scottyj
Originally Posted by Titanium Dome
The 2245H. Mark it up to my mania for acoustic Jazz combos and other small groups. If there is no need for very loud, there is something sweet and effortless about the sound. I have to touch the surround with my finger to gain physical evidence that they are indeed moving! It is my present as well as past choice. When I last checked it was still available as the 60513X/55340.
Prettiest, the 2405 Alnico and the 2122H. They look very businesslike, yet are very striking industrial designs, and feel great in the hand. I always waste time turning them over and over, looking at them. Even the mounting screws of the 2122 are pretty. The 2108 looks similar and would be easier to turn in your hand, I'll give you that!
Write it up as one more thing 4345 owners can enjoy.
Clark
Information is not Knowledge; Knowledge is not Wisdom
Too many audiophiles listen with their eyes instead of their ears
I'd go with the flashier 077.
Widget
That's understandable. Me, I've always been a form follows function, less-is-more kind of guy. My wife thinks I'm boring, go figure...I'd go with the flashier 077.
Widget
Clark
Information is not Knowledge; Knowledge is not Wisdom
Too many audiophiles listen with their eyes instead of their ears
Now, now... if that was true...My wife thinks I'm boring, go figure...
Actually, there is an absolute elegance to the form follows function school of design, however if you can jazz it up a bit with a splash of polished acrylic.
Widget
TAD 2002
hey. whats with all the numbers here?
2240124A2445LE14H-3112A/H?%&!??
is it a secret code of a "special community" maybe?
...oh yes it is!!
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i didnt have the chance to listen to all of jbls great components yet, but for me, the 2206H really stands out. it kicks so hard!
and it always got A LOT of work to do in its frequency range. a good horse.
cheers,
mikey
JBL 2242.I have come to love them!
scottyj
The first JBL speaker that I bought! At the time it was $120(1966) my wife and friends thought I was crazy. "$120 and all you got was a speaker and no box?" they said. At first I put in a an Ampeg bass amp, the guys in the band were blow away with the sound. John
077
LE-8T
375
Sorry....Couldn't pick just one!
My favorite JBL drivers include:
Sub = 2242
Mid bass = 2226
Mid compression driver = 2426 (the big 2445 is a close second)
Tweeter = 077
Obviously, I prefer the newer drivers over the older vintage stuff. The exception here is the old slots which produce effortless clean HF.
For me, the vintage JBL drivers are like vintage cars. Driving a 1970 big block Corvette is great but compare it to a 2008 and there is no comparision in terms of performace.
Best woofer: 808J (especially if two of them)
Best midbass: 806G-1
Best midrange: 804G
Best tweeter: 025ti
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