Guess,what is next???

[martin_wu99]

since k2s9900 announced for years,and because of s9500 with s5500,s9800 with 5800,i think s9900 will have his younger brother s5900 soon
the drivers would be 2x1201FE(jerry will make it),435AL,045TI, who konws?
How do you think?
And we have'nt seen 18 inches large format studio monitor for a long time,will it be?

[louped garouv]

And we have'nt seen 18 inches large format studio monitor for a long time,will it be?

that's because the "bedroom" DJs/Producers (a market segment buying a ton of production gear in recent years) would have no place to put the monitors...

[pos]

The SRX738 would be the closest match

[martin_wu99]

The SRX738 would be the closest match

Hi pos,have'n see you for times.
What's your guess on K2 series and studio monitor series that will issue next?

[pos]

Hi pos,have'n see you for times.
What's your guess on K2 series and studio monitor series that will issue next?

Hi Martin!
The 4345 was the only hifi/monitoring speaker produced by JBL to embark a 18", and I think it was not such a success at the time (probably due to the passive xover)

a quote from GT about the 4345 and its reception in the studio monitoring market at the time:

It was never very successful during its life time primarily due to its size. Most people would get something smaller. It also had a reputation for less than detailed bass, which I have always thought was due to the enclosure not being quite large enough.

Fact is dual 15" is assisted alignment (4435 or E2, with only one of the two drivers reaching a high crossover point) seems to typically produce better/deeper/cleaner bass than a single 18"
(that being said, I have 18" in my system, because I think 15" are for sissies (and I cannot even understand how we can let people with 14" participate to this forum ))

[1audiohack]

I think 15" are for sissies (and I cannot even understand how we can let people with 14" participate to this forum ))

What's wrong with 15's?!? They make perfectly good mid-bass drivers.

[Mr. Widget]

(that being said, I have 18" in my system, because I think 15" are for sissies (and I cannot even understand how we can let people with 14" participate to this forum ))

You know... I'm beginning to agree with you.

What's wrong with 15's?!? They make perfectly good mid-bass drivers.

All joking aside, the E145 is an awesome mid-bass driver... I guess it can go low enough for some, but augmented by a sub it is simply an outstanding mid-bass. The 2220s aren't bad either, but the curvilinear cone is prone to break up when pushed.


Widget

[Mike F]

Hi Martin!
The 4345 was the only hifi/monitoring speaker produced by JBL to embark a 18", and I think it was not such a success at the time (probably due to the passive xover)

a quote from GT about the 4345 and its reception in the studio monitoring market at the time:


Fact is dual 15" is assisted alignment (4435 or E2, with only one of the two drivers reaching a high crossover point) seems to typically produce better/deeper/cleaner bass than a single 18"
(that being said, I have 18" in my system, because I think 15" are for sissies (and I cannot even understand how we can let people with 14" participate to this forum ))

Man do I feel inadequate now

[martin_wu99]

Hi Martin!
The 4345 was the only hifi/monitoring speaker produced by JBL to embark a 18", and I think it was not such a success at the time (probably due to the passive xover)

a quote from GT about the 4345 and its reception in the studio monitoring market at the time:


Fact is dual 15" is assisted alignment (4435 or E2, with only one of the two drivers reaching a high crossover point) seems to typically produce better/deeper/cleaner bass than a single 18"
(that being said, I have 18" in my system, because I think 15" are for sissies (and I cannot even understand how we can let people with 14" participate to this forum ))

18' is too difficult to handle with? why Westlake has many 18' loudspeakers?

[martin_wu99]

The SRX738 would be the closest match

Does it work?,i'm a real pro gear lover,so far i think 4628B is the most suitable PA box that can be moved to the home.that is "pro sound go home".
Zilch may know this,what a pity he's gone.

[Ian Mackenzie]

Dual fifteen have more punch perhaps but they dont have the linearity of the 18.

You just to hear it to know that

[Titanium Dome]

Boys and girls, 12", 14", 15", 18"—it's not how big it is, it's how you use it and where you put it. You should know that by now.

Oh boy, now somebody's going to trot out some friggin' graph or spec sheet. Hey if you need that kind of voyeuristic stimulation to get the feeling you need, go for it. All I know is if it feels good, it is good!

[ivica]

Dual fifteen have more punch perhaps but they dont have the linearity of the 18.

You just to hear it to know that

This is VERY INTERESTING opinion, to what I absolutely agree, that is why "a shaker" is not the same as drum.

[martin_wu99]

Dual fifteen have more punch perhaps but they dont have the linearity of the 18.

You just to hear it to know that

In one word,18' can not be took place by dual 15'

[martin_wu99]

that's because the "bedroom" DJs/Producers (a market segment buying a ton of production gear in recent years) would have no place to put the monitors...

What you mean is that you don't like huge 18' in your room?
After k2s9500 and 66000,we don't see double 15' speakers for a long time either,what's wrong with JBL?