Hello all, i'm here to figure out the differences between these 4 (sub)woofers, and this seemed the best place to ask. What i will be using the driver for is mainly music and they will be crossed over at around 50~60hz, and i wont need extension past 25hz. A few differences i know is the 2245 uses a foam surround which has less excursion, but if someone can help me find the best woofer for my application i would be very happy.
For home duty and hifi, I definitively recommend the 2245.
For sound reinforcement, and higher output, then the 2242.
Originally Posted by Lee in Montreal
So more concise ...
What he said!
What is the difference between the 2245 and the 2240? I know they use the same frame.
I think at 2245 have more output than 2240 under 40Hz
but have you think about to use 2269
There will be interested to see how the 2269 will work in 4645C enclosure
the 2269 have more output than 2242 in the lowest frequency
2269's are a little out of my budget but they do seem ideal.
If you are interested I have four new 2258hpl for sale they are similar like 2242h but with neo magnet
I want $1000 for all four
There is a 2245h frame in my area for 90, but it needs to be reconed, what are the best recone kits?
The JBL C8R2245H. I believe the current price is $275 ea. You'll need to find an authorized service center to have one put in properly and to get the JBL warranty.
There are low cost alternatives... at that point, just buy something on eBay. If you want JBL performance be prepared to pay for it.
Widget
Before you start buying and dealing with recones, note that the 2240/2245 frames are the same but are NOT interchangeable with the 2241 OR the 2242...all are unique..!
where is tejas anyways??
I have pairs of:
2240H
2240G
2245H
GTI1800
K151
In the storage room at present.
$275 is stupid cheap for such a driver... if anyone can't swing that then sell the frames to those who know exactly what to do with them. These cores are only going to get more and more rare so pass them on if you have no clue what to do with them.
+1. Er, +1,000,000...
I'll pay shipping, to me!
bo
"Indeed, not!!"
For music, 2245 hands down. For SR, 2242!Hello all, i'm here to figure out the differences between these 4 (sub)woofers, and this seemed the best place to ask. What i will be using the driver for is mainly music and they will be crossed over at around 50~60hz, and i wont need extension past 25hz. A few differences i know is the 2245 uses a foam surround which has less excursion, but if someone can help me find the best woofer for my application i would be very happy.
+2..
Reviving a zombie thread.
Who has had good experience crossing a 2240 at 500Hz? Does it still sound good that high, or is this mud?
TIA
Lee
The ONLY way you will ever know what a 2245 sounds like is to have one of those blown frames reconed by a reputable service with actual JBL parts. These parts are becoming rare and quite expensive. I paid over $400 each last time I had a pair reconed properly. That has been a while.
Hard to find any better bass for listening on the planet.
For live sound, a different type of driver is needed.
You have to understand that the 2240/2241/2242s were all designed for sound reinforcement, which means live dynamic, ballz to the wall output, while the 2245 was designed for (finesse, lower frequency response, while not quite as much output or abuse) studio monitor use and generally it was used with somewhat compressed signals.
I guess the important question is; What are you planning to do with your system?
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