2445J diaphragm markings?

[oldsoundz]

I have some 2445J all labeled 16 ohm, that all read more like 8. I opened them to see if they may have new dia's. None of them have any identifying marks. Should they if they are JBL? Are these replacements?

Thanks for any help.

[grumpy]

Red or green coloring on terminal?
8 ohms DC may not be wrong ... Lookup spec.
If there's a + embossed in the mounting ring,
or a sticker with a + printed, it's likely aftermarket.

[oldsoundz]

I didn't see any sticker or stamping. There is a red mark, I think I noticed on all of them.

[grumpy]

Looks like a stock JBL 16 ohm Ti diaphragm.

[oldsoundz]

Looks like a stock JBL 16 ohm Ti diaphragm.

Thanks Grumpy. I fully expected to see a part number sticker or something on them. Learn something new every day.

Cheers

[Fort Knox]

Red or green coloring on terminal?
8 ohms DC may not be wrong ... Lookup spec.
If there's a + embossed in the mounting ring,
or a sticker with a + printed, it's likely aftermarket.

Speaker readings ..are usually less than rated ...the nominal imp. like 4 ohms
means it draws more heat and should be used w/a 4 ohm amp...
the impedance curve (operating) could be 5-50 ohms (depending on freq..)
you can visually see larger and fewer wire windings on a low, 4 ohm sp,...when
comp. to a 8 or 16 ohm sp.

[grumpy]

As mentioned, see:

http://www.jblpro.com/pub/components/2445j.pdf

~8.5 Ohms is normal for the "J" suffix model.