Hello folks, I have a question on a set of 4435s. I found a set that has everything but the woofers. Cabinets are great shape and horns are like new.seller is asking 2k. Is this a fair price considering the rarity of these and not much needed work on the cabinets
Sounds like you really want these. Is the guy open to offers?
Best of luck,
Warren
He is pretty firm on the price.
I haven't seen a pair for sale for a while but that seems a bit high to me. It will likely cost you nearly $1K for four pristine 2234's if and when they come around.
I paid $2K for a pristine pair of 4435's a few years ago though it does seems like sale prices are creeping back up so if you really want them, buy them. If you are thinking to make money on a re-sale I think they're to high.
My 2¢
Barry.
If we knew what the hell we were doing, we wouldn't call it research would we.
what would be the loss in performance by using 2235 vs 2234 woofers
I'm going to have to venture a guess here but in short I'll bet they would sound great anyway. I have experimented with 2234/2235's and to me the differences are audable but not dramatic. The 4435 has nearly 12dB of mid frequency cut available on the front and with a -2to3 dB cut the horn could likely closely match the reduction in mid-band sensativity of the 15's with mass rings installed. I don't know how far that control gets into the woffers though.
It seems to suprise people that a 2-15 box like the 4435 can seem bass shy but they just don't exagerate at all, if it's in the track you hear it with authority.
If you find a pair of 2234's put them under the horns and leave the 2235's in as the low frequency only drivers.
It will be fun to see how you go.
If we knew what the hell we were doing, we wouldn't call it research would we.
I think since there's not much cabinet work to be done and the horns are like new it might not be too bad of a price. I had I pair of 4435s years ago, They were in bad shape with extensive work needed on the cabinets and not the correct woofers.Sold them for over a grand.............................
A very nice set of 4435's went for $3200ish a few months ago on EBay. Unfortunate you missed them. I have a pair with re-covered cabs, wish I had good cabs cuz they sound great. 2234's. If you have the room I'd go for them. You will eventually find some 2235's and can recone them without the mass-ring when you win the lottery for about $275ea plus cost of speaker. One 2235 on EBay right now for decent price but not perfect recone/foam. Plus a dubious pair for $1200 BIN, 7 ohms DCR is too high so must be non-JBL voice coil. Do not buy any 2225's etc as not 2234-able.
Originally Posted by remusr
Uhuh, 2225, 2234/2235 use the same basket and motor assembly. Promise.
I checked a week ago (Friday) and 2234/2235 kits are on the shelf at JBL, 2245's to.
Barry.
If we knew what the hell we were doing, we wouldn't call it research would we.
Yep.I'm having 2205s reconed into 2235s as we speak. There are a few motors that will work.
Thanks for clearing that up. Any idea of current recone kit prices for those kits you saw on the shelf? Latest online price list I can find is 2012.
I will check tomorrow. I have a few things I need to look up.
If we knew what the hell we were doing, we wouldn't call it research would we.
Don't know if you are still looking for the 4435 or parts.
Just found this on Craiglist for Santa Cruz CA area.
JBL 4435 mastering studio monitors with one extra - $3000 (santa cruz)
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/scz/ele/4986809444.html
I have nothing to do with the seller etc.
Just saw your post looking at 4435 info and thought this might help.
Steve
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