What Do I Have?? Need Help With Connections.

[Mr. Widget]

Agreed. But THEY (Exchange/Kenrick) seem to believe that it is a valid kit!!! I was only trying to show where the gaffe may come from, no more.

BTW LHF VERY slow today, some IT attacks or something? Or too many lonely folks on the Web...

Yes, I have noticed that the site is just crawling today… Really painful!

I don’t buy it that Kenrick sound is using a lot of LE15As. I believe they mostly offer 43XX type systems and restorations. That LE15A info doesn’t add up.


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[gmarascortt]

“DESCRIPTION


Brand New Genuine JBL C8R2235 Recone Kit to repair the 2231A, 2231H, 2234H, 2235H & 136A speakers. One piece pre-assembled Recone Kit includes: 4″ flat wound voice coil, ribbed cone with foam surround, spider, tinsel leads, gaskets, glue, mass ring included, centering shim and dustcap. 2234H used in 4435 monitor. 2235H used in JBL 136H, L45A, L45B, L71, L300A, B380.”


The quote above is from The Speaker Exchange’s website. It correctly does not mention the LE15A. This whole LE15A/2235H snafu just doesn’t make sense.


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I did bring this to the attention of the owner and his reply was: "we can't possibly list every conceivable option for every single kit"

[Mr. Widget]

I did bring this to the attention of the owner and his reply was: "we can't possibly list every conceivable option for every single kit"

Yeah, like trimming the kit down, changing out the surround and sticking it in a LE14A? Whoever wrote the website is following the correct guidelines and making factual statements. The person you are talking to is not someone who I would ever consider doing business with.


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[gmarascortt]

UPDATE: A disappointing setback!
I finally connected all the drivers and crossovers to audition the low frequency LE15A drivers. They were pushed with my Crown Macro Reference and a decent set of cables. One had a little more output than the other...but both sounded OK, but a little muddy. Not a true test, because unfortunately, I discovered other issues. Both my 077 diaphragms are smoked as well as one of my LE85's. I am able to purchase NOS JBL diaphragms for the LE85's. The 077's are another story.......a NOS pair on e-Bay for about $500 is more than I can afford right now! Can anyone recommend a decent and less expensive alternative until I strike oil?

Has anybody used the Jansen/Zomax 2404-T diaphragms in their 077, 076, 075, 2404, 2405 etc.... ??
Here is a link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Jansen-8-Oh...YAAOSwaphamXvJ

Although they are more than likely made in China or Taiwan, they look much different than the typical cheap Chinese aftermarket ones. From the pictures, they look like they are better constructed.

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[Mr. Widget]

It looks nice, tell us more.


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[gmarascortt]

It looks nice, tell us more.


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Thanks Widget! Please see original post.

[macaroonie]

How are they sounding now ? All good ?

[gmarascortt]

How are they sounding now ? All good ?

No....still multiple issues. I will take apart this weekend to assess.
Without taking the original rivets out of the "covers" on the LX5 and N8000 crossovers, do either of these have the dreaded wax fill??

[hjames]

No....still multiple issues. I will take apart this weekend to assess.
Without taking the original rivets out of the "covers" on the LX5 and N8000 crossovers, do either of these have the dreaded wax fill??

I had a pair with a tanish fill - seemed to be beeswax. I took a little used saucepan, put some water in, brought the water to a boil, pulled off the heat, then set the crossovers in the hot water for maybe 3-4 mins. That should melt the wax - take a clean spare can and pour the wax into that (save it). Repeat if it didn't all melt the first time.

Honestly, the Wax fill is EASY to deal with - some used a potting compound in some crossover units and it doesn't melt!

[gmarascortt]

I had a pair with a tanish fill - seemed to be beeswax. I took a little used saucepan, put some water in, brought the water to a boil, pulled off the heat, then set the crossovers in the hot water for maybe 3-4 mins. That should melt the wax - take a clean spare can and pour the wax into that (save it). Repeat if it didn't all melt the first time.

Honestly, the Wax fill is EASY to deal with - some used a potting compound in some crossover units and it doesn't melt!

Heather....thanks for the advice and encouragement!