jbljfan
09-17-2005, 05:40 PM
Now that I’m optimistically confidant I’ve secured two cabinets to mount four 2225’s, I want to explore other possible upgrade (?) paths.
My current system is comprised of 1 2245, 2 2225’s, 2 2202’s, all mounted in separate JBL theater cabinets (2 ½, 5 & 8 cubic feet I believe). 2 2425/2370’s and 2 2404’s in conjunction with a 3102 high pass network (I’ve got it running in parallel with the 2425’s). Everything is 8 ohm and was purchased new in/around a 1984/85 timeframe. Crossover functions are handled by a Rane AC23 and a BX63 for a 4 way system (sort of, 3-way stereo plus mono sub).
The Plan:
I’ve have two each (purchase used) 2225’s and 2235’s waiting to be used. I’ll load the 2225’s into the new dual cabinets and the 2235’s into the newly emptied 5 cu. Ft. cabinets.
The questions:
Q1. Does it make sense to move up to something like a 2446? I’ve never auditioned any of the 4 inch compression drivers but used prices seem pretty reasonable these days.
Q2. Would it be better to procure another AC 23 to run the 2235’s in a stereo 4-way system? Zilch has confirmed I can run them off the BX63. My preamp has two pre outs so I could still run the 2245 off the BX63.
Q3. Edited and respectfuly withdrawn.
Just for the heck of it:
Q4 Can I run another pair of 2404’s in parallel off the 3102’s? I’m assuming I can but I don’t have any facts to back it up.
Q5. What do people use for a crossover for 2405’s? I know I could go electronic but I’m just about amped out here.
BTW, I would like to thank all the members who took the time to respond to my previous posts.
It may not be pretty but its music to my ears.
Regards,
Mike
My current system is comprised of 1 2245, 2 2225’s, 2 2202’s, all mounted in separate JBL theater cabinets (2 ½, 5 & 8 cubic feet I believe). 2 2425/2370’s and 2 2404’s in conjunction with a 3102 high pass network (I’ve got it running in parallel with the 2425’s). Everything is 8 ohm and was purchased new in/around a 1984/85 timeframe. Crossover functions are handled by a Rane AC23 and a BX63 for a 4 way system (sort of, 3-way stereo plus mono sub).
The Plan:
I’ve have two each (purchase used) 2225’s and 2235’s waiting to be used. I’ll load the 2225’s into the new dual cabinets and the 2235’s into the newly emptied 5 cu. Ft. cabinets.
The questions:
Q1. Does it make sense to move up to something like a 2446? I’ve never auditioned any of the 4 inch compression drivers but used prices seem pretty reasonable these days.
Q2. Would it be better to procure another AC 23 to run the 2235’s in a stereo 4-way system? Zilch has confirmed I can run them off the BX63. My preamp has two pre outs so I could still run the 2245 off the BX63.
Q3. Edited and respectfuly withdrawn.
Just for the heck of it:
Q4 Can I run another pair of 2404’s in parallel off the 3102’s? I’m assuming I can but I don’t have any facts to back it up.
Q5. What do people use for a crossover for 2405’s? I know I could go electronic but I’m just about amped out here.
BTW, I would like to thank all the members who took the time to respond to my previous posts.
It may not be pretty but its music to my ears.
Regards,
Mike