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Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #56: Supravox vs JBL 2169H by Murataltuev on 2015-08-26 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Another time aligned 5-way horn project in Horn-Loaded Speakers  189 Replies 
[quote user="anthony"]It is a compression driver with an 8" cone.  If you want authority at 300Hz you will need diaphragm area.  The Fane Studio 8M that Romy and plenty of others use for 100Hz up to 1kHz is an 8" cone driver on a 4" throat with a clo...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #179: JBL Paragon. by xandcg on 2015-09-05 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The most promising “best” commercial speaker in Horn-Loaded Speakers  192 Replies 
The Absolute Sound cite a street price of 250.000€ and also call JBL Paragon-like the bass horns.http://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/munich-high-end-2015-loudspeakers/I believe that configuration, with the bass horns in the middle, should be mor...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: JBL 2446 by koh123 on 2021-10-30 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: JBL 2446 in Horn-Loaded Speakers  1 Replies 
The picture shows a JBL 2446. It shows where one attaches a horn.  The exit hole in the center of the driver is about 2 inches deep and 2 inches in diameter.  Is that hole part of the throat chamber or does it count towards the first 2 inches of ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #37: Still Looking for that JBL 2482 ?? by orca254 on 2009-09-01 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Open cell foam in horns and MF drivers in Horn-Loaded Speakers  40 Replies 
If you are still looking, there are a pair of vintage JBL 2482 Drivers with JBL 2328 horn throat adapters attached currently on Ebay.  The guy says he also has another one he could sell as a single if you are still interested.  http://cgi.ebay.com/VI...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #72: 2420 jbl by audiofilofine on 2010-02-27 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Vitavox S2 with Electromagnets in Horn-Loaded Speakers  91 Replies 
[quote user="Romy the Cat"]So, I guess you do not measure flux if are getting. You might measure sensitivity and we might presume what when perm magnets has the same sensitivity as electromagnets then the drivers have the same magnetic flux density. ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: JBL 2490 mid-range driver by Romy the Cat on 2011-01-01 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: JBL 2490 mid-range driver in Horn-Loaded Speakers  10 Replies 
A few months ago a reader of my site contacted me and informed about that he found a very interesting driver, that his is using and he is very excited about it. The driver is JBL 2490. http://www.jblpro.com/pub/components/2490.pdf ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #10: A Russian implementation of JBL-2490 by Romy the Cat on 2011-03-20 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: JBL 2490 mid-range driver in Horn-Loaded Speakers  10 Replies 
I saw today link of a Russian guy who was trying to make set a playback around JBL-2490. http://photofile.ru/users/yras/3860502/all/?mode=xlarge The speaker turn out to be a ridicules – 2490 in upperbass shorted version of WE horn...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #9: JBL 375/2440 by Romy the Cat on 2011-07-03 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Ultimate MF compression driver? in Horn-Loaded Speakers  45 Replies 
[quote user="Jorge"]One more thing about the JBL 375, I did play around with them enough, I aligned the diaphragms several times untill they sounded their best and were very listenable,  This was some time ago now, I didnt turn my horns then, so I tr...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #3: JBL 2490 mid-range drivers by Romy the Cat on 2012-06-13 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: 4-sale items in Horn-Loaded Speakers  2 Replies 
I also am selling my JBL 2490 mid-range drivers and perhaps a collection of my original Aura 1808 drivers. The 2490 drivers are new and Auras are some old and some new. I just do not see myself to develop any inspiration to use them......

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: JBL Project Array by Romy the Cat on 2012-06-26 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: JBL Project Array in Horn-Loaded Speakers  9 Replies 
This weekend I visited a friend of my in NY who played to me his playback. I need to say that I did not care too much about his playback and visited him as I like him not his audio adventure but the Sound of his playback did surprised me. It was not ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #4: I do not like your use of that JBL channel. by Romy the Cat on 2013-07-02 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: A Frankenstein Macondo - Injection channel - trying it as op... in Horn-Loaded Speakers  14 Replies 
Rewind, the explanation if my injection channel does is well described at this site. I do not own a copyright over injection channel nether term not concept. You can use your injection however you wish and call it whatever you want but what you do is...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: JBL 2226 2445 2405 3-way and a path forward by boiklox on 2014-01-16 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: JBL 2226 2445 2405 3-way and a path forward in Horn-Loaded Speakers  27 Replies 
This is my first horn build effort. Been thinking about this since starting to build loudspeakers and finally have a listening space big enough to support a horn system. This is where I am at now, I know there are opportunities for improvement. And I...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #4: JBL and their Progressive Transition Waveguides by Romy the Cat on 2008-01-03 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Midrange driver suggestions in Horn-Loaded Speakers  34 Replies 
[quote user="el`Ol"]JBL developed the PT-Waveguides not only because they are easier to produce. They also have less harmonic distortion than biradial horns. Disadvantage: They look far less funky.[/quote]Why JBL developed their PT-Waveguides and how...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: Dukane 5A540 Compression Drivers by Romy the Cat on 2007-03-22 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Dukane 5A540 Compression Drivers in Horn-Loaded Speakers  4 Replies 
A six year ago or so when I played with different compression drivers I bought a pair of Dukane 5A540 and at that time I was not able to find any information about them. Nowadays I was pointed out that an eBay sealer “ bayleafs” actions a pair of Duk...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #37: Still Looking for that JBL 2482 ?? by orca254 on 2009-09-01 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Open cell foam in horns and MF drivers in Horn-Loaded Speakers  40 Replies 
If you are still looking, there are a pair of vintage JBL 2482 Drivers with JBL 2328 horn throat adapters attached currently on Ebay.  The guy says he also has another one he could sell as a single if you are still interested.  http://cgi.ebay.com/VI...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #72: 288 doesn't work well for me by Murataltuev on 2015-09-09 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Another time aligned 5-way horn project in Horn-Loaded Speakers  189 Replies 
What I can say after audition of 2-way system with GPA 288 in 350hz horn and JBL 2453 in 550hz horn is that I like the sound without GPA 288.1-way JBL 2453 sounds terrific and 288 can't match that level.So, driver for 1200hz down is under considerati...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: JBL 2490 mid-range driver by Romy the Cat on 2011-01-01 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: JBL 2490 mid-range driver in Horn-Loaded Speakers  10 Replies 
A few months ago a reader of my site contacted me and informed about that he found a very interesting driver, that his is using and he is very excited about it. The driver is JBL 2490. http://www.jblpro.com/pub/components/2490.pdf ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #28: Beryliam and cohearent design by zako on 2011-07-10 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Ultimate MF compression driver? in Horn-Loaded Speakers  45 Replies 
THE ONLY COMPANY THAT HAS ADVANCED THE DESIGN OF A MODERN DRIVER IS JBL,,, GOING FROM THE WESTERN ELECTRIC DESIGN TO THE 375,,376...PRO VERSION 2440,,2441...  TO the 2450 types..USEING COHERIENT PHASE PLUG DESIGN TOPOLIGY that unit was adapted to the...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #3: Great White Horn by loach71 on 2008-02-18 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: CD horn and JBL: Crossover point in Horn-Loaded Speakers  2 Replies 
Dominic:Welcome to the army of the "Great White Horn". I have been using these beasts for almost thrity years.The flange on these horns is designed for use with a 1.4" or 1.5" driver. The JBL 2420 is a 1" 3 bolt "JBL pattern" driver.Adapters are avai...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: Altec A2 by RacerXtreme on 2008-10-03 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Altec A2 in Horn-Loaded Speakers  3 Replies 
Hi.   First time here.   So this is where all the horn lovers go......My wife calls this my "man-cave"....I look at it as my "home stereo".  This photo is a couple months old.  Just add a freshly re-c...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #2: Re: JBL 2440 by Romy the Cat on 2006-09-16 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Hmmm... the sad truth about BMS.. in Horn-Loaded Speakers  6 Replies 
I did not see in your post any “sad truth about BMS”I would stick in the JBL 2440. It is relatively inexpensive. Has practically the same performance as the hipped JBL 375 and all together a good performer. It’s diaphragms are wildly available and it...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #33: Edgarhorns - Spaced out by slack key on 2011-12-29 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Crossover Design in Audio Discussions  69 Replies 
Lost in Space?  More like Spaced out.Taking Tramadol and Soma for a cervical problem.  I listened to Art of the Portuguese Fado Guitar and everything was 3D.Kidding aside, I did some reading yesterday.  Some online articles on the DEQX makes me want ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #29: About the diaphragms cult. by Romy the Cat on 2011-07-11 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Ultimate MF compression driver? in Horn-Loaded Speakers  45 Replies 
[quote user="zako"]THE ONLY COMPANY THAT HAS ADVANCED THE DESIGN OF A MODERN DRIVER IS JBL,,, GOING FROM THE WESTERN ELECTRIC DESIGN TO THE 375,,376...PRO VERSION 2440,,2441...  TO the 2450 types..USEING COHERIENT PHASE PLUG DESIGN TOPOLIGY that unit...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #30: Guts and fortitude by zako on 2011-07-12 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Ultimate MF compression driver? in Horn-Loaded Speakers  45 Replies 
IN THE NEW DIAPHRAMS,,,LOW MASS HIGH STRENGTH AND HOW THE PHASE PLUG IS DESIGNED HAS A CORRILATION OF WIDER BANDWIDTH AND LOWER DISTORTION...BUT JBL ADDED ONE MORE DESIGN TO THE EQUASION,,,THAT WAS TO REDESIGN THE DIAMOND PATTERN OUTER SURROUND FOR S...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #2: Elementary by Paul S on 2021-10-30 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: JBL 2446 in Horn-Loaded Speakers  1 Replies 
Hi, koh. Not to leave you dangling. The info you seek seems to be JBL horn specs, and maybe common JBL CD/horn practices, available at JBL sites.Good Luck.Best regards,Paul S...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #2: About Pham’s playback. by Romy the Cat on 2010-12-22 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Pham Thanh Cuong's playback from Vietnam. in Horn-Loaded Speakers  6 Replies 
 A few things I would like to say in context of Pham’s playback. I will leave his infatuation with turntables alone – man like to collect turntables and he within his constitutional right to do whatever makes him happy. The problem that I see ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #53: Some updates with MiniMe by Romy the Cat on 2008-10-11 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Macondo’s MiniMe or about Pilot Acoustic Systems in Audio Discussions  213 Replies 
I am quite fascinated with the result that I might get from MiniME and at the same time I am defensive with the direction it takes. Anyhow, here is how it stands… The decision to go for MF driver was I think right one. Even the 70-20RX tweeter has s...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #16: Is Living Voice the Vitavox revival? MiniVan vs. JBL by Romy the Cat on 2009-08-14 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Living Voice Loudspeaker in Horn-Loaded Speakers  80 Replies 
I think guessing what the hell they did with tweeters would make since if whatever they did sound right. Since Living Voice’s is not the company that has a lot of exposure in US I do not think I will ever hear those speakers. Even if they have US rep...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: A speaker set with JBL 2225h, JBL 2105h & JBL 2403h by audiophile.1963 on 2015-06-23 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: A speaker set with JBL 2225h, JBL 2105h & JBL 2403h in Horn-Loaded Speakers  2 Replies 
Hi,I keep for many years a set of speakers, JBL 2225h, JBL 2105h and JBL 2403h and I'd like to build a reflex compact speaker with a good low response (see the picture 1:10).  - 40 Hz - 1000/1200 Hz: JBL 2225h in vented box  ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #10: More speculations. by Romy the Cat on 2010-06-08 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Klangfilm: actual knowledge is better then fetish imaginatio... in Horn-Loaded Speakers  18 Replies 
[quote user="Markus"]I can't really make it out on the photo, but it looks a bit like a Tannoy Supertweeter.[/quote] Yes, it is but my interest is not what kind of brand he used but why he would need an additional tweeter in the first place? The mult...
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