JBL recone kits

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   Are the generic JBL recone kits for the 2226h (like the ones from PAP) any good? Do they sound the same or are they worse. I know James Folkes has had bad experiences with the generic replacements for the 2" comps but whats the word on the 2226 ones?

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Meat Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Old Croc Joined: 05 June 2009 Location: Manc Status: Offline Points: 1513	Post Options Post Reply Quote Meat Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: JBL recone kits Posted: 09 July 2009 at 6:10pm
	Are the generic JBL recone kits for the 2226h (like the ones from PAP) any good? Do they sound the same or are they worse. I know James Folkes has had bad experiences with the generic replacements for the 2" comps but whats the word on the 2226 ones?
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Shelfstacker Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Registered User Joined: 11 July 2008 Location: Midlands Status: Offline Points: 495	Post Options Post Reply Quote Shelfstacker Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 09 July 2009 at 6:21pm
	I have all sorts of recone kits on the 2226, and the only one to go for is the genuine JBL one. I did 2 a couple of weeks ago and they were about £100 each. Originals last for ages and, in my opinion, sound 'better' than the recones I have heard. Durability of the recones I've had done in the past has been poor, and they have had a tendancy to sound bassier, which is not what I'm looking for in a mid bass tuned box.
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Meat Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Old Croc Joined: 05 June 2009 Location: Manc Status: Offline Points: 1513	Post Options Post Reply Quote Meat Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 09 July 2009 at 6:31pm
	Thanks for the feedback. Where did you get your genuine ones from?
	Don't test the champignon sound

jbl_man Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Joined: 12 January 2005 Location: London. Status: Offline Points: 11308	Post Options Post Reply Quote jbl_man Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 09 July 2009 at 6:37pm
	With recones,you only get what you pay for. If you want your 2226 to sound like an Eminence driver,fit the copy....if you want it to sound like a JBL,fit the original.
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fuzzylogic Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Old Croc Joined: 02 November 2006 Status: Offline Points: 2429	Post Options Post Reply Quote fuzzylogic Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 09 July 2009 at 6:56pm
	Bit off topic but does anyone know where is the best place to get a replacement surround for the 2243 in the UK??The foam on one of mine has completely gone but I think I caught it before any damage was done.
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godathunder Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Old Croc Joined: 19 July 2004 Location: wicklow Status: Offline Points: 1888	Post Options Post Reply Quote godathunder Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 09 July 2009 at 11:02pm
	wembley loudspeakers have refoamed surrounds for me in the past. iirc they dont like suplying the foam as a diy item though. parts express do, or at least did, a range of replacement foams. Ive no idea if any of them would be suitable though
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shadow1 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Registered User Joined: 05 March 2008 Location: West Midlands Status: Offline Points: 308	Post Options Post Reply Quote shadow1 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 09 July 2009 at 11:03pm
	Check cimplesolutions.co.uk for proper JBL recone kits. Not cheap but they are proper JBL recone kits.
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fuzzylogic Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Old Croc Joined: 02 November 2006 Status: Offline Points: 2429	Post Options Post Reply Quote fuzzylogic Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 10 July 2009 at 12:12am
	Thanks Godathunder,parts express seems to have them for the 2245 and thinking about it that is the driver I have so will try there.Do they post to the UK i wonder? Tried cimplesolutions couldn't navigate the site very easily so gave up!Cheers anyway.
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