I have a set of JBL 2404 waveguide clones and wanted to explore possible viable options to use other drivers than the original alnico ring radiator JBL uses.
I've seen some drivers from BMS which happen to be ring radiators like the originals. The small 1/2" throat poses some challenges not being that common, but there's obviously a reason why JBL chose this size, for better top end extension.
This isn't really a big deal, but it would be nice to use this WG as a super tweeter for 3 way systems due to how nice it already sounds in stock phenolic version. There are some 1" versions of this WG, but its nothing close to the performance of the original.
Any takers?
I've seen some drivers from BMS which happen to be ring radiators like the originals. The small 1/2" throat poses some challenges not being that common, but there's obviously a reason why JBL chose this size, for better top end extension.
This isn't really a big deal, but it would be nice to use this WG as a super tweeter for 3 way systems due to how nice it already sounds in stock phenolic version. There are some 1" versions of this WG, but its nothing close to the performance of the original.
Any takers?
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The B&C de5 has a 1/2" exit.
B&C de5 at P.E.
Seems to me ( $50.00 + ) is worth the MacGyver-effort needed to mate them up.
🙂
The B&C de5 has a 1/2" exit.
B&C de5 at P.E.
Seems to me ( $50.00 + ) is worth the MacGyver-effort needed to mate them up.
🙂
I have a set of DE7s which are just DE5s with a 3/4" throat. There may be enough extra material on the WG entrance to make the DE7 fit properly. I just don't know how much it may hurt top end extension not using a ring radiator.
I got these WGs really cheap from a trade but they look very well made, molded from FG loaded resin. Its probably not worth the effort to further mess with these.
I got these WGs really cheap from a trade but they look very well made, molded from FG loaded resin. Its probably not worth the effort to further mess with these.
@diyuser2010 That's what I wanted to hear. I was thinking it was a matter of narrowing the throat ID on the DE7, which has the same internal phase plug as the DE5. Only the throat mounting flange looks different, otherwise the same driver.
Having considered the DE7 driver for this WG, now I'm curious if it was possible to do a similar adaptation to the CDX1-1430. This one also has an extended phase plug and minimal taper on the internal throat ID. The reason I mention this driver is due to its healthy top end extension.
This is also a quest of mine. Pretty much exactly.
UHF that gets loud and sounds good doing it.
Following with interest. 🙂
Barry.
UHF that gets loud and sounds good doing it.
Following with interest. 🙂
Barry.