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JBL 2226 Econowave

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Posted on September 14, 2014 at 08:59:33
Rpower
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Location: Northeast Georgia
Joined: October 27, 2000


Finally got my JBL Econowave system together. Built the econowave horn with the Selenium D220ti driver and crossover into a 12.5 x 12.5 x 6.5 inch MDF box that I can sit on top of my L200 cabinet, since I did not want to mount the horn into my JBL cabinet at this time. Used the econowave crossover schematic for "woofers > 95db" with an added zobel for the woofer. Used the Parts Express second order crossover PC board and stuffed it with the econowave crossover parts which worked out very nicely. Changed out the JBL 136A woofers that came with the L200s with a pair of 2226H woofers that I picked up on eBay. Disconnected the original crossover and horn in the JBL L200 and connected the econowave horn with crossover and the system came together very well. I love the sound of the Selenium D200ti driver and it mates very well with the 2226 woofer. I was looking to recreate the sound of a live band in my living room and feel that I have gotten very close now. Best sound that I have gotten so far by a long shot..

 

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RE: JBL 2226 Econowave, posted on September 14, 2014 at 09:27:22
adam@denderapartners.com
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Location: So. Oregon, State of Jefferson
Joined: October 1, 2007
 Wow this is so familiar. In the 60's my Dad had a mono system he bought used at Henry Radio in LA. One of the great places to score used audio, by the way!

It consisted of a Leak amp and preamp, A JBL LE8T in a vented cab and a Jensen horn tweeter. Nice family resemblance to your rig.

It sounded fantastic. I heard my first Van Morrison records on that system, Cream, Blue Cheer, all the good stuff of my yoot. It filled a big room with real music!

 

RE: JBL 2226 Econowave, posted on September 16, 2014 at 02:37:07
KanedaK
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Posts: 2519
Location: Brussels
Joined: April 27, 2010
 If I may say a few humble remarks :)

1) I find it a pity to use L200s as simple enclosures... are you planning to build a box for your 2226 in the future, allowing you to bring your L200s back to original? (I know what you did here is completely reversible, but you have basically a full set of unused drivers and crossovers and i find it a bit sad... but okay I live in Belgium, and L200 is a less common beast around here! :) )

2)Wheter you do build a box for your 2226 or not, I would reverse the box so that the woofer sits close to the waveguide, instead of close to the floor. Ave you tried it already? Crossover frequency being fairly high I would say the difference in sound would be quite sensible.

 

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