Modern JBL K145 sound???

[fmeynert]

Hello:

Is there a current speaker that sounds similar to the JBL K145??

Thanks,
Franz

[nysbob]

I've been playing through them for 30+ years now, and no, I don't think so.

I've heard good things about the Beyma 15"s , but yet to play one.

[Bassmec]

Originally Posted by fmeynert

Hello:

Is there a current speaker that sounds similar to the JBL K145??

Thanks,
Franz

Sorry I don't think there is, except maybe two of these might almost replace one 145:
Weber AlNiCo California 15
because the trend is for modern idiot proof power handling and as the melting point of copper hasn't changed at all, the designers today are left with no option but to increase the reciprocating weight of the voice coil assembly
and as weight reduction in other parts, such as cone materials
has seen almost no change.
The modern fifteen inch has generally developed a duller thudding noise requiring earlier crossover over into smaller more agile 6" mids a la mode Fearful.
Its a totally different technology and certainly sounds quite different.
JBL do this compact, lightweight hi x-max gear today too
but they stopped making musical instrument speakers.
Not nearly enough market to make an expensive driver tailored to a single musical instrument for JBL today.

[gbarchus]

The Weber "might" sound close to a JBL D130 but I don't think it even has a cast frame. The thing is that a D130 doesn't sound like a K145.

Gale