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JBL 2226 for bass

Down & Outman

Down & Outman

Mar 16, 2005
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LaGrange, Georgia
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I used to have a pair of JBL K-145's in a Sunn 2000S cab that kicked some serious tunes out. I have been wanting to get another 15" JBL as I loved the sound. How are the 2226 series speakers for bass? I've been finding them cheap on EBAY and have been curious about them. I have a Yamaha 100 watt bass head w/ parametric equalizers. Thanks!
 
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Down & Outman said:
.... How are the 2226 series speakers for bass? .... I have a Yamaha 100 watt bass head ...Thanks!
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1) In order to enjoy the capability of this driver, the speaker(s) must be installed in an enclosure with sufficient volume (the displacement kind... on other words, cubic feet). Go to JBLproservice and look up the .pdf for the 2226.

2) The enclosure must be ported properly or the low frequency response will be insufficient. I believe that the JBL E140, 2225, and 2226 all have a fs of 40 hz. A cabinet tuned to 40 hz should allow the 2226 to get busy.

3) U.S. made JBL products (old and new) are benchmark tools for studio and live sound applications. As far as serving the electric bassist.... well, even if you use a JBL 2226 and the cabinet volume and tuning are right on, the JBL may not be the cat's meow compared to a 15" driver / enclosure that is designed by a bass amplification company.

4) I'd recommend driving a 2226 with much more than 100 watts (unless it is only a practice amp.) I'd dump at least 400 w - better yet, go for the continuous rating into it (600) ... if i were to use it live.

5) I am a JBL-oholic
-(2) L19's
-(2) 2204's in 2 cu ft enclosures, sealed and to be ported
-(3) MR802 floor monitors
-(1) unloaded 4625B
-(2) SR4722 cabinets

(sigh) I'll shut up now.
 
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I would go with the E140. I have been using them for 20 years, still have the original pair I bought then, no problems with them whatsoever. They are heavy and, to my ears, have a more full range sound. I can even do a bit of slapping and popping with them. I also have a few of them sitting around. PM me if you are interested.
 
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Thanks all. Frankly any of the D, E, and F series 140's would more than do the trick. I've seen so many 2226s go for cheap on ebay, I was wondering if one would work. Like I said, my peak setup in '76 was a Sunn Collesium 880, 2 K-145 in a 2000S cab and a K-151 by itself, with my Rickenbacker 4001, no less! Can you say THUNDER! Man I had fun back then!
 
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Although I have not gigged with my B15N yet, that old CTS sounds great, alot more full range sounding than I thought it would. :bassist:
 
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well guy here's your answer to the JBL 15inch 2226H, I play a musicman 5 string double humbucking bass and have been biamping with a 15 black widow and 2-10 EV and just wanted to try a speaker that would have a lower range 30Hz for the low B. I put it in the Peavy cabinet BX 115 and its the best speaker I've ever played thru. I have an Eden WT800 head and I also put an Eden horn in the 2 10 cabinet. There is nothing like a JBL for bass for me. And all those threads that say you need x amount of power it was no different than the BW. It was so articulate and full and meaty. Every note stood out. I also have a JBL 15 inch e140 and its good but won't go low like the 2226, great for 4 string but it still better than the other 15s I've played thru. The Peavey Low Riders 30 hz are probably good too but I haven't tried them. Nothing compares to the JBLs once you've tried them
 
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