JBL 2600 (1994)
Floor-standing speaker system developed from the flagship DD55000 design
Overview
The JBL 2600 is a floor-type speaker system released in 1994. It was designed as a more accessible take on JBL's high-end Everest DD55000. It is a 2-way, bass reflex design with a 30 cm cone woofer and a newly developed horn-loaded tweeter, and it aims for wide dispersion and precise imaging. JBL engineered it to bring the performance principles of its professional and flagship lines into a refined home audio format.
Specifications
| Model Rating | 2-Way, 2-Speaker, Bass Reflex System, Floor Type |
| Low Range Unit | 30 cm Cone Type (ME120HS) |
| High Range Unit | Horn Type (H2600 + 2426H) |
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Output sound pressure level | 91dB/2.83V/m |
| Crossover frequency | 1.1kHz |
| External dimensions | Width 561x Height 985x Depth 406 mm |
| Weight | 56.8kg |
| Port Tube part number | 70735-02 |
| Cabinet part number | 70862 |
Design
The 2600 follows the design concept of the Everest DD55000. The woofer is a 30 cm ME120HS with a Phi Bagras composite cone, Aqua+ damping and a large magnetic circuit. The high-frequency section is a horn-type tweeter that pairs the newly developed H2600 horn with the professional 2426H driver. The H2600 horn is directly related to the DD55000. It has a unique 3-D curved surface, shaped with JBL's proprietary horn design and acoustic analysis technologies, to spread mid and high frequencies broadly and evenly. The enclosure is wedge-shaped, which optimizes baffle area, eliminates internal standing waves and supports the horn. The speaker terminals are mounted on the side for biwiring and easier cable access.
Context
The JBL 2600 is directly related to the Everest DD55000. It carries that speaker's high-fidelity horn-loaded design philosophy into a dedicated floor-standing system for home use.
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