JBL 4411
A 3-way direct radiator studio monitor, noted for long-term performance and repairability.
Overview
The JBL 4411 is a 3-way direct radiator monitor loudspeaker system for professional and high-fidelity audio use. JBL (James B. Lansing Sound, Inc.) made it and marketed it as a control monitor. That puts it in studios, where accurate sound reproduction is the whole job. A product brochure dated 1984 confirms it was in JBL's lineup then. The available documentation has no detailed performance numbers. A user comment on AVForums says fully functional units compare favorably to modern speakers costing significantly more.
Specifications
| Product type | Studio Monitor |
| System type | 3-way direct radiator monitor loudspeaker system |
Design
The 4411 uses a direct radiator design across three drivers. That layout is typical of studio monitors built for flat frequency response and low distortion.
Market
The most commonly reported problem with the JBL 4411 is the woofer surround. It can rot, tear or get damaged over time from age and environmental factors. Replacement foam repair kits are commercially available, so restoration is well supported.
eBay Listings
As an eBay Partner, we earn from qualifying purchases. This helps support our independent vintage technology research.
Related Models
- JBL 075
- JBL 077
- JBL 120Ti
- JBL 124A
- JBL 124H
- Braun AUDIO-1 (1965)
- Braun AUDIO-250 (1965)
- Magnavox Component Systems (1972)
- Acoustic Research AR (1967-1976)
- Acoustic Research 11