JBL 6006B
Documentation on the JBL 6006B is thin — there are no production years, original prices, or period reviews in the record. What survives is the spec sheet, and it describes a workmanlike compact monitor. The 6006B is a 2-way, full-range loudspeaker built around a 6-inch woofer and a 1-inch titanium-coated tweeter, with a crossover at 2.5kHz. JBL rated it at 100 watts continuous program power, 88dB sensitivity (1W/1m), and a frequency response of 60Hz–20kHz (±3dB). Nominal impedance is 8 ohms, and dispersion is a broad 100° × 100°.
The cabinet measures 14.4 inches high by 9.1 inches wide by 9.5 inches deep (366 × 231 × 241 mm) and weighs in at a hefty 46.5 lbs (21.1 kg) — substantial for its size, suggesting real build quality. Inputs are professional speakON and 1/4-inch jacks, and the finish is black textured. The only period mention found is a classified ad in Audio (April 1974, p.78) listing a loudspeaker/power amp setup for bi-amplification — though it doesn't confirm the 6006B was part of that rig. Beyond the numbers, little else is recorded.
Known specifications:
- Type: 2-way full-range, 6-inch woofer / 1-inch titanium-coated tweeter
- Crossover: 2.5kHz
- Frequency response: 60Hz–20kHz (±3dB)
- Power: 100W continuous program
- Sensitivity: 88dB (1W/1m)
- Impedance: 8 ohms
- Directivity: 100° × 100°
- Dimensions: 14.4″H × 9.1″W × 9.5″D (366 × 231 × 241 mm)
- Weight: 46.5 lbs (21.1 kg)
- Connectors: speakON and 1/4-inch jacks
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