JBL 62T

A passive bookshelf loudspeaker from JBL, sold during the early 1990s. It needs an external amplifier and is meant for wall or corner placement.

Overview

The JBL 62T is a passive bookshelf loudspeaker. Retailer advertisements from 1991 and 1992 show it. It is a two-way system with a 6-inch or 6.5-inch woofer and a titanium dome tweeter, identified as the 022Ti model in restoration discussions. Impedance is 8 ohms and frequency response runs 75 Hz to 23 kHz. Sensitivity is mentioned in the available sources but not fully documented. It was sold as a compact bookshelf speaker for home audio, and JBL recommended the SB/PB-1000 units if you wanted to pair it with a subwoofer for extended low-frequency response. Users have reported enjoying the 62T for symphonic music, and it still turns up in budget audiophile circles because secondhand units are easy to find.

Specifications

Product type	loudspeaker
Form factor	bookshelf speaker
Driver configuration	2 way
Woofer size	6 inch or 6.5 inch
Tweeter type	titanium dome
Tweeter model	022Ti
Impedance	8 Ohms
Frequency response	75 Hz – 23 kHz
Amplification type	passive
Placement recommendation	corners or against a wall

Market

Retail list prices for the JBL 62T varied between $150 and $279 in 1991-1992, according to period advertisements. One listing showed a sale price of $259. Secondhand, pairs have sold for as little as $10 at Goodwill and $45 on eBay. Some units are sold as tested and working. User forums have noted that the tweeter, particularly the 022Ti model, may need restoration.