JBL 62T
A passive bookshelf loudspeaker from JBL, sold during the early 1990s, designed for use with an external amplifier and noted for wall or corner placement.
Overview
The JBL 62T is a passive bookshelf loudspeaker, as evidenced by its appearance in retailer advertisements from 1991 and 1992. It is a two-way speaker system featuring a 6-inch or 6.5-inch woofer and a titanium dome tweeter, specifically identified as the 022Ti model in restoration discussions. The speaker has an 8-ohm impedance and a frequency response ranging from 75 Hz to 23 kHz, with sensitivity mentioned but not fully documented in available sources. Designed for home audio use, it was marketed as a compact bookshelf speaker suitable for pairing with a subwoofer—JBL recommended the SB/PB-1000 units for extended low-frequency response. Users have reported enjoying the 62T for symphonic music, and the model has maintained a presence in budget audiophile circles due to its availability in secondhand markets.
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, with one listing showing a sale price of $259. In the secondhand market, pairs have sold for as little as $10 at Goodwill and $45 on eBay. Some units are sold as tested and working, though tweeter restoration—particularly of the 022Ti model—has been noted in user forums as a potential maintenance need.
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