JBL C36 (1952)
A floor-type bass reflex speaker system released by JBL in 1952, available in multiple configurations using different driver and crossover combinations.
Overview
The JBL C36, also known as the C36 Viscount, is a floor-type enclosure speaker system introduced by JBL in 1952. It uses a bass reflex design and was offered in various configurations, allowing different combinations of low, midrange, and high-frequency drivers paired with specific crossover and adapter networks. The C36 shares its basic design with the C38, differing primarily in orientation as the C36 is configured vertically. These speakers were designed for stereo use, with dedicated left and right units available as a pair.
Specifications
| Manufacturer | JBL |
| Product type | floor-type enclosure |
| System type | Bass reflex system, floor type |
| External dimensions | Width 490x Height 730x Depth 400 mm |
| Units Used | D208/D216 / D208orD216 / - / A22 |
| Units Used | D123 / D123 / A22orA30 |
| Units Used | D131 / D131 |
| Units Used | D130 / D130 |
| Units Used | LE12C / LE12C / A37 |
| Units Used | LE14C / LE14C / LX2-1 / A24orA33 |
| Units Used | 001 / 130A / 175DLH / N1200 / - / LE175DLH |
| Units Used | 002 / D123 / 075 / N2600 / A22 / N2400 / A30 |
| Units Used | 030 / D130 / N2600 / - / N2400 |
| Units Used | 032 / D123 / LE20 / LX2 / A33 |
| Units Used | S1 / LE14A / LE175DLH / LX10 |
| Units Used | S5 / LE10A / LE30 / LX3-1 / A11 |
| Units Used | S12 / LE14A / LE20 / LX8 / A33 |
| Units Used | S18 / LE15A / 375 / 1237/1290 / 075 / LX5, N7000 |
| Original price | ¥ 83,900 (1 unit, around 1965) |
| Original price | ¥ 65,500 (1 unit, around 1967) |
Design
This is a floor-type enclosure that uses a bass reflex system. The C36 and C38 share the same basic design, with the C36 being the vertical version. There was a left and right configuration available for stereo setups.
Product Family
The C36 and C38 have the same basic design, indicating a shared engineering platform within JBL’s early speaker lineup.
Market
A re-foam repair kit is available for the JBL C36 speaker, indicating that surround degradation is a known maintenance issue for these vintage units.
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