JBL CF100 (1995)
A 3-way floor-standing speaker system from JBL’s CF series, released in 1995. It has a rear bass reflex design and high efficiency.
Overview
The JBL CF100 is a floor-type speaker system introduced in 1995 as part of JBL’s CF series. It was designed for high efficiency and an open sound. It is a 3-way, 3-speaker system with bass reflex loading through a rear port. Low-frequency response reaches down to 39 Hz (-6 dB). The drivers are a 25 cm cone woofer, an 11.5 cm midrange and a 1.4 cm dome tweeter. It was marketed as a full-range speaker for home audio enthusiasts who wanted dynamic performance and high power handling.
Specifications
| Model Rating Method | 3-Way, 3-Speaker, Bass Reflex System, Floor Type |
| Low Band Driver | 25 cm cone type |
| Medium Range Driver | 11.5 cm cone type |
| High-Pass Driver | 1.4 cm dome type |
| Frequency Band | 39 Hz to 20 kHz -6dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Output Sound Pressure Level | 94dB/W/m |
| Allowable Input | 250W (continuous program) |
| Crossover Frequency | 1.4 kHz, 7 kHz |
| External Dimensions | Width 325x Height 686x Depth 297 mm |
| Weight | 14.5kg |
Design
The dome tweeter has a titanium-laminated diaphragm. The woofer uses a fiber cone made from pulp, and the midrange driver has a fixed-edge paper cone. The enclosure has a rear bass reflex system to boost low-end output. The speaker terminal is a binding post type that takes banana plugs, and it is made to accept extremely thick speaker cables.
Market
The JBL CF100 was released in 1995 at a price of ¥25,000 per unit. By 1998 it was listed at around ¥30,000.
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