JBL CF120 (1995)

A floor-standing, 3-way bass reflex speaker system from JBL's CF series, released in 1995. Built for high efficiency and an open sound.

Overview

The JBL CF120 is a floor-type speaker system from JBL's CF series, introduced in 1995. It is a 3-way design with separate drivers for low, mid and high frequencies. The goal was high efficiency and an open, natural sound. The enclosure is bass reflex with the port on the rear, which extends the low end. It handles a continuous program rating of 250W. It launched at ¥35,000 per unit, and the price rose to ¥40,000 by around 1998.

Specifications

Model Rating Method	3-Way, 3-Speaker, Bass Reflex System, Floor Type
Unit For low band	30 cm cone type
For Medium Range	11.5 cm Cone Type
For high-pass	1.4 cm dome type
Frequency band	36 Hz to 20 kHz -6dB
Impedance	8 Ω
Output sound pressure level	96dB/W/m
Allowable input	250W (continuous program)
Crossover frequency	800 Hz, 7 kHz
External dimensions	Width 420x Height 800x Depth 381 mm
Weight	22.7kg

Design

The tweeter uses a titanium-laminated diaphragm. The idea is to get the clarity of titanium with the natural sound of a soft dome. The 30 cm woofer has a fiber-cone diaphragm based on pulp. The 11.5 cm midrange has a fixed-edge paper cone, made to blend smoothly with both the woofer and the tweeter. The enclosure is rear bass reflex. The terminal is a binding post type that takes banana plugs and works with thick cables. A built-in protection fuse guards against excessive input.

Context

This CF series floor-type system was designed for high efficiency and an open, dynamic sound, with both impact and clarity in a floorstanding format.

eBay Listings

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JBL CF120 VINTAGE 3-WAY FLOORSTANDING SPEAKERS 12" WOOFER

$900

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