JBL HL93
The JBL HL93 is a three-way loudspeaker, and beyond the bare specifications, the record is remarkably thin. What is documented comes largely from a single HiFi Engine manual entry and a solitary reseller listing. There are no production years, no original price, and no JBL catalog materials that have surfaced — so the timeline and market positioning remain unconfirmed.
What is known: it pairs a 300mm (12″) woofer with a 130mm (5″) midrange and a 25mm (1″) tweeter, crossing over at 800Hz and 4,500Hz. Sensitivity is rated at 91dB, impedance at 8 ohms, and power handling at 50W. Frequency response is listed as 42–20,000Hz. That is the extent of the technical record — no cabinet construction details, dimensions, or weight have been documented.
A 1974 issue of Audio (June 1974, p.88) carries a classified ad mentioning JBL in a want-list context, but no period review of the HL93 itself has been located. The only contemporary evidence of the model in circulation is a One Eleven Electronics listing offering a pair in "good, working condition, some cabinet scuffs" at $250. That listing confirms the HL93 was a real, saleable product — but little else about its life in the marketplace is preserved.
- Type: 3-way loudspeaker
- Woofer: 300mm (12″) · Midrange: 130mm (5″) · Tweeter: 25mm (1″)
- Crossover frequencies: 800Hz, 4,500Hz
- Frequency response: 42–20,000Hz
- Sensitivity: 91dB · Power handling: 50W · Impedance: 8 ohms
If you own a pair or have original documentation, the Archive would welcome the details.
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