JBL L55 Lancer (1971–1975)

A floor-standing, 2-way bass reflex speaker system with a smoked glass top and color-swappable grills.

Overview

Specifications

Impedance8 Ω
Allowable input35W (continuous program)
Crossover frequency2kHz
External dimensionsWidth 440 x Height 620 x Depth 330 mm
Weight29 kg
Low frequency unit36 cm Cone Type (LE14A) with 10 cm φ voice coil
High frequency unit5 cm Cone Type (LE20-1)
Networkdedicated 2-way network

Design

The enclosure has a smoked glass top plate. The front grill came in three colors: coffee, mandarin or indigo.

Market

The JBL L55 Lancer was priced at ¥144,000 per unit, around 1972 - 1975.

eBay Listings

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Single JBL L55 Vintage Glass Top Foor-Standing Speaker
$320
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JBL L55 Vintage Speakers – Professionally Restored – 1-Year
$1,999
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Foam Pads for Top of JBL L55 & L65 Jubal Speakers - 1 Pair
$10.95
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JBL L55 Lancer Crossover Upgrade Kit with Gold Binding Posts
$84.95
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