JBL L65 Jubal (1974)
A floor-standing, three-way bass reflex speaker system built for high-fidelity sound and to fit in with home interiors.
Overview
The JBL L65 Jubal is a floor-type, three-speaker bass reflex system. JBL released it in 1974. It was designed to give high sound fidelity while fitting in with home interiors, and it has a dedicated 3-way crossover network and a balanced driver configuration. It was originally priced at ¥220,000 per unit, which put it in the premium class for its day.
Specifications
| Product type | 3-Way, 3-Speaker, Bass Reflex System, Floor Type |
| Low Band | 30 cm Cone Type (126A) |
| Middle Range | 13 cm Cone Type (LE5-5) |
| High Pass | Horn Type (077) |
| Network | dedicated 3-way network |
| Crossover frequency | 1 kHz, 6.5 kHz |
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Sound pressure level | 91 db (New JIS) |
| Allowable input | 75W (continuous program) |
| External dimensions | Width 440x Height 610x Depth 330 mm |
| Weight | 30kg |
| Original price | ¥220,000 (1974) |
Design
The L65 Jubal was built as a floor-based speaker system that balances acoustic performance with looks suited to a living space. The woofer is the 126A, a newly developed 30 cm cone type. It has a powerful magnetic circuit with a 7.5 cm edgewise winding and a large Alnico V magnet, plus a die-cast concentric design for structural precision.
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