JBL Lancer 99 (Late 1960s–Early 1970s)
A 2-way bass reflex loudspeaker with a 14-inch woofer, made in Los Angeles.
Overview
The JBL Lancer 99 is also known as the Athena S99 or Type S99. It's a floorstanding speaker that JBL built in the late 1960s to early 1970s at its Los Angeles facility in the USA. The design is a passive 2-way bass reflex. Each speaker has a 14-inch LE14A woofer. Details about the tweeter remain unverified. People sometimes call it an active speaker by mistake, but all available evidence says it's passive. The cabinet measures 26” H x 16” W x 13” D, and each unit weighs approximately 50 lbs (~23 kg).
Specifications
| Product type | 2-way bass reflex loudspeaker |
| Woofer | 14-inch LE14A |
| Nominal Impedance | 8Ω |
| Crossover Frequency | 2000 Hz |
| Dimensions (each) | 26” H x 16” W x 13” D |
| Weight (each) | ~50 lbs (~23 kg) |
| Manufacturer | JBL, Los Angeles, California, USA |
Design
The Lancer 99 pairs a 14-inch LE14A woofer with a passive crossover set at 2000 Hz in a 2-way bass reflex cabinet. JBL made it in Los Angeles, consistent with the company's US production during that era. The cabinets are large floorstanding units meant for full-range reproduction. No verified details exist about the tweeter, the cabinet materials or the crossover components.
Market
Original MSRP was $249 per speaker. Pairs have sold for around $520 lately, though prices vary significantly with condition and restoration. Damaged grills and aging drivers are the common problems. Some units also have grease-pencil markings on the back of the woofer cone for identification.
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