JBL TLX130 (1994)

The JBL TLX130 is a 2-way, 2-speaker bass reflex bookshelf system released in 1994 at ¥28,000 per unit. It was the top 2-way model in JBL's TLX series, a line built around matching sound to room size. The woofer is a 21 cm cone with a diaphragm of high-rigidity paper pulp and corn paper. Both are natural materials, chosen to suppress the split vibration that causes distortion. The tweeter is a 2.5 cm dome with a titanium-laminated soft dome. It combines titanium's extended top-octave reach with the smoother consistency of a soft dome.

The enclosure has a calm, furniture-grade finish. The bass reflex port is on the rear to keep mid and low frequencies clean. The speaker terminals sit on the bottom of the rear baffle, so cable runs stay short and tidy. A common point of failure, as with most speakers of the era, is foam surround rot. Re-foam kits specifically for the TLX 130 are still available from European parts suppliers.

The record on this model is otherwise thin. No period reviews, owner opinions, or detailed market history have surfaced. Known specifications:

Frequency characteristic: 60 Hz – 20 kHz (−6 dB)
Output sound pressure level: 90 dB / 2.83 V / m
Nominal impedance: 4 Ω
Recommended amplifier: 10 W – 80 W
Crossover frequency: 3 kHz
Dimensions: 250 × 450 × 245 mm (W × H × D)
Weight: 6.9 kg

Some sources list a wider frequency response of 50 Hz to 25 kHz, but the 60 Hz - 20 kHz figure appears more consistently across documentation. Used listings have appeared in Portugal, Russia, and Malaysia, but no consistent market value has emerged.