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JBL S2600 Floorstanding Loudspeakers The very rare JBL S2600 utilising the beautiful, scaled down DD55000 horn. I have used these with a number of amps like McIntosh MC 2105 105w, Firstwatt F5 25w, Hegel H390 250w and an Ayon Orion II 30w. All have produced an enjoyable, full and impressive sound without even being over bearing. These really are fantastic speakers I have appropriate boxes and packaging to ship interstate. From an extra $150 for shipping to Eastern majors with a private and very careful courier I have been using. Pack send with insurance is also an option at a little highe
At A$3,750, this sits in the upper-middle of what a used JBL S2600 pair can plausibly fetch, but the benchmark is thin in Australia and I’d call it fair-to-ambitious rather than a steal. A Reverb listing for the same model at A$9,000 suggests strong asking prices internationally, while local used JBL hi-fi pricing is often much softer, so this number is not out of line if the pair is complete and clean, but it is not cheap.
What makes them worth a look is the classic JBL formula: big, lively dynamics, strong sensitivity, and a presentation that tends to work especially well with rock, live recordings, and high-output amps. For a buyer, the real upside is finding an intact, original pair with matching drivers, good cabinets, and no botched repairs; on speakers of this age, that matters more than cosmetics. If the seller can show provenance and clean operation, this is the kind of listing that can be a very satisfying long-term keeper.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
JBL traces its roots to 1946, when pioneering audio engineer James Bullough Lansing founded the company in Los Angeles, California, initially as James B. Lansing Sound, Incorporated. A veteran of loudspeaker design from earlier ventures like the Lansing Manufacturing Company and collaborations on Hollywood's first practical cinema systems, Lansing infused JBL with his relentless pursuit of acoustic clarity and fidelity. Though he passed away in 1949 amid financial strains, the brand endured under new leadership, accelerating in 1969 with acquisition by Harman International—now under Samsung—fueling global expansion and innovation.
JBL excels across professional and consumer audio realms, renowned for its loudspeakers that dominate studios, touring rigs, cinemas, and home setups. Iconic models like the D-130 woofer, Paragon stereophonic system, and L-100 Century defined eras of high-output sound, while modern lines span portable Bluetooth speakers, wireless headphones, soundbars, and pro monitors. The brand prioritizes robust transducers, advanced horns, and diamond-surround tech over niche components like turntables, DACs, or cables.
Positioned as a mid-tier powerhouse with pro-grade heritage, JBL commands respect among discerning buyers for delivering punchy, reliable performance at accessible prices, bridging live-event energy and home listening without high-end esoterica. Its vintage icons draw collectors, yet contemporary ubiquity in arenas and everyday gear cements market dominance for those valuing scale and excitement over boutique refinement.
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