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JBL D 130 F Alnico Lautsprecher , Orange , Fender gelabelt ,
Impedanz 8 Ohm . Technisch wie optisch in einem sehr gutem
Zustand . Der Lautsprecher wurde auf einwandfreie Funktion
überprüft . Abholung vor Ort , oder Versand per Paketdienst .
The D130F is one of JBL’s most respected vintage instrument drivers, but EUR 399 is an ambitious asking price here: it sits well above the EUR 203 75th-percentile mark from 1,179 comparable listings. That can be justified only by exceptional originality, a desirable early cone, or documented professional restoration; otherwise, it is priced as a premium example rather than a routine used unit.
Its appeal is genuine: the Alnico motor, large edge-wound voice coil, high efficiency, and unusually clean, spacious presentation make it a classic match for Fender-style amplification, with plenty of headroom and projection. Before paying the premium, verify the cone and surround, voice-coil rub, originality of the magnet and label, impedance, and whether it has been reconed. A tested, original example can be special, but at EUR 399 the seller should provide convincing evidence of condition and provenance.
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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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