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Offered is „2420 Mittelton - Treiber / 16 Ohm“ by JBL as second-hand device from the category „Chassis“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 704463032 ends on 29.10.2026 at 13:14 o'clock.
Is €750 the right number for a 2420, or are you paying top-shelf money for a driver that should be bought with a little patience? It looks a bit on the ambitious side versus the usual used market, where working examples often land roughly around €180 to €650 depending on condition and completeness, with cleaner pairs or especially nice examples pushing higher; €750 is not outrageous, but it’s above the middle of the pack.
What makes it worth considering is the 2420’s reputation: it’s a classic JBL compression driver with real presence, efficiency, and that crisp, forward midrange many vintage horn systems are built around. If it’s genuinely clean, tested, and original, that matters a lot here because healthy, unmolested examples are increasingly the real value; just make sure the diaphragm, threads, and output are verified, since those are the expensive bits that turn a “good” deal into an average one.
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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