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2x jbl passieve bass-reflex subwoofers, jbl mpro 418s. Uit de prof serie van jbl. In nieuwstaat. Met transportwielen en extra stevige beschermhoezen. Geen gebruikssporen. Gemakkelijk hanteerbaar door
This is a buyer’s market for passive JBL MPro subs, but the €450 asking price for two MPRO418S units is ambitious compared to the typical used market. Your internal database anchors the median at €72 with a 75th percentile of €309 for single units; even treating €309 as the high end for one, two should cap near €618, yet the 25th percentile sits at only €51. At €450 total, you’re paying roughly €225 per sub, which is nearly 4.4 times the 25th percentile and well above the median, making this a tough deal unless the condition is pristine or includes rare accessories.
The MPRO418S is a respected passive 18” bass-reflex sub designed to extend low-frequency output in professional PA setups, known for solid build and clean low-end when paired with quality tops. If these are original-owner, fully functional, and include cables or mounting poles, the upside justifies some stretch, but at this price point, verify the cones, grilles, and internal wiring for age-related wear. Without confirmed extras or museum-grade condition, a fairer target sits closer to €100–€150 total for the pair.
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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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