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JBL Model L26 loudspeakers
We present you a JBL in its Model L26 execution. While early models named Decade (1972-1973) used LE25-2 tweeters, these later production ones were names "Model L26" and were equipped with the LE25-4, that you can recognise by the two red dots on the tweeter wire solderings. This model has also the grille pegs in black, that is consistent for later models.
This pair is completely restored and finished in american oak, not walnut. The connectors are swapped with quality banana jack plugs to accept thicker audiophile speaker cables. While not pictured, dark fabric grilles are present, in good condition, but without the original square aluminium badges.
A burning debate still runs nowadays about the L26 being better than the 3-way L36. We believe it's like preferring one of your child over an other… for us, the sound is fabulous, period.
Listen to them, at Vintage Note we are serious about good vintage JBL because we love them and we know you will as well. And year after year, these L series are becoming harder to find due to the rising interest of vintage high-fidelity. Get yours before your neightbour does…
Very good condition, see photo gallery for signs of patina or use.
The usual maintenance and cleaning has been undertaken: dismantling, control of components, soldering and absorbing surfaces, veneer nurturing with lin seed oil/turpentine. The grille fabrics were steamed for sanitation.
The woofers are fitted with brand new foam suspensions, and the ALPS potentiometer has been carefully deoxidyzed.
The stands are not part of the sale.
The listening session
Stevie Wonder - Higher ground
The Doobie Brothers - Long train runnin'
Pretenders - Middle of the road
Ben Harper - Ground on down
Made in the USA
Technical specifications
2-way bass-reflex loudspeaker
Power: 35W RMS
Crossover frequency: 2000Hz
Impedance: 8Ω
Sensitivity: 89dB
Woofer: 1 x 250mm cone - L125A Alnico
Tweeter: 1 x 36mm cone - LE25-4
Finish: american oak
Dimensions: 34 CM (L) x 61 CM (H) x 33 CM (D)
Weight: 19kg / unit