What's a JBL?

J Hill · Post by **J Hill** » 12 Dec 2005 9:50 pm

I'm reading about the Evans Amps and am wondering about 'JBL'? They say things like 'its got a JBL in it' but never say what that it. What is it? Thanks.

Richard Sinkler · Post by **Richard Sinkler** » 12 Dec 2005 9:53 pm

It's a brand of speaker. A very good speaker.

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J Hill · Post by **J Hill** » 12 Dec 2005 9:55 pm

Thank you, Richard.

Kevin Mincke · Post by **Kevin Mincke** » 12 Dec 2005 10:59 pm

James Bullough Lansing aka JBL

thurlon hopper · Post by **thurlon hopper** » 13 Dec 2005 4:13 am

Thought by many to be the finest speaker for guitar and steel guitar, though personally i prefer the Altec Lansing.

Erv Niehaus · Post by **Erv Niehaus** » 13 Dec 2005 8:01 am

I have a pair of JBLs in my Fender Twin Reverb. I ordered it that way from Fender. Of course, that was close to 40 years ago.

Erv[This message was edited by Erv Niehaus on 13 December 2005 at 08:02 AM.]

Richard Sinkler · Post by **Richard Sinkler** » 13 Dec 2005 6:55 pm

I've used JBL's exclusively up until I bought my Nasville 400 with a Black Widow. I Put a JBL in it but ended up putting the Widow back in. My opinion now is the Widows are as good or better than the JBL's.

Leila, you're more than welcome.

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J Hill · Post by **J Hill** » 13 Dec 2005 9:45 pm

All your comments are interesting. Sometimes I wish I could just listen to all the various kinds of Amps for one whole day. You really have to rely on word-of-mouth with some of these things, huh? By the way, don't they have green hats around here, I just don't look so good in red!

Earnest Bovine · Post by **Earnest Bovine** » 13 Dec 2005 10:02 pm

I prefer Peavey Black Widow speakers over JBL for steel guitar.

Jim Sliff · Post by **Jim Sliff** » 13 Dec 2005 10:07 pm

I prefer Weber Californias over either.

There is the "JBL's are the greatest" camp, and the "JBL's are harsh and icepicky" camp. I'll fall into the second group. Don't like them. They're clean for sure, but the Weber's beat them hands-down for richness of tone IMO. Not to mention 1/3 or so of the price.

Richard Sinkler · Post by **Richard Sinkler** » 14 Dec 2005 7:23 am

I have heard great things about the Weber speakers. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to hear them or try them out, but would be very interested. But, I am also very happy with my Widows.

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Mark Fasbender · Post by **Mark Fasbender** » 15 Dec 2005 1:05 am

New JBL's=
J unk
B ut
L oud

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Dave Grafe · Post by **Dave Grafe** » 15 Dec 2005 11:20 am

Regardless of what anybody thinks of their newer "consumer" products, I wouldn't call any of the pro speakers from JBL "junk" - while I personally prefer the D130F and K130, Harley James simply sounded as good as it gets through the old Randall with a "new" E130 in it the other night and I'm sure there are plenty of qualified witnesses to back me up.

If JBL can't deliver the sound you want that's your preference - and we are all (hopefully) still allowed to make our own choices - but if you want the cleanest, flattest possible sound at the highest possible SPL per amplifier watt only TAD can meet or exceed the performance of JBL's D, K or E series speakers, whether 10", 12" or 15" - that's not my opinion, it's just scientifically documented reality.

Do I need to get out my flame suit for this one now?[This message was edited by Dave Grafe on 15 December 2005 at 11:22 AM.]

thurlon hopper · Post by **thurlon hopper** » 15 Dec 2005 11:35 am

I'm 65 and been playing most of my life and IMHO anyone who referds to Jbl speakers as junk has a lot to learn about loudspeakers. I currently own JBL, EVM and Altec, and think that Altec has the smoothest highs, but JBL holds it's own against anybody's speakers.

Dave Zirbel · Post by **Dave Zirbel** » 15 Dec 2005 11:59 am

Yes, the Altecs have silky highs, not piercing! I've recently started using the 418Bs and love them. I've sworn by JBLs for years, and still think they're great but I'm enjoying the change to Altecs. Just something a little different. They have less midrange to them. They sound FANTASTIC with old Fender amps.[This message was edited by Dave Zirbel on 15 December 2005 at 12:00 PM.]

James Cann · Post by **James Cann** » 15 Dec 2005 7:23 pm

I prefer Weber Californias over either.

OK, Jim, alnico or ceramic, and why?

Mark Fasbender · Post by **Mark Fasbender** » 18 Dec 2005 2:21 am

Actually I was refering to their mid and low line pa speakers and enclosures. Their pro speakers are just dandy. For steel they are great. might not be the thing for a bluesier sound. To each their own. I own a few JBL drivers. Lighten up.

Does anyone know what BOSE stands for?

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Steve Hitsman · Post by **Steve Hitsman** » 18 Dec 2005 5:29 am

Did you get an answer to your question, Leila? Are you confused yet?

Jon Zimmerman · Post by **Jon Zimmerman** » 18 Dec 2005 12:51 pm

I stay away from Black Widows when poking around in the garage.

thurlon hopper · Post by **thurlon hopper** » 18 Dec 2005 6:09 pm

I have a Nashville 1000 and three other Peavey amps so i definitely love Peaveys But i have found that Peavey has a way of voicing their amps that isn't complimentary to what we tend to think of as high grade speakers. I have tried EVMs, JBL's, Altecs, in all but the Nashville 1000 and after hearing the lack of improvement in the sound won't even bother with that. In any other amp the PRO speakers sound good but not in Peavey. At least to my ears.

Larry R · Post by **Larry R** » 18 Dec 2005 6:53 pm

Which model of Black Widow is preferred by steelers? I like a warm sound.

Larry R

Paddy Long · Post by **Paddy Long** » 18 Dec 2005 7:41 pm

Larry - 1501 -4 ohm

Michael Haselman · Post by **Michael Haselman** » 18 Dec 2005 7:56 pm

I've had my 1501-4 BW in my Webb for about 4 months now, and it's a superb sounding speaker. That's after using the JBL K-130 for 26 years. The JBL will be a dust gathering machine for the near future.

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Tim Whitlock · Post by **Tim Whitlock** » 18 Dec 2005 8:25 pm

Leila - Come by the Club Corner Bar sometime when Ethyl and the Regulars are playing. You can listen to the JBL in my Fender Twin and see what you think.

Gary Walker · Post by **Gary Walker** » 18 Dec 2005 10:46 pm

James B. Lansing, the choice of many pros.