JBL Paragon
Brief description[edit]
The JBL Paragon D44000WX combines two 3-way full-range horn speakers in a cabinet-like enclosure. A widening of the stereo base is not possible due to the design. The loudspeaker system consists of three parts that are assembled in the listening room.
Data[edit]
General
- Manufacturer: JBL
- Model: Paragon D44000WX
- Years of manufacture: 1957 - 1983
- Made in: USA
- Color: Walnut, Oak, Teak, Rosewood, Mahogany, Limba
- Dimensions: 2632 x 902 x 613 mm (W x H x D)
- Weight: 317 kg
- New price: from approx. 2.500,- US-$ (1957), 15'560 DM (1981) per box
Technical Data
- Design: 2x 3-way full range horn loudspeaker
- drivers:
- woofer: 1x cone each (Ø 380 mm, JBL 150-4C, later JBL LE-15A and JBL LE-15H) on exponential horn.
- midrange driver: 1x compression driver (Ø 51 mm, JBL 375, later JBL 376) each on exponential horn
- tweeter: 1x ring radiator each (Ø 98 mm, JBL 075)
- power handling (nominal/music): 200 Watt
- Efficiency: 95 dB
- frequency response:
- Crossover: 500/7000 Hz
- Impedance: 8 Ohm
Special Features
- Also available as active version (amplifier module SE408S)
- Versions for home and professional use in studios and cinemas
Remarks[edit]
- About 1000 units built
- Price for well preserved copies: > 20.000,- US-$
Pictures[edit]
- Excerpt from brochure: JBL Paragon
