JBL 2206H Woofer

Born from JBL’s legacy of professional-grade drivers, the 2206H is a 12-inch powerhouse built to deliver deep, articulate bass in live and studio environments. A refined successor to the 2204H, it pushes further into the low end while handling serious power—making it a favorite among sound engineers and vintage audio enthusiasts alike.

Specifications

Type	12" (300mm) Cone Woofer
Voice Coil Diameter	4 inches (100mm)
Magnet	Ferrite (SFG - Symmetrical Field Geometry)
Nominal Impedance	8 Ω
Power Handling	600W continuous (AES)
Frequency Response	45 Hz - 3.5 kHz
Sensitivity	95 dB/W/m
Resonant Frequency (Fs)	52 Hz

Design Features

SFG Magnetic Circuit: Symmetrical Field Geometry for reduced distortion
Improved Low Frequency: Better bass extension compared to 2204H
Higher Power Handling: 600W continuous (AES) for demanding applications
Vented Pole Piece: Improved heat dissipation for voice coil

Applications

Sound reinforcement systems
Bass guitar cabinets
Compact subwoofers
Stage monitoring

Enclosure Design

JBL’s own Professional Enclosure Guide lays out the ideal setups for the 2206H—whether you're building a single-driver cabinet or stacking two for heavier punch.

Single Driver Configuration

Application	General purpose low-end or MI bass
Chart Reference	#2
Enclosure Volume	approximately 2.0 cubic feet (56.6 liters)
Tuned Frequency	approximately 40 Hz
Internal Dimensions	approximately 18.9" H x 15.4" W x 13.4" D
Vent Area	approximately 12.6 sq in (1x 4" duct)
Duct Length	7.6 inches

Dual Driver Configuration

Application	General purpose low-end or MI bass
Chart Reference	#7
Enclosure Volume	4.0 cubic feet (113 liters)
Tuned Frequency	approximately 40 Hz
Internal Dimensions	approximately 25.0" H x 18.0" W x 17.4" D
Vent Area	approximately 25.1 sq in (2x 4" ducts)
Duct Length	approximately 6.5 inches

View the complete JBL Professional Enclosure Guide →

Related Drivers

JBL 2204H - Predecessor with slightly less low frequency extension
JBL 2202H - Mid-bass optimized 12" driver
JBL 2205H - 15" version for more bass output

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Documentation

Lansing Heritage - Comprehensive JBL specifications, photos, and historical documents
HiFi Engine - JBL manuals, service documents, and brochures
Audio Karma JBL Forum - Community discussions and restoration guides