JBL 2600 (1994)

Floor-standing speaker system developed from the flagship DD55000 design

Overview

The JBL 2600 is a floor-type speaker system released in 1994, designed as a more accessible interpretation of JBL's high-end Everest DD55000. Built around a 30 cm cone woofer and a newly developed horn-loaded tweeter, it delivers a 2-way, bass reflex design with a focus on wide dispersion and precise imaging. The system was engineered to extend the performance principles of JBL’s professional and flagship lines into a refined home audio format.

Specifications

Model Rating	2-Way, 2-Speaker, Bass Reflex System, Floor Type
Low Range Unit	30 cm Cone Type (ME120HS)
High Range Unit	Horn Type (H2600 + 2426H)
Impedance	8 Ω
Output sound pressure level	91dB/2.83V/m
Crossover frequency	1.1kHz
External dimensions	Width 561x Height 985x Depth 406 mm
Weight	56.8kg
Port Tube part number	70735-02
Cabinet part number	70862

Design

The JBL 2600 was developed based on the design concept of the Everest DD55000, featuring a 30 cm ME120HS woofer with a Phi Bagras composite cone, Aqua+ damping, and a large magnetic circuit. The high-frequency section uses a horn-type tweeter combining the newly developed H2600 horn and the professional 2426H driver. The H2600 horn, directly related to the DD55000, uses a unique 3-D curved surface shaped with JBL’s proprietary horn design and acoustic analysis technologies to disperse mid and high frequencies broadly and evenly. The enclosure uses a wedge-shaped design to optimize baffle area, eliminate internal standing waves, and support horn performance. It includes side-mounted speaker terminals for biwiring and easier cable access.

Context

The JBL 2600 is directly related to the Everest DD55000, carrying forward its high-fidelity horn-loaded design philosophy into a dedicated floor-standing speaker system for home use.