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    JBL PA 13075

    Came across this pair of vintage PA today, it was for sale locally, pretty cheap next to nothing. I was driving a wagon from the company and hence able to pick them up immediately, and after a short inspection, I thought I should do it.

    Seller was original owner and said he bought them end of 70s or early 80s.. so what could be in these showbags, and which components? Three guesses..

    More pics to come, when the accus are loaded again.
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    Something from this page?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Don C
    Something from this page?
    Don't know for sure which model of those would come close.. think they are genuine JBLs at least. The name plate says PA 13075 K, 8 Ohm. There is also a name of a former distributor.
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    My guess is an MI-632, although the visible handle is different from the spring loaded original.

    Low freq MI-15
    High freq 2415H

    Or....could be...naw...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Fangio
    Don't know for sure which model of those would come close.. think they are genuine JBLs at least. The name plate says PA 13075 K, 8 Ohm. There is also a name of a former distributor.
    There's lotsa non US models we yankees have no clue even exist. Thanks for the lesson today.

    E130(?) and 2402
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    Looks like a pro 030 system???

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    Thumbs up Can drivers look 'beautiful'? Yesss

    The name tells most of the story. Pulled the drivers of one box, and - close, very close Edgewound - the woofers are K130s. The specs say thats not a dedicated bass, it goes from 50-6000Hz, more for applications like guitar, piano, organ, vocals. I think that is what these cabs were designed for. Sure these 15" have these huge and much sought-after alnico motors, but they aren't first choice for reconing as 2235s, although it would work, no? And it would be a shame, their condition deserves to be left as is.

    The tweeters are really beautiful, 075 signature speakers, and should be alnicos as well. Maybe a specialist for 2-ways can chime in, not a perfect one for home use, I would say.

    The xovers look, well very rudimental. Not even sure if they are xovers. C30? All I found with a search, was a schematic for C30s from techboot, that is way more complex.
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    Nice find Fangio . K130 makes an awesome guitar speaker. Marshall 50 watt sounds KILLER through that...so does Mesa Boogie, Fender, Rivera,etc.,etc.

    That also makes a nice keyboard setup or a small club PA.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Fangio
    The tweeters are really beautiful, 075 signature speakers, and should be alnicos as well. Maybe a specialist for 2-ways can chime in, not a perfect one for home use, I would say.
    I like them for home use above my A7 w/ 802G...

    sizzles...


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    Quote Originally Posted by louped garouv
    I like them for home use above my A7 w/ 802G...

    sizzles...

    Hehe, louped garouv, I hooked them up today, and now I have a clue why many find their sound sizzling - I'd call it more polite 'characteristic'.

    To be more precise, I assume 075s can sound wonderfull for home use – as UHF driver though, with another horn for the mids. That is what I will keep them for, and why I thought this 2way may be not optimal for home use, as is.

    But I guess I won't have an application for the K130s. Still in need of 15" JBLs with foam surrounds..

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    Hello
    The cabinets, grill cloth, chrome metal corners,
    the black vinyl covering and even the general cabinet
    size all looks like a Fender guitar cabinet.
    I wonder if there had been some Fender JBL partnership
    for export MI style PA cabinets at one time.
    Nice find!


    Mike Caldwell

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    Wow, great get!

    You can always tell when someone cares for their equipment when, after all these years, they still have the original covers! Those covers alone are worth$$$. I agree with Mike, with that cloth, the tolex and the corners, they really look like Fender cabinets. Sure have some nice guts in them! Is the input a single 1/4" jack or??? Again, GREAT FIND!

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    Nice Catch!

    They look mint mint

    Please give us pics of he crossover. This for sure can be improved.

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    Arrow one for oznob, some for Guido

    Quote Originally Posted by oznob
    Is the input a single 1/4" jack or???
    Quote Originally Posted by Guido
    Please give us pics of he crossover. This for sure can be improved.
    More pics? No prob.
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    Oh, NICE. Tell us about the party AFTER it's over.

    No new crossovers for YOU, buddy!

    Nope, nope....

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