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    I have the serials off one of my d130s, the serial on it is 87681, the cone (if i am talking about the right thing) has a 21057 number in white ink on it. the 075 in the case has a serial of 76744, Previous owner was Don Walker in Muscle Shoals, AL, he bought them new, new owner, Don Walker II.

    I have been reading up on these products and what is weird is that both of these speakers, the 075 and the d130 both have 8 ohms on them, but from what i understand is they are actually 16 ohms? just curious, thanks guys, when do you think these d130s were made and bought, late 60's?

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    Quote Originally Posted by rrwalkertr View Post
    I have the serials off one of my d130s, the serial on it is 87681, the cone (if i am talking about the right thing) has a 21057 number in white ink on it. the 075 in the case has a serial of 76744, Previous owner was Don Walker in Muscle Shoals, AL, he bought them new, new owner, Don Walker II.

    I have been reading up on these products and what is weird is that both of these speakers, the 075 and the d130 both have 8 ohms on them, but from what i understand is they are actually 16 ohms? just curious, thanks guys, when do you think these d130s were made and bought, late 60's?
    Hi Don,

    thanks for your post.

    the registry says that both drivers are from end 1972.

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    Guess the year? LOL

    D130F serial # 6747

    Should it be in the Smithsonian?

    HAHA

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    Hi, Rick here....

    Can anyone date my 4430's?
    Ser# 256386
    Ser# 256391

    Thanks

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    I've got a couple 150 4C's that have been trying to get me to guess their age.
    They each have an N400 crossover stamped with the date "Oct 24, 1962", and are mounted in what appears to be the 4530 enclosure.
    ( I say "appears to be..." because I have not found anything on or in the enclosures themselves that positively identifies them as true JBLs. But they are definitely built to the specs of the 4530.)

    The serial numbers on the 150 4Cs are 11693, and 12135.
    I can only read one of the N400 serial numbers. And that number would be 1874.

    It sure would be nice if I could surprise them by guessing their age correctly on my first try. And I really would appreciate it if one of you could help me out with this.

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    Quote Originally Posted by AnubisXII View Post
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    It sure would be nice if I could surprise them by guessing their age correctly on my first try. And I really would appreciate it if one of you could help me out with this.
    Hi Anubis,

    your 150-4C seem to be from 3rd or 4th Q in 1959, also the N400 have the same date.
    I put them in our Registry.

    Hope this helps.

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    Hi: New User Marv

    I am the original owner of two D130s. Their serial numbers are 16439 and 39025. I bought them in the 60s. When were they produced? Can I register them? I also inherited from my father a D130 in a cabinet with the JBL emblem on the grill cloth. The cabinet has no labels on it. The serial # of that d130 is 62154. The only thing in the cabinet was the D 130. The closest thing I could match it to is the C40.

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    what's about the age?

    Quote Originally Posted by lisettlor View Post
    I am the original owner of two D130s. Their serial numbers are 16439 and 39025. I bought them in the 60s. When were they produced? Can I register them? I also inherited from my father a D130 in a cabinet with the JBL emblem on the grill cloth. The cabinet has no labels on it. The serial # of that d130 is 62154. The only thing in the cabinet was the D 130. The closest thing I could match it to is the C40.
    Hi,

    I fed them into the registry and it seems that:
    16439 = 1957
    39025 = 1960
    62154 = 1963

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    Another pair of D130's

    I too have a pair of D130's can you look them up and enter them into your DB, I'm guessing late 70's

    81346 and 81349

    Dave

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    C35 uqestion

    I have a C35 in a light blonde color.

    130A sn is: 13078
    175 sn is 5029
    N1200 sn is 2715

    Could you please tell me the year?

    Also, ideas on how best to get this baby to someone who can give it the love it deserves?

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    Age of D130

    Quote Originally Posted by Daveaa2 View Post
    I too have a pair of D130's can you look them up and enter them into your DB, I'm guessing late 70's

    81346 and 81349

    Dave
    Hi Dave,

    your D130 seem to be from the year 1972 with this numbers.

    regards

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    Age of speakers

    Quote Originally Posted by tcrhodes View Post
    I have a C35 in a light blonde color.

    130A sn is: 13078
    175 sn is 5029
    N1200 sn is 2715

    Could you please tell me the year?

    Also, ideas on how best to get this baby to someone who can give it the love it deserves?
    Hi tc,

    your systems are from 1958 or early 1959.

    regards

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    C35 dating thanks

    Wow!

    Thank you for the prompt response on the C35 dating!

    This site is a great resource for these amazing vintage audio components.

    TC

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    Hello, I'm new to the group and just picked up some beautiful Acousti-craft cabinets featuring a pair of the Signature D130's. I have not yet pulled the speakers to inspect them, but they sound beautiful!
    The serial numbers are 50310 and 50313. Am I correct to guess they would be from '61 or '62?
    I'll have to post some photos of these gems....what a find!

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    C50 Olympus S8R

    Hi there

    First post for me. Although being a JBL fanatic for four years.

    I have a minty pair of Olympus S8Rs with serials 51319 / 51320. Can anyone specify when these were made?

    With kind regards
    Oscar Jansson
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