- Bid Now Online
- Low Estimate: $8,000.00
- High Estimate: $9,000.00
- Share this:
James B. Lansing (JBL) Paragon D44000 Integrated Stereophonic Reproducer, Type C44. Serial No. 41199, ca. early 1970s. One owner, operational, with original owner’s manual, wiring manual, a mid-1960’s JBL product catalog, and a 1950’s sales brochure. Interior JBL components are period-correct and include: two LE15A Low frequency speaker/drivers; two Model 375 Midrange drivers (with horns); two Model 075 High Frequency drivers; and two Model N-7000 frequency crossovers. 103 in. W x 28 1/2 in. D x 35 in. H. Combined weight: approx. 600-700 lbs.
Note: Introduced in 1957 by JBL, The Paragon is a home stereo speaker system housed in a single cabinet. Conceived by Richard Ranger, a consultant for JBL, this system was designed to address small room constraints and the sonic “positioning” of instruments so that the projected sound remained the same, even as listeners moved. With the help of industrial designer Arnold Wolff, the cabinet’s interior and curved front panel were designed to deliver the most realistic stereo image possible. The Paragon is the world’s earliest production stereo loudspeaker for home use, and also the most expensive speaker at the time, costing $1,830 at its introduction. JBL manufactured only a thousand Paragon units in its 26 year run, as each one took over 100 combined man-hours to complete. It was discontinued in 1983.
CONDITION: Scattered water spotting to the top; two 1 in. dark spots, possibly cigarette burns; One push-button terminal post missing (right side). One “JBL” crossover knob missing (left side). Manuals with handwriting. Unit operational at time of consignment, although would benefit from servicing.
