JBL Libra
D53LEe14C : unknown (1 unit, 1962 release)
D53S5 : Price Unknown (1 unit, available in 1962)
D53S11 : Price Unknown (1 unit, available in 1962)
D53LE8 : Price Unknown (1 unit, 1962 release)
Commentary
A bookshelf speaker system with a four sided finish.
It was designed for the LE14C, but it was compatible with other configurations and there were four variations.
The D53S11 has LE10A in the low range, LE20 in the high range, and LX4-2 in the network.
The LE10A is a 25 cm cone type woofer with a 2.7 kg magnet and a 7.5 cm voice coil made by edgewise winding of copper ribbon wire. In addition, the edge part uses Lansaloy edge.
There were Walnut oil finish and Ebony finish on the exterior.
Model Rating
| Method | 1-2 Way / 1-2 Speaker / Bookshelf Type | ||||
| Low band | For Middle Range | High pass | Network | ||
| Corresponding unit | LE8T | LE8T | - | ||
| S5 | LE10A | LE30 | LX3-1 | ||
| S11 | LE10A | LE20 | LX4-2 | ||
| LE14C | LE14C | LX2-1 | |||
| Allowable input | 30W(D53S11) | ||||
| External dimensions | Width 360x Height 600x Depth 320 mm | ||||
| Weight (packed) | 23.5kg | ||||