new L100?

Glad to see JBL being talked about again more. The JBL big boys have certainly been making headlines for a few years and now the return of the L100 is pretty exciting. I think L-ers are going to be pretty pleased with the new design. Some of the peaks and valleys are supposed to be smoothed out. I hope not too much cause that was part of the charm, the adjustments will help.

But if I can slide a hair off topic (not too far) I'd also like to remind people that once in a while there is a JBL that pops up for sale that JBL onlookers might want to think about. While JBL has always done a marvelous job with these 3 ways there was a 2 way that somehow slid under the radar. In 1982 JBL came out with the L46 2 way 8" woofer 1" tweeter. I believe it retailed for $400.00 maybe less. The first time I heard it the midrange spoke to me and I quickly realized this was the JBL midrange I had always listened for, at any price. With the right speaker stand design the L46 does incredible music. I don't use my pair standing up and down like most do but sideways with the tweeters to the outside. I use them with my SW15 Subwoofers. I wouldn't be surprised if this particular model becomes a premium priced collectable in a short time now that JBL is back in the notice. Not that they were ever out of notice, but this JBL 2 way does a cure for those wanting possibly the best of JBLs midrange sound, maybe.

JBL collectables are always going to be in fashion and the L46 is definitely one to add to yours if you understand this speaker.

That's not $4000.00 but it's my 2 cents worth. Enjoy your L100s guys. Let me know if you need speaker wire, I make a wire spin specifically for JBL.

Michael

The L40 was the speaker that turned me on to 10" 2 way listening. Another treasure in my book! Has that super cool bottom end. And was more flexible than the L46. I thought the L40 stood on it's own where the L46 really works better with a sub. Even though I like the L46 a lot in the mid range, my choice for mixing was the L40. The trim came in handy in the late 70's.

I like that your doing the side ways listening too. That's the smart way with these. Are you listening nearfield?

mg

Hi mr_m

You know it’s kind of like what me and kalali were just mentioning. The older JBLs had their own thing going on when they were turned sideways. I don’t know how you set yours up, but done a certain way they could burn your ears off (speaking of the 3 ways), but turn them a different way and on the right stands, or mounted the right way, they could sound very smooth.

JBL was some smart cookies, understanding the acoustics of typical older recording studios. When they got heavier into the home market or crossover between studio and home is when it got tough, yet they did a pretty good job with that issue. I’m a big variable listening guy and think that "one sound" systems are at a disadvantage because of how different each recording is. JBL was very up on this concept because they were in the middle of both worlds probably more than any other speaker company using domes. A perfect speaker? No. A fun speaker? One of the best. And setup with some creativity pretty darn amazing.

Another cool speaker we should not leave out was the Yamaha NS10 with subwoofer. The NS10 turned side ways is a way good sounding speaker. I build side ways monitors too. I got this from both of those companies.

If the new L100s kept some of the old sound and improved on a couple of things, leaning toward the home environment, at $4000.00 they're a bargain in todays HEA speaker market.

fun stuff

JBL, what a company!

mg