Focal 1028Be or JBL L100 classics (your choice)


Amp’d with a McIntosh MA8900. Listening to Rock, Blues, R&B in a smaller listening area 10x14 7’ distance to speakers on a carpeted basement floor, acoustic ceiling (tiled drop ceiling). Vinyl and Digital w/HiRes used for audio source. 

What says you audiophiles?
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In the smaller space, I'd say the JBL's. I heard them recently in a showroom and was really impressed, and I really like the old school look. I have the Focal 1008BE and they sound great, but the 1028BE might be a bit much in that space. 
I purchased the JBL L100 classics last year, and find them one of the best purchases I ever made.  I listened extensively to the Focal 28 and 38, and there is no comparison, in my opinion.  These new JBLs are wonderful.  By the way, my other speakers are VonSchweikert Unified 3 Mk2, and Vandersteen 5A.  Good company I think.  
The JBL L100 with the blue grilles are best for rock and jazz, orange for R&B.
Thanks for the tips guys...keep them coming. If I went with the JBL's I would have to go with the orange grills....can't get more retro than that.

I am concerned the L100's will not give me enough of a "bass punch" and be able to dig deep enough. I suppose if that became an issue a sub may be in order.
L100's with 70's style orange grill should be arriving within the next week. Now I'm trying to unload my new(er) Cornscalas with xover upgrade. Really looking forward to the L100's.