JBL L100 Classic MkII Loudspeaker: Yesterday's Look, Today’s Technology 🔊

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Retro audio fanatics rejoice! The new JBL L100 Classic MkII gives vintage audio lovers a taste of yesterday's audio greatness but with today’s technology and know-how in cabinet and crossover design. The sound is big, bold, and dynamic!
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The L100 Classic MkII is the next evolution in the reborn legend that is the JBL Classic Series. This 12-inch (300mm) 3-way bookshelf loudspeaker features upgraded JBL acoustic components to improve the sound quality of this Classic loudspeaker. In addition to performance enhancements to the woofer, midrange, and tweeter the L100 Classic MkII features a revised crossover network to include bi-wire/bi-amp capabilities via a premium terminal cup with dual sets of gold-plated binding posts. The L100 Classic MkII features a genuine walnut satin wood veneer cabinet and a striking Quadrex foam grille available in a choice of black, orange or blue. Beneath this compelling exterior lie modern acoustic components that deliver stunning sound and imaging sure to please any music lover.
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0:00 JBL L100 Classic MkII
0:55 Woofer
1:20 Midrange
1:38 Tweeter
2:03 Crossover
2:22 Bass Port
3:01 Midrange/Tweeter Attenuators
3:43 Who are these speakers for?
4:24 Stands
5:10 Performance Testing
9:59 Outro
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@AudioAdvice 6 ай бұрын

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@tonyrobinson4434 6 ай бұрын

I'm still jamming out with my old original JBL 100.

@AudioAdvice 6 ай бұрын

That is awesome!! Thanks for sharing

@sethfm9773 6 ай бұрын

I love the classic look. Great to hear about the improvements JBL made.

@AudioAdvice 6 ай бұрын

Agreed. Thanks for watching!

@stevelucey7719 5 ай бұрын

LOVE the previous versions and can't wait to hear these!

@AudioAdvice 5 ай бұрын

We hope you get a chance soon!

@Cimone90 5 ай бұрын

Bought a pair of these mkii back in August. I like them a lot

@AudioAdvice 5 ай бұрын

Awesome! Glad you enjot them!

@Radarcb329 6 ай бұрын

Audio Advice should show the impulse response of speakers vs azimuth angle, and when comparing different designs. That's where spatial coherence really matters as in wideband coaxial/coincident drivers or planar arrays. They covered all of the dynamic range and spectrum quality bases with this JBL design, except for consistent spatial response.

@AudioAdvice 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion.

@chrisrud5158 6 ай бұрын

I have a pair of the Limited Edition 75th Anniversary L100's which have upgraded crossovers, drivers and dual input posts. Sounds like JBL added those improvments to the MkII, minus the Teak veneeer on all sides. :) The L100's are indeed "not" just a rock n roll speaker. I listen to as much Classical and Jazz as anything else, and electronic music as well. The JBL's excel at all types of music with neutrality and dynamics. I drive mine with an NAD C298 which is a very nice match. Great speakers!

@AudioAdvice 6 ай бұрын

That's awesome! Thanks for sharing, sounds like you have an awesome setup!

@taylorrasmus1905 6 ай бұрын

Loving the vintage look

@AudioElectronicsChicago 6 ай бұрын

One of my favorite speakers 🤩

@AudioAdvice 6 ай бұрын

They are amazing and we love the look!

@gregorysullivan7913 6 ай бұрын

Still have my JBL LX 500 pair, and really enjoy them. Still look like new.

@AudioAdvice 6 ай бұрын

Glad you are enjoying them, thanks for watching

@JEG6919 5 ай бұрын

Have these in the black piano finish. A brilliant speaker!

@AudioAdvice 5 ай бұрын

Awesome!! Thanks for sharing!

@pervertedalchemist9944 6 ай бұрын

Being that I am a huge JBL fan, I would get these - despite the price.

@AudioAdvice 6 ай бұрын

They did a great job with them! If you'd like to support us, you can buy them here: www.audioadvice.com/jbl-l100-classic-mkii-loudspeaker+color-Black

@JR-ho5qm 6 ай бұрын

Great review! It’s great JBL is doing these modern classics! Now if CerwinVega! Would just do the same thing 👍🏻😃

@AudioAdvice 6 ай бұрын

Agreed!

@MuscleBN 6 ай бұрын

Cerwin Vega does actually have a brand new line out

@JR-ho5qm 6 ай бұрын

@@MuscleBN yes it’s a budget line called the La Series. Then they will be releasing a higher end real wood veneer magnetic grille line called the LSD series however unfortunately it is still a narrow baffle speaker the largest being a 8”. I would like to see a 12” and possibly 15” high end 3 way.

@powellpatterson4928 Ай бұрын

Hopefully they sound as good as the original centurys. absolutely amongst the best speakers ever.

@AudioAdvice Ай бұрын

They sound very very good!

@Carl-iw9sy 6 ай бұрын

I was finally able to visit your store at Raleigh NC as were staying nearby visiting family. There we met Steve L. which was very patient and helpful to us. He will be the guy I'll reach when I am ready to purchase the Anthem MRX1140 and possible the Epson LS1200. Please tell him that I said 'Go Steelers' hopefully he remembers me. Thanks!!

@AudioAdvice 6 ай бұрын

We will pass this on to Steve. We really appreciate you sharing your experience.

@stevelucey7719 5 ай бұрын

I remember! Glad you were able to make it in to the showroom, it was great to meet you. Let's go Steelers!

@Carl-iw9sy 5 ай бұрын

@@stevelucey7719 You got it!

@dm95422 Ай бұрын

The grilles need to be magnetic. Perhaps in their future versions of the L series speakers.

@AudioAdvice Ай бұрын

We suspect they are sticking with the pegs for the retro design. Thanks for watching

@mikecampbell5856 6 ай бұрын

I remember looking at these when our ship was in Japan in 1978. I wanted them so bad! I see the foam woofers have all rotted now and is JBL still using foam surrounds?

@MuscleBN 6 ай бұрын

No they are rubber surrounds now..not to many manufacturers use foam anymore

@AudioAdvice 6 ай бұрын

Foam was very common at that time period, but not anymore. No one uses foam to our knowledge now

@matthewhill8939 5 ай бұрын

How would the Mark II fair vs the Classic 75 version? Which is Better?

@AudioAdvice 5 ай бұрын

They should be very similar. Feel free to call or chat with our experts at audioadvice.com and they can help you compare the two even more!

@HanifBarnwell 6 ай бұрын

I’ll watch later, but can someone tell me why these speakers are not mirrored??

@AudioAdvice 6 ай бұрын

That is a good question. We hope you enjoy the video

@dsnyder0cnn 6 ай бұрын

I was wondering that too. But with a crossover point of 450 Hz, the offset is inconsequential.

@thomasschafer7268 2 ай бұрын

Zu blöd hält die Front vor dem fräsen zu drehen!😅😅👎👎🇩🇪

@davidt8438 6 ай бұрын

90dB at 4 ohms is certainly a big change. What ever happened to ratings based on 8ohms? I have original L100’s in excellent condition with new brown grills. I also have the steel stands that are shown in the first photos. The only thing not original are the binding posts which have been replaced with brass high quality posts. I’m thinking of selling them but I can’t come up with a fair price. The only reason I’m thinking about selling is I’ve had them since I bought them in 1975 and I want to try something different.

@AudioAdvice 6 ай бұрын

We guess these turned out to be 4 ohms with the crossover upgrade, it is interesting. Enjoy your JBL's!

@paulmardis1512 6 ай бұрын

I wonder how they would compare with Arendal 1723 THX Monitor speakers in SQ.

@AudioAdvice 6 ай бұрын

We have not compared but thanks for the suggetion!

@rudylopez2473 5 ай бұрын

what is the price gaurantee on the mk11 JBL l100 speakers?

@AudioAdvice 5 ай бұрын

We make sure we are charging the best and lowest price on the market!

@chrisehrhorn4160 5 ай бұрын

Take a listen to these gems. They are incredible ! These weren’t designed as a “budget speaker”

@AudioAdvice 5 ай бұрын

Glad you got to hear them and thanks for sharing your impressions!

@briancampbell7712 4 ай бұрын

i think Spendor should bring back the Vintage Spendor S100 line...they made a classic line called Spendor 100 Classic... they are not the same as the older vintage speakers...the sound is not the same and at a 12,000 price tag...

@AudioAdvice 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@dixter1652 6 ай бұрын

I had a pair of these when I was a kid... they sounded great but they are a dust magnet ..... don't let a cat near them if you like the grill covers...

@AudioAdvice 6 ай бұрын

Haha, good point! Thanks for sharing and watching

@jimwilliamson7798 6 ай бұрын

I want to see the video guy with his hair blowing back like the famous poster

@AudioAdvice 6 ай бұрын

Haha, great idea! 😆

@andyhowat4624 2 ай бұрын

Ca. You buy grills?

@AudioAdvice 2 ай бұрын

If you mean replacement grills for this model yes. Thanks for watching

@user-mz6lt2pr9s 6 ай бұрын

Look great but agree not happy with the cost and additional charge for the stands. KLH includes the stands in their models.

@AudioAdvice 6 ай бұрын

Fair enough. While you don't need the stands if you have a spot to put them already, they are necessary if you don't.

@markclark1605 5 ай бұрын

I always been a fan of jbl for the quality built from the cabinets along with the quality of the drivers. Cross over components are decent as well. But the draw back of the speakers is they are so bright in the midrange area. I prefer a more warm sounding speaker.

@AudioAdvice 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@carlosr.2027 5 ай бұрын

What speakers do you recommend over l100 classic at lower cost and warm sounding

@misterpsych3804 5 ай бұрын

"stand mount" ....pretty damn big for stand mount

@AudioAdvice 5 ай бұрын

They make special stands for them that are low to the floor and tilt it back at a good angle. But yes, very large speakers.

@toonertik 4 ай бұрын

WOW.. So it's not really a "L100", is it.. NOt a criticism.. I'd love a pair, especially to compare to my originals ;-))))

@AudioAdvice 4 ай бұрын

That is right, greatly improved, but looks very similar. We have them on display in our stores, if you are in the Carolinas, drop by sometime.

@LessTalkMoreDelicious 3 ай бұрын

Super beefy woofers. Makes Klipsch Heritage woofers look like soda cans, lol.

@AudioAdvice 3 ай бұрын

Haha. Thanks for sharing

@glennquagmire1747 6 ай бұрын

It would been awesome if they made them powered speakers with Bluetooth capability

@AudioAdvice 6 ай бұрын

That would be pretty cool, although we suspect that would put them around 10K to do it right. Thanks for watching

@anthonycristiano 6 ай бұрын

$4800 for the pair. oof

@AudioAdvice 6 ай бұрын

They aren't inexpensive but provide a lot for the price!

@kevinmiracle8233 6 ай бұрын

not impressed with $2400 a piece price tag.

@AudioAdvice 6 ай бұрын

Fair enough. The older model is discounted at a great price!

@adaptedbythedans 5 ай бұрын

Anyone know how much these were back in the day?

@rxw5520 4 ай бұрын

Wtf do you expect manufactured in California. Their employees have to pay $1800/month reparation tax and $6.50/gallon for gas. $2400 is a week’s worth of rent. The guy who puts these together is probably making over $100/hr plus benefits.

@kevinmiracle8233 4 ай бұрын

that's hilarious dude! but so true.@@rxw5520

@BRICKSINSILK 4 ай бұрын

the failure here is that everybody thinks the mki is the 70s version...

@AudioAdvice 4 ай бұрын

Yes it just looks similar from the outside. Thanks for sharing

@BRICKSINSILK 3 ай бұрын

@@AudioAdvice not saying on ur part, more on JBLs part...

@thomasschafer7268 4 ай бұрын

😅😅😅6000€/ pair for the black edition ist the biggest joke. Madi in china.

@AudioAdvice 4 ай бұрын

Fair enough

@spvlinn9009 2 ай бұрын

How about made in🎉 India? Better yet made in us😮 by high school drop out?

@thomasschafer7268 2 ай бұрын

@@AudioAdviceyour answer is a joke

@Cyraxworg 5 ай бұрын

4500$ for a pair of speakers made in china... no thanks...

@AudioAdvice 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching

@thomasschafer7268 4 ай бұрын

😅😅😅4500€ in germany 😅😅

@abmia77 4 ай бұрын

Overpriced nostalgia.

@AudioAdvice 4 ай бұрын

Fair enough. Thanks for watching

@magruderable 6 ай бұрын

Overpriced, at least they look cool.

@AudioAdvice 6 ай бұрын

Fair enough. They certainly look and sound awesome.

@taylorrasmus1905 6 ай бұрын

Loving the vintage look

@AudioAdvice 6 ай бұрын

Agreed!

@thomasschafer7268 4 ай бұрын

And the ugly vintage crossover parts 😅😅