They feature jbl s acclaimed titanium high frequency transducer, o35ti, which allows them to go way above the audible frequency range. To avoid stress and distortion, the suspension has a special design. Factory reconditioned 3way, dual 612 floorstanding speaker. A weight of almost 27kg helps with the impression of quality too. Its pure titanium diaphragm was especially designed based on the extremely light and structurally strong snowflake crystal. As you process these details and specifications, ask yourself. This bass driver hands over to the cm midrange unit at 450hz. Introduced in 1970, the jbl l100 was the most popular loudspeaker in jbls. Jbl l100 classic speakers are back with impressive specs. It has a 12inch woofer, a 5inch cone midrange driver, and a 1inch dome.
In other words, the l100 classic, like its predecessor, utilizes materials and tech circa 1970. This driver features a frequency response of 400 20,000 hz, a 100mm voice coil, and 200 watts rms. When it was found that musicians, engineers and other discriminating professionals in increasing numbers were purchasing the jbl studio monitor for home use, jbl introduced the l100 acoustically identical to the studio monitor, yet offering provocative styling appropriate to the home environment. Jbl studio l830 cherry overview and full product specs on cnet. Jbl synthesis, being as nostalgic as the rest of us, is bringing back the l100 classic, updated for a new generation of music fans. Jbl l100 classic bookshelf speakers pair music direct. If youre putting your l100s on the floor, the stands give each speaker an upwards tilt. The jbl l100 classic speakers are a mix of the old and the new. In their day they were considered a top quality speaker. Jbl l100t3s found on the street relatively affluent suburb. This model has the same crossover as the l100t3 which sounded much smoother then the l100t and are tfore more sought after. The recessed bindingpost terminals on the rear are spaced on 34inch centers to accept dual bananaplug connectors. The 1inch titanium dome tweeter is mated to a waveguide with an acoustic lens for optimum integration with the 5inch purepulp cone midrange driver directly below it.
Manufacturing our own component transducers has historically set jbl professional apart from other loudspeaker system manufacturers. Jbl selenium dd220ti titanium horn screw on driver diaphragm type dome in pure, rigid, light and extremely thin titanium 0. Specifications jbl incorporated, 8500 balboa boulevard, p. Ive heard all sorts of speakers over the years, but i dont think ive ever encountered a consumer woofer quite as robust as the t3s 2214 driver.
Selenium by jbl d408ti compression full range titanium driver. The bass and midrange drivers are of the paper variety, whereas the tweeter utilizes titanium. Ive been satisfied with mine since i purchased them new in 1987. Each l100 has a 12 woofer, 5 midrange speaker and a 1 12 tweeter. A 12 1200fe woofer plus jbl s newly developed 1 titanium dome tweeter, paired with a waveguide to better blend with the 5 midrange speaker below.
Taking advantage of natures strengths, this driver is based on the ultralight, yet structurally strong characteristics. This 2 exit compression driver offers high sensitivity, low distortion and a smooth extended frequency response, which is virtually linear to 20,000 hz. People of my vintage not a word i use lightly in this context. The published specifications of the l100 classic state that the lowfrequency. Diaphragm type dome in pure, rigid, light and extremely thin titanium 0. It has a 12inch woofer, a 5inch cone midrange driver, and a 1inch dome tweeter. A miniaturized version of the 4312se monitor originally designed for the japanese market, the jbl 4312m ii bookshelf loudspeaker stands out by way of vintage walnut cabinets for a classic look as well as monitor blue baffles and grilles for signature style.
The speaker sound is dynamic, remains very clear on high volume, but basses are rather punchy. Powerful bass is provided by a 12inch castframe, white purepulp cone woofer in a bassreflex enclosure, tuned via a single frontfiring port tube. In 2018, we are proud to bring you the jbl l100 classic, a modern take on a. It was used in a variety of jbl monitors, and i believe this incarnation has an h after it to denote placement in the t3, though the driver is by all accounts identical someone please correct me. The selenium d408ti driver has a 2 exit throat and a pure titanium diaphragm with a superior structural design. A friend of mine recently told me, come over and pick up these jbl l100s or theyre going in the trash. Jbl l100t manual 3way loudspeaker system hifi engine. Finally, the l100 classic uses jbls newly developed 25mm jt025ti1 titanium dome tweeter.
I agree with you don on jbl being ahead of thier time with the titanium tweets. This leads the d405ti driver to deliver high performance, high quality and high value for the pinnacle in sound reinforcement applications. I was wondering if anyone on the forum has any input on the sound quality of these speakers from the mid 80s. The forte iii almost didnt make the list because i wasnt sure if i would like the sound of the titanium midrange driver i recently noticed the cornwall iv doesnt use one. This website is not affiliated with or sponsored by jbl. The jbl 4311 pro monitor is pretty much the same speaker as the l100same drivers, samesized boxbut with the midrange and tweeter arranged for vertical orientation, whereas the l100s were arranged for horizaontalor bookshelforientation. The cabinets are made out of real wood, which causes the weight of. They are classic jbl with 12 inch woofers, 5 inch mid, and titanium dome tweeter in a walnut veneer cabinet. When it was found that musicians, engineers and other discriminating professionals in increasing numbers were purchasing the jbl studio monitor for home use, jbl introduced the l100 acoustically identical to the studio monitor, yet offering provocative styling. A titanium dome tweeter deals with the rest of the frequency range from.
Someone alluded to these earlier as being a 3 way system with 15 inch woofer, the jbl l100t3s have 12 inch woofers. Designed by chris hagen, the same acoustic system engineer that created jbls l100t3, l100 classic uses a newly developed jt025ti1 titanium dome tweeter mated to a waveguide with an acoustic lens for optimal integration to the jm125pc castframe, purepulp cone midrange driver located directly below. Fourway, five driver, reflexloaded, floorstanding loudspeaker. Professional series compact control monitor loudspeaker. The jbl l300s were the best sounding jbl speaker i ever heard. Jbl synthesis l100 classic bookshelf loudspeaker world. The 1400 array utilizes the same 435al aluminum midrange compression driver found in jbl s ultrahighend k2 s5800 series loudspeaker, paired with an ultrahighfrequency 045ti pure titanium compression driver. Back to the future with jbls iconic l100 classic speaker cnet.
I had owned a pair of them back in the 70s and remembered them being good speakers with high quality drivers, so i jumped in my pickup and headed over. In true retro style including the quadrex foam grille in choice of orange, blue or black the l100 classic is a threeway system with a big 12inch white. Jbl selenium dd220ti 8 ohm titanium horn screw on driver. With their outrageous orange or blue foam sculpted grills, they had the look of a mean, rebellious speaker.
The jbl l100 classics have a strong retro appearance, but their performance. The speakers are in very good condition and sound great. The jbl l100 classics have a strong retro appearance, but their performance and. Speakers are the military versions of the l100t3 and. For the old, theres the awesome walnutveneer cabinets with their textured opencell foam grills in either orange, blue, or black. Jbl l100 classic loudspeaker a classic looking speaker with truly.
Building on a robust history of producing world class loudspeaker lowfrequency units and compression drivers, jbl selenium provides a variety of world class component. As soon as i turned them on,i had to roll the highs off the eq,but even with it flat,the highs are clear and the overall frequency response has changed for the better. Interestingly, these speakers often come up on ebay. This auction is for a pair of rare jbl l100s titanium speakers. Jbl d405ti compression full range titanium driver 8 ohms 2. Jbl project array floorstanding loudspeakers employ advanced aquaplastreated highfrequency transducers and titanium diaphragm. The jbl l100t is a floorstanding speaker system in a handsome oiledwalnut cabinet. L100 classic 12 3way bookshelf loudspeaker jbl synthesis. I built some jbl lancers with the 14 aquadag coating le 14a jbl 5 mid and 1 pro titanium tweeter. Noteworthy are the controls for high and midfrequency adjustment. Theres also the fact that jbl didnt bother to mirrorimage their drivers, and that the trim. Behold this modern take on the alltime bestselling jbl l100. Injected phase plug in engineering plastic, optimized to eliminate undesirable phase cancellations.
Building on a robust history of producing world class loudspeaker lowfrequency units and compression drivers, jbl selenium provides a variety of. A bolton system makes connecting the horn a breeze. If you were growing up in the 70s and were listening to music and who wasnt, it is likely you coveted a pair of the jbl l100s. The jbl l20ts were a compact two way bookshelf speaker, that according to jbl, are supposed to offer extended frequency response, great dynamic range and reproduction of the full sound stage. Jbl 2446h 2 titanium horn driver 8 ohm 4bolt the 2446h is a professional large format compression driver using the newlydeveloped coherent wave phasing plug design, high temperature voice coil for extended high power handling capacity and 4 pure titanium diaphragm. This marries up to a 125mm jm125pc midrange driver, again with a pulp cone and sporting a castframe chassis. Jbl l100 classic speakers are back with impressive specs world. Jbl l100 s t3 titanium speakers ultra rare location. Although jbl does not have the intricate crossover networks and or extensive cabinetry build, i believe jbl loudspeakers come awfully close to speakers in the 2k4k price range. Powerful bass is provided by a 12inch castframe, white purepulp cone woofer in a bassreflex. The jbl l100 classic speakers shown with and without grilles. The jbl l100 classic speakers are the 21stcentury versions of the famous jbl.
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