JBL L 100 Century LEGENDARY Studio Monitor Speakers Vintage 1970 WORK Like New

JBL L 100 Century LEGENDARY Studio Monitor Speakers Vintage 1970 WORK Like New

JBL L100

Loudspeaker System (1970-73)

The image shows a pair of JBL L100 Century speakers, exclusively restored with a high-end finish that makes them truly one-of-a-kind pieces worldwide.

Technical and Aesthetic Description:

• Cabinet: Finished in genuine rosewood veneer, carefully selected for its elegant grain and rich tone. The surface features a high-gloss piano lacquer finish, providing a deep, mirror-like shine that enhances the classic design of these speakers.

• Driver configuration:

• JBL 123A 12-inch woofer: with its iconic white cone, delivering precise and powerful low-frequency performance.

• JBL LE5-2 midrange driver: mounted on a distinctive white octagonal plate.

• JBL LE25 tweeter: featuring its signature front foam diffuser, mounted on a square plate.

• Bass-reflex port: positioned at the top right of the front panel to optimize bass extension and airflow.

• Front control panel: retains the original JBL adjustment plates for mid and high frequencies, preserving both functionality and authenticity.

This pair of speakers has undergone a unique, handcrafted restoration, combining technical precision, respect for the original design, and a remarkable visual upgrade. The result is a collector’s item that not only maintains the legendary JBL sound signature but elevates it to a new level of visual sophistication and exclusivity.

Description

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.

Truncated pyramids of the Quadrex 2 grille dramatize unique lineage and advanced engineering of the L100.

New methods of sculpting semi-rigid foam material gave JBL the freedom to explore texture, color and shape. This reticulated (open-pore) foam - substantially the same material used for quality microphone windscreens - has been proven to transmit sound as well as even the most acoustically transparent grille cloths.

The grille frame and loudspeaker system enclosure are finished in hand rubbed oiled walnut on all four sides and can be placed horizontally or vertically.

Specifications

L 100 Century

Type: 3 way, 3 driver loudspeaker system

Power Handling: 50W

Crossover Frequency: 1500, 6000Hz

Impedance: 8Ω

Sensitivity: 78dB

Bass: 1 x 300mm

Midrange: 1 x 130mm

Tweeter: 1 x 36mm

Grille: blue, brown, orange

Finish: oiled walnut

Dimensions: 362 x 597 x 346mm

Weight: 25kg

Compatible with :

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