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@taylorrasmus19058 ай бұрын
Loving the vintage look
@AudioAdvice8 ай бұрын
Agreed!
@thomasschafer72687 ай бұрын
And the ugly vintage crossover parts 😅😅
@JR-ho5qm8 ай бұрын
Great review! It’s great JBL is doing these modern classics! Now if CerwinVega! Would just do the same thing 👍🏻😃
@AudioAdvice8 ай бұрын
Agreed!
@MuscleBN8 ай бұрын
Cerwin Vega does actually have a brand new line out
@JR-ho5qm8 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.
@stevelucey77198 ай бұрын
LOVE the previous versions and can't wait to hear these!
@AudioAdvice8 ай бұрын
We hope you get a chance soon!
@powellpatterson49284 ай бұрын
Hopefully they sound as good as the original centurys. absolutely amongst the best speakers ever.
@AudioAdvice4 ай бұрын
They sound very very good!
@davidt84388 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.
@AudioAdvice8 ай бұрын
We guess these turned out to be 4 ohms with the crossover upgrade, it is interesting. Enjoy your JBL's!
@Carl-iw9sy8 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!!
@AudioAdvice8 ай бұрын
We will pass this on to Steve. We really appreciate you sharing your experience.
@stevelucey77198 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-iw9sy8 ай бұрын
@@stevelucey7719 You got it!
@pervertedalchemist99448 ай бұрын
Being that I am a huge JBL fan, I would get these - despite the price.
@AudioAdvice8 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
@briancampbell77127 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...
@AudioAdvice7 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@BobbyBass-x6i8 ай бұрын
Look great but agree not happy with the cost and additional charge for the stands. KLH includes the stands in their models.
@AudioAdvice8 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.
@rudylopez24738 ай бұрын
what is the price gaurantee on the mk11 JBL l100 speakers?
@AudioAdvice8 ай бұрын
We make sure we are charging the best and lowest price on the market!
@andyhowat46245 ай бұрын
Ca. You buy grills?
@AudioAdvice5 ай бұрын
If you mean replacement grills for this model yes. Thanks for watching
@anthonycristiano8 ай бұрын
$4800 for the pair. oof
@AudioAdvice8 ай бұрын
They aren't inexpensive but provide a lot for the price!
@magruderable8 ай бұрын
Overpriced, at least they look cool.
@AudioAdvice8 ай бұрын
Fair enough. They certainly look and sound awesome.
@abmia777 ай бұрын
Overpriced nostalgia.
@AudioAdvice6 ай бұрын
Fair enough. Thanks for watching
@Cyraxworg7 ай бұрын
4500$ for a pair of speakers made in china... no thanks...
@AudioAdvice7 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching
@thomasschafer72687 ай бұрын
😅😅😅4500€ in germany 😅😅
@Radarcb3298 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.
@AudioAdvice8 ай бұрын
Thanks for the suggestion.
@chrisrud51588 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!
@AudioAdvice8 ай бұрын
That's awesome! Thanks for sharing, sounds like you have an awesome setup!
@dm954223 ай бұрын
The grilles need to be magnetic. Perhaps in their future versions of the L series speakers.
@AudioAdvice3 ай бұрын
We suspect they are sticking with the pegs for the retro design. Thanks for watching
@sethfm97738 ай бұрын
I love the classic look. Great to hear about the improvements JBL made.
@AudioAdvice8 ай бұрын
Agreed. Thanks for watching!
@Cimone908 ай бұрын
Bought a pair of these mkii back in August. I like them a lot
@AudioAdvice8 ай бұрын
Awesome! Glad you enjot them!
@HanifBarnwell8 ай бұрын
I’ll watch later, but can someone tell me why these speakers are not mirrored??
@AudioAdvice8 ай бұрын
That is a good question. We hope you enjoy the video
@dsnyder0cnn8 ай бұрын
I was wondering that too. But with a crossover point of 450 Hz, the offset is inconsequential.
@thomasschafer72684 ай бұрын
Zu blöd hält die Front vor dem fräsen zu drehen!😅😅👎👎🇩🇪
@dixter16528 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...
@AudioAdvice8 ай бұрын
Haha, good point! Thanks for sharing and watching
@paulmardis15128 ай бұрын
I wonder how they would compare with Arendal 1723 THX Monitor speakers in SQ.
@AudioAdvice8 ай бұрын
We have not compared but thanks for the suggetion!
@mikecampbell58568 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?
@MuscleBN8 ай бұрын
No they are rubber surrounds now..not to many manufacturers use foam anymore
@AudioAdvice8 ай бұрын
Foam was very common at that time period, but not anymore. No one uses foam to our knowledge now
@georgieboy243210 күн бұрын
Another review with no music to back up their statements.
@AudioAdvice9 күн бұрын
We are of the opinion you can't really tell how anything sounds via YT. Thanks for watching
@tonyrobinson44348 ай бұрын
I'm still jamming out with my old original JBL 100.
@AudioAdvice8 ай бұрын
That is awesome!! Thanks for sharing
@harrisarp38412 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for the review!!!Do you know if the smaller model the L82 is suitable for nearfield listening aprox 4,5 feet in a small room?
@AudioAdvice2 ай бұрын
You are welcome. Yes, those should work fine at that distance.
@harrisarp38412 ай бұрын
@@AudioAdvice thank you so much!!!
@AudioElectronicsChicago8 ай бұрын
One of my favorite speakers 🤩
@AudioAdvice8 ай бұрын
They are amazing and we love the look!
@LessTalkMoreDelicious5 ай бұрын
Super beefy woofers. Makes Klipsch Heritage woofers look like soda cans, lol.
@AudioAdvice5 ай бұрын
Haha. Thanks for sharing
@92essinkАй бұрын
My dad has a pair of CF120s by jbl that look very similar to these. Cant believe how good they sound even to todays standards. I love the retro comeback
@AudioAdviceАй бұрын
That is a fun vintage speaker that could really rock! Thanks for watching.
@toonertik6 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 ;-))))
@AudioAdvice6 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.
@matthewhill89397 ай бұрын
How would the Mark II fair vs the Classic 75 version? Which is Better?
@AudioAdvice7 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!
@jimwilliamson77988 ай бұрын
I want to see the video guy with his hair blowing back like the famous poster
@AudioAdvice8 ай бұрын
Haha, great idea! 😆
@gregorysullivan79138 ай бұрын
Still have my JBL LX 500 pair, and really enjoy them. Still look like new.
@AudioAdvice8 ай бұрын
Glad you are enjoying them, thanks for watching
@BRICKSINSILK6 ай бұрын
the failure here is that everybody thinks the mki is the 70s version...
@AudioAdvice6 ай бұрын
Yes it just looks similar from the outside. Thanks for sharing
@BRICKSINSILK6 ай бұрын
@@AudioAdvice not saying on ur part, more on JBLs part...
@misterpsych38048 ай бұрын
"stand mount" ....pretty damn big for stand mount
@AudioAdvice8 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.
@taylorrasmus19058 ай бұрын
Loving the vintage look
@JEG69198 ай бұрын
Have these in the black piano finish. A brilliant speaker!
@AudioAdvice8 ай бұрын
Awesome!! Thanks for sharing!
@thomasschafer72687 ай бұрын
😅😅😅6000€/ pair for the black edition ist the biggest joke. Madi in china.
@AudioAdvice7 ай бұрын
Fair enough
@spvlinn90095 ай бұрын
How about made in🎉 India? Better yet made in us😮 by high school drop out?
@thomasschafer72684 ай бұрын
@@AudioAdviceyour answer is a joke
@kevinmiracle82338 ай бұрын
not impressed with $2400 a piece price tag.
@AudioAdvice8 ай бұрын
Fair enough. The older model is discounted at a great price!
@adaptedbythedans8 ай бұрын
Anyone know how much these were back in the day?
@rxw55207 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.
@kevinmiracle82337 ай бұрын
that's hilarious dude! but so true.@@rxw5520
@kirksmith347Ай бұрын
Umm if you look closely they are made in China@@rxw5520
@markclark16058 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.
@AudioAdvice8 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@carlosr.20277 ай бұрын
What speakers do you recommend over l100 classic at lower cost and warm sounding
@chrisehrhorn41608 ай бұрын
Take a listen to these gems. They are incredible ! These weren’t designed as a “budget speaker”
@AudioAdvice8 ай бұрын
Glad you got to hear them and thanks for sharing your impressions!
@glennquagmire17478 ай бұрын
It would been awesome if they made them powered speakers with Bluetooth capability
@AudioAdvice8 ай бұрын
That would be pretty cool, although we suspect that would put them around 10K to do it right. Thanks for watching