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Absolutely Fantastic!!

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In Reply to: RE: JBL L-100 SPEAKERS posted by BOONIERAT on May 30, 2007 at 17:10:25

They are fantastic for several reasons:
The quality of the cabinet is matched by few other manufacturers (this is true of JBL in general). If you haven't seen an L100 up close you will be amazed at the craftmanship. the grilles are not what you'ld expect (very impressive).
The mid freqs are boosted. This created the "West Coast Sound" that JBL pioneered in the 70's. I happen to love it. It seems I can hear the guitar pick hitting the stings or hear fingers during tapping.
The 123A-1 12" bass driver is a VERY nice speaker. It produces great bass. Plugging the port will thighten it up a bit. The L100 has great bass for a speaker without a sub.
The tweet is the L100 weakness. If you don't mind hacking the cabinet, replacing the LE25s with 035Ti titanium tweets. This will take the high freqs beyond your hearing range.
The crossovers are very simplistic and should be replaced with modern design aftermarket crossovers.
The L100 doesn't have a flat response curve. It isn't for the purists, but they are for everyone else. I listen to rock, jazz, opera, country, and everything else. It all sounds good!
Don

Edits: 06/01/07

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RE: Absolutely Fantastic!! - tantra 15:00:58 06/04/07 (1)
HipoFutura:
I have two pairs of JBL L-100's. I would like to update the tweeters and crossovers. Have you tried other tweeters besides the 035Ti's? Also, can you suggest an after-market crossover to use in these speakers?
Thanks!
Tantra
- RE: Absolutely Fantastic!! - HipoFutura 08:26:57 06/05/07 (0)
  Tantra,
  
  Here's a link to an aftermarket x-over: http://www.troelsgravesen.dk/JBL_L100.htm
  
  I have no first hand experience with this person or product, but it is of reasonable design and price (if for a pair). Don't be afraid to re-cap the existing x-over. This will help. Also a good idea to plug the port.
  
  I have a pair of JBL 2402H and 2405 tweets. I'm currently using the 2405s. they are in an external cabinet as I have a tri-amp configuration. The external hi-freq crossover is set so that the L100 tweet is never used.
  
  Don

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