Any JBL Fans Here?

I have a set of L100s L112 and L20t and had some L26 that I wish I never sold.As much as i like them I think they sound better with another set of less forward speakers.

 

OH! THESE are the speakers I was trying to think of in another thread. Very nice sound, but at the same time an illustration of how modern simulation technology for drivers and crossovers and magnetic systems has improved over time-these are not quite as...cohesive???...as some more modern designs. Some great aspects to the sound but a kind of hollowness or flatness as well (not flat response, but flat as a pancake or something). Probably suits your reel-to-reel though

What do they look like inside? Bracing? Stuffing? anti-vibration coating? Are the woofers all in separate enclosures? And I don't remember-are they ported?

 

For those of you with L112s, what reading are you getting at the connectors? I'm getting a fairly even 6 ohms.

I actually had to "ditch" the twist lock posts and install 5 way binding posts. With the original twist locks in place the reading was jumping all over the place.

I was a little concerned about the smallish midrange driver. However, after hooking up the completed recone and running some tunes through it, I realize this is or is very close to the sound I've been after for a very long time. I've listened quite a bit to a friends reference Maggies (detail in spades) and still very much like my "little" EPI 100s. My dad's DefTechs as well as the the 15 inchers I had at one time are great with bass (though my 15's midrange was horrible). The JBL L112, though still their own thing, are the closest I've had, in my system, to my dad's old University Medallions (which I've grown to love). Both are 12" 3-way ported designs. The Universities had/have an 8" midrange. The JBL L112's smaller midrange doesn't seem to be holding it back. Now I need to get beefier stands. Can't wait to get the other one finished.

Here's what I'm up against... ...again.



...and the one I just completed.

 

I purchased and still use four of these specifically for my theater set-up. I considered JBL's Pro reputation for outfitting commercial theaters at the time I bought them. It was a good call.
They're quite large for a "bookshelf" speaker, and quite spouse repulsive with the grills off, but man-oh-man, very impressive as far as clarity, incredible dynamics and jaw dropping output goes; these things are not wussies!
A while back I came across a set of four on CL for silly money, and was actually considering the purchase,
but declined after picturing myself sitting on the curb with my suitcase and eight S38s!

 

I have some JBL's.

 

I used 25 year old JBL 2050's with a 15 year old integrated H/K amp in my tv room. People who hear it comment on how "great the sound is on your TV" lol.. mostly because they use just TV speakers or a soundbar, I suspect.

But actually it is pretty good for tv and even ok for music. And these weren't high end speakers at the time, more midfi.

 

Beauties! What's the crossover on that fan?

 

I have some L112's and love them....

 

Yes, definitely a fan of JBL, my favorite, the classic L100 Century Speakers:

 

Those are 4312's.

 

I use Vintage JBL components and crossovers in my DIY speakers, they always have a great sound.
I have a pair of JBL Decades in my shop , they have a really great sound to them for what they are.

 

Late to this thread, but:

My JBL collection started with a mono 030 system (15-inch D130 with 075 ring radiator) from my Dad bought in 1956. I mated it up with a an orphan C37 030, and 35-years ago bought my wife some L112s for our anniversary.

I still own those and the rest of my collection now includes these:
L1
L3
L5 (x2)
L7 (x2)
4412A
L96
L150A
250ti
L80T/+3 (x2)
L20T
LX22
L26
4345
LSR305 (x2)
Pro3+

maybe a few others I've forgotten . . .

 

L19's here.

 

4345....someday

 

Just got stands for my 4365's.

 

sorry to say, but i'm getting out of jbl...the s4700s are up for sale...

 

A refurbished pair I got last year for my downstairs office and second system.

 

Well, you were really never content with them. Perhaps it is time to move on. Maybe they'll work better for the next owner?

 

Just scored a pair of old JBL L300 speakers, like these (not my pic):




...always wanted to own speakers the size of washing machines...

(p.s. dark blue cloth grilles were included with mine)

 

I've always been a JBL fan. I don't own any of these awesome vintage models but I love my studio 190's.

 

how come?

 

For those of you who knew him, Dave has moved on . . . he passed away suddenly earlier this week.

RIP

 

Sad news.

 

The JBL Control 1's have been around for many years and are still great sounding bookself speakers.Rugged,well made.Go loud without any distortion.Very even sonic balance..The active version is also good.Very cheap now as well.

 

I've 'always wanted' a pair of JBLs... ever since 1970.