JBL XLP140A Vintage Floorstanding Speakers

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General:
The XPL line from JBL is full of uniquely designed speakers, and this XPL140A model is no exception. 

JBL's idea was to shift the titanium midrange and tweeter drivers back - but on the same plane - to preserve time alignment. Surrounding the drivers is also a rubber-like material designed to minimize diffraction. 

Another bonus is Monster Cable utilized from the factory for internal wiring. This ensures high-quality speaker connections at the crossover.

The result was a well-rounded sound that imaged well and didn't sound too heavy in the bass or treble regions. We enjoyed testing these in our listening area for some time.

The large 8" drivers (woofers) in this particular set were just re-foamed by our friends and consummate experts at Millersound, so you can be sure they're functioning as they should.

SkyFi Cosmetic Notes:
Missing JBL badge on one lower-front. Light scratches throughout with a few heavier scratches carefully touched up. Overall this pair is in fair condition and present well.

SkyFi Technical Notes:
These speakers had both large  8" drivers (woofers) re-foamed by Millersound and made to be perfect again.

Shipping:
These speakers will be carefully wrapped and packed in custom reusable shipping boxes and ship via UPS Ground with insurance within the lower 48 US States for a flat $249. This amount will automatically be added during your checkout.

We can safely pack these speakers to ship worldwide, just contact us for a quote. Local pickup welcome and we can also arrange a local courier depending on distance. Please contact us for details. This item is exempt from any Free Shipping promotions.

Ownership:
Single Owner

Connections:
5-Way Speaker Binding Post

General Sound:
Smooth, uncolored, undistorted natural and clean

Cosmetic Condition:
6/10 = Fair. Three to four minor scratches, or one major scratch. See our detailed rating description here.

Working Condition:
Working perfectly and tested in our lab and listening room.

Included:
Just the Unit

Packing:
Will be packed using our highly developed in-house process and custom packing materials.Reviews:
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Original MSRP:
$1,998.00

Specs:
3-way, three driver loudspeaker system
Power Handling: 125W
Recommended Amplifier: 500W (maximum)
Crossover Frequency: 900, 4000Hz
Impedance: 6Ω
Sensitivity: 88 dB
Bass: 1 x 200mm cone (8")
Midrange: 1 x 75mm titanium dome  (3")
Tweeter: 1 x 25mm titanium dome (1")

Dimensions - Each Speaker:
30.39" x 13.27" x 11.89"

Weight - Each Speaker:
50 lbs.

Approximate Age:
1989 (Produced from 1989 to 1992)

Link to Manual:
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Testing Process:
Our speaker evaluation process starts with a visual inspection of all drivers. We are looking for damaged or deteriorating woofer surrounds, dented tweeter domes, and cone damage. We also inspect the speaker connection points for loose or broken connectors.

After the initial visual inspection we connect the speakers to a reference amplifier with our preferred test tracks. With the speakers placed with proper distance we listen to each driver to make sure that they are producing the intended frequencies with no signs of distortion or rattle.

During listening tests with test tracks we check for proper stereo imaging and bass response at various listening levels. If there are any audible signs of issues, the speakers are taken to the bench where we perform a frequency sweep to isolate the issue so that it can be resolved by component repair or replacement.

Our subwoofer evaluation process starts with a visual inspection of all drivers. We are looking for damaged or deteriorating woofer surrounds, cone damage, or rubbing voice coils. We also inspect the input connections for damage.

After the initial visual inspection we connect the sub at our bench and perform a sine wave sweep from about 200 Hz down to around 10 Hz. During this sweep we are listening for excessive rattle or other signs of improper function.

If the sweep passes we then increase the input level to evaluate how the woofer performs at high output levels. If the woofer has built-in crossover adjustments or multiple connection options these features are tested at this time.

We complete the subwoofer evaluation by feeding the unit with an audio signal in conjunction with our house music system to see how it responds to low frequency content in real world conditions while paired with a full range system.