{"product_id":"jbl-l100-century-vintage-speakers-amazing-condition-w-grills","title":"JBL L100 Century Vintage Speakers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGeneral:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe JBL L100 Century is one of the most iconic loudspeakers of all time, easily ranking among the top five most recognizable speaker designs ever made.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginally introduced in the early 1970s as the consumer version of JBL's legendary studio monitors the 4310, the L100 became a favorite among music lovers and audiophiles around the world. They also gained legendary status as the speakers featured in the famous Maxell \"Blown Away\" advertisement.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach speaker features JBL's classic 3-way design, consisting of a 12-inch white-cone woofer, a 5-inch midrange driver, and a 1.4-inch tweeter. This combination delivers the dynamic, lively sound that these speakers were famous for including deep bass. Their high sensitivity also means they pair beautifully with both vintage solid-state amplifiers and classic tube gear.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis particular pair of JBL L100 Century speakers are in great condition for their age. They even include the original grills that are often lost or damaged!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith 24xxx serial numbers this dates this pair to approximately 1971–1972, making them early examples of the legendary L100 Century. These desirable early-production models feature the original vertically aligned driver configuration, predating the later L100A Century.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs with all pre-owned speakers that leave our shop, this pair has been thoroughly tested and carefully auditioned by our staff. They sound fantastic and are ready to be enjoyed for many years to come.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith a new pair of JBL L100 Classics currently retailing for $5,280, this vintage pair offers a significant savings, along with the charm and character of the original design.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSkyFi Cosmetic Notes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe cabinets have minor wear but present very well overall. Each speaker needed corner repair on one rear corner on the bottom panel. Light imperfections, scuffs, and scratches are visible on all surfaces. Light white paint specks are visible on one side of each cabinet. The cabinets have been treated with Howard's products. They look great.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSkyFi Technical Notes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe opted to leave the original push pin terminals in place as this set is complete and original.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eOwnership:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSecond Owner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eConnections:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePin style speaker connections.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGeneral Sound:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAccurate to the recording\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCosmetic Condition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e7\/10 = Good. One or two minor scratches. Well Maintained. See our detailed rating description \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/skyfiaudio.com\/pages\/our-rating-scale\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWorking Condition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWorking perfectly and tested in our lab and listening room.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpeakers, grills, and boxes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePacking:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWill be packed using our highly developed in-house process and custom packing materials.\u003ciframe width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wuWesEecAbE?\u0026amp;autoplay=1\u0026amp;mute=1\" title=\"This Is How We Pack Sensitive Electronics at SkyFi Audio, Less Than 0.2% Shipping Damage\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecs:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Model: JBL L100 Century\u003cbr\u003e- Type: 3-way bass-reflex bookshelf speaker\u003cbr\u003e- Woofer: 12 in (300 mm) 123A \/ 123A-1\u003cbr\u003e- Midrange: 5 in (130 mm) LE5-2 \/ LE5-3\u003cbr\u003e- Tweeter: 1.4–1.6 in (40 mm) LE25 \/ LE25-1\u003cbr\u003e- Impedance: 8 Ω\u003cbr\u003e- Sensitivity: 91 dB (1 W \/ 1 m)\u003cbr\u003e- Power handling: 50 W continuous program\u003cbr\u003e- Recommended amplifier: 10–150 W\u003cbr\u003e- Frequency response: 45 Hz – 20 kHz\u003cbr\u003e- Crossover frequencies: 1.5 kHz and 6 kHz\u003cbr\u003e- Controls: Front-panel midrange and high-frequency level controls\u003cbr\u003e- Cabinet: Bass-reflex, walnut veneer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e14.3\" x 23.5\" x 13.6\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e55 lbs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eApproximate Age:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1972\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTesting Process:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDuring 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JBL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68024872927486,"sku":"108202","price":3890.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0003\/3275\/9084\/files\/jbl-l100-century-vintage-speakers-358.jpg?v=1794346758","url":"https:\/\/skyfiaudio.com\/products\/jbl-l100-century-vintage-speakers-amazing-condition-w-grills","provider":"SkyFi Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}