old JBL studio monitors


(old) JBL Studio monitors seem like an interesting deal on ebay (or here on agon).

But what makes a "studio monitor " a "studio monitor " ?

How well have 15 (20?) year old JBLs aged? I do know about failing foam woofer surrounds. I would imagine the caps in the crossovers are getting unhappy too, maybe.

Any thoughts?
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Showing 1 response by foxtrot


I own a pair of JBL L150A and if I'm not wrong they were manufactured in 1982...they sound great !!!
I changed the foam a year ago and they are in like new condition, replacement parts for older (good ones) JBL speakers are quite easy to get.

And for the exact definition of what a studio monitor is, I really don't know so I'd preferer not to speak.

Go for them.

Rgds,