The JBL L1 vintage speaker's made in 1992, this speaker impressed me, listening to buddy guy live had smooth extended detail, good bass punch, huge soundstage, vocal's were very good, 6.5 diecast frame woofer,1" titanium tweeter, cross over 3khz, frequency response is 47hz-27khz, sensitivity 87db, maximum power amplifier rating is 200 watts, dimensions-hwd=15.82 x 8.25 x 10", weight 20 pounds a piece
Time for Two Ways !
There are as many types of speakers are there are human languages and dialects, but we have to agree one of the most popular formats is the two way system, with a tweeter and mid-woofer.
Sure, they are imperfect, often limited in bass or dynamic range, but they have major advantages as well:
These are some general ideas. Of course, you don’t have to like 2-way speakers. You may prefer full-range single driver, ESL or 5-way beasts, but I hope we can please keep this thread 2-way friendly!
I’d love to hear from others about 2-way speakers you adore. Are you a 2-way only kind of audiophile? How do you like yours? Horn loaded? Transmission line? Desktop?
Sure, they are imperfect, often limited in bass or dynamic range, but they have major advantages as well:
- Small Footprint
- Small baffles
- Single crossover point
- Easier to integrate with a room’s acoustics
These are some general ideas. Of course, you don’t have to like 2-way speakers. You may prefer full-range single driver, ESL or 5-way beasts, but I hope we can please keep this thread 2-way friendly!
I’d love to hear from others about 2-way speakers you adore. Are you a 2-way only kind of audiophile? How do you like yours? Horn loaded? Transmission line? Desktop?
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