My L-65s, which I bought new in 1978, have had a similar history….Refoamed them once at about the two decade mark and haven’t really heard any other speakers I’d want to sell them in order to afford. They’ve seen a variety of amps/sources across the decades. Currently streaming Tidal mostly thru a PrimaLuna Prologue Classic. Love JBLs!
JBL L36
I have had these speakers since 1977; I had to re-foam the woofers about 20 years ago, but otherwise still in excellent shape. In the last 15 years, I moved on equipment-wise and since shelved the L36s. So the other day, out of curiosity, I decided to pull them out and connected them to my current VPI, VAC and ARC front end; they were actually quite impressive! For what was considered a “bookshelf” speaker at the time, they could pull off a large soundstage for these small boxes and fill my relatively large 18 x 20 room!
I remember at the time listening to both the L36 and the L100; I actually preferred the L36 as I thought the L100 was bass heavy. Does anyone else have any experience they would like to share on these speakers? After my most recent audition, I am hanging on to them and listening to them more often!
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