JBL L100 Classic 75's - Thoughts, Impressions, Serial Numbers


Hey everyone,

I recently took delivery on a pair of JBL L100 Classic 75’s. I love the look of these and what I’ve been able to experience so far. This is the first pair of JBL’s I’ve owned in my audio journey. Most of my time in the hobby has been with smaller bookshelves plus a sub (2.1). I was curious who on the board has a pair of these and what your thoughts were? How do they compare to other speakers you’ve had? Also curious what serial numbers are out there.I’m in the US and my pair is pair #264.

-Will

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I like them, fairly efficient. Early serial number, vertically aligned drivers? Even better.

I've spent about a week with them (100ish hrs) and think that they are incredible. They seem to keep getting better and better. 

Nice to read the feedback on these JBLs plus the positive stuff I have come across online. Mine is still on it's pallets and in the crate. I'll open and do the unboxing when the room they will go into is ready. Hopefully by end of June or more like July. Closets and cabinets still need to be installed as well as some electrical work, painting plus finishing touches. I made sure the room has dedicated electrical wiring that way no outlet share a line. I've had my speakers for almost 3 months now. Can't wait to put everything together. 😎

My brother has a pair bought new in 1975 when they still had a lifetime warranty. I’ve been suggesting that he get the crossovers and foam replaced for free but guess they still sound fine to him.

Nothing wrong with JBL. I still have my 4319 (big) monitors and was thinking of something else until I took them off their low, raked back stands and put them up on some stools and viola!, big time transformation.

I thought I always had enough distance to align myself with the tweeter and mid range but I was wrong. I'll be getting my Wharfedale Linton speaker stands tomorrow to complete things and enjoy what I've been missing all this time.

I figure that I'll be about midway between the tweeter and midrange with the stands.

All the best,
Nonoise