JBL’s L100 Basic MkII advantages from up to date drivers, a revised crossover, and extra while retaining these all-important retro options.
With the L100 Basic Mkll, JBL declares the “subsequent evolution within the reborn legend”, combining 70s classic aesthetics and “trendy acoustic excellence”. That is groovy information, as we have now already loved the L100’s first reincarnation.
JBL proudly states that the 12-inch (300mm) three-way standmount loudspeaker has undergone meticulous upgrades and options the corporate’s top-of-the-line acoustic parts to raise the sound high quality of this legendary speaker.
The L100 Basic MkII incorporates enhanced options, together with an up to date woofer, midrange, and tweeter. It additionally boasts a revised crossover community that helps bi-wire/bi-amp capabilities, guaranteeing listeners get the very best sound readability and depth. We’re additionally informed its terminal cup is supplied with twin units of gold-plated binding posts for dependable connections.
Inside the L100 Basic MkII’s real satin walnut wooden veneer cupboard and behind the long-lasting Quadrex foam grille you will discover a 12-inch cast-frame with pure-pulp white cone woofer with twin spider, partnered with a 5.25-inch (130mm) polymer-coated pure-pulp cone midrange driver and 1-inch (25mm) titanium dome tweeter mated to acoustic lens and waveguide. As one would anticipate with an L100, you additionally get high-frequency and mid-frequency degree attenuators. There may be additionally a front-firing bass reflex port, simplifying positioning choices.
We’re informed that the L100 Basic MkII has a 40Hz – 40kHz (-6dB) frequency response, with 450Hz and three.5kHz crossover frequencies, and may deal with 25-200 Watts RMS energy dealing with.
You’ve got a selection of traditional black, vibrant orange, or cool blue to your Quadrex foam grille to go alongside that satin walnut veneer, whereas the rear of the 25.06 x 15.34 x 14.625 inches (636.52 x 389.64 x 371.48mm) and 58.5 lbs (26.7kg) loudspeaker cupboards are completed in black.
Lastly, JBL presents the non-obligatory JS-120/JS-150 flooring stands (offered individually) that place the loudspeaker on the correct listening top. The L82 Basic has additionally acquired comparable consideration if the L100 is simply too giant to your necessities.
The JBL L100 Basic MkII can be found now, priced in Australia at $8,999 RRP.
