Flashbacks
David from Litchfield Park, AZ on 5/16/2022
These iconic speakers still have it. Deep and warm probably best sum it up. A must for those who appreciate that non sterile old school sound.
Pros: Deep warm sound with crisp highs.
Cons: Price.
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JBL L100 Classic
James from Cartersville, GA on 4/29/2022
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Worth the wait !!
Crutchfield customer from Corona, CA on 8/29/2021
So I waited a few decades. finally after finding this newly released got my jbl/L100 and all I can say is exactly the perfection of balance of sound I been hoping and quality of product 5??
Pros: Amazing sound perfect size for my music room!
Cons: Hi end price
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JBL L100 Classic's
Crutchfield customer from ACWORTH, GA on 7/8/2021
Waited for a pair of these since college and it was worth the wait...I replaced a pair of Cerwin Vegas D-5's I've had since the eighties and all my cd's and albums never sounded this good. Crutch field was great to work with, ordered them Thursday, they shipped Friday and arrived Tuesday (Monday was a holiday). Arrived in perfect shape. I can't say enough good things about my experience with Crutchfield and these JBL's.
Pros: Look great Sound incredible
Cons: None
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JBL L100 Classic
Crutchfield customer from Midland, MI on 6/6/2021
Look great and sound terrific. Bass is clear and sharp, no subwoofer needed.
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Stunning detail
Crutchfield customer from Dulzura, CA on 6/3/2021
Replaced my old Dahlquist DQ-10s which I loved but needed some major tune ups.. The JBLs brought back the clarity and detail I had been missing. Running through a 130 watts per channel Marantz. Haven't really cranked them yet because I'm enjoying the full sound stage at moderate volume.. even with compressed audio, Bluetooth some albums shine.
Pros: Everything
Cons: None once you swallow the price tag
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JBL L100 Classic
Crutchfield customer from Dallas, TX on 5/23/2021
These are better quality than the pair I had in the 70s. Packaged extremely good for shipping. Highly recommend, the sound quality is superb and they look good too!
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old JBL 100s versus new JBL 100s
Crutchfield customer from Newark, DE on 12/20/2020
Bought 4 JBL 100s in 1975 and still have them and run them today as my principle speakers at my east coast home. They still work beautifully. I tested them at audio stores in 1975 against the best of the day using my own music selection and they traunced everyone. Far better than Bose 501s and Bose 901s, Klips and Sony speakers, etc. (the 901s clipped the deep lower end, and the JBLs did not). The new classic JBL 100s are for my west coast house and are as good or better that the ones I bought in 1975. The clarity and separation of sound across the spectrum from high to middle to low is amazing and unbeatable. The look is identical to the old versions and the sound is as good or better (the tweeter seem to sound better in the new version). The new version wire connections are better and easier to use than the old versions as well.
Pros: sound quality
Cons: heavy for a "bookshelf" speaker
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Great!
Crutchfield customer from Bath, PA on 9/9/2020
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Time capsule
Crutchfield customer from San Jose, CA on 6/29/2020
If you have the money to splurge on a Hi-Fi system then buy these speakers and a used $50 amp. I paired them with a basic 40W NAD integrated amplifier. There is plenty of volume headroom. The speakers really standout with guitar acoustics and solo or duet vocals. Total vintage look built with modern components so the the sound quality defies the enclosure.
Pros: A feast for the ears and eyes.
Cons: Obviously there are better options if your goal is best performance for price. These offer great sound and a great vintage look to match.
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JBL L100 Classic
Crutchfield customer from St Petersburg, FL on 6/29/2020
Love these speakers they sound great! Built solid and look amazing.
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JBL L100 Classic
Crutchfield customer from New York, NY on 6/28/2020
One of the best quality speakers I've ever purchased!!
Pros: Quality!
Cons: None
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Amazing
Crutchfield customer from Idaho Springs, CO on 5/15/2020
The sound is unbelievable. Could not be happier
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JBL L100 Classic
Crutchfield customer from Anaheim, CA on 5/3/2020
Always wanted JBL L100 classic speakers when I was a kid and could never afford. They sound amazing. Good sound stage. Could use a little more bottom end but I use a sub for that.
Pros: Music sound really good. They Rock.
Cons: Expensive but worth it.
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The perfect speakers
Crutchfield customer from Austin, TX on 11/9/2019
My high school orchestra had a pair of L100s, and we used to go in during lunch hour and crank LL Cool J and Beastie Boys. I've always loved JBLs since then. I have a pair of JBL L20Ts that I bought a few years later in college, and have always wondered what happened to the "special" JBL speakers. Well, it turns out JBL has a high-end "Synthesis" line of specialty high-end speakers. When I saw these pop up on Crutchfield, I decided it was time (after 30 years) for me to upgrade my L20Ts. I'm still breaking in the woofers, but the sound is amazing. I upgraded my whole system... I also purchased the Arcam SA20 and am using the Yamaha WXC-50 as a source (with Tidal). With this setup, the definition is unbelievable.. I can pick out each individual instrument and voice, right down to the string fingerings on a violin (I'm a violinist). Yes, the speakers are big -- but it's a nice mid-century modern vibe that looks great in our family room. If you're on the fence about these... go ahead and pull the trigger.
Pros: Great sound - doesn't matter the genre: classical, jazz, rap, rock
Cons: None
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