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Using in our 40' RV Coach. These are awesome for all genres of music.

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JBL L52 Classic

Amazing sound and power for the size speaker I'm impressed.

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Love these baby L100s!

The little JBL L52s have a surprisingly "big sound" for such a small speaker. Perfect for listening to your classic 70s rock music. Close your eyes and you'd think you were listening to L100s. Side-by-side, the L52s lack the really low end bass (not surprising given their size) and the imaging isn't quite as good as their big brother, but for everyday listening, they're good enough. I found that placement is critical. They're best around mid-wall level. They're cute and nostalgic, too. Love the classic JBL foam grill look. That's ultimately what sold me. They're like working scale models of the classic L100s. ??

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L52 Classic your new bestest buddy

When you first place these speakers as recommended and play your reference "new speaker" music you will instantly relieve the anxiety of your un-auditioned purchase. The L52s, small in size, present a very immersive sound stage and accurate imaging to the extent you are simply drawn into the music. But not that you are drawn into it, it is more you are engulfed like Donald Pleasance in Fantastic Voyage...albeit without the terror. I know you get that reference because that movie was still playing the late night horror movies on Friday and Saturday night when I was a kid and was aware of the L100s. The L52s are a very fun speaker. The last pair of speakers I had that imaged like these were the AR Holographic M1. The sound is presented as mixed and the better the mix and production the greater the reward. I think you know what I am saying here. Be prepared to frantically search out albums on Tidal and play MQA blue tracks for that reward. Keep in mind these are not deep speakers. But the bass is present and distinct, tight, not blooming or flappy. Everything feels and sounds accurate. Having mixed and mastered in recording studios I would choose these for near field home audio reference mix monitors. They are that good. I find they are excellent at showing the differences between DACs and amps as well...I would lean on reputable amps and dacs. These speaks will expose flaws in poorly implemented gear but conversely show off the capabilities of high value hifi kit.

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JBL L52 Classic

Excellent monitors.

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JBL L52 Classic

Great sound for a small set of speakers. Perfect for my man cave/office.

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More of a novelty.

Feels cheap. Sound is ok. If it were 350 i would keep it. But there are better things out for its price. The grill is made of pretty cheap plastic that doesnt seem like it will last.

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JBL L52 Classic

I got these as a speaker for my work from home desk system. Right out of the box, they sounded pretty good. After about 50 hours the woofers started to break in and the lower frequencies started to become more present. I have about 70 hours on them and they keep getting better. I am using an Exposure 3010s2 Integrated amp, Bluesound Node 2i and connected with MIT Cables Matrix series. Will be adding a DAC and turntable. Also adding in some room treatment and acoustic panels.

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JBL L52 Classic

Old time JBL guy. Crisp highs nice lows for the size. Highly recommended

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JBL L52 Classic

Awesome speakers. I was between these and the Bowers and Wilkins 606. The BW are more sophisticated in their delivery, but the JBL are a lot more fun to listen to. Big sound, heavier on mids and lows and less presence on the highs. Get a good center channel and you're fine, but they also sound great without the center. You almost don't need a subwoofer with how much bass these deliver. The design is awesome - truly timeless. Quality construction. If you get these, you won't be disappointed.

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JBL L52 Classic

Thank you

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Impressive Speakers for the Size

These speakers are impressive for their size. I am most impressed with the bass that comes from these little speakers. Don't let the size fool you they can pump out the bass and it's not sloppy! Bass hits are tight and percussive. All the while the mids and highs still manage to punch their way through in a way that is very pleasing. The price I feel is a little high, but they are fun speakers even for the price.

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Turntable Set Up - Solid

I received these incredibly quick from Crutchfield, and I'm absolutely loving them so far! I'm using them with a Technics SA-500 for a turntable set up, and it's been a joy to sit back and listen to some vinyls through these. They're also a well built and great looking set of speakers. Definitely on the pricy end of the scale, but for those looking for a nice set of bookshelf speakers that both look and sound good, these are a great option.

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Great retro styled bookshelf speakers

I am really enjoying the new JBL L52 classic bookshelf speakers. I last bought stereo equipment in the mid 1980's and I needed some new speakers. The room is about 15' square, and these speakers are just right for this space. The mids and highs are balanced by plenty of bass from these small speakers when listening to rock and blues. They are paired with a Yamaha A-S301 amp, Kenwood CD-404 carousel, Carver TX-2 tuner, a Realistic APM-500 audio power meter, and an Esinkin Bluetooth adapter- all in a Pangea Vulcan audio rack. The speakers are sitting on IKEA Lack floating shelves. Dealing with Crutchfield was easy and they were here in just a couple of days.

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Amazing sound

Great speakers! The sound is amazing and I love the retro look. Like the other reviewers, I was very impressed with the bass from these, considering their size. I'm happy!

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My JBL Classics

Small but Super Impressive ! Don't let their little size fool you. I had recently purchased the JBL L82 version as a second set of speakers for my main sound system and was so impressed with the sound and build quality I decided to purchase a set of the L52's for a different system in another part of the house. I hooked them up, and knowing that they were brand new and would need a little break in time I wasn't expecting much. I was dead wrong, they were just unreal for their size right out of the box with no break in time. Awesome sounding, Great bass output, way more than I expected. These are fantastic sounding speakers that can fill a small room with crystal clear, high quality sound at all volume levels. Just like the L82 series, the construction and real wood veneer as well as the classic foam fronts make them worth every penny.

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Classic JBL Sound in a small bookshelf form

I received these speakers about two weeks ago and have been enjoying them ever since. They sound quite impressive and have a stunning design that mimics those nice big JBLs from the Maxell advert. I opted for these speakers because my listening room (my study) is on the small side. Out of the box, I was a little taken aback at the size of these speakers: they are little guys. Not too much bigger than a shoebox. But once I wired them in, any fear I had about the sound vanished. I was impressed right away by the wide sound stage and bass response; these might be smaller speakers but the bass is quite strong. I suppose the 4 ohm requirement comes into play here because these speakers move air. Put on Mahler's 6th and you can feel the giant hammer blows quite well, no need for a subwoofer. The wide range stereo effects of Daft Punk or Radiohead come across beautifully. Furthermore, they seem to not be picky about toe in or placement: they are dedicated left/right so I'm sure that helps, but I did not have to move them or play around much to get a quality stereo image. My only downsides are that they are quite 'bright' initially: I had to do some fiddling with my EQ to tone it down to where I wanted, and had to bump the bass a touch and cut the mids to make them more musical. Also, they are not the most refined: I've heard speakers that conveyed more detail. Regardless, the warm sound and classic look makes them a big winner for me and I am very happy.

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Solid sound no matter what the source

The big sound coming out of these small boxes is impressive to say the least! Paired with a legacy Klipsch subwoofer and Yamaha Aventage receiver delivers a full-bodied wall of sound. Mine are used in my bedroom with a Samsung Frame TV and get the job done no matter the source. I am in love!

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JBL L52 Classic

I paired this set with a pair of JBL control monitors . A perfect combo for all types of music. Very happy!

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Terrific sound in a small package. The balanced sound spectrum is surprisingly good for such a small speaker.

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Small Box, Big Sound!

I suspect many people (and not just me) can't decide between the myriad of speaker options. I wanted something compact and stand mounted so as to not overpower my new listening room. After going back and forth I finally decided to go with something JBL--bite the bullet and pay the money JBL demands. I thought the L82's would be too large so I ordered the little brother. Once they arrived I thought I made a big mistake--these were a lot smaller than I had envisioned. However they were here and were a lot cheaper than the L82's, so I unpacked and hooked them up. These speakers reek of high quality, the walnut veneer cabinets were impeccable and brought back memories of how real speakers used to look. Packaging was excellent as well, not a mark on anything. Mounted on stands, fired up my stereo (tube pre-amp, hybrid amp) and boy was I amazed--these little guys sound Big! I have always loved the JBL sound and the L52's don't disappoint. Sound is big and full--amazing what these small speakers can put out. I have an 8" powered sub and that really tops things off. Not sure you really need it, the JBL's deliver an impressive amount of bass, but I always like the extra lows it provides. To my ear, In addition to the surprising amount of bass--slightly forward mids and not-too-bright & articulate highs. After listening I felt I lucked out and did get the right speakers for my room, these have a small footprint and put out big sound--nice job JBL! 1 star ding for value.

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