Features

2-Way Driver Design: The JBL L82 Classic MKII loudspeaker utilizes a 2-way driver configuration featuring a 1" titanium dome tweeter with acoustic waveguide and an 8" pure-pulp cone bass woofer with rubber surround. The L82 Classic MKII Loudspeaker delivers room-filling, full-range sound with exceptional dynamic range and detail, clean and effortless high output, and precise deep bass with low distortion.

High Frequency Level Control: The L82 Classic MKII has a front-panel adjustment that lets you balance the levels of the tweeter (HF) relative to the woofer. You can use these controls to adjust the speaker's sound according to your room's acoustics, or your personal taste. The "0dB" default position is a good place to start. Whatever sounds best to you in your room is the right setting. As with most speakers, after you start playing the L82 Classic MKII it will take the drivers' suspensions several weeks to "break in" and achieve optimum performance. During this period, the balance between the woofer and tweeter may change, so JBL recommends that you adjust the high frequency level control again after the break-in period.

Bass Reflex Enclosure: The JBL L82 Classic MKII loudspeaker employs a bass reflex enclosure with a front-firing port for higher efficiency and bigger bass response. The enclosure is finished in walnut veneer and is available with a black, blue, or orange Quadrex foam grille.

Dual Binding Posts: The JBL L82 Classic MKII is equipped with two sets of  gold-plated binding post terminals allowing you to bi-amp or bi-wire the floorstanding loudspeaker. These gold-plated binding posts ensure a secure connection to many types of cable and connectors, while provide excellent audio signal transfer and resistant to corrosiion.. The binding post terminals will accept banana plugs (single only), pin-connectors, spade-lugs, and bare wire (up to 10AWG).

• Bi-Wiring: Bi-wiring can provide noticeable improvements in the overall transparency of your loudspeakers. Run separate speaker wires to the low & high frequency drivers from a single amplifier (the upper set of binding posts are for the high frequency drivers; the lower set of binding posts are for the low frequency drivers).
• Bi-Amping: Bi-amping allows you to use separate amplifiers for the high & low frequency sections of your loudspeaker for greater dynamic range & lower distortion. We recommend that your separate amplifiers have identical gain to preserve the speaker's voicing balance.

Mounting & Placement Options: The L82 Classic MKII may be stand mounted with the optional JBL JS-80 metal stand (sold separately) that angles the speaker upward. If not using the optional stands with built-in angle, then JBL recommends you to position each speaker so that its tweeter is approximately at ear level. The L82 Classic MKII weighs 28 lbs. Before placing the speaker on a shelf or platform, be sure that it is sturdy enough to support the speaker's weight.

• For best results, place the speakers 6' to 8' apart. If you set the speakers farther apart than this, angle them toward the listening position.
• The speakers will produce the most accurate stereo soundstage when the angle between the listener and the speakers is between 40 and 60 degrees.
• Generally, bass output will increase as the speaker is moved closer to a wall or corner. For best performance, JBL recommends that you place the speakers at least 20" away from the sidewalls.