JBL L100 Classic 80 is a -way Passive Floor-standing speaker by JBL. It features a 1" Hard-Dome Tweeter, x 5.25" Midrange and x 12" Pulp Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 40Hz-40k Hz and a sensitivity of 90 dB. JBL L100 Classic 80 has an MSRP of 6999$ per pair but can often be found around 0$ per pair.
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Frequency Response of the JBL L100 Classic 80 Speaker
JBL L100 Classic 80 has a Frequency response range of 40Hz-40k Hz at ±3dB and Power Range of 25-200 watts. With a minimum frequency of 40 Hz, JBL L100 Classic 80 delivers deep bass that will likely satisfy most listeners, especially those who enjoy music. However, movie enthusiasts and music fans who prefer a full range of sound may still benefit from adding a subwoofer.
Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available subwoofer options.
Here we have a comparison of how JBL L100 Classic 80's Low and High frequency values compare with the average, max and min Low and High frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
High Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
Among the speakers in our database with a max MSRP price of 10000$ (Pair), these are the 5 Passive Floor-standing speakers that have the deeper bass levels than the JBL L100 Classic 80's 40Hz:
Impedance and Sensitivity
JBL L100 Classic 80's nominal impedance level is
4 ohms and has a sensitivity of
90 dB.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
Nominal Impedance of the 4 Ohms means that the JBL L100 Classic 80 is a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective, make sure that you choose an amplifier than can provide 4 Ohms for this speaker.
Many AVRs (audio/video receiver) in the market may have difficulty when the speakers dip below the 4 Ohms levels (this may cause clipping or even physical damage), so we recommend to not pair the JBL L100 Classic 80 with an AVR but use an Integrated Amplifier instead.
Sensitivity
90dB of the JBL L100 Classic 80 is an average sensitivity for stereo speaker so it is neither easy nor difficult to drive Sensitivity wise.
Check the amplifiers that are in a similar price range to the JBL L100 Classic 80:
Input Type
JBL L100 Classic 80 has Binding post type connectors and lets bi-amping/bi-wiring. Bi-wiring can enhance the overall transparency of your loudspeakers by using separate speaker wires for the low and high-frequency drivers from a single amplifier. Bi-amping, on the other hand, involves using separate amplifiers for the high and low-frequency drivers, potentially resulting in a greater dynamic range and reduced distortion.
JBL L100 Classic 80 External Dimensions and Weight
JBL L100 Classic 80 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 25-5/16inch x 15-3/8inch x 14-7/16inch (643.0 x 391.0 x 367.0mm ).
Base Surface Area
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base area of JBL L100 Classic 80 is approximately 1435.0cm2 / 222.4inch2.
WeightThe JBL L100 Classic 80 weighs 26.59kg / 58.5lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how JBL L100 Classic 80's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
Weight
Floor-standing Speakers under $10000
Available colors
JBL L100 Classic 80 is available in Oak.
What's in the Box of JBL L100 Classic 80?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of JBL L100 Classic 80:
2 Bookshelf loudspeakers 2 Grilles 4 Terminal jumpers (pre-installed) 2 Speaker stands Quick Start Guide
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the JBL L100 Classic 80.
Warranty
5Yrs(spkr) / 1yr(stand) of parts warranty and 5Yrs(spkr) / 1yr(stand) of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.