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    Jbl l100 classic

    I recently read of JBL introducing an updated version L 100 (Classic) speaker in the Spring of 2018 for about $4000. Any members have any first hand reviews/thoughts or experience with the latest L 100? How does it compare to the Century Gold?

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    Quote Originally Posted by NEWYORKER View Post
    I recently read of JBL introducing an updated version L 100 (Classic) speaker in the Spring of 2018 for about $4000. Any members have any first hand reviews/thoughts or experience with the latest L 100? How does it compare to the Century Gold?
    No flames meant, but, have they actually gone into the retail/sales stream yet?
    I saw promo/marketing info, but have not heard anyone here or on another forum had actually bought a pair yet ...
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    music direct have them in stock.

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    Quote Originally Posted by hjames View Post
    No flames meant, but, have they actually gone into the retail/sales stream yet?
    I saw promo/marketing info, but have not heard anyone here or on another forum had actually bought a pair yet ...
    Audio Inpact here in San Diego is taking orders on the L100 Classic for customers currently.

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    Take a number

    Ordered a pair of L100 Classics this morning and they're backordered already. Looks like JBL underestimated the number of Baby Boomers with fond memories and more dollars than sense!

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    Quote Originally Posted by 2440 View Post
    Ordered a pair of L100 Classics this morning and they're backordered already. Looks like JBL underestimated the number of Baby Boomers with fond memories and more dollars than sense!
    Well put.
    Please give us a report when you get them. I'm sure there are more than a handful of us interested in your findings!


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    That woofer has me curious! I would love to see the EDS...

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    Saw them at RMAF last weekend, but they weren't playing them when I was in the Harman room. My 20 year old son absolutely LOVED the look!

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    Quote Originally Posted by hjames View Post
    No flames meant, but, have they actually gone into the retail/sales stream yet?
    I saw promo/marketing info, but have not heard anyone here or on another forum had actually bought a pair yet ...
    Again, I know they are for sale, and I am not being snarky,
    but does anyone here actually have a pair playing in their home?
    have you taken delivery of them in a real world place?
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    Hopefully, before Christmas.

    Quote Originally Posted by Mr. Widget View Post
    Well put.
    Please give us a report when you get them. I'm sure there are more than a handful of us interested in your findings!


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    JBL quotes a 30-60 day backorder as of October 15; as soon as they're here and broken in, I'll weigh in. I sold JBL Pro gear in the 1970's-80's and owned 4310/4311/4315/4425 monitors for home use, so I have a frame of reference, and I guess I'm a poster child for Harman's marketing team. I currently use ATC SCM20 passive studio monitors, which are unflinchingly accurate, but not much fun.

    Although I haven't heard the L100 Classics, I have a trusted friend who heard them in Munich and reports they don't sound like the originals, which is all I need to know. Now I need to find a home for my ATCs and figure out a way to keep the L100 grilles from becoming cat scratching posts!

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    Looking forward to your review!

    Quote Originally Posted by 2440 View Post
    JBL quotes a 30-60 day backorder as of October 15; as soon as they're here and broken in, I'll weigh in. I sold JBL Pro gear in the 1970's-80's and owned 4310/4311/4315/4425 monitors for home use, so I have a frame of reference, and I guess I'm a poster child for Harman's marketing team. I currently use ATC SCM20 passive studio monitors, which are unflinchingly accurate, but not much fun.

    Although I haven't heard the L100 Classics, I have a trusted friend who heard them in Munich and reports they don't sound like the originals, which is all I need to know. Now I need to find a home for my ATCs and figure out a way to keep the L100 grilles from becoming cat scratching posts!
    I read a customer review on Music Direct.com and it was a 5 star rave review! He ordered the JBL metal speaker stands with his JBL L100 Classics as well. Music Direct.com has posted a two to three week order status on shipping. Last night there was also a pair of L100 Classics listed on E-Bay for $3300.00 as well. I just placed the L100 Classics on my bucket list.

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    Another L100 Classic mention

    Quote Originally Posted by NEWYORKER View Post
    I read a customer review on Music Direct.com and it was a 5 star rave review! He ordered the JBL metal speaker stands with his JBL L100 Classics as well. Music Direct.com has posted a two to three week order status on shipping. Last night there was also a pair of L100 Classics listed on E-Bay for $3300.00 as well. I just placed the L100 Classics on my bucket list.
    From the Absolute Sound, where JBL is seldom seen, or heard: (http://www.theabsolutesound.com/arti...ers-under-20k/)

    JBL L100 Classic
    This three-way ($4k/pr.) from JBL made its European premier in Munich. Its inclusion on this list may come as a surprise, since it does not have a neutral frequency balance and has some box colorations, but it sure is a lot of fun! Driven by Mark Levinson electronics and turntable system, it makes you think you’re listening to the PA during a live concert. One of its most remarkable characteristics is the ability to reproduce the power of a big band or heavy metal rock group without compression. This speaker is a big improvement over the iconic L100 with better imaging and bass articulation and extension. It has lots of presence and punch, and it seems like a great party speaker. (It’s difficult not to get up and dance while listening!) Stands are optional.

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    Quote Originally Posted by hjames View Post
    Again, I know they are for sale, and I am not being snarky,
    but does anyone here actually have a pair playing in their home?
    have you taken delivery of them in a real world place?
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    nice sounding speaker with good imageing and integration
    nice dinamics

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    sorry for the light

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    New improved woofer

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