I own L-100's and love them. Just recently purchased an excellent pair of L-50's except that they need surrounds (stored in a hot Louisiana attic for several years). Anyone have the L-50's that could opine them? They appear as well built as the L-100's but have 10 woofers and lower power handling capacity.
Thanks
Bill
Updated L36 Decade with a vertical driver array. They're decent enough.
They are a real "good value" for what they are... the L36 and its legacy L50 surprise a lot of people. It's a sleeper pair with punch that everyone should hear at some point.
I have a feeling that Giskard would also say "decent enough" about the L100 eh? That's not a critique, but sort of "Simon Cowell-like" honesty in the GRAND SCHEME of JBL History.
Not only does the L50 sound good, it has that ultra-cool diagonal grill material, assuming it hasn't rotted away.
BTW, how come certain 10" 3 ways like the L96 and L110 are highly thought of, while the L36 and L50 are relegated to 'step-down' options?
I must be a liberal, I like 'em all.
I believe the 10" LF in the L36 and L50 use 2" voice coils while the L96 4313, etc., use 3" voice coils, allowing for more LF control.Originally Posted by jay
John
These guys are right...the low end of the L50 lacks punch due to the wimpy woofer. However , the overall performance is smooth and accurate.Not only does the L50 sound good, it has that ultra-cool diagonal grill material, assuming it hasn't rotted away.
BTW, how come certain 10" 3 ways like the L96 and L110 are highly thought of, while the L36 and L50 are relegated to 'step-down' options?
I must be a liberal, I like 'em all.
The grill is the neatest asset...it can't deteriorate because it's molded plastic covered with cloth. I'm using one to cover an open space in a shelf unit in the workshop.
I don't think JBL had this in mind as part of it's sales promo, though...
You got it.
We've discussed this before. Price points... Take all the systems you mentioned apart and it should become clear.
I seem to recall the L36 Decade as being even more forward and brighter than the L100 Century. Although this is just my memory and I don't believe I ever made a direct comparison of the two.
Some of JBL's so called budget speakers were actually pretty good. I'll never forget the old L19A's. They were probably JBL's least expensive speaker but one of their most impressive.
Mike
"BTW, how come certain 10" 3 ways like the L96 and L110 are highly thought of, while the L36 and L50 are relegated to 'step-down' options?"
Take the 10" woofers 125A or 127A and compare it to the Le10A or Le111. Night and day. I own a pair of L-25 Primas. Basically an L-26 in a different cabinet I still like them. But there is no question which speakers had the better driver set's and crossovers.
Rob
My name is Mr. Widget and I am an alc... oh wrong forum...
Sorry Ding, it just sounded like an apology or something. Nothing wrong with liking L100s.... I guess there is nothing wrong with liking Bose either, but I would seriously consider a trip to the audiologist if that were the case.
Widget
It's Sunday, and I'll resist the urge..well, I'll fight it...ooh, got to stop it...man, why'd you have to put those in the same sentence?Nothing wrong with liking L100s.... I guess there is nothing wrong with liking Bose either
WidgetYou know how sensitive I am about my first love.
Out.
Hey Dome,
Are you a member of the press?
Widget
Lovin' it
No, but I've been misquoted many times. Maybe it's rubbing off on me...Hey Dome,
Are you a member of the press?
Widget
Yeah. I found a box of Bose cubes at Goodwill a number of years ago, so we did a QT video where we dropped bowling balls on them. If we hit 'em just right, they popped. I couldn't get enough of the li'l b@st@rds.
I don't know where that file is, but now I'll look for it.
Out.
I have a pair of JBL L50's that I would like to use in a home theatre setup, either as fronts or as surrounds. Can anyone suggest what speakers (centre, sub, surrounds) might work well with them in this application?
Whoa......why'd you have to put those in the same sentence?
I had no idea you were a Bose man. Go figure...
bo
"Indeed, not!!"
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