intercity125
07-15-2007, 09:53 AM
Hello to all,
I recently purchased a pair of L80S loudspeakers, my first JBL’s, that a co-work sold for $50.00. All that was needed were new foam surrounds on the woofers, but I went ahead and refinished the cabinets in black, as the walnut wood grain vinyl had lost some of its luster over the years.
Wow! These are incredible sounding loudspeakers. I cannot remember the last time I had so much fun listening to music. Don’t get me wrong; the L80s’ aren’t just fun to listen to. They are capable of throwing the biggest soundstage, filled with the most subtle of details, that I can remember having heard in recent years. And the bass, well the bass is deep, tight, and has real impact. To say I am impressed with these loudspeakers would be an understatement. I am hooked. Now, if only I can find a pair of 250ti’s.
Up until now, I have been using a pair of Harbeth HL-P3s, very nice sounding loudspeakers, by-the-way; however, they just cannot compete with the JBL’s sheer dynamics and resolving power. Quite a shock after years of listening to bookshelf sized loudspeakers. Very nice indeed.
I am using a pair of Quicksilver Audio Mid-Mono amps, Quicksilver Audio Line Preamp, Rega Jupiter 2000 CD player, and River Cable speaker cables and interconnects, in case you were wondering.
Anyway, I just wanted to say hi, and to make myself known. Take care, all.
William
I recently purchased a pair of L80S loudspeakers, my first JBL’s, that a co-work sold for $50.00. All that was needed were new foam surrounds on the woofers, but I went ahead and refinished the cabinets in black, as the walnut wood grain vinyl had lost some of its luster over the years.
Wow! These are incredible sounding loudspeakers. I cannot remember the last time I had so much fun listening to music. Don’t get me wrong; the L80s’ aren’t just fun to listen to. They are capable of throwing the biggest soundstage, filled with the most subtle of details, that I can remember having heard in recent years. And the bass, well the bass is deep, tight, and has real impact. To say I am impressed with these loudspeakers would be an understatement. I am hooked. Now, if only I can find a pair of 250ti’s.
Up until now, I have been using a pair of Harbeth HL-P3s, very nice sounding loudspeakers, by-the-way; however, they just cannot compete with the JBL’s sheer dynamics and resolving power. Quite a shock after years of listening to bookshelf sized loudspeakers. Very nice indeed.
I am using a pair of Quicksilver Audio Mid-Mono amps, Quicksilver Audio Line Preamp, Rega Jupiter 2000 CD player, and River Cable speaker cables and interconnects, in case you were wondering.
Anyway, I just wanted to say hi, and to make myself known. Take care, all.
William