JBL L100 MkII
JBL calls the L100 Classic MkII "the next evolution in the reborn legend that is the JBL Classic Series." It isn't a straight reissue. It keeps the look but updates the internals. The 12" woofer, 5.25" midrange, and 1" titanium tweeter have all been upgraded, and the crossover has been revised. The cabinet is genuine walnut satin veneer, and the grille is the signature Quadrex foam, offered in black, orange, or blue.
It also adds a premium terminal cup with dual sets of gold-plated binding posts for bi-wiring or bi-amping. The MkII remains a 3-way standmount (or bookshelf) design, recommended for amplifiers from 10 to 200 watts. The current retail price is listed around $9,799 at some dealers, though other sources note street pricing closer to $6,000 after shipping and tax. What Hi-Fi (via JBL Austria) described the result as "a seamless blend of vintage aesthetics and modern acoustic performance, offering punchy, refined sound whether in stereo or home theater setups."
Documentation on this model is thin. JBL hasn't published full acoustic specs (frequency response, impedance, sensitivity) in the material found, and production years aren't confirmed. It's frequently cited as a benchmark. One forum user noted that a competitor's speaker has "baffle dimensions and driver placements almost exactly" matching the L100 MkII, and another called it the natural competitor to the Emotiva Nostala LB12.
Known Specs
- 3-way standmount/bookshelf design
- 12" woofer, 5.25" midrange, 1" titanium dome tweeter
- Genuine walnut satin veneer cabinet
- Quadrex foam grille — black, orange, or blue
- Bi-wire/bi-amp capable terminal cup with gold-plated binding posts
- Recommended amplifier power: 10–200W
- Current retail: ~$9,799 (some dealers ~$6,000)
Similar items on eBay
No exact JBL L100 MkII listings are live right now — these searches show current JBL and similar vintage audio gear on eBay:
As an eBay Partner, we earn from qualifying purchases. This helps support our independent vintage technology research.