JBL L100T
A vintage 3-way floorstanding system. Reviewers measured some of the flattest room response of the day from it.
Overview
This is a 3-way, 3 driver loudspeaker system made by JBL. It has a 12-inch bass driver, a 5-inch midrange and a 1-inch treble driver. Reviewers noted that the room response was among the flattest and widest measured at the time. Some users reported a noticeable bump in the frequency response.
Specifications
| Type | 3-way, 3 driver system |
| Frequency Response | 34 Hz - 22 kHz |
| Impedance | 8 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 91dB |
| Bass Driver | 1 x 12" (2213H) |
| Midrange Driver | 1 x 5" (104H-2) |
| Treble Driver | 1 x 1" (035TiA) |
| Crossover Frequencies | 800, 4500Hz |
| Dimensions | 37" H x 16" W x 13" D |
| Weight | about 70 pounds |
Design
The internal crossover uses two iron core inductors, rated at 1mH and 3mH.
Market
The system originally carried a retail MSRP of $1,200.00, though older listings from the era cite $525 each. Today, prices vary widely, from $325 OBO to $750 for a pair, depending on condition.
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