Overview
Specifications
| Exact product name | JBL L42ms Integrated Music System |
| Manufacturer | JBL |
| Product type | Integrated Music System |
| Driver configuration | Dual 4-inch (100mm) woofers, dual 0.75-inch (19mm) aluminum dome tweeters |
| Frequency response | 55 Hz – 25 kHz (-6 dB) |
| Crossover frequency | 5 kHz |
| Inputs | HDMI-ARC, Optical, RCA Line-in, 3.5mm |
| Wireless connectivity | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi (Apple AirPlay) |
| Finish options | Black Walnut, Natural Walnut (furniture-grade wood veneer) |
| Net dimensions (H×W×D) | 6.4" × 24.3" × 9.2" (162 mm × 617 mm × 234 mm) (conflicting sources: Safe and Sound HQ lists 6-11/16" × 24 5/16" × 10 1/8") |
Design
The JBL L42ms has angled baffles that aim the drivers to give a wide soundstage, like a pair of separate bookshelf speakers. The cabinet is wrapped in furniture-grade walnut veneer and has the JBL Quadrex curved grille. It was designed and engineered at the Harman Center of Acoustics Excellence in Northridge, California. Streaming electronics and amplification are built into the one enclosure.
Context
JBL positioned the L42ms as a lifestyle music system. It was made to show off the signature sound of JBL loudspeakers in a compact, modern format for contemporary entertainment spaces. The look comes from JBL's 1970s designs, and the electronics add current wireless streaming standards. The target buyer is the audiophile or design-conscious user who wants both heritage and convenience.
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