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jbl l100

  1. Roborobo

    Does this JBL L100 tweeter need to be replaced?

    Just got a pair of L100 and I’ve really grown to like the forward sound after a few days. Really different than the L7 I have but actually sound better to me with several albums. But I just noticed that one of the tweeters is damaged. Not until I pulled off the old deteriorated foam ring did I...
  2. ASparrow

    JBL L88 Plus 12 Speaker badges Needed

    I just picked up a beautiful part of JBL L88 Plus 12s that I absolutely love. I got them at Midwest Speaker Repair in Roseville, MN. (check them out as being a great resource for parts and also speakers +). One thing I am missing is a set of badges for them. Does anyone know of a good place...
    • ASparrow
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    • badges emblems jbl l100 l88 plus 12 logos needed speaker tags
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Speakers
  3. WPD

    L100a Restoration - Sand or Howard Restor a Finish?

    Just picked up these JBL L100's from a local guy, all in all the cabinets and frames are in great shape but the finish isn't perfect and there are some scratches. I was thinking of sanding and refinishing with the Watco Danish oil but saw some people using Howards Restor a Finish as well...
    • WPD
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    • jbl l100 refinishing restoration restoration help
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Speakers
  4. SalonMusique

    JBL L100 - need advice for rewiring

    Hey everyone, first post here! I am slowly discovering the audiophile world since 2 years. Taking my time to learn bits from here and there. I am very glad I found this forum so much ressources and enthusiasms! So, I found a nice pair of JBL L100 century (very late model) a week ago. Manage to...
  5. C

    jbl l100 century l-pad question

    howdy yall. quick disclaimer i'm very new to vintage audio gear. that said i recently acquired a pair of l100 centurys. brought them home and noticed that on one of them the tweeter and midrange weren't producing any sound. took them in to my local repair shop, they fixed the tweeter somehow but...
  6. Brad1234

    JBL L100 Quadrex Burnt Orange color, think I finally found it

    I have been working on restoring these old JBL L100 1st generation speakers and took the plunge ordering new quadrex foam on eBay, but was not happy with the color, it came out too red. After a ton of experimenting with different shades of orange I think I finally found the exact match. I got a...
  7. R

    BA A200s + Quadraflex 115W Passive Sub + JBL L100S=?

    Hi all, and thank you for all of the great info you've provided in the various posts. I have come into ownership of the above setup and have no idea what receiver, amplifier, or what was used to make this all happen. Unfortunately, the subs in the a200s will need to be repaired to get in...
  8. R

    JBL L100 Century Speaker Grill Peg Hole Locations

    Got a reasonably good deal on a pretty messed up pair of L100s. Drivers intact, sound okay. Came with burnt orange repro quad grills in reasonable enough shape to reuse..but a gluey mess and far from perfect. JBL name plates included, hang tags included, and repro foilcals. Cabinets were a...
  9. a_mozart

    Recapping L100A’s

    I’m going to be recapping the cross overs on my JBL L100A speakers, that I inherited from my father, who bought them new a year before I was born. My question is on the new capacitors, The L100A is spec’d with a 8µF cap I was only able to find a 8.2µF cap as a replacement. How big of difference...
    • a_mozart
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    • crossover capacitor jbl l100
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: DIY
  10. A

    To score or not to score: JBL L100s

    Thanks in advance for any wisdom. I currently use two Advent 5002 speakers powered by my Toshiba SA7100, primarily used for a Dual CS5000 table. I have a lead on some JBL L100s for $300. I love the look of these speakers and the general mythology of them ruling makes them very desirable to me...
  11. D

    Newbie looking for speaker advice for Marantz 2245/Sony 6055

    I'm setting up a new system to revive my interest in vintage audio. I've got a Marantz 2245 *and* a newly aquired Sony 6055 which I'll be likely rotating (unless I go nuts and end up with two setups, which could happen...) In the past I've paired the Marantz with EPI 100s and they sounded...
    • damianinla
    • Thread
    • ads l700 bozark b201 jbl l100 kef65 marantz 2245 sony 6055 wharfedale w40d
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Speakers
  12. rs732

    Let's restore some of JBL L100's

    I recently,picked up two pair JBL L100's from the original owner. The owner ran a recording studio in San Francisco during the 60's-80. All the components look decent and sound great. One pair has the original grille frames and the other pair has bad homemade frames. I was thinking about...
    • rs732
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    • jbl 100 jbl l100
    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: Speakers
  13. hifijohn

    jbl 100 finale

    Im through with my $40 jbl l100 purchase auditions, and they were fun. even though I do have a buyer for them Im keeping them for a while and using one for a bass guitar speaker.they do sound good,but using home speakers as musical instrument speaker is risky ,musicians are deaf as to how loud...
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