Vintage JBL L100 Century Speakers // Cabinets Refreshed / Custom Foam Grilles

The L100. Arguably the most iconic loudspeaker of all time. There was a period in the 70's the L100 outsold all other speakers combined, yet it never ceases to amaze us how rare it is to find a vintage example in good condition. This is a beautiful pair – we've refreshed the cabinets, replaced the tweeter foam, showcasing drivers with unmolested dustcaps. The grilles have been fresh cut using our exclusive process, with modern foam that will outlast your grandkids. We paint the foam using the same techniques JBL used nearly 50 years ago, this time opting for a beautiful Platinum Grey, for a one-of-a-kind look. For many vintage collectors, this is endgame. It's your move.

Part of the Aural Restorations collection.

Production

1973-77

Condition

9/10

Serial No.

291545A/ 291640A

Orig. MSRP

$546

Restoration

• Full service check
• Foam replaced on both tweeters
• Cabinets refreshed
• Grille frames refreshed
• New Platinum Grey foam grilles
• New grille badges

Factory Specs

Type   3-way loudspeaker, bass reflex

Internal volume   1.6 cubic feet

Power Capacity   50 watts continuous program

Nominal Impedance   8 Ω

Crossover Frequencies   1500 and 6000 Hz

Efficiency   78 dB at distance of 15', 1 watt input

Woofer Diameter   300 mm (12")

Woofer Voice Coil   76 mm (3") edgewound copper ribbon

Woofer Magnetic Assembly Weight   3,1 kg (6.75 lbs)

Woofer Flux Density   10,400 gauss

Woofer Sensitivity   42 dB

Midrange   Transducer

Midrange Diameter   130 mm (5")

Midrange Voice Coil   22 mm (7/8") copper

Midrange Magnetic Assembly Weight   1,2 kg (2.75 lbs)

Midrange Flux Density   16,500 gauss

Midrange EIA Sensitivity   46 dB

Tweeter   High Frequency Direct Radiator

Tweeter Diameter   36 mm (1,4 ")

Tweeter Voice Coil   16 mm (5/8") copper

Tweeter Magnetic Assembly Weight   0,7 kg (1.6 lbs)

Tweeter Flux Density   15,000 gauss

Tweeter Sensitivity   47 dB

Finish   Oiled walnut

Dimensions   14.5"W x 24.5"H x 13.5"D / 360 x 600 x 350 mm

Weight   45 lbs/ea

Documentation

JBL L100 Owner's Manual

The History of JBL

JBL was founded by James Bullough Lansing (1902–1949) who was an American audio engineer and loudspeaker designer most notable for establishing two audio companies that bear his name, Altec Lansing and JBL, the latter taken from his initials.Lansing and his business partner Ken Decker started a company in 1927, in Los...
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Stock No.

7801539231965