Description:
General Description
The JBL L100 Classic MkII-BLU is a 3-way passive bookshelf speaker that merges the unmistakable look of the JBL Classic Series with an updated acoustic platform. The BLU variant is distinguished by its blue Quadrex foam grille, mounted on a satin-finished natural walnut veneer cabinet. This visual contrast preserves the retro personality of the L100 family and makes it a special choice for hi-fi systems, studios, music rooms, and interior design projects that value classic design.
Its 3-way system combines a 12-inch cast-frame woofer with a white Pure Pulp cone and dual spider; a 5.25-inch midrange driver with a polymer-coated Pure Pulp cone; and a 1-inch titanium dome tweeter coupled to an acoustic lens and waveguide. Assigning bass, midrange, and treble to dedicated transducers allows for reproduction with scale, vocal presence, and detail in the high frequencies.
The L100 Classic MkII is recommended for 25 to 200 W RMS amplification, features an impedance of 4 ohms, and has a sensitivity of 90 dB. Its updated and separated crossover allows for bi-wire or bi-amp configurations via two sets of gold-plated binding posts. Additionally, level attenuators for midrange and high frequencies offer the possibility to adapt reproduction to the listening room and user preferences. As a passive speaker, it requires an external compatible amplifier or receiver.
Technical Specifications
| PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION | |
|---|---|
| Brand | JBL |
| Model | L100 Classic MkII |
| Variant | MK2-BLU |
| Series | JBL Classic Series |
| Type | Passive bookshelf speaker |
| Acoustic configuration | 3-way |
| Cabinet finish | Natural walnut veneer with satin finish |
| Grille of this version | Blue Quadrex foam |
| TRANSDUCERS | |
| Woofer | 1x 300 mm (12") cast-frame, white Pure Pulp cone with dual spider; model JW300SW-8 |
| Midrange driver | 1x 130 mm (5.25") polymer-coated Pure Pulp cone; model JM125PC-8 |
| Tweeter | 1x 25 mm (1") titanium dome with acoustic lens and waveguide; model JT025Ti2-4 |
| Total transducers | 3 |
| ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE | |
| Frequency response | 40 Hz - 40 kHz (-6 dB) |
| Sensitivity | 90 dB at 2.83 V / 1 m |
| Crossover frequencies | 450 Hz and 3.5 kHz |
| Level controls | Independent attenuators for midrange and high-frequency levels |
| ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS AND CONNECTIONS | |
| Recommended amplifier power | 25 - 200 W RMS |
| Impedance | 4 ohms |
| Crossover network | Separated, bi-wire and bi-amp compatible |
| Terminals | Two sets of gold-plated binding posts |
| Integrated amplification | No; requires external compatible amplifier or receiver |
| DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT PER SPEAKER | |
| Dimensions with grille (H x W x D) | 642.9 x 389.9 x 365.1 mm (25.3 x 15.4 x 14.4") |
| Product weight | 28.6 kg (63 lb) |
| Shipping weight | 33.1 kg (73 lb) |
| STANDS, CONTENT, AND PRESENTATION | |
| Recommended stand height | 180 mm (7") |
| Recommended stands | JBL JS-120 or JBL JS-150; sold separately |
| Box contents | 1x L100 Classic MkII Edition speaker, 2x Quadrex foam grilles, and 1x quick start guide |
| Sales configuration | Individual speaker |
| Sale | Per unit |
Ideal for
The JBL L100 Classic MkII-BLU is ideal for music lovers, audiophiles, and fans of retro design looking for a 3-way passive speaker with a large 12-inch woofer and JBL's Classic aesthetic. It is an excellent choice for high-fidelity stereo systems, quality integrated amplifiers, preamplifiers with power stages, listening rooms, and studios where you want bass presence, expressive midrange, and defined highs. The midrange and high-frequency attenuation controls help adjust the tonal response according to room acoustics, while the bi-wire/bi-amp connection allows for future system upgrades. Due to its 4-ohm impedance, it is recommended to use an amplifier or receiver that is stable and compatible with this load.