Description:
General Description
The JBL L100 Classic MkII-OR is a 3-way passive bookshelf speaker that updates the iconic aesthetics of the JBL Classic Series with modern acoustic components. This variant incorporates an orange Quadrex foam grille over a satin-finished natural walnut veneer cabinet, achieving a distinctive retro look for high-end hi-fi systems, studios, music rooms, and entertainment spaces.
Its acoustic architecture combines a 12-inch woofer with a white Pure Pulp cone, cast frame, 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. This 3-way layout allows for assigning bass, midrange, and treble to dedicated transducers to achieve impact in low frequencies, vocal presence, and detailed information in the high frequencies.
The L100 Classic MkII offers a recommended amplifier power of 25 to 200 W RMS, 4-ohm impedance, and 90 dB sensitivity. Its updated crossover network supports bi-wire or bi-amp connection via two sets of gold-plated binding posts, and its independent mid and high-frequency attenuators allow for adjusting the tonal balance according to the room and listener preference. It is a passive speaker: it requires an external compatible amplifier or receiver. JBL recommends the JS-120 or JS-150 stands, sold separately, to achieve an appropriate listening height.
Technical Specifications
| PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION | |
|---|---|
| Brand | JBL |
| Model | L100 Classic MkII |
| Variant | MK2-OR |
| Series | JBL Classic Series |
| Type | Passive bookshelf speaker |
| Acoustic configuration | 3-way |
| Cabinet finish | Natural walnut veneer with satin finish |
| Grille of this version | Orange 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") with 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 mid and high-frequency levels | ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS AND CONNECTIONS |
| Recommended amplifier power | 25 - 200 W RMS |
| Impedance | 4 ohms |
| Crossover network | Separate, bi-wire and bi-amp compatible |
| Terminals | Two sets of gold-plated binding posts |
| Integrated amplification | No; requires an 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-OR is ideal for music lovers and audiophiles who want a 3-way passive speaker with a Classic aesthetic, bass generated by a 12-inch woofer, and tonal adjustment capabilities from the front panel. It is an excellent choice for high-fidelity stereo systems, quality integrated amplifiers, preamplifiers with power stages, listening rooms, and spaces where one seeks to combine an iconic retro design with modern acoustic components. The bi-wire/bi-amp network and two sets of gold-plated terminals also make it suitable for users looking to upgrade their amplification system. Due to its 4-ohm impedance, it is recommended to use an amplifier or receiver that is stable and compatible with this load.