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Post by Lordfoo on Apr 12, 2006 9:28:40 GMT 7
I've always wondered what the best vintage JBL speakers are. Also has JBL anything to do with Altec Lansing speakers?
Can any one post comments on the vintage JBL speakers?
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Post by bukra on Apr 12, 2006 18:02:27 GMT 7
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Post by Lordfoo on Apr 28, 2006 9:11:42 GMT 7
I saw a JBL L100 Century for sale at 9500. php. Assume it has no major repairs or box problems, okay ba ung price? Is this a good JBL model?
I didnt audition it.
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Post by sandawa on Apr 28, 2006 11:06:31 GMT 7
No, it's not a good JBL model ;D. It's a cheapo  . Where did you see it? Do you have the phone number? quite unlikely it is in mint condition considering the JBL Century was released in the '70s. also the matrix foam grill disintegrates (under tropical condition) only after a couple of years. if it's in good condition and you'd pass on it, i may consider. |
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Post by joey on Apr 29, 2006 0:36:06 GMT 7
I saw a JBL L100 Century for sale at 9500. php. Assume it has no major repairs or box problems, okay ba ung price? Is this a good JBL model? I didnt audition it. thats one of the hard to find if in mint condition ng mga jbl lover. i use to have. oks siya pang rock, folk, acid jazz and etc...  |
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Post by sandawa on Apr 30, 2006 22:15:32 GMT 7
joey, you're correct about L-100, very good for rock and acoustic music -- folk or jazz. hot-sounding but not too bright, borders between west coast and Japanese sound, kaya gustong gusto ng mga Hapon. they pay as much as $5,000 for original mint units although quoted price when released in '71 was roughly $900/pair. this 45-year old still sells in US eBay at roughly $600. i had an L-100, better than my EV as per info transmitted by my ears, but the pair was soaked in rainwater in our second year here in Davao. both boxes were deformed and the cones almost damaged. during transport when we transferred here in '97, one speaker turned over inside the container van resulting in voice coil "sayad". this also cracked the front chassis of my Technics SL-1200. the L-100's drivers were eventually given last year to my friend here involved in mobile audio business. mine had the bluish matrix grill  |
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Post by joey on Apr 30, 2006 22:27:08 GMT 7
joey, you're correct about L-100, very good for rock and acoustic music -- folk or jazz. hot-sounding but not too bright, borders between west coast and Japanese sound, kaya gustong gusto ng mga Hapon. they pay as much as $5,000 for original mint units although quoted price when released in '71 was roughly $900/pair. this 45-year olds are still selling in US eBay at roughly $600. i had an L-100, better than my EV as per info transmitted by my ears, but the pair was soaked on water in our second year here in Davao. both boxes were deformed and the cones almost damaged. during transport when we transferred here in '97, one speaker turned over resulting in "sayad" for one voice coil. this also resulted in cracked front chassis for my Technics SL-1200. the L-100 drivers were eventually given last year to my friend here involved in mobile audio business. mine has an original bluish matrix foam grill sayang naman... ouch...  i use to love that l-100 hindi siya pumapaswit or rather say na matinis yung highs niya... |
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Post by pedor2 on May 3, 2006 6:10:12 GMT 7
this one has served me for many years JBL L212 glorious mids and extended highs. sad thing i didnt get the complementary subwoofer because of lack of space.  |
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Post by Lordfoo on Aug 6, 2007 16:41:18 GMT 7
Finally, I got my very own vintage JBL.
Last weekend, i found an odd looking JBL (to me since I am not familiar with the JBL models.) Its not the JBL monitor i've been looking around for.
It had this clear glass or plastic inside the tweeter. And the control dials in front stated, presence and brilliance instead of the usual tone control. The speaker looks squat and is not tall at all. On top is a plate of smoked glass. Patungan yata ng Beer.
With timely advice from Sir Sandawa, (and a brod of mine) i went ahead and acquired the unit based on initial impression alone and the friendly advice.
I was flabbergasted when I went home and checked out the model on the net. I realized that the L65, Jubal unit i just acquired is a prized vintage JBL. Hooked up to a Vfet amp, the loudspeaker belches out sound that recreates what I remember of 70's rock music.
Is any one familiar with this model?
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Post by bongskicool on Sept 20, 2007 13:24:02 GMT 7
sir lord foo, i almost got one of that kind.. sa bangkal thriftshop..the seller kept on telling me that it has a diamond tweeter.. i was hesistant to buy because it needs some minor woodworks and im not familiar with the model but speakers are in good condition..went home to google ..whew..maganda pala ito jbl jubal, balik ako kinabukasan wala na.. last month lang ito.. hindi kaya ikaw nakabili?
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Post by Lordfoo on Sept 20, 2007 23:37:03 GMT 7
yes, sir bongiscool, its the same unit. I was in the same situation as you were, however, I sent a text message to one of the Gurus here and was basically advised to go ahead and get the unit, an L65 Jubal. Otherwise, i would also have left the unit until i have googled info on it. You would have gone back and taken it and i would have gone back later and just cursed my luck.  It is indeed in need of some woodwork. Likewise, after i have listened to the pair for several days, i realized one of the woofers was not giving out enough bass. I suspect that it is need of some recapping. I will have it recapped next week.  I've discovered that the tweeters alone of the L65 commands a very very high price. cgi.ebay.com/JBL-077-High-Frequency-Tweeters-x2-L-65-Jubal-Speakers_W0QQitemZ130154694308QQihZ003QQcategoryZ14993QQcmdZViewItemIn fact, a lot of sellers in ebay are opting to part out their jubals because they are able to get a much higher price when the unit is parted out as compared to selling the whole unit. buy now prices of 500 usd and above for the tweeters alone is somewhat mind boggling.  |
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Post by bongskicool on Sept 21, 2007 7:37:27 GMT 7
JACKPOT!! there is another pair of JBL there, the one with the plastic quail egg tray like grills, this has also the LE series mids, pero mas maayos yang nakuha mo..another fine pair of speakers added to your collection.. my lord.. congrats |
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Post by pedor2 on Dec 27, 2007 11:28:51 GMT 7
  my jbl 18ti |
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Post by Lordfoo on Jul 14, 2008 20:13:42 GMT 7
your JBLs look nice Sir PEDOR2.. how do you find their musical output?
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Post by Lordfoo on Nov 24, 2008 6:00:45 GMT 7
No luck yet with the L100 or the 43xx series.
Instead i've acquired an FL100 and an L50.
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Post by xspeedph on Feb 13, 2012 15:26:12 GMT 7
"JACKPOT!! there is another pair of JBL there, the one with the plastic quail egg tray like grills, this has also the LE series mids, pero mas maayos yang nakuha mo..another fine pair of speakers added to your collection.. my lord.. congrats " JBL! L166 Horizon - Uses updated version of L65's Mid and Low drivers to accommodate their new tweeter(066). I'm using one right now.My dad bought it in HongKong 34 years ago. |
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. Where did you see it? Do you have the phone number?
i use to love that l-100 hindi siya pumapaswit or rather say na matinis yung highs niya...