Description
JBL L100 Classic 80 – 80th Anniversary Edition
The JBL L100 Classic 80 Bookshelf Speakers Pair – 80th Anniversary Edition is a limited-edition loudspeaker package created to honour JBL’s 80-year legacy of iconic speaker design. Finished in a stunning oak wood veneer cabinet and paired with a brown Quadrex foam grille accented by a gold-and-black JBL logo and black satin wood frame, this release is both a sonic statement and a collector’s piece. Anniversary badges appear on the front and rear, alongside a numbered commemorative plaque signed by principal system engineer Chris Hagen, identifying each pair within the strictly limited production run of just 800 matched pairs worldwide. The system includes JS-150 floor stands and is sold exclusively as a complete matched pair.
Retro Design, Timeless Identity
The L100 Classic 80 boldly embraces the aesthetic that defined JBL’s legendary loudspeakers of the 1970s. The iconic Quadrex foam grille—reimagined here in a rich brown finish—channels authentic vintage spirit while elevating the look with anniversary detailing and refined craftsmanship. This is not simply nostalgia; it is a deliberate tribute to the design language that made the L100 series a benchmark in home audio.
Legendary Three-Way Performance
At the heart of the L100 Classic 80 is a powerful 12-inch (300 mm) cast-frame pure-pulp cone woofer housed in a bass-reflex enclosure with a front-firing tuned port. This design delivers deep, dynamic low-frequency performance with impressive authority and scale. The three-way architecture includes a dedicated 5.25-inch midrange driver and a 1-inch titanium dome tweeter mated to JBL’s acclaimed acoustic lens waveguide, ensuring articulate vocals, precise imaging, and extended high-frequency detail.
Exclusive Oak Veneer – Limited to 800 Pairs
This anniversary edition elevates the classic design with an exclusive natural oak wood veneer finish, giving each speaker a distinctive and luxurious presence. Production is strictly limited to 800 matched pairs worldwide, and each pair features its own individually numbered plaque signed by the principal system engineer. The inclusion of JS-150 floor stands and a special presentation package further reinforces its status as a true commemorative release for enthusiasts and collectors alike.
KEY FEATURES:
- 80th Anniversary Limited Edition – 800 matched pairs worldwide
- Exclusive natural oak wood veneer cabinet
- Brown Quadrex foam grille with gold-and-black JBL logo
- Individually numbered commemorative plaque signed by Chris Hagen
- 12-inch (300mm) cast-frame pure-pulp cone woofer in bass-reflex design with front-firing tuned port
- 5.25-inch (130mm) polymer-coated pure-pulp cone midrange driver
- 1-inch (25mm) titanium dome tweeter with acoustic lens waveguide
- High-frequency and mid-frequency level attenuators
- Dual sets of gold-plated binding posts
- Includes JS-150 floor stands
