![]() ![]() But they’re still insightful enough to clearly reveal production differences between Miles Davis’s Kind Of Blue and something more modern, such as the Broadchurch OST by Olafur Arnalds. ![]() At these higher frequencies, the L100s don’t quite sound as sophisticated, even or open as those more conventional alternatives. Move up the frequency range and you’ll find a crisp midrange and clear treble. It’s all thoroughly modern in execution, with only the visuals to reflect any link back to the first JBL model. The one now fitted to the Classic has a soft surround to damp dome resonances and a shallow, dished waveguide plus an acoustic lens to control dispersion. While paper cones were part of the equation for the original version of the L100, though admittedly far less evolved in composition, you wouldn’t have found a titanium tweeter back then. A titanium dome tweeter deals with the rest of the frequency range from 3.5kHz up to around 40kHz (that upper figure is within -6dB limits). The midrange also uses a paper pulp cone, but in this case it’s coated with a polymer for improved resonance control. This bass driver hands over to the 13cm midrange unit at 450Hz. Together with that gaping front-firing port – and let's not forget the large cabinet – the promise is of high volume capability and lots of bass. ![]() This may be styled to look like the original’s drive unit, but it’s a modern, massively built unit with a cast chassis, powerful motor system and a ribbed paper pulp cone. While the grille colour and retro design are talking points, we’re more interested in that chunky 30cm bass driver. Needless to say JBL has sorted this out with the new versions. ![]() The original’s foam grilles deteriorated quite noticeably over time, turning to dust in fairly short order, thanks in part to the paint used on them. The new grille looks striking, as does the optional blue version, though we suspect most people will end up choosing the black. The original L100s were known for their distinctive orange foam grille and JBL has provided this option again. Grilles have never been much of a consideration, but with these speakers it matters. ![]()
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