The JBL Synthesis L82 Classic loudspeaker hits a near perfect high note. JBL is on a retro kick. The speaker manufacturer introduced the $4,000-per-pair L100 Classic loudspeaker at CES in 2018. Those ...

The retro look — a boxy wooden design with a massive woofer — is likely to be divisive, but I love how different it looks from almost anything else on the market. It’s a statement piece, and it fits ...

Audiophiles have long considered Munich’s High End the World Cup or Superbowl of Hi-Fi shows, and with good reason. Speaker builders and separates manufacturers were out in force at this year’s show, ...

JBL released information on their new L82 Classic Bookshelf speaker at CES 2020 Las Vegas. The 2-way design features a smaller 8" driver but the same 1" tweeter as their acclaimed L100. Read on.

The JBL L100 is one of the most iconic speakers of all time, and the L100 Classic I reviewed last year is a standout revision built to modern standards. But the speaker is massive and expensive. In an ...

The iconic JBL Classic Series loudspeakers arrive in limited-edition gloss black along with performance improvements on select models. The JBL Classic Series are about to experience more than just a ...

The JBL L82 Classic speakers would seem to be the ideal solution for those who want some of JBL's extrovert retro character, but can’t afford to stretch their budget into the thousands, or accommodate ...

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