The JBL Classic L Series line on Speaker Ranking spans 2 generations and 5 models, from the JBL L52 Classic, JBL L82 Classic and JBL L100 Classic to the JBL L82 Classic MkII and JBL L100 Classic MKII. Ratings run from 2.6/5 to 4.0/5. Of these, 3 are still sold.
Each column below is one generation, oldest on the left. Each row follows one model into the model that replaced it; a long arrow means a model skipped a generation. Ratings are out of 5, and an estimated rating comes from measured models in the same family.
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Generation by generation
L82 Classic to L82 Classic MkII
The JBL L82 Classic MkII replaced the JBL L82 Classic. It rates higher, 4.0/5 against 3.9/5.
| Spec | L82 Classic | L82 Classic MkII |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 1” titanium dome tweeter, 8” (200mm) pure pulp woofer | 1” titanium dome tweeter, 8” (200mm) cast-frame pure pulp woofer |
| Weight | 28 lbs (12.7 kg) each | 28.2 lbs (12.8 kg) each |
Full L82 Classic vs L82 Classic MkII comparison
L100 Classic to L100 Classic MKII
The JBL L100 Classic MKII replaced the JBL L100 Classic. It rates higher, 3.9/5 against 3.7/5.
| Spec | L100 Classic | L100 Classic MKII |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 1” (25mm) titanium dome tweeter, 5.25” (130mm) polymer-coated pulp midrange, 12” (300mm) pulp cone woofer | 1” titanium-dome tweeter, 5.25” midrange, 12” pulp-cone woofer |
Full L100 Classic vs L100 Classic MKII comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
How many generations of the JBL Classic L Series are there?
Speaker Ranking covers 2 generations of the JBL Classic L Series, from the JBL L52 Classic, JBL L82 Classic and JBL L100 Classic to the JBL L82 Classic MkII and JBL L100 Classic MKII.
What replaced the JBL L82 Classic?
The JBL L82 Classic MkII replaced the JBL L82 Classic. It is rated 4.0/5, against 3.9/5 for the JBL L82 Classic.
What replaced the JBL L100 Classic?
The JBL L100 Classic MKII replaced the JBL L100 Classic. It is rated 3.9/5, against 3.7/5 for the JBL L100 Classic.