The JBL XPL-90 ranks #101 out of 131 total Large Size Bookshelf Speakers for sound quality. See Top Recommended Speakers By Attribute for all the top speaker suggestions.

Brand: JBL

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JBL XPL-90 - ranked #101 of 131 Large Size Bookshelf Speakers · Editor's rating 3.1/5

#101 JBL XPL-90: $1,298 used, discontinued (vintage, late 1980s) eBay

Pros: Nearly ruler-flat on-axis response up to 1kHz with even horizontal directivity until the tweeter beams above 10kHz. The reviewer found real strength with vocals and simpler instrumentation, calling it “the first speaker I have liked that has some clear response errors” and “an enjoyable speaker” despite the flaws. Titanium tweeter and internal Monster cable wiring reflect JBL’s higher-end late-1980s engineering.

Cons: Crossover region peaking around 3kHz and treble peaking above 10kHz color the top end, and poor vertical directivity means the tweeter needs to be at ear level. Distortion rises at 96dB SPL, especially around 3kHz. Long discontinued; only available on the used market.

How it compares: Just above it: Polk Reserve R100 - $649 cheaper. Just below it: Emotiva Airmotiv B2+ - $849 cheaper, 1Hz higher bass extension (-3dB).

Bass Extension (-10dB)	48.7Hz (measured, Audio Science Review)
Bass Extension (-3dB)	77.6Hz (measured, Audio Science Review)
Dimensions	15.5"H x 9.5"W x 9.8"D (394 x 241 x 248 mm)
Drivers	6.5" bass/mid driver, 1" titanium dome tweeter
Impedance	6 ohms
Power Handling	100W nominal, 400W max
Sensitivity	85dB (2.83V/1m, measured, Audio Science Review)
Weight	20.1 lbs / 9.1 kg each

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