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► REVIEWING THE JBL L82

Few loudspeakers have proven to be as iconic as the JBL L100. A speaker so influential that JBL brought it back in the form of the L100 Classic a few years ago. I raved about that loudspeaker, calling it more than just a throwback for JBL, but a return to form. But the L100 was not without its faults, it’s $4,000 asking price, large size and relative thirst for power kept it from being a speaker for the everyman. Enter the JBL L82; is this the smaller, less expensive, everyman speaker the L100 wasn’t? Is JBL better than... JBL Classic Speaker Review - JBL L82 Classic Review

JBL L82 REVIEW INTRO: 00:00
L82 SPECS & DESIGN: 00:44
L82 SOUND: 02:14
SPEAKER COMPARISONS: 07:49
CONCLUSION: 11:00
KRISTI'S TAKE: 12:07
SIGN OFF: 26:24

► TESTING THE JBL L82 BOOKSHELF SPEAKERS

POWER & PROCESSORS
XTZ A2-400

TURNTABLES

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SUBWOOFER

MUSIC
Foals, My Number (Hot Chip Remix)

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★ *QOTD: Between the L100 and L82 Classic, which are you picking and why?*
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[tharveytucker]

If $2, 500 is an ‘every man’s’ price, then I guess I’m a lot poorer than I thought.

[nickdenardi]

greetings from germany! as a young person with low $$$ these reviews are always for indulgence sake, but if/when the career takes off, I will have this channel to thank for my expertise!

[jziemann]

Kristi's comment asking are you a "seat" person or "GA" person really resonated with me. I never thought of it like that before. I'm a GA person, which probably explains so concisely why I find some speakers lacking. I could never really explain it before, now it makes perfect sense.

[Teachering]

I had a lot of questions about the JBL L82's sound quality. This video has gone far in answering most of them. I now have a good sense of these JBLs and what I would be in for were I to buy them. Andrew Robinson always gives a good video - outstanding, really. I trust his point of view; his criticism.

[shawntoronto]

Love the channel guys. I’m really enjoying the conversations that are happening at the end of the videos lately. Need to get Kristy on camera tho. Just downloaded “my number” - thanks the reco... great track and it sounds amazing on Klipsch.

[VintageVic]

The smaller form factor does look better than the L100 to me. I really enjoyed Kristi sharing her perspectives and test tracks. Great detail!

[Newrecordday]

“A lot of body and weight”. Exactly what I heard with the L82. Midbass and lower midrange leads the charge. Good review Andrew.

[masmith]

Thanks for the review! I got mine with the blue grilles as well. When I took the complete package of aesthetics/acoustics into account, these simply couldn't be beat. I happen to really like the sound, I suppose that I'm in the "buy the seats and enjoy the show" category of listener that Kristi was talking about. I wish you could have paired them with the Cambridge Audio EVO 75 or 150...I'm considering one of those (probably the 75) as my next upgrade.

[mikejames-drummerreginacan]

I became a Klipsch owner 1 year ago and will never go back to a "non exciting" speaker....DYNAMICS is #1....

[spacekatfpv]

Y’all keep reviewing all this awesome gear, but it just keeps making the decision of my next system upgrade harder and harder.

[stephenstevens]

Your reviews are always so pure, so honest and so intelligent. Thank you for HOW you do what you do. Including your lovely bride is so great...usually, its the wife clashing with her husband over amount spent, equipment placement, etc... must be so great to both be on the train! Thank you.

[kevinburns]

I really enjoyed your review. My first speakers were JBL L19 from the 70s that I still own. I have been a professional audio engineer since then mixing music, television, and movies. Almost entirely listening to JBL. I owned JBL4311
(pro-L100) for personal use, I found them a bit boring. I do have a pair of L65 that I love the best tweeter ever!
I also have B&W and Mission in my home theater.
I am looking forward to future reviews!

[johnsoltau]

My stereo system speakers are JBL S-99’s, 51 years old. They still sound perfect and the rubber mount rings are still soft. Amazing to me that they’ve lasted this long. As compared to my Paradigm home theater speakers where the rubber mount ring on the subwoofer tore after 9 years. It got replaced with an SVS.

[paulhalucha]

Great review! I have had the L-100 Classic since it’s release - actually bought because I fell in love with the design plus Andrew’s review was so positive. I continue to be amazed by them. They provide an awesome soundstage, I like the neutrality, and they sound awesome loud and at low volumes. I have the blue grills as well along with the black - blues definitely preferred. Agree that you need to drive it properly (I have the MC-312 amplifier hooked up to them so no problem with power). I will get the L-82s for a master bedroom system this year.

[NilesProductions]

I currently own a pair of PSB Imagine B speakers and feel they sound great but I'm looking for a little more weight from the bottom end.
With that said I just ordered a pair of the L82's.
I Went with the classic black grills.
I Plan on getting the Technics SU-G700m2 next as I think the amp looks beautiful and should play nicely with my Technics 1200mk2 turntable.
You, having experience with both pieces of kit, what do you think about pairing the JBL's with the Technics amp? Not sure if you had both pieces at the same time or not as the reviews were a bit spaced apart?

As a kid my dad had a pair of the original L100's and I have great memories of rockin' out with those speakers.
I guess I'm just trying to recapture/expand upon those memories with my own system.
I originally considered the new L100 speakers but feel they are a bit large for the space I'm trying to fill.
Thanks for the reviews and all you do. Keep up the good work :)

[clay]

Hey Andrew, does speaker wire really matter? If so, any good budget options you’d recommend? Currently running some ‘77 JBL l19s, a u-turn orbit plus with ortofon Blue, and a cheap Onkyo reciever (hoping to upgrade that soon)

[robofguelph]

Thanks again for great content! Kristi absolutely nailed it with distinguishing between the seats and the floor! Perhaps you can use them as general categories on all reviews?! I love the floor! 🤘🤘

[hillya]

Another great review! I'm glad to see you hitting the L series.. L100 is most likely my next purchase. I'm running 4311 Control Monitors and really like the classic JBL sound. Check out "Hide In Plain Sight" by Jim James if you get a chance... great song for JBL build.

[peterlambros]

Guess I'm a JBL man. Had the L36 in the 70s and am absolutely crazy about these. I am also a jazz man.
Paired these with the Yamaha A-S801.
Great review from the two of you..
Love the format.