Speaker Asylum: REVIEW: JBL L-96 Speakers by whitese

Model:	L-96
Category:	Speakers
Suggested Retail Price:	$1200
Description:	3 way bookshelf from 1981
Manufacturer URL:	JBL
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Review by whitese ( A ) on September 04, 2003 at 12:14:35
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10" woofer, 4 inch midrange, and 1" tweeter.
Excellent presentation, great accuracy...I had found myself not thinking about anything in particular when I audiotioned them, I just liked how real it all sounded. so I guess I am a sucker for timbral accuracy.
Built like a tank, no need to biwire (not possible anyway). It has a midrange to die for.
Amazing how when I crank the volume, it seems to bring the voices fwd/

Product Weakness: Not the latest in soundstage and imaging. But still competent.
Product Strengths: Timbral accuracy, likes power, smooth across the board, bass extension.

Associated Equipment for this Review:
Amplifier:	Kinergetics Chiro C200
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	David Berning TF-10
Sources (CDP/Turntable):	Parasound CDP-2000 Ultra
Speakers:	JBL-L96
Cables/Interconnects:	DH Labs ST-100 (spkr)/Vampire Wire (IC's)
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	MSFL ELP's Tarkus, Brian Bromberg's WOOD (solo upright bass), Richard Thompson's This Old Kit Bag
Room Size (LxWxH):	10 x 13 x 8
Type of Audition/Review:	Product Owner

Product Weakness:	Not the latest in soundstage and imaging. But still competent.
Product Strengths:	Timbral accuracy, likes power, smooth across the board, bass extension.