[Vintage-Audio] small speakers

[Salmons, Michael]

>Michael, I wonder if you have done any lab spec checks to compare accurate 
>frequency response, dispersion angles, strong - normal - weak frequency 
>response areas, distortion etc? It would be most interesting to compare the 
>data between your larger and smaller speaker systems.


Never have taken done that, no.   I've read about the properties of acoustic suspension designs but have not measured the EPIs or the ARs. I can't exactly confirm flat response from what I've heard, but I can confirm there are no obvious bumps in the curve and the bass response in both models is both uncolored and very extended for such small speakers.

I've not had the pleasure of auditioning any classic JBLs since 1979, when I compared the L100 to some other speakers at an audio salon. That is, until a pair of L40s showed up at a local repair shop a few months ago. I liked them very much indeed, and might just have to get pair if I can find some that at the same time that I can afford some!