JBL L52 CLASSIC BOOKSHELF

JBL has released the smallest model in its Classic Series, the JBL L52, a two-way bass reflex model with a front-panel high-frequency attenuator. The speakers are available in your choice of grille colour — black, blue or orange — to complement the walnut wood veneered enclosure and/or your room’s decor.

“Although it’s the smallest member of the iconic JBL Classic Series, the L52 Classic delivers big sound that must be heard to be believed,” said Martin Ireland, of Convoy International, which distributes JBL in Australia. “The bass is powerful, the sound is dynamic, and the soundstage presentation is exceptionally large, which allows the loudspeakers to disappear into the room. The unique attenuator enables owners to tailor the sound to suit their specific room.”

The JBL L52 Classics’ compact size allows them to work in a variety of applications from stand-mount, to bookshelf, to tabletop, to wall-mount. To facilitate wall-mounting, the JBL L52 comes with threaded inserts on the rear panel for use with third-party wallmount brackets.

Essentially the L52 is a scaled-down version of JBL’s award-winning L82 Classic, being a two-way design using a 19mm titanium dome tweeter fitted with an acoustic lens waveguide and a 133mm bass/midrange driver operating from a bass-reflex enclosure with a front-firing port. The bass driver has a premium white pulp cone and a cast chassis.

“The L52 Classic is such a compelling proposition with its big sound, small size, and attractive pricing”, said JBL’s Jim Garrett. “You get a phenomenal-sounding loudspeaker with a premium design and the legacy of 75 years of JBL history as the guarantee of high-performance and quality for years of listening pleasure.” When they go on-sale in November, the JBL L52 Classics will retail for $1,899 per pair.