JBL L82 Classic MkII 2-Way 8-inch (200mm) Bookshelf Loudspeaker User Guide

JBL L82 Classic MkII 2-Way 8-inch (200mm) Bookshelf Loudspeaker

Product Information

The L82 Classic MkII 2-Way 8-inch (200mm) Bookshelf Loudspeaker is a high- quality loudspeaker designed for exceptional audio performance. It features an 8-inch cast-frame Pure Pulp cone woofer and a 1-inch Titanium dome tweeter with a waveguide. The loudspeaker has a recommended amplifier power of 25 to 150W RMS and an impedance of 8 Ohms. It has a loudspeaker sensitivity of 88dB (2.83V/1m) and a frequency response of 44Hz to 40kHz (-6 dB). The loudspeaker comes in a natural walnut veneer finish with black, orange, or blue Quadrex Foam Grilles. It weighs 28lbs (12.8kg) and has dimensions of 18.6-inch x 11.0-inch x 12.4-inch (472.7mm x 280.2mm x 315.0mm).

Product Usage Instructions

1. Placement and Positioning:
   • Survey your room and determine the best placement for the speakers.
   • Avoid placing the speakers near power amplifiers, heat registers, or objects that generate large amounts of heat.
   • Avoid placing the speakers in humid or dusty locations.
   • Avoid placing the speakers in direct sunlight or other intense light.
   • Refer to the illustration provided in the manual for recommended distances from walls, between the speakers, and angle to the listening position.
   • The speakers should be raised so that the tweeter is approximately at ear level. Use the JBL JS-80 speaker stand (sold separately) to achieve the proper listening height.
   • Angle the speakers towards the listening position closer to the listener’s ears for a stronger center image and away from the listening position further from the listener’s ears for a more spacious image.
2. Wiring and Connections:
   • Ensure that the positive (+) and negative (-) bare wire or spades do not touch each other when connected to the binding posts to avoid shorting out the amplifier channel.
   • Maintain the appropriate polarity from amplifier to speaker to ensure proper phase for both speakers.
   • For basic single-wire connection from the amplifier, use the 2 post terminals and connect the wires accordingly.
   • For two-wire connection from a single amplifier, use the B-Wire Connections and remove terminal straps before connecting.
   • For bi-amp connections from multiple amplifiers, use the B-Wire Connections and remove terminal straps before connecting.

For more information on set-up and operation of this product, please refer to the product page on the jbl.com/specialty-audio/ website. If further assistance is required, please contact customer support at the following numbers:

• Inside the US and Canada: +1 888.691.4171
• Outside the US and Canada: +44 1707 668 012

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Overview

For more information on the set-up and operation of this product refer to the product page on the jbl.com/specialty-audio/ website. Should further assistance be required feel free to contact customer support at the numbers below.

• Inside the US and Canada: +1 888.691.4171
• Outside the US and Canada: +44 1707 668 012

Box Contents

• 2x L82 Classic MkII Edition Loudspeakers
• 2x Quadrex Foam Grilles
• 1x Quick Start Guide (This Document)

Specifications

(JW200PW2-6)
High Frequency Driver:| 1in (25mm) Titanium dome tweeter with waveguide (JT025Ti2-4)
Recommended Amplifier Power:| 25 ~ 150W RMS
Impedance:| 8 Ohms
Loudspeaker Sensitivity:| 88dB (2.83V/1m)
Frequency Response:| 44Hz ~ 40kHz (-6 dB)
Crossover Frequency:| 1.7kHz
Finish:| Natural Walnut veneer with Black, Orange, or Blue Quadrex Foam Grille
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Dimensions With Grille: (HxWxD)| 18.6-inch x 11.0-inch x 12.4-inch (472.7mm x 280.2mm x 315.0mm)
Controls:| HF level control
Input Type:| Dual sets of Gold-plated Binding Posts
Product Weight (Each):| 28lbs (12.8kg)
Shipping Weight:| 70lbs (31.8kg)
Shipping Units of Measure:| Stereo Pair (Mirrored Left/Right)
Recommended Stand Height: 16in (404mm)
Recommended Stand:| JBL JS-80 (Sold Separately)

Placement and Positioning

• Before deciding where to place your speakers, survey your room and think about placement, using the illustration as a guide.
• Avoid placing the speakers near power amplifiers, heat registers or other objects that generate large amounts of heat.
• Avoid placing speakers in humid or dusty locations.
• Avoid placing speakers in direct sunlight or other intense light.
• Refer to the illustration for distances from walls, between the speakers, and angle to the listening position.
• The speakers should be raised so that the tweeter is approximately at ear level. The JS-80 speaker stand (sold separately) can be used to achieve the proper listening height.
• Angle the speakers towards the listening position closer to the listeners ears for a stronger center image and away from the listening position further from the listeners ears for a more spacious image.

Wiring and Connections

IMPORTANT! Wiring Precautions

• Ensure that the positive (+) and negative (-) bare wire or spades DO NOT touch each other when connected to the binding posts as this will short out the amplifier channel.
• Ensure that the appropriate polarity is maintained from amplifier to speaker to ensure proper phase for both speakers.

4 Post Terminals / Dual Sets of Binding Posts Terminal Wiring Options

2- Wire Connections
Basic single-wire connection from amplifier
We recommend using HF Positive and LF Negative.

B-Wire Connections
Two-wire connection from single amplifier Remove terminal straps before connecting.

Bi-Amp Connections
Two-wire connection from multiple amplifiers Remove terminal straps before connecting.

Controls and Adjustments

This speaker features a HF level control that can be used to adjust the HF level independently from the level of the woofer. The default setting of 0dB represents a flat balance between the woofer and tweeter, however in some cases there may be a need to adjust the level of the tweeter.

High Frequencies (HF Level) Adjustments

• For rooms where the high frequencies sound bright, lower the relative HF level by turning the knob counterclockwise.
• For rooms where the high frequencies sound dull, raise the relative HF level by turning the knob clockwise.

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Features, Specifications, and Appearance subject to change without notice.
JBL L82 Classic MkII Quick Start Guide | Rev3.0 20230501 | Part No. 950-0622-001 | Features, Specifications, and Appearance subject to change without notice.

References

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