JBL L82 Classic MkII Bookshelf Loudspeaker User Guide

JBL L82 Classic MkII Bookshelf Loudspeaker

Product Information

The L82 Classic MkII 2-Way 8-inch (200mm) Bookshelf Loudspeaker is a high- quality audio speaker designed for home use. It features an 8-inch cast-frame Pure Pulp cone woofer and a 1-inch Titanium dome tweeter with waveguide. The loudspeaker has a recommended amplifier power of 25-150W RMS and an impedance of 8 Ohms. It has a loudspeaker sensitivity of 88dB and a frequency response range of 44Hz to 40kHz. The loudspeaker is finished with a Natural Walnut veneer and comes with Black, Orange, or Blue Quadrex Foam Grilles. It weighs 28 lbs (12.8kg) and its dimensions with grille are 18.6-inch x 11.0-inch x 12.4-inch (472.7mm x 280.2mm x 315.0mm). The loudspeaker also has an HF level control, dual sets of Gold-plated Binding Posts for input connections, and comes as a stereo pair (mirrored left/right) in the shipping package.

Product Usage Instructions

1. Placement and Positioning:
   • Survey your room and decide on the placement of the speakers.
   • Avoid placing the speakers near power amplifiers, heat registers, or other heat-generating objects.
   • Avoid placing the speakers in humid or dusty locations.
   • Avoid placing the speakers in direct sunlight or intense light.
   • Refer to the provided illustration for recommended distances from walls, between the speakers, and the angle to the listening position.
   • Raise the speakers so that the tweeter is approximately at ear level. Use the JBL JS-80 speaker stand (sold separately) for 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 wires or spades do not touch each other when connected to the binding posts to avoid shortening out the amplifier channel.

   • Maintain the appropriate polarity from amplifier to speaker to ensure proper phase for both speakers.
   • For a basic single-wire connection from the amplifier, use 2-Wire Connections.
   • For a two-wire connection from a single amplifier, use B-Wire Connections.
   • For bi-amp connections using multiple amplifiers, use a Two-wire connection and remove terminal straps before connecting.

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.

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
 |
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 a 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 Appearances are 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

• Specialty Audio

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