Besides the foam squares on the JBL L100 grill, the L166 grill, with its stamped dimples, is proabaly one of the most unusual grills in the entire JBL speaker line.

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Main System: McIntosh C1000C/P, MEN220, MC501 (2), MCD500, MS750, MR85, Micro Seiki DD-40 w/Ortofon 2M Black, Sonos ZP90, Oppo BDP-83, PMC EB1i, Fathom f113, Power Plant Premier (2), Soloist Premier SE (3), Symposium Rollerblock Jr., Wireworld IC's & PC's, Kimber 8TC.
Studio Tube System: McIntosh C1000C/T, MC275 (2), MCD500, Sonos ZP90, PS Audio Power Plant Premier, Sonus Faber Guarneri Memento, McIntosh XLS112 (2), Wireword IC's & PC's, Kimber 8TC.
Studio HT System: McIntosh MX120, MC352, Oppo BDP-83SE Blu-ray, PS Audio Power Plant Premier, PS Audio Soloist Premier SE, JBL LSR-6332, JBL LSR-6312SP, JBL LSR-6328P, Sony 52XBR9, Tributaries Silver IC's.
Vintage: McIntosh MA5100, MR74, MAC4300V, JVC XL-Z1050, Sony TC-K890ES, JBL4312A

That it was, Dan....and made it a very attractive speaker. I like the 066 tweeter too, it is also used in my 4313B's and it's a sweet unit.

A nice pair of L166's will look nice in any room.

Pete

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Main System: Harmon Kardon T60 TT/Ortofon MC10, McIntosh: MR80, MCD7009, MVP841, C40, MC501's (3), Soundcraftsmen RP2215-R/AS1000, DBX 3BX II, Carver C9, SAE 5000, Nakamichi Dragon, Crown SX724, JVC HM-DH40000U, Toshiba SD-394 Combo Player, Sony KDS-50A2000 RP TV, JBL L220A's, JBL B460/BX63A, AudioQuest Diamondback IC's, Terk AF-1 Powered Antenna, Panamax M5100-EX, Integra DBS-30.1 Blu-Ray Player

Florida Room/Studio System: Pioneer PL-L1000 TT/Audio Technica ATS52W2, McIntosh: MR77, C32, MC2205; Hafler DH-500A, Soundcraftsmen RP2215-R Eq, JBL 4313B's, JBL 2241-based Sub, JBL BX63, Cheapie Panasonic DVD/VCR Combo, Sony KV-27FS100 TV, Terk AF-1 Powered Antenna

Master Bedroom System: McIntosh: MX117, MC2125; Soundcraftsmen RP2212 Eq, Pioneer Elite DV-09, Phase Technology PC80 Towers, Hitachi 31CX4B TV, Terk AM-FM Pi Powered Antenna, Panamax 1000

Office System: McIntosh MR78, Crown IC150A, Crown DC300, Carver SD/A-490t, Soundcraftsmen RP2212 Eq, Toshiba SD-394 Combo player, JBL 4401's, JBL PB10 Sub, Sony KV-27FS100 TV, Terk AF-1 Powered Antenna

Pete.......A pair of L166's sitting on a pair of your JBL logo speaker stands would be beautiful.

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Dan


Main System: McIntosh C1000C/P, MEN220, MC501 (2), MCD500, MS750, MR85, Micro Seiki DD-40 w/Ortofon 2M Black, Sonos ZP90, Oppo BDP-83, PMC EB1i, Fathom f113, Power Plant Premier (2), Soloist Premier SE (3), Symposium Rollerblock Jr., Wireworld IC's & PC's, Kimber 8TC.
Studio Tube System: McIntosh C1000C/T, MC275 (2), MCD500, Sonos ZP90, PS Audio Power Plant Premier, Sonus Faber Guarneri Memento, McIntosh XLS112 (2), Wireword IC's & PC's, Kimber 8TC.
Studio HT System: McIntosh MX120, MC352, Oppo BDP-83SE Blu-ray, PS Audio Power Plant Premier, PS Audio Soloist Premier SE, JBL LSR-6332, JBL LSR-6312SP, JBL LSR-6328P, Sony 52XBR9, Tributaries Silver IC's.
Vintage: McIntosh MA5100, MR74, MAC4300V, JVC XL-Z1050, Sony TC-K890ES, JBL4312A

Hmmmmmmmmmm.......yyyyyessssssss!!!!

Pete

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Main System: Harmon Kardon T60 TT/Ortofon MC10, McIntosh: MR80, MCD7009, MVP841, C40, MC501's (3), Soundcraftsmen RP2215-R/AS1000, DBX 3BX II, Carver C9, SAE 5000, Nakamichi Dragon, Crown SX724, JVC HM-DH40000U, Toshiba SD-394 Combo Player, Sony KDS-50A2000 RP TV, JBL L220A's, JBL B460/BX63A, AudioQuest Diamondback IC's, Terk AF-1 Powered Antenna, Panamax M5100-EX, Integra DBS-30.1 Blu-Ray Player

Florida Room/Studio System: Pioneer PL-L1000 TT/Audio Technica ATS52W2, McIntosh: MR77, C32, MC2205; Hafler DH-500A, Soundcraftsmen RP2215-R Eq, JBL 4313B's, JBL 2241-based Sub, JBL BX63, Cheapie Panasonic DVD/VCR Combo, Sony KV-27FS100 TV, Terk AF-1 Powered Antenna

Master Bedroom System: McIntosh: MX117, MC2125; Soundcraftsmen RP2212 Eq, Pioneer Elite DV-09, Phase Technology PC80 Towers, Hitachi 31CX4B TV, Terk AM-FM Pi Powered Antenna, Panamax 1000

Office System: McIntosh MR78, Crown IC150A, Crown DC300, Carver SD/A-490t, Soundcraftsmen RP2212 Eq, Toshiba SD-394 Combo player, JBL 4401's, JBL PB10 Sub, Sony KV-27FS100 TV, Terk AF-1 Powered Antenna

Are the log stands too short for these though? I know that they the original JBL logo stands were sold specifically for the L100 and L166, but they are only a few inches tall and would basically put the speakers on the floor. That just seems too low to me.

Am I wrong? I agree that they would look real nice on the stands ....

-Matt

Matt.......The JBL stands don't just raise the L166, the also angle the speaker back to improve the online axis at the seating position.

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Main System: McIntosh C1000C/P, MEN220, MC501 (2), MCD500, MS750, MR85, Micro Seiki DD-40 w/Ortofon 2M Black, Sonos ZP90, Oppo BDP-83, PMC EB1i, Fathom f113, Power Plant Premier (2), Soloist Premier SE (3), Symposium Rollerblock Jr., Wireworld IC's & PC's, Kimber 8TC.
Studio Tube System: McIntosh C1000C/T, MC275 (2), MCD500, Sonos ZP90, PS Audio Power Plant Premier, Sonus Faber Guarneri Memento, McIntosh XLS112 (2), Wireword IC's & PC's, Kimber 8TC.
Studio HT System: McIntosh MX120, MC352, Oppo BDP-83SE Blu-ray, PS Audio Power Plant Premier, PS Audio Soloist Premier SE, JBL LSR-6332, JBL LSR-6312SP, JBL LSR-6328P, Sony 52XBR9, Tributaries Silver IC's.
Vintage: McIntosh MA5100, MR74, MAC4300V, JVC XL-Z1050, Sony TC-K890ES, JBL4312A

I miss my JBL's. I had the stands, a pair of L100's, a pair of L36's and a pair of 4311's. Great speakers and wish I had a pair now along with some Kenwood intergrated's.

Dave

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Dan.....those are beautiful louspeakers. I sure miss mine.

Dave

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Just what is it, I ask myself, and all of you, that makes JBL so popular? Can I try to give a reasonable answer, one that rings true? I think they are so prominent beacause everyone from casual audio fan to serious musician to full-blown audiophiles recognize the quality, whether it be how good they sound, how well they're built, or how long they last, or how timeless their styling is. I know from owning the pro models that they can take anything I can throw at them in terms of fat, loud bass guitar playing. I've blown more mid grade 15's trying to get the sound of E-140's but now I have 4 of them. I need not worry now. My Crown XLS 802 loves them, a match made in heaven. The same config works wonders as subs in my home set-up. What more could you ask for?

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