Vintage JBL L166 Horizon 3 Way Bookshelf/Floor Speakers 1970s Excellent For Sale

TheJBL L166 Horizonisa classic vintage 3-way bookshelf loudspeakerintroduced by JBL in the late 1970s as a refined, audiophile-focused alternative to the famous L100 Century.[1,2]Key Specifications and Design

• Type:3-way, 3-driver system
• Woofer:Massive12-inch(300mm) 122A cast-frame driver for deep, authoritative bass
• Midrange:5-inch(130mm) LE5-8 high-resolution driver for clear vocals
• Tweeter:1-inch(25mm) 066 hemispherical dome tweeter made of vapor-deposited aluminum over phenolic for crisp, detailed highs
• Controls:Front-panel L-Pad controls for tuning mid and high frequencies
• Enclosure:Real oiled walnut veneer cabinet with a distinctive textured "egg crate" foam grille
• Power Handling:75W continuous
• Impedance:8 Ohms[1,2,3,4]

Sound CharacterTheL166is celebrated for delivering punchy, energetic classic JBL dynamics combined with a wider soundstage and smoother high-frequency detail than its predecessor. While opinions on vintage gear vary, users onRedditgenerally agree that they offer impressive bass depth and clear treble, though restored pairs command high collector prices today (often around $2,400 to $2,600)Grills are in very good condition with a couple spots where pieces have broke away. Cabinets were sanded and were clear coated.Shipping will be $80 each speaker or $160 for both.