JBL Classic L52 2-Way Bookshelf Stereo Speakers
The JBL L52 Classic is a compact 5.25-inch two-way bookshelf loudspeaker that blends vintage 1970s-inspired styling with modern acoustic engineering. Featuring a walnut wood veneer cabinet, colourful Quadrex foam grilles, a pure pulp woofer, and a titanium dome tweeter, the L52 Classic brings the retro charm of JBL’s larger Classic series to a size perfect for smaller rooms, desks, or wall-mounted setups. Clear, dynamic, and beautifully crafted — it’s timeless JBL design scaled to real-world living spaces.
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JBL L52 Classic Retro-Styled Standmount Stereo Speakers
Overview
The JBL L52 Classic distills the iconic design language of JBL’s 1970s loudspeakers into a compact, room-friendly format. Inspired by the legendary JBL L100 Classic and crafted in a genuine satin walnut veneer cabinet, the L52 brings the same retro aesthetic — complete with colourful Quadrex foam grilles — to listeners who want vintage style without the size of a full floorstanding system. For smaller living rooms, offices, studios, or wall-mounted installations, the L52 Classic offers classic JBL flair in a footprint that suits modern homes.
Behind the nostalgic exterior lies a thoroughly modern loudspeaker. The JBL L52 Classic uses a 5.25-inch white pure pulp cone woofer in a front-ported bass-reflex enclosure, delivering warm mids and punchy, articulate bass that feels surprisingly substantial for its size. The 0.75-inch titanium dome tweeter, paired with JBL’s acoustic lens waveguide, offers crisp, extended highs with wide, controlled dispersion — ensuring detail and clarity whether you’re seated in the sweet spot or moving around the room.
A front-mounted high-frequency level control allows fine tuning to match your space, system, or personal preference, making the L52 adaptable across a variety of placements. Gold-plated binding posts ensure secure connectivity, while integrated M6 threaded inserts allow easy wall mounting or pairing with 24-inch speaker stands for optimal performance.
Available with grilles in black, burnt orange, or dark blue, the L52 Classic is as visually expressive as it is musically engaging. Sold as a mirror-imaged stereo pair, it creates a balanced, focused soundstage that enhances both music and film audio. For anyone who loves the heritage of JBL design but needs a more compact speaker, the L52 Classic bookshelves / standmounts delivers the ideal blend of style, craftsmanship, and acoustic performance.
Key Features
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Compact 5.25-inch two-way bookshelf loudspeaker with classic JBL styling
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Satin walnut wood veneer cabinet with colourful Quadrex foam grille options
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5.25" pure pulp woofers for rich mids and punchy bass
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0.75" titanium dome tweeters with acoustic lens waveguide for smooth, detailed highs
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Front-ported bass-reflex enclosure for improved low-end performance
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High-frequency level control for tuning to room acoustics
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Gold-plated binding posts for secure, high-quality connections
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Mirror-imaged stereo pair for improved imaging
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Wall-mountable via integrated M6 threaded inserts
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Ideal for small-to-medium rooms, desktops, studios, and lifestyle hi-fi setups
Technical Stuff
| Product Type: | Bookshelf Speakers |
| Driver: | 1 x 0.75″ titanium dome tweeter with waveguide 1 x 5.25″ pure pulp cone woofer |
| Design: | 2-Way speaker system |
| Recommended Amplification: | 10 - 75 watts |
| Frequency Response: | 47Hz – 24kHz |
| Sensitivity: | 87 dB @ 2.83 V/1 m |
| Nominal Impedance: | 4 ohm |
| Enclosure Type: | Front-ported |
| Controls: | High-frequency level control |
| Binding Posts: | banana, spade, bare wire |
| Finish Options: | satin walnut veneer |
| Grille Options: |
Foam Quadrex - black / burnt orange / blue |
| Dimensions (HxWxD): | 331 × 197 x 217 mm (with grille) |
| Weight: | 5kg (each) |
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