The Classic is a smooth, even-handed performer, and there's a fullness and density to the music that never leaves us feeling ...

Audio brand JBL turns 75 years old this year. That’s old, but not as old as founder James B. Lansing would be—119 years—if he were alive today to hear the gear bearing his initials. To celebrate its ...

Audiophiles have long considered Munich’s High End the World Cup or Superbowl of Hi-Fi shows, and with good reason. Speaker builders and separates manufacturers were out in force at this year’s show, ...

JBL’s Classic Series includes a streamer, CD player, integrated amplifier and turntable. Just add speakers. The “vintage audio” theme seems to rolling forward into 2023 with a slew of new product ...

JBL is one of those audio brands that straddles the modern and traditional extremely well. It has the portable side of things, which the company sells in huge numbers. We’ve had plenty of first-hand ...

The new JBL L100 Classic 3-way bookshelf loudspeaker revives 1970’s-style retro design, including an iconic Quadrex foam grille in a choice of three colors — black, orange, or blue — all with a black ...

It’s been 75 years since JBL was founded, and the company is celebrating this milestone at CES 2021 with updates to two classic products from its deep past. First is the L100 Classic 75, a modern ...

TV and home video editor Ty Pendlebury joined CNET Australia in 2006, and moved to New York City to be a part of CNET in 2011. He tests, reviews and writes about the latest TVs and audio equipment.

The JBL L82 Classic speakers would seem to be the ideal solution for those who want some of JBL's extrovert retro character, but can’t afford to stretch their budget into the thousands, or accommodate ...

JBL just announced new bookshelf speakers that look iconic and vintage — and you might actually be able to afford them. The all-new L52 Classic have the same walnut wood veneer enclosure and striking ...

Ex-movie theater projectionist Steve Guttenberg has also worked as a high-end audio salesman, and as a record producer. Steve reviewed audio products for CNET and worked as a freelance writer for ...

The new JBL Flip 6 wireless speaker will be available to buy in time for Christmas and comes in a new range of colors. One of my favorite wireless speakers is the JBL Flip 4 that I bought as few years ...