The JBL L16 Decade is a bookshelf speaker system that was released in 1974, designed to deliver an engaging audio experience with a compact footprint. It features an 8-inch cone-type woofer (model 116A) that utilizes a 1.1 kg Alnico V magnet for rich low-frequency reproduction. Accompanying the woofer is a 3.6 cm cone-type tweeter (model LE25-2) designed with a magnetic circuit of 15,000 gauss, ensuring crisp high-frequency output. The speaker's enclosure incorporates a bass reflex system and is finished in a natural oak veneer, complemented by a brown net grill on the front. Notable specifications include a crossover frequency of 2.5 kHz, a sound pressure level of 88 dB, and an impedance of 8 Ohms. The speakers can handle a continuous program input of 35W, making them suitable for a variety of amplifiers, although they have been reported to perform exceptionally well with tube amplifiers. Their compact dimensions of 270 mm in width, 490 mm in height, and 260 mm in depth contribute to their versatility in placement.
