Value Priced Speaker Options: JBL ES20 and JBL Loft Speakers

One alternative to dirt cheap speakers is to buy value-line speakers from a company that is known for excellence. My very first set of stereo speakers was from JBL. Sometimes I still kick myself for giving them up.  They were good three-way speakers.

Now, as I get back into stereo gear, I find that JBL is still going strong and is still in the forefront of the stereo speaker business.  In looking for something similar to my old speakers, I found that JBL currently offers the JBL ES20 bookshelf speakers which are high quality speakers that are recommended for a maximum amplifier power of 125 watts.  They are 8-ohm impedance speakers with a dynamic range of 60 Hz to 40 kHz.  Of course, 40 kHz is a higher frequency than humans can hear.  But, some people say that the higher range can still make a difference.  I figure that if our dog is ever going to truly appreciate classical music he'll appreciate the higher range.



They also make some good solid value speakers that fit my--married guy with bills--audio budget.  The two-way JBL Loft 30 speakers are well reviewed and are recommended for amps producing 10 to 100 watts of power.  They have a 4-inch woofer and a more normal human dynamic range of 70 hz to 20 khz.  They are also 8 ohm impedance speakers.  Here you can read the JBL Loft 30 specifications. Here you can check them out on Amazon:



For just a little more, the JBL Loft 40 speakers offer a 5 1/4-inch woofer. They are recommended for slightly more powerful receivers (up to 125 watts).


While there are less expensive options out there, the JBL name and reputation for quality makes these speakers worth looking at!