L52 Classic vs Wharfedale EVO 5.1
The EVO 5.1's sensitivity is 87 dB against the L52 Classic's 85 dB. Both share impedance (4Ω), high-frequency extension (24 kHz), and ways (2).
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LoudspeakersBookshelf Speakers
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$650 - $999
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the L52 Classic
The JBL Synthesis L52 Classic is a 2-way bookshelf loudspeaker designed in JBL’s retro Classic style, with a walnut veneer cabinet, Quadrex foam grille, and front-firing port. It is tuned for a punchy sound in compact spaces and uses a 5.25-inch pure-pulp woofer, 0.75-inch titanium dome tweeter with waveguide, and front-panel HF level control.
Specifications
Transducer Specifications
Driver and acoustic performance characteristics
- Sensitivity
- 85 dB SPL @ 1W/1m
- Impedance
- 4Ω
- Frequency Response
- 47 Hz - 24 kHz
- Power Handling
- 75W
- Min. Amplifier Power
- 10W
- Max. Amplifier Power
- 75W
Speaker Design
Driver configuration and enclosure design
- Configuration
- 2-way
- Driver Type
- dynamic
- Driver Size
- 5.25"
- Driver Count
- 2
- Enclosure Type
- ported
- Crossover Frequency
- 2.8 kHz
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 196.6 × 330.2 × 216.2 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 5 kg (11 lbs)
- Available Colors
- satin walnut veneer, black, burnt orange, dark blue
Key Specifications
Sensitivity: 85 dB
Impedance: 4Ω
Frequency: 47-24000 Hz
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions