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wwmiao
Contributor I
Aug 30, 2025 1:22 AM UTC
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Sonos Amp to drive JBL l100 MKII speaker

I plan to use Sonos amp to drive my JBL l100 MKII speaker, but I'm not sure if it's appropriate and if it can fully utilize the speaker's capabilities.
Do you have any friends with experience in this area? Please advise.

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Airgetlam
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Aug 30, 2025 6:22 AM UTC

Near as I can tell, it’s listed here. I’d think they’d be fine with a Sonos Amp, a bit less so, but still OK with an older Sonos CONNECT:AMP, due to the power differences. 

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Stanley_4
Stanley_4
Grand Maestro
Aug 30, 2025 2:54 AM UTC

Do you have a link to the speakers datasheet?

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Airgetlam
AirgetlamAnswer
Aug 30, 2025 6:22 AM UTC

Near as I can tell, it’s listed here. I’d think they’d be fine with a Sonos Amp, a bit less so, but still OK with an older Sonos CONNECT:AMP, due to the power differences. 

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Stanley_4
Stanley_4
Grand Maestro
Aug 30, 2025 6:13 PM UTC

Thanks for the link.

 

90 dB is decent efficiency. 

The 25-200 Watts power spec is usually worthless to the user.

The 4 Ohms is good news as it let's the Sonos Amp deliver 250 Watts to it.

 

Specs:

sensitivity: 90 dB

power handling: 25-200 watts

impedance: 4 ohms

 

https://support.sonos.com/en-us/article/set-up-your-sonos-amp

 

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    buzz
    buzz
    Grand Maestro
    Aug 30, 2025 7:25 PM UTC

    Several reports indicate that the impedance dips to 3.5 Ohms. This can fluster CONNECT:AMP. AMP tolerates speakers like this very well.

    This may seem a little technical for some viewers, but here is one such speaker report.

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      wwmiaoAuthor
      Contributor I
      Aug 31, 2025 8:44 AM UTC

      Thank you all for responding to my questions.
      I am in China, and if I really use the combination of Sonos amp and JBL l100, I will also share my experience here.

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        wwmiaoAuthor
        Contributor I
        Sep 17, 2025 10:33 AM UTC

        I have set up my home theater system and HIFI system. I gave up the traditional home theater system and switched to a soundbar with rear surround sound and subwoofer, model Samsung HW-Q990F. My HIFI system is made using classic speakers (JBL L100 Classic Black Edition), turntable (Technics SL-1200M7L, 50 years anniversary SL-1200 Series), and Sonos amp. At present, both the home theater and HIFI system are working well, and I am very satisfied. Perhaps we will continue to upgrade these systems in the future to improve sound quality.My other vinyl turntable deon DP-400 is currently for sale in the second-hand market.

         

         

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