Jbl L1 monitor speakers. Exceptionally good bookshelf speaker made in the early 1990s when speaker companies designed products for high audio fidelity rather than for home theater use. Punchy, well-defined bass, clear mids and highs without overly-bright sound of many other speakers in its price range. Excellent reviews online. 5 stars out of 5. These were $750 when new , which is $1700 in today's money. Pure titanium tweeter. The L1s were the first consumer speaker completely designed on a computer. Stands have had concrete poured inside. Wired with gold plugs.