- Harman Multimedia's world-class speakers computers, MP3 and iPods
- "Touch Control" allows for simple touches to regulate volume
- Patented Slipstream Port design maximizes port efficiency while minimizing port noise
- Comes with two satellite speakers and on subwoofer
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Harman Multimedia, the genius behind the JBL Encounter 2.1 Multi-Media Speaker System, has long been known for the stylish designs and world-class technologies it brings to its products. The JBL Encounter Speaker System happily extends that reputation. The Encounter 2.1 is a stylish, compact, high-performance sound system for your desktop computer, laptop, iPod, MP3 player and other digital audio sources. The Encounter 2.1 will provide a rich, clean, and powerful sound stage for all of your listening activities while enhancing your desk with style.
A stereo mini-jack connection allows you to enjoy high quality audio from a variety of devices such as MP3 and CD players, as well as Macintosh and PC desktop computers and laptops. The system also supports all iPods with a headphone port. With touch volume control, a simple touch is all it takes to mute, un-mute, increase or decrease the volume.
The bass control utilizes FCS, a fixed crossover shelving topology. This allows for a pure bass adjustment that does not affect the sound imaging as the bass level increases. Four aluminum-domed transducers are driven by powerful neodymium magnets to provide a full and rich frequency response from the mids to the highest highs. A magnum six-inch driver is optimized for clean powerful bass response. And the JBL "OnStage" system equalization, based on a proprietary compression technology, is computer optimized to provide a complete sound stage from your desktop. Lastly, the satellite and subwoofer ports rely on patented slipstream port geometry. This design maximizes port efficiency while minimizing port noise.
The result of all these features is a speaker system that you'll love showing off and that will provide astonishing clarity for all of your digital audio listening needs.
What's in the Box
Two 13-watt Odyssey satellite speakers, 34-watt Magnum subwoofer, connecting cables, user's manual.
Product Description
This is a powered satellite and subwoofer speaker system.
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
a must have for any music lover,
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This review is from: JBL Encounter 2.1 Multi Media Speaker System (Personal Computers)
my girlfriend found this system on sale locally and bought it on the spot. i met her at her place, hooked it up to her ipod and before the first song was over i already had my money in hand, walking to the car so i could get myself a set. This setup is a great addition to any computer. I was planning on buying an altec lansing speaker setup, and i've been a JBL car audio amplifier user for years. I love the quality products that Harman Kardon puts out (within reason, none of the 20 dollar systems) and this is no exception. I first thought my system didnt sound as good as my gf's setup, but after a little playing around I came to realize that the fuzzy, overwhelming bass and poor vocal reproduction was actually caused by the fact that my computer's integrated sound card is not good enough to utilize the full potential of these speakers. I'm actually listening to the setup right now with my ipod, and I have to say, it's some of the clearest music you could ever ask for no matter what your taste-rap to classical, it's wonderful. The satellite speakers are so clear that you can actually hear slight breaths and the vibrations of the guitar strings on professionally recorded tracks that you simply would never hear on a standard speaker system. as you can see, I gave it a 4 out of 5. at higher levels the system can become slightly distorted, but that is the nature of any speaker system. I'm a professional car audio expert, and i can tell you that these are, by no measurable margin, worse than any comparable product on the market.
my only real complaint is that sometimes the touch pad volume controls stop working. that's happened about 3 or 4 times over the last 2 months that i've had it, but a simple connection check fixes the problem. The sub is mounted in my foot area, so I may be causing the problem, but i thought it was worth noting.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Sounding Speakers,
By Mav Block (Haverford, PA USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: JBL Encounter 2.1 Multi Media Speaker System (Personal Computers)
These speakers deliver superb sound. I mean SUPERB! It is just crystal clear. Plus it has really nice bass, and an excellent subwoofer. I don't know what people have been saying about rattling or buzzing, because I have experienced none.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great System and Doesn't Rattle!,
This review is from: JBL Encounter 2.1 Multi Media Speaker System (Personal Computers)
Look, these speakers are magnificent. First of all, they have an amazingly attractive look. Second, but most importantly, they produce amazing sound. The sound quality in these speakers is superb! They have a very crisp and balanced sound with amazing depth. This is a great system for a reasonable price. I listen to them at my friend's house all the time and I've never been disappointed. They're fine for pretty much any genre. From my experiences with them, I've never heard any rattling from the subwoofer (which some people claim). That would be caused by blasting and overloading the speakers (which many people do without realizing it). Also, make sure the equalizer for an iPod, laptop, or CD player is turned off. That will cause a powerful car-woofer bass which overloads speakers (which could cause rattling) and really irritates me! Make sure you don't bang them around which might also be the cause of rattling due to damage. Overall, I'd highly recommend these. I listen to a lot of Pink Floyd (which requires high end sound due to the music detail) and I'm picky about my sound when I listen to them. JBL, you've done it again.
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