JBL S310 II 3-Way Floor-Standing Speaker (Black Maple)

by JBL

Product Details

Product Manual [115kb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 12.5 x 13 x 38 inches ; 54 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 56 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0000632GJ
• Item model number: S310II
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #388,352 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

This 3-way, 10" floor-standing loudspeaker with MDF enclosure and Elliptical Oblate Spheroidal (EOS) waveguide reproduces sound with unparalleled spaciousness and definition. The pure-titanium tweeter and the midrange transducer are mounted on a Linear Field Proximity (LFP) bezel that ensures a seamless transition between the middle and high frequencies. The PolyPlas (polymer-coated cellulose fiber) cone woofer features traditional JBL engineering, the same technologies used in JBL's professional equipment that can be found in stadiums, music halls, and movie theaters around the world.

Shielded components allow placement near video monitors. High-temperature, oversized Kapton voice coil, and HeatScape motor structure allow these speakers to effortlessly play all types of movies and music. The woofers are built on cast-aluminum frames, which reduce distortion and increase power-handling capability. A low-diffraction IsoPower baffle directs the sound power into the room, reducing distortion caused by cabinet vibration. The lock-mitred, computer-designed enclosure requires no bracing. The FreeFlow flared port increases bass response without adding unwanted port noise. JBL's custom-designed drivers allow the use of simple, Straight-Line Signal Path (SSP) crossover networks with high-quality electrical components that minimize processing that could degrade the signal. All Studio Series loudspeakers are equipped with all-metal, 5-way, gold-plated, binding, post-speaker terminals.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great sounding speaker at a moderate price., September 25, 2002

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D. R. Schryer (Poquoson, VA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: JBL S310 II 3-Way Floor-Standing Speaker (Black Maple) (Electronics)

The components which most affect -- by far -- the sound of your audio system are the speakers. And (except for electrostatic speakers costing thousands of dollars) the best sounding speakers currently available are those in the JBL studio series -- including the S310 II. The S310 II is a superb sounding speaker with sweet, clean highs, a natual-soundiung midrange, and clean, full bass. While it will handle lots of power, it sounds great with moderately-powered amps and receivers. If for some reason you feel that you must have a 12" woofer -- instead of the quite-adequate 10" woofer in the S310 II -- I recommend the JBL S312 II. But the vast majority of people should be quite pleased with the superb sound of the less-expensive S310 II. Highly recommended.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Sound, Even by themselves, December 31, 2002

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"jturk3" (NJ, United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: JBL S310 II 3-Way Floor-Standing Speaker (Black Maple) (Electronics)

I bought these speakers in hopes it would deliver quality sound. Boy was I right. The bass was fantastic, you may not need a subwoofer. The clarity was like crystal. Even without bookshelf and surround speakers, I felt I was actually at a movie theater. The sound was phenominal. I have a sony receiver that powers it. I knew JBL were good speakers. All you really need is good speaker wire. You will not be disappointed.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent blast to the buck, December 29, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: JBL S310 II 3-Way Floor-Standing Speaker (Black Maple) (Electronics)

JBL S310 II is truly amazing. Sound is crystal clear and the bass is very deep as well. I own two of these and I have configured these as my front left & right speakers. I am using JBL N38 II as surround left & right, which is again a very nice excellent speaker set. The Rear Left & Right speakers are JBL N-Center II speakers. The Center channel is JBL - S - Center II, this unit is very powerful and produces crystal clear dialogues, and it's a 3-way speaker system. JBL 150W PB10 Sub woofer provides the low frequency effects.

All of the above mentioned items are powered and driven by Harmon Kardon AVR 525 7.1 Receiver. Harmon international has done a great job on all of these equipment, the AVR 525 produces crystal clear sound with excellent clarity. Even though this unit produces 70W per channel, it powerful enough to make an earthquake at -10 db.

I am very happy about my investment and the quality service of Amazon and J&R store.