JBL ES250PBK 12-Inch Subwoofer (Black)

by JBL

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 16.9 x 15.8 x 19.8 inches ; 16 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 55 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00166ZFSO
• Item model number: ES250PBK
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (44 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,076 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
  • #25 in Electronics > Home Audio & Theater > Stereo Components > Speakers > Subwoofers

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The ES250P powered subwoofer is just the ticket for bringing your home theater system to life. The ES250P performs like a pro, with technology developed by the JBL Professional division. Equipped with a tried-and-true JBL PolyPlas woofer, the ES250P delivers unsurpassed low-frequency performance. Special effects in your favorite movies are loud and clear, without unwanted distortion or boominess. A powerful amplifier delivers up to 700 watts of peak power. LFE- and line-level inputs provide maximum connection flexibility. And convenient level and crossover-frequency controls, and a phase switch let you tailor the ES250P's performance to your room's acoustics. Available in a black or cherry finish with a black grille.

The ES250P performs like a pro

High-definition video meets high-definition audio

Deeper Bass

ES Series powered subwoofers feature a JBL computer-optimized bass-reflex port, which extends deep bass response while eliminating unwanted turbulence.

Less Distortion

The ideal path from input through components to transducers is a straight line, and all ES Series speakers take the shortest path possible. But they also employ premium components to minimize noise and signal loss.

Hear What You've Been Missing with the JBL ES Series

HDTV and the new HD-DVD and Blu-ray Disc formats deliver video images that are up to six times sharper than the best the 20th century had to offer. But these extraordinary new pictures are meant to be experienced with up to 7.1 channels of high-quality sound (which actually improves most people's perception of the picture itself). With the versatile new ES Series, high-definition video meets high-definition audio, and a new era of high-impact home entertainment comes of age.

For advanced, sit-anywhere 5.1- and 7.1- channel home theater systems, as well as good-old-fashioned, best-seat-in-the-house music systems, the ES Series offers a variety of bookshelf, wall-mount and floorstanding loudspeakers, and bring-down-the-house powered subwoofers. With innovative technologies derived directly from JBL Professional equipment, the ES Series delivers powerful, accurate audio performance in systems that are built to play loud and long. And with two finishes to choose from--black and cherry--they're designed to look good anywhere, with a style that equals their substance.

Technical Specifications

• Frequency Response: 25Hz--150Hz
• Amplifier RMS Power: 400 Watts
• Amplifier Peak Dynamic Power: 700 Watts
• Crossover Frequencies: 50Hz--150Hz; 24dB/octave, continuously variable
• Driver: 300mm (12") PolyPlas
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 19-3/4" x 15-3/4" x 16-7/8" (502mm x 400mm x 428mm)
• Weight: 19.5kg / 43 lb

Product Description

The ES250P is a powerful 400 Watt RMS 12-inch powered subwoofer. It provides the poweful bass needed for an excellent home theater system. It is made by JBL which is a leader in both home and professional audio systems. This product comes in both black and cherry finishes. JBL's technology allows this product to provide deeper bass and less distortion than most subwoofers on the market.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Meets all of my requirements, March 11, 2009

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Mario Borges "guitar man" (North Ridgeville, Ohio) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: JBL ES250PBK 12-Inch Subwoofer (Black) (Electronics)

I originally was going to order the ES150PBk 200watt sub-woofer, but it was not going to be shipped until mid April. So I went with JBL's 300watt RMS (500Watt Peak) model. I paid $353.00 with a $30.00 off (for applying for an Amazon credit card) and this brought the price down to $323.00 with "free" super saver delivery. This unit will shake your living room during explosions in action movies (check out Pearl Harbor and Live Free, Die Young) and provides a nice, tight bass in music. I only have it turned up to just passed the mid-point & that is very loud. It is well designed, attractive, and you get more than your money's worth. You can not go wrong for this price! By the way, it does come with a removable black grill that is not pictured. I researched several other sub-woofers and none came close to providing the specs that this one does at this price and from such a well-established company. Last, but not least, JBL has been making speakers since the 1930's and is at the forefront of loudspeakers for the music industry. Because I am a tech savvy musician, I am well aware of JBL's reputation. So, in closing, rest assured that you are getting an outstanding product, through a trusted, reliable and reputable company at an outstanding price!!!

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars good honest bass, February 4, 2009

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Tom the engineer "Tom" (Colorado) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: JBL ES250PBK 12-Inch Subwoofer (Black) (Electronics)

When used in a small room, this subwoofer delivers!

Frequency response is smooth with no annoying resonances (booming). While the purist might want a slightly lower -3dB frequency, it is better than most of the other speakers in this price range (and getting an extra third octave or so is pretty expensive, and in my opinion barely noticable).

You will want to spend some time getting the level just right. I have a receiver which automatically does this, so it was very simple. If you don't you will want to try a variety of program material to tweak it.

I can't evaluate how this speaker holds up when driven at it's rated maximum power. I would blow the windows (and my ears) out if I tried it in my room.

Overall, a beautiful product. Well designed and built and worth the money.

12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Sound!, October 20, 2008

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Book Review Dude (Mountain View, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: JBL ES250PBK 12-Inch Subwoofer (Black) (Electronics)

I bought this subwoofer in addition to a JBL SCS-145.5 SCS Series Home Theater Speaker System, and I'm pretty impressed. I was thinking about buying a BOSE system instead, but a friend of mine was encouraging me to check out JBL - saying that JBL is better priced and a better quality. I have to admit he was right! The subwoofer, alone, puts out sound that makes me feel pretty roughed up after watching a video clip from "Live Free Die Hard". I am not disappointed!