JBL Invader 4.1 Surround Speaker

by JBL

Product Details

• Item Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00008V9F0
• Item model number: INVADER
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #216,461 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: March 12, 2003

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

This stylish-looking, full 4.1 surround sound multimedia speaker system is designed to deliver a rich, full sound from your PC, whether you're playing music, movies, or games. Compatible with all analog stereo and multi-channel soundcards, as well as laptops and MP3 players, the Invader delivers 80 Watts of power, and its subwoofer and APG technology port design provides a clean, low bass output, You'll also enjoy its easy-to-find controls; with the volume control located on the right front satellite and the bass and treble controls on the front of the subwoofer.

Product Description

JBL Invader Self Powered Multimedia Speakers andSubwoofer Full 4.1 surround sound multimedia system for a full rich sound field during music,movies and games. Easy to use controls. Clear and clean 2.1 provides an extraordinary musical stage for CDs and MP3s. The volume control is located on the right front satellite. The bass and treble controls are located on the front of the subwoofer. The powerful subwoofer utilizes an APG Technology port design and a MAGNUM transducer that provides clean low bass. The JBL Invader system is compatible with all analog stereo and multi-channel soundcards, laptops and MP3 players. A multi-channel soundcard is recommended for best effects. Experience the surround sound difference.Specifications:Speaker Section Section: Power Handling: Satellites 48 watts total (1% THD+N) Satellite Dimensions: W x D x H: 2.9 x 3.9 x 8.9 (75 mm x 100 mm x 225 mm)Subwoofer Section: Power Rating: 32 watts total (1% THD+N) Dimensions: W x D x H: 7.3 x 8.8 x 11.8 (185 mm x 225 mm x 300 mm)General Section: Frequency Response: 40 - 30kHz Signal-to-Noise Ratio:>85dB Input Impedance:>5k Input Sensitivity: 400 mv rms for rated power Voltage Input: 120Drivers: Dual Pheonix in Satellites, MAGNUM in Subwoofer

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nothing better than JBL Invader!, September 5, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: JBL Invader 4.1 Surround Speaker (Personal Computers)

When I first saw these on the JBL website I thought they looked cool but had no idea about the sound.
I ordered them from Amazon.com because they were priced a lot lower, and I received them 5 days earlier than expected. I was so excited!
I got them for my Apple Power Mac G5 and they look great next to that beautiful computer, but they would look good next to any computer.
One of the first songs I played was "Faint" by Linkin Park and the sounds were incredible. The song had a lot of bass, which the JBL Invader really brought out, and the song also had some trebble parts which it also played great. There was not any distortion of sound at all when the volume was turned up, and it kept really good levels. The subwoofer really makes a difference and the surround sound is just amazing, how realistic it sounds. These would be great for watching a DVD movie on your computer.

Conclusion is that the JBL Invader is a great set of speakers for almost any use, they can also be used as a 2.1 speaker system so you can save room and cable clutter if you don't need all 4 speakers. They have a beautiful design and JBL has really hit it's mark with the Invader.

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars VERY POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE, January 29, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: JBL Invader 4.1 Surround Speaker (Personal Computers)

I bought these speakers for my wife as a Christmas present .

My wife is a art director and has considerable knowledge with the Mac OS and networking. She installed the speakers on Christmas morning and immediately RAVED about the sound quality. I have no problems with the sound quality or outward appearance of this speaker system.

OUR problem is customer service. This is the first electronic purchase for which we have had a problem--ever. AND WE CAN'T GET SOMEONE TO RESPOND.!!!

The subwoofer part of the system that also serves as the base (brain) overheated last weekend ( it is less than 2 months old) --after just 4 hours of continuious use. The sound was not overly loud nor were the trebble or base controls set above a normal level. The system now no longer functions. My wife has barely had the chance to enjoy the speakers because she works so much.

Herein lies the problem-- we have repeatedly tried to contact the company by email and support phone number for service. A company as large as Harman and JBL does not have an automated support line nor do they appear to have the ability to allow you to stay on hold while "they assist" other customers. Your only option is to leave a phone message which I have now done 4 times in the past 3 days. I have called numerous other times without leaving a message in an attempt to get a "real" person.

Additionally, My wife has emailed the support line with all of OS and situation specifics several times without an acknowledgement.

NO ONE has contacted us.

I ordered the system from APPLE since I was ordering other Apple products. I am sorry I did not purchace from Amazon since it looks like it would have been 40.00 less.

We are both VERY disappointed.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Piece of Equiptment, November 13, 2003

By 

Imran Khan (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: JBL Invader 4.1 Surround Speaker (Personal Computers)

If someone wants to get a good low priced surround sound speaker system the invaders are your best bet. They are stylish at the same time emmit great sound. It is enjoyable made to look different from other speakers and its sub is powerful. Look into it, BestBuy does not carry it anymore so her is a good price for the speakers.