JBL Northridge E20 2-Way 5-Inch Bookshelf Speakers, Pair (Black Ash)

by JBL

Product Details

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• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 6 x 8.1 inches ; 7 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 18 pounds
• 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: B0000EWNVU
• Item model number: E 20
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #105,360 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The slim-profile Northridge E Series E20 fits neatly on a bookshelf. It's the ideal choice for a home, office or dorm room stereo system where space is limited, but outstanding performance is demanded. The E20 is also an excellent choice for side or rear surround speakers in a Northridge E home theater system.

The E20 performs like a pro, with technology developed by JBL’s Professional division. Equipped with JBL's tried-and-true titanium-laminate tweeters and PolyPlas woofers, the speaker reproduces high notes with extreme clarity. The lows and mids, assisted by the FreeFlow flared port, are loud and clear, without unwanted distortion or boominess. The Elliptical Oblate Spheroidal (EOS) waveguide ensures that every seat is the best in the house for sweet music and intelligible dialogue, or for just rocking out. Since the transducers were purpose-designed to work together harmoniously, JBL's simple Straight-Line Signal Path (SSP) crossover network divides the signal with minimal processing (and minimal opportunity to degrade the signal). Sturdy gold-plated, 5-way binding posts provide a strong connection that preserves all of the nuances of the original program. The computer-designed, lock-mitred cabinet virtually eliminates distortion, and its slim European profile won’t overpower your room.

The E20 is available with an attractive Black Ash, Beech or Cherry finish.

General Features:

• Maximum Recommended Amplifier Power: 125 Watts
• Power Handling (Continuous/Peak): 60 Watts/240 Watts
• Impedance: 8 Ohms nominal
• Sensitivity (2.83V/1m): 86dB
• Frequency Response (–3dB): 68Hz – 20kHz
• Crossover Frequency: 3000Hz
• High-Frequency Transducer: 3/4" (19mm) Titanium-laminate dome, shielded
• Low-Frequency Transducer: 5" (130mm) PolyPlas, shielded
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 10-7/8" x 6" x 8-1/8" ( 275mm x 153mm x 206mm)
• Weight Per Speaker: 7 lb (3.2kg)

Product Description

Wish you could afford that great pro JBL sound? The Northridge series may just satisfy your yen for audio excellence at a price you can afford! JBL's leading edge research into sound, hearing and speaker design have allowed them to create these moderate price loudspeakers -- with anything BUT moderate performance! FreeFlow flared port Straight-Line Signal Path Network Maximum recommended power - up to 125W Nominal impedance - 8 ohms Sensitivity - (2.83V/1m) - 86dB Frequency response - (-3dB) - 68Hz - 20kHz Crossover frequency - 3000Hz Gold-plated, 5-way binding posts Dimensions - 10-7/8H x 6W x 8-1/8D Weight per speaker - 7 pounds Finish - Black Ash Price is for two speakers

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good surround sound speakers but no wall mount, June 14, 2005

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P. Tsui - See all my reviews
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This review is from: JBL Northridge E20 2-Way 5-Inch Bookshelf Speakers, Pair (Black Ash) (Electronics)

I have a pair of E80 for my front speakers and need to have a pair of decent speakers to match the E80. I first considered the PolkAudio R15. outpost.com always have them on sale for $50 a pair plus shipping. They have very good review. However, I was very disappointed with their quality after I tried them in CircuitCity. The high is TERRIBLE!!! Last week, Amazon have the E20 on sale for $85 a pair with free shipping plus $25 future purchase gift certificate. I jumped all over the deal and bought 2 pairs for 4 surround sound speakers in my 7.1 system. I got them yesterday. I am very pleased with their sound quality which has excellent clarity in the mid-to-high frequencies. Brass is good but you would need a subwoofer in high volume. They are good for both movie and music. I feel they can also be good as front speakers if your room is not too big. The only problem I have with the speakers is I can't wall-mount the speakers. Also, they are 8" deep and they don't look good on wall anyway. If you are looking for wall-mount speaker, you may want to consider the E10 instead.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Speakers!!!!!!!!!!, April 1, 2006

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Charles B. Grimes "Grimes Family" (Waynesboro, VA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: JBL Northridge E20 2-Way 5-Inch Bookshelf Speakers, Pair (Black Ash) (Electronics)

Needed small speakers for the living room and did not want surround sound. I have had surround sound speakers and just having these 2 it is better. I sit about 10 feet away from the TV watching the Matrix and I can feel the vibrations right up through the couch and I did not even have them that loud. Great, cheap, small, perfect speakers.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very good speakers for the money, December 6, 2005

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dc adam - See all my reviews

This review is from: JBL Northridge E20 2-Way 5-Inch Bookshelf Speakers, Pair (Black Ash) (Electronics)

I purchased these speakers with the Beech finish from another website with free shipping for $95. For the money, they are about as good as it gets. I am gradually putting together a sound system. I am using them as my front speakers, and will add the JBL EC25 as my center channel soon. I will probably relegate the E20s to surround speaker use when I have the money. The sound is clear and rich. For the size. the bass is decent, but for heavy hip-hop type bass, a subwoofer or larger speakers would be ideal. They are rated at 60 W, and their output is very adequate for my relatively small room. I have used lower end Sony speakers and these blow them out of the water. Definitely recommended.