JBL PB12 12" 250-Watt Down-Firing Powered Subwoofer

by JBL

Product Details

Product Manual [86kb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 16 x 17.5 x 15.5 inches ; 30 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 44 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: B000051SEW
• Item model number: PB12
• Average Customer Review: 2.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (44 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #273,293 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

32 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best of both worlds., January 18, 2001

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[e-mail] (charlotte NC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: JBL PB12 12" 250-Watt Down-Firing Powered Subwoofer (Electronics)

For the money, I must say that this sub cannot be beat. I auditioned many others before purchasing this model, including those from "higher-end" manufacturs. Most other subs are either made with too small a driver to move any air or constructed poorly. JBL has done a fine job of turning out a quality product. This sub is fast enough to move with the smaller models and big enough to hang with a 15" model, all without becoming "boomy" or coloring the music. While it doesn't go as low as some, it is more than adequate for most any type of listening, be it Home Theater or Music. A bit of tuning for the environment was necessary, but that is the case with any sub. Great job JBL...

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Very Good Subwoofer But Bad Amp, May 1, 2002

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"ghostness" (Rockville, Maryland USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: JBL PB12 12" 250-Watt Down-Firing Powered Subwoofer (Electronics)

I bought this subwoofer about 4 months ago. It was working fine up until last week when I got up and noticed that the red leds were not on. At first I thought the unit was not recieving power, but after checking all of that I concluded it had to be the amp. I have read some other reviews by customers on this product complaining of the same thing. JBL must of shipped these things out with some faulty amps because it wouldn't turn on at all and there wasn't a power surge that hit it. I have all my home theatre products hooked up to a monster cable power center. Luckily I bought a service plan at the place I bought it cuz u only get 1 year from JBL. Good product but watch out for the faulty amp. Hopefully they will put in a good amp and this will never happen again.

27 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Don't buy this unit, November 8, 2001

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John J. Osborn (Washington DC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: JBL PB12 12" 250-Watt Down-Firing Powered Subwoofer (Electronics)

Although I was pleased with the sound quality of the JBL NSPB12
it did not last long. After only two months, the unit failed. Service with JBL has been a nightmare. I have taken it to a factory authorized service center who indicated that this was typical of the PB12 and parts were back ordered, that was 4 months ago. Trying to get some support from JBL is VERY disappointing. Therefore, I would NOT recommend their products.