JBL S38CH 3-Way Horizontal Mirror-Image Bookshelf Speakers (Cherry)

by JBL

Product Details

Product Manual [189kb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 12.9 x 17.5 x 11.5 inches ; 28 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 62 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00002NDRE
• Item model number: S38CH
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #438,865 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great speakers..., August 15, 2001

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Steven Dennis (Reston, VA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: JBL S38 3-Way Bookshelf Speakers (Black) (Electronics)

I searched for months for the right speakers at the right price. These are it. (You can get them cheaper elsewhere).

The JBL S38 speakers are perfect for home theater, with warm mids, decent bass and crisp highs. I'm still looking for some decent stands, though. They are large for bookshelf speakers, and not light. Get the beech. They are more attractive, which is especially important if you have a wife.

Ideally, I will add a JBL PB12 subwoofer at some point, but movies sound great even without a subwoofer with these babies.

One warning: JBL does not honor its 5-year warranty unless bought through an AUTHORIZED online dealer. I learned this the hard way when one of the speakers' woofers blew after a few months. Also, make sure you have good quality cables (I use 12-gauge).

You can check them out at Best Buy, by the way. They sound twice as good as the cheap speakers from Sony or Bose.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars These speakers are sharper than a barbers razor, September 22, 2000

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Kaisang Tenzin (Madison, WI) - See all my reviews

This review is from: JBL S38 3-Way Bookshelf Speakers (Black) (Electronics)

I know someone who has the Bose 301 Direct/Reflecting speakers and the JBL's put the Bose to shame. I have heard speakers that have cost up to $5,000 and I honestly believe these sound very similar. I bought the beech series and like them a lot more then the black ones due to the fact the wood blends well with the woofers and the cast-aluminum frames. These are a must buy for anyone who is looking high quality pair of bookshelf speakers that don't cost as much as a KIA.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding!, June 24, 2000

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Alejandro Ponzio (Cordoba, ARGENTINA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: JBL S38 3-Way Bookshelf Speakers (Black) (Electronics)

First time i saw them i fell enlove with their design. First time i heard them i just couldn't believe the perfect sound i was hearing. These are not very big speakers, but they have a very powerful sound (mostly the bass). I highly recommend it. YOU JUST WONT REGRET IT YOU BUY IT! AND THE PRICE IS REALLY SMALL FOR SUCH A PAIR OF SPEAKERS.

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