JBL S310 3-Way Floorstanding Speaker (Single Speaker, Black Ash)

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• Product Dimensions: 12 x 13 x 34.5 inches ; 50 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 55 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00002EQBT
• Item model number: S310
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #188,514 in Electronics (See Bestsellers in Electronics)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 4, 1973

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The JBL S310 is a 3-way, 10-inch floor-standing loudspeaker with medium-density fiberboard (MDF) enclosure and Elliptical Oblate Spheroidal (EOS) wave guide for wide, even sound dispersion. Technical specifications include a 40 to 20,000 Hz (+/- 3 dB) frequency response, 8 ohms nominal impedance, high 91 dB sensitivity, and 200-watt power handling. The 1-inch pure titanium tweeter and the 4-inch midrange transducer are mounted on a Linear Field Proximity (LFP) bezel that insures a seamless transition between the middle and high frequencies. The 10-inch PolyPlas (polymer-coated cellulose fiber) cone woofer is built on a cast-aluminum frame, which reduces distortion and increases power-handling capability.

Magnetically shielded components allow distortion-free placement near video monitors. A high-temperature, oversized Kapton voice coil and HeatScape motor structure optimize this speaker for playing all types of movies and music. A low-diffraction IsoPower baffle directs the sound power into the room, reducing distortion caused by cabinet vibration. The computer-designed enclosure requires no bracing. The FreeFlow flared port increases bass response without adding unwanted port noise. JBL's S310 speaker is equipped with all-metal, five-way, gold-plated binding-post speaker terminals. This model comes in black ash and includes a two-year parts and labor warranty on the speaker enclosure and a five-year parts and labor warranty on the speaker driver and internal components.

Product Description

This 3-way 10" floorstanding loudspeaker with MDF enclosure and Elliptical Oblate Spheroidal (EOS) waveguide reproduces sound with unparalleled spaciousness and definition.The pure-titanium tweeter and the midrange transducer are mounted on a Linear Field Proximity (LFP) bezel that ensures a seamless transition between the middle and high frequencies. The PolyPlas (polymer-coated cellulose fiber) cone woofer features traditional JBL engineering, the same technologies used in JBL's Professional equipment that can be found in stadiums, music halls and movie theaters around the world.Shielded components allow placement near video monitors. High-temperature, oversized Kapton voice coil and HeatScape motor structure allow these speakers to effortlessly play all types of movies and music. The woofers are built on cast-aluminum frames, which reduce distortion and increase power-handling capability. A low-diffraction IsoPower baffle directs the sound power into the room, reducing distortion caused by cabinet vibration. The lock-mitred, computer-designed enclosure requires no bracing. The FreeFlow flared port increases bass response without adding unwanted port noise. JBL's custom-designed drivers allow the use of simple, Straight-line Signal Path (SSP) crossover networks with high-quality electrical components that minimize processing that could degrade the signal. All Studio Series loudspeakers are equipped with all-metal, 5-way, gold-plated binding post speaker terminals.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Studio speakers for Home Theater too., March 21, 2000

By	Michael Sheehan (New York) - See all my reviews

I purchased these speakers along with the Studio Series Center channel speaker for my home system. I was looking for a speaker that would sound great when I was listening to music but wouldn't lack in performance when used in a home theater setting. These speakers have handled everything from Heavy Metal to Classical & from Life is Beautiful to Armaggedon and I couldn't be happier with them. If you are looking for a speaker that can handle these types of applications then look no further. Of course you could always go and spend more on speakers but at this price point there is no equal in my mind.

17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Worth the money !, February 28, 2000

By	Brad - See all my reviews

This review is from: JBL S310BE 3-Way Floorstanding Speaker (Single Speaker, Beech) (Electronics)

These speakers are some of the best I've ever heard. They are very clear and still shake everything in our apartment. Now our neighbors really hate us : )

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow, what a product!, March 28, 2000

By	Howard "hg-film" (USA) - See all my reviews

The design is very home (or professional) theater oriented. The sound is SOOOO GOOD! I mean these guys actually make the speaker systems you go to the movies to hear movies from.

The S310s equal outstanding imaging, dynamics, and good looks. They actually look better in person than they do in the picture above and they look great in that picture! You could spend MUCH more - but why? These speakers have great bass (but never sound boomy). I bought 5 of them so I could have equal sound in my DD 5.1 / DTS home theater setup. It really has made a difference, as there is much (directional) bass and midrange coming from behind and especially from the all-important center.

CD's sound great (never harsh - just wide-open and free). Use with or sans grills they look cool either way. I've loved (and bought into) JBL's cool approach to speaker design since the 60's. They went through a couple of decades of so-so home systems. However, JBL is back in action with these speakers and they are the BEST I've ever owned. I guess I like 'em - huh?

BTW, The XBOX rocks through these gems!