JBL N-Center 2-Way Center-Channel Speaker (Single Speaker, Dark Gray)

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Product Details

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• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 20.5 x 6.5 inches ; 10 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 13 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00002EQBZ
• Item model number: N-Center
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #126,283 in Electronics (See Bestsellers in Electronics)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 4, 1999

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description
JBL's N-Center is a two-way, 5-inch center-channel loudspeaker featuring a high-impact molded enclosure to improve sound clarity and power. Characteristics include 150-watt power handling, 8-ohm impedance, 90 dB sensitivity, and 75 to 20,000 Hz frequency response. The 0.75-inch titanium-laminated tweeter and dual 5-inch PolyPlas (polymer-coated cellulose fiber) woofers rely on the same JBL technology used in professional theaters and stadiums around the world.

Shielded components permit distortion-free placement near video monitors. High-temperature, oversized Kapton voice coils and HeatScape motor structures allow this speaker to play all types of movies and music. The FreeFlow flared port increases bass response without adding unwanted port noise. JBL's custom-designed drivers allow the use of a simple, Straight-line Signal Path (SSP) crossover network with high-quality electrical components that minimize processing that could otherwise degrade the audio signal.

JBL's N-Center model loudspeaker features a dark gray finish 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 2-way 5" center-channel loudspeaker with a high-impact molded enclosure that blends in with modern televisions reproduces sound with unmatched clarity and power. The PolyPlas (polymer-coated cellulose fiber) cone woofer features traditional JBL engineering. 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 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.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Incredible Value for an Incredible Speaker., June 16, 2000

By	"gusgus70" (Chicago, Illinois) - See all my reviews

Incredible Sound Quality. I have gone though several Center Channel Speaker from Cerwin Vega to Advents and this one has to be the best I have heard. JBL are known for quality and this product is an example of their work. The 3/4" tweeter provides a crips and outstanding high range vocals with no distortion, unlike previous center speakers I have owned in the past. The Dual 5" midrange cones also give give depth to most situations that occur in whatever movie you may be watching. The blockbuster movies that are on dvd do sound fantastic with this speaker, not tinny or hollow but full, rich and animated. Not to mention the newest DTS titles coming up! Jurassic Park will be a reference quality disc to try on this speaker, that is certain. This is one of the best speakers I have owned. The price can't be beat either. All I can say is the combination of price and great quality in design and sound of this speaker just can not be beat. This is a must have.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding Center Channel Speaker, June 18, 2000

By	Marv Fetalino (Rowland Heights, CA) - See all my reviews

The first thing I noticed was how natural the dialogue and voices sounded. It was truly centered when it needed to be and when it required a fron-to-back pan, everything was entirely smooth. I personally have mediocre speakers all around but wanted to spend a bit more on the center channel speaker as the focal point of upgrading my system and I couldn't resist this one when I tested it at my local store. I am a big fan of JBL products and this one definitely continues their line of excellent products.

Strengths: 3/4" Titanium laminate tweeters (with NSP1 package all 5 speakers), coupled with JBL's latest technology, the Elliptical Oblate Spheroid (EOS) waveguide; seamless soundstage and wide dispersion @ REF Level; Timbre (voice) Matched w/JBL N24s and other N series

Weaknesses: None that I've noticed at this price.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome, December 23, 2000

By	Larry E. Simeur Sr. (Manteno, IL United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

For years I had just used my TV speaker as a center speaker. Why? The center speaker I wanted to get went out of business and I just never got around to buying a center speaker. JBL has been a leader in the speaker world,,it was at a good price so I decided to treat myself to one. Wow, what I was missing for so long. I can't compare it with other center speakers, but this JBL is simply awesome. It has a very clear and sharp sound that brought out the total listening pleasure of my surround speakers. Now when a cannon shoots, I jump. You can't go wrong with this speaker.