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JBL CS6100 5.1 Home Theater Speakers

by Jeff Lawson last modified May 22, 2008 21:05
JBL CS6100 5.1 Home Theater Speakers

JBL CS6100 5.1 Speaker System

Summary

  • Product Name: CS6100 Home Cinema Speaker Package
  • Manufacturer: JBL
  • Performance Rating: StarStarStarhalf-star
  • Value Rating: StarStarStar
  • Review Date: January 03, 2008
  • MSRP: $999
Specifications

System
Frequency Response: 30Hz – 20kHz (–6dB)
Satellite and Center Channel      
Maximum Recommended Amplifier Power 100 Watts
Impedance: 8 Ohms nominal
Sensitivity: 88dB @ 1 Watt/1 meter
Frequency Response: 100Hz – 20kHz (–6dB)
High-Frequency Driver: 1/2" (13mm) Titanium-laminate dome, video-shielded
Midrange Driver: Dual 3-1/2" (75mm) Drivers, video-shielded
Dimensions: (H x W x D) 11-3/8" x 5-1/8" x 3-3/8" (289mm x 131mm x 86mm)
Weight: 3.2 lb (1.5kg)

Subwoofer                
Amplifier Power: 300 Watts Peak 150 Watts RMS
Frequency Response: 30Hz – 120Hz (–6dB)
Low-Frequency Driver: 10" (250mm) Woofer, bass-reflex enclosure
Dimensions: (H x W x D) (including feet) 18-1/2" x 12-3/4" x 15" (470mm x 324mm x 381mm)
Weight: 41lb (17.3kg)
Supplied Accessories: Speaker wire, Mounting brackets, User Guide


Pros

  • Decent performance on movies
  • Good build quality
  • Stylish looks

Cons

  • Poor performance on music material
  • A little pricey

Introduction

It seems no matter who one talks to these days the topic of home theater inevitably comes up at some point. Everyone either has a home theater system, or everyone wants one. With the prices falling on flat panel displays and projectors, just about everyone can afford to put together a very nice home theater system. However, not everyone is concerned with having the absolute best when it comes to the audio portion of the system. Nobody wants junk, but most don't want to spend more on the speakers than on the rest of the system. JBL has put together a nice little system that will fill the needs for those wanting to obtain some decent surround sound to go along with the rest of their home theater and not break the bank in the process.
  1. JBL CS6100 Build Quality
  2. JBL CS6100 Setup and Listening Tests
  3. JBL CS6100 Conclusion and Ratings