S-CENTER
Description:
3-Way dual 5" center
Maximum Recommended
Amplifier Power*:
150W
Nominal Impedance:
8 Ohms
Sensitivity (2.83V/1m):
91dB
Frequency Response (–3dB):
75Hz – 20kHz
Crossover Frequencies:
800, 3200Hz
High-Frequency Transducer:
1" Pure-titanium dome, with rubber surround,
shielded; Elliptical Oblate Spheroidal™ (EOS)
waveguide
Midrange Transducer:
4" PolyPlas™ (polymer-coated cellulose fiber)
cone, rubber surround, shielded; Linear Field
Proximity™ (LFP) bezel
Low-Frequency Transducer:
5-1/4" PolyPlas™ (polymer-coated cellulose fiber)
cone, rubber surround, SFG™
, magnetic shorting
rings, high-temp oversized Kapton
®
voice coil,
HeatScape™ motor structure, cast-aluminum
baskets, shielded
Baffles:
Low Diffraction, IsoPower™
Port:
FreeFlow™ flared
Network:
Straight-Line Signal Path™ (SSP)
Terminals:
All-metal, gold-plated 5-way binding posts
Dimensions (H x W x D):
7-7/8" x 20-1/2" x 9"
200mm x 521mm x 229mm
Weight:
15lbs, 6.8kgs
S P E C I F I C A T I O N S
0-2 ft.
S P E A K E R P L A C E M E N T
Proper placement of the
speakers is an important step
in obtaining the most realistic
soundstage possible. These
recommendations are for the
optimum placement of the
loudspeakers. Use these
placement recommendations
as a guide. Slight variations
will not diminish your
listening pleasure.
The Studio Series S-CENTER
loudspeaker is video-
shielded and can safely be
placed near a television.
The S-CENTER is designed
to complement all of the
Studio Series loudspeakers.
It is the ideal way to
re-create the cinematic
experience in your home.
If there is no sound from
any of the speakers:
• Check that receiver/
amplifier is on and that
a source is playing.
• Review proper operation
of your receiver/amplifier.
If the system plays at low
volumes but shuts off as
volume is increased:
• Check all wires and
connections between
receiver/amplifier
and speakers.
• Make sure all wires are
connected. Make sure none
of the speaker wires are
frayed, cut or punctured.
• If more than one pair of
main speakers is being
used, check the minimum
impedance requirements of
your receiver/amplifier.
If there is no sound from
the center speaker:
• Make sure that your
receiver’s “Center-Channel”
mode is in the ”Normal“ or
”Wide“ position. If it is in the
”Phantom“ position, the
center speaker will not play.
• Check all connections
between processor/amplifier
and the center speaker.
CONNECTION TIPS
S P E A K E R C O N N E C T I O N S
– +
Speaker Outputs
CENTER
– +
Speakers and electronics
terminals have corre-
sponding (+) and (–)
terminals. It is important to
connect both speakers
identically: (+) on the
speaker to (+) on the
amplifier and (–) on the
speaker to (–) on the
amplifier. Wiring “out of
phase” results in thin sound,
weak bass and a poor
stereo image.
T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G
Declaration of Conformity
We, JBL Europe A/S
Kongevejen 194B
DK-3460 Birkerød
DENMARK
declare in own responsibility, that the loudspeaker
described in this owner’s manual is in compliance with
technical standards:
EN 50081-1:1992
EN 50082-1:1992
Steen Michaelsen
JBL Europe A/S
Birkerød. DENMARK. 8/99
*The maximum recommended amplifier power rating will
ensure proper system headroom to allow for occasional
peaks. We do not recommend sustained operation at these
maximum power levels.
Occasional refinements may be made to existing products
without notice but will always meet or exceed original
specifications unless otherwise stated.
