JBL CS480

Description: The Harman JBL CS480 is a five speaker, compact surround sound system.Compared to other compact speaker systems on the market, it is midpriced at around $560.

Pros: Choosing a speaker system (rather than mixing and matching components) takes the guesswork out of making sure you have voice-matched speakers.Matched speakers in a home theater system will result in a more flawless, believable, and enveloping sound experience.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: A compact speaker system, suited for home theater.

Value: In general, this speaker system's features are as expected for this price.

Suggestions: (1) Visit CNET's surround sound speaker guide for more information about buying packaged systems.(2) Learn more about home theater speakers at CNET's surround sound buying guide.

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• Manufacturer: Harman Kardon
• Part Number: CS480BG

• General

• Product Type 5.1-channel Speaker system
• Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight Details Satellite speaker : 6.4 in x 3.9 in x 6 in / 2 lbs, Center channel speaker : 11.4 in x 3.4 in x 5.2 in / 3.3 lbs, Active subwoofer : 12 in x 13.6 in x 16.3 in / 29.1 lbs
• Enclosure Color High-gloss black

• Speaker System

• System Components Subwoofer, 5 speakers
• Speaker Type 2-way - Active subwoofer, passive satellites
• Response Bandwidth 35 - 20000 Hz
• -3dB Frequency Response 110 - 20000 Hz
• Input Impedance 8 Ohm
• Recommended Amplifier Power 10 - 100 Watt
• Sensitivity 88 dB
• Output Features Bass Reflex
• Magnetic Shield Yes
• Audio Amplifier Integrated
• Connectivity Technology Wired
• Controls Power on/off, Subwoofer phase
• Additional Features Satellite magnetic shield

• Speaker System Details

• Speakers Included - Wall-mountable, 4 x Satellite speaker - 2-way - 110 - 20000 Hz - 8 Ohm - Wired, 1 x Center channel speaker - 2-way - 100 - 20000 Hz - 8 Ohm - Wired, 1 x Active subwoofer - 125 Watt - 35 - 160 Hz - Wired
• Driver Details Satellite speaker : 1 x Tweeter driver - 0.5 in - Titanium laminate, Satellite speaker : 1 x Midrange driver - 3.5 in
• Driver Details Center channel speaker : 1 x Tweeter driver - 0.5" - Titanium laminate, Center channel speaker : 2 x Midrange driver - 3.5"
• Driver Details Active subwoofer : 1 x Subwoofer driver - 8"

• Connections

• Connector Type 1 x Subwoofer input ( RCA phono ), 1 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 )

• Miscellaneous

• Included Accessories 15 ft Subwoofer cable, 5 Adjustable wall brackets, 4 Wall bracket for Satellite speaker, Wall bracket for Center channel speaker
• Remote Control None
• AV Furniture None

• Power

• Power Device Power supply - Internal

• Battery

• Type None

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support 5 year parts and labor warranty

Harman Kardon

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.harman.com
• Address: 400 Atlantic Street, Stamford, CT. 06901