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JBL CS480

JBL CS480
Energy Take Classic 5.1
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Energy RC-Micro 5.1
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JBL Cinema Sound CS6100

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Klipsch HD Theater 500
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Klipsch HD Theater 500
Price $299.99 to $749.00 Check Prices $599.00 to $599.99 $549.95 to $1,099.00 $548.98 to $599.99
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Release date September 15, 2008 October 15, 2008 February 15, 2009
The Bottom Line Thanks to its superbly matched satellites and subwoofer, Energy's Take Classic offers killer sound for a very affordable price. The Energy Speakers RC-Micro 5.1 speaker system delivers superb sound quality from incredibly tiny speakers. The new and affordable Klipsch HD Theater 500 package prioritizes sound quality over cosmetic glitz.
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Features
System ComponentsSubwoofer
5 speakers
Subwoofer
5 speakers
Subwoofer
5 speakers
Subwoofer
5 speakers
Subwoofer
5 speakers
Recommended Amplifier Power10 - 100 Watt
20 - 100 Watt
20 - 100 Watt
Info unavailable100 Watt
Product Type5.1-channel Speaker system
5.1-channel Home theater speaker system
5.1-channel Home theater speaker system
5.1-channel Speaker system
5.1-channel Home theater speaker system
Enclosure ColorHigh-gloss black
High-gloss black
High-gloss black
Black gloss
Black
Input Impedance8 Ohm
Info unavailableInfo unavailable8 Ohm
Info unavailable
BatteryNone
Info unavailableInfo unavailableNone
Info unavailable
Remote ControlNone
Info unavailableInfo unavailableNone
Info unavailable
Speaker System Details4 x Satellite speaker - 110 - 20000 Hz - 8 Ohm
1 x Center channel speaker - 100 - 20000 Hz - 8 Ohm
1 x Active subwoofer - 125 Watt - 35 - 160 Hz
4 x Satellite speaker - 100 Watt - 115 - 20000 Hz - 8 Ohm
1 x Center channel speaker - 100 Watt - 110 - 20000 Hz - 8 Ohm
1 x Active subwoofer - 200 Watt - 33 - 150 Hz
4 x Satellite speaker - 150 - 23000 Hz - 8 Ohm
1 x Subwoofer - 240 Watt - 36 - 180 Hz
1 x Center channel speaker - 150 - 23000 Hz - 8 Ohm
4 x Satellite speaker - 100 Watt - 100 - 20000 Hz - 8 Ohm
1 x Center channel speaker - 100 Watt - 100 - 20000 Hz - 8 Ohm
1 x Subwoofer - 150 Watt - 20 - 120 Hz
1 x Center channel speaker - 150 - 20000 Hz
4 x Satellite speaker - 150 - 20000 Hz
1 x Subwoofer - 100 Watt - 36 - 200 Hz
Connectivity TechnologyWired
Wired
Wired
Wired
Wired
Speaker Type2-way - Active subwoofer, passive satellites
Active subwoofer, passive satellites
Active subwoofer, passive satellites
Passive
Active subwoofer, passive satellites
Nominal Output Power (Total)Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable600 Watt
Product DescriptionJBL CS480 - Speaker system
Energy Take Classic 5.1 Home Theater System - Home theater speaker system
Energy RC-Micro 5.1 - Home theater speaker system
JBL Cinema Sound CS6100 - Speaker system
Klipsch HD Theater 500 - Home theater speaker system
Manufacturer Warranty5 year parts and labor warranty
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable5 years warranty
Audio AmplifierIntegrated
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
Response Bandwidth35 - 20000 Hz
33 - 20000 Hz
Info unavailable30 - 20000 Hz
36 - 20000 Hz
Full specifications Full specifications Full specifications Full specifications Full specifications Full specifications
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$749.00
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Amazon.com
$599.99
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Crutchfield
$599.99
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Amazon.com Marketplace
$599.00
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Prices from 3 CNET Certified stores

B&H Photo-Video
$549.95
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Amazon.com
$1,099.00
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Amazon.com Marketplace
$629.95
In stock: Yes

Prices from 3 CNET Certified stores

TigerDirect.com
$599.00
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J&R Music and Computer World
$599.00
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B&H Photo-Video
$599.00
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