JBL ES30B 3-Way Bookshelf Speaker (Black, Pair)
With high-end features and unsurpassed sound reproduction, the JBL ES30 3-Way Bookshelf Speaker (Pair) will take your audio listening experience to a whole new level. The Expert Series was designed for both professional and entertainment enthusiasts with the capability to deliver crystal clear dialog, and tight sound response. It features a 6" Cellulose-Fiber woofer cone reinforced with JBL's PolyPlas technology, and dual 3/4" dome tweeters mounted in Elliptical Oblate Spheroidal (EOS) waveguides. This means your favorite music and movies sound just as the artist intended.
In addition, this speaker offers 70W RMS/280W peak power, a full range of audio frequencies, magnetic shielding, and heavy-duty binding posts. Its stylish design, slender profile and wood-like craftsmanship will complement any room's decor. If you want a quality, well-constructed bookshelf speaker, look no further than the JBL ES30.
- Elliptical Oblate Spheroidal (EOS) Waveguide
- This powerful home theater speaker is designed with JBL's proprietary EOS Waveguide technology that realizes the sonic response of your listening environment. This unique technology ensures smooth audio distribution, and makes sure that every seat is the best seat in your home theater for well balanced music and intelligible dialog.
- 3-Way Speaker Configuration
- Due to its 3-way speaker design and quality cones, this speaker reproduces a full-range of frequencies and lifelike imaging.
- Pure Titanium Tweeter Design
- This unique design is capable of eliminating unwanted tonal resonances in the signal path. The end result is a full, clear, tight reproduction of high frequencies.
- Straight-Line Signal Path (SSP)
- SSP technology is crossover network that preserves clarity, detail and dynamics of the original audio content.
- Bass Reflex Port
- This offers tighter bass by extending deep bass response and eliminates unwanted turbulence.
- Outstanding Audio Output
- This speaker offers 70W RMS/280W peak power, 3000 Hz crossover frequency at 24 dB/octave, and 88 dB sensitivity.
- Frequency Response
- With a frequency response of 50 Hz - 40 KHz, this speaker reproduces a full sound range from deep bass tones to ultra-high frequencies.
- Bi-Wiring Capabilities
- The internal dividing network of this speaker enables bi-wiring capabilities that offer more flexibility in amplifier selection, and provides several sonic advantages in the overall audio response.
- Magnetically Shielded
- This speaker is magnetically shielded for safe placement near your TV or display.
| System | |
|---|---|
| Speaker Design | Bookshelf |
| Power Rating | 70W RMS/280W Peak (125W Recommended) |
| Impedance | 8Ω |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 40KHz (±3dB) |
| Sensitivity | 88dB @ 2.83V/1 m |
| Crossover Frequency |
3000Hz - 24dB/octave 9000Hz - 18dB/octave |
| Shielded | Yes |
| Drivers | |
|---|---|
| Tweeter |
0.75" (19mm) Pure Titanium Dome 0.75" (19mm) Polyester-Film Dome |
| Midrange | N/A |
| Woofer | 6.0" (152.4mm) PolyPlas Woofer |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Connector Type | Binding Post |
| Configuration | 3-Way |
| Construction | MDF |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 15.2 x 8.7 x 13.0" (387 x 223 x 330mm) |
| Weight | 19.6 lbs (8.9kg) |
| Color | Black |
| Specialties | Bi-Wiring |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 8 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Attractive (6)
- Easy to setup (6)
- Great sound quality (6)
- Good power output (5)
- Easy to mount (4)
Cons
Best Uses
- Home theater (6)
- Large rooms (5)
- Home (3)
- Smaller rooms / apartments (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Tech savvy (4), Audiophile (3), Movie enthusiast (3), Practical (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (4)
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 8 customers
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Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy to Mount
- Easy To Setup
- Good Power Output
- Great Sound Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Theater
- Larger Rooms
Comments about JBL ES30B 3-Way Bookshelf Speaker (Black, Pair):
I sold my floor speakers and bought these JBLs with a 400 watt sub woofer and the sound that comes out of these babies is a beautiful thing! You can't go wrong with these.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy Setup
- Good Power Output
- Great Sound Quality
Cons
- NONE
Best Uses
- Basic Systems
- Home Theater
- Larger Rooms
- Smaller Rooms
Comments about JBL ES30B 3-Way Bookshelf Speaker (Black, Pair):
Using for TV. Sounds a lot better than speakers built into a flat panel. Amplified by Pyle Pro 100 Watt amp. The Pyle amp is a 4 ohm output so you only get 1/2 power but it is loud enough for a large room. If you want more power you need to use a 8 ohm amp. What can I say about JBL speakers, they are simply the best. I would agree that these speakers are a little large to be called shelf speakers, but that's ok because that's not how I am using them.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy Setup
- Easy to Mount
- Good Power Output
- Great Sound Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Home Theater
- Larger Rooms
- Smaller Rooms
Comments about JBL ES30B 3-Way Bookshelf Speaker (Black, Pair):
I use these for my surround backs, but would be ideal for fronts with the right sub. Love the bi-amp feature.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy Setup
- Easy to Mount
- Good Power Output
- Great Sound Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Basic Systems
- Home Theater
- Larger Rooms
- Smaller Rooms
Comments about JBL ES30B 3-Way Bookshelf Speaker (Black, Pair):
I use these speakers for my surround backs, but would be ideal for fronts with the right sub. I love the bi-amp ability!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy Setup
- Easy to Mount
- Good Power Output
- Great Sound Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Home Theater
- Larger Rooms
Comments about JBL ES30B 3-Way Bookshelf Speaker (Black, Pair):
Clear and crisp.
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy Setup
- Great Sound Quality
Cons
- Heavy / Bulky
Best Uses
- Home
- Home Theater
Comments about JBL ES30B 3-Way Bookshelf Speaker (Black, Pair):
I'm using these in a medium sized living room as my main left and right speakers. They are absolutely wonderful. Beautiful sound...clear highs, very impressive lows. I didn't listen to the speakers before ordering; I based my purchase on the reviews and I'm not disappointed. The only thing about the these speakers that I didn't expect was their size. The pictures are a bit misleading. If you're concerned about fitting these in a particular place be sure to research the dimensions. You won't be able to mount these to the wall. Also...a lot of people complained about the wire connections on these units stating that it was difficult to make the connections. I would disagree. The wire connections on these couldn't be easier. Buy these speakers, you won't be disappointed.
Pros
- Clear highs and mids
- Solid construction
Cons
- Big
- Hardly any lows
- Heavy
Best Uses
Comments about JBL ES30B 3-Way Bookshelf Speaker (Black, Pair):
Great speaker overall, but requires another speaker to supply more low tones. Great for use in stereo systems that allow subwoofer connection, and then you get the poor audiophile classical music heaven.
Also its quite big and heavy for a bookshelf speaker.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about JBL ES30B 3-Way Bookshelf Speaker (Black, Pair):
I bought these for use as the rear/surround speakers in a new home theater system (Using a pair of large 'vintage' 3-way, 12" JBL L100 Centurys for the front pair). When running the "Auto-setup" on the new A/V receiver, I was surprised that it automatically desginated the ES30Bs as "large"(!). But once underway, I can see why. They have a large, effortless, and powerful sound to them that I wasn't quite expecting. JBL has been around since the 1950s, and this new ES series is impressive. The sound compares VERY well with the larger L100s, and are a great match acoustically.
The only thing I don't care for with JBL's new ES series (all of them) is the tapered cabinets they have chosen to use (which is not evident in the photographs, and I don't think is as attractive as parallel sided speakers would be). I think its a gimmick(?), but the sound is what's important, and the reat of the styling is nice.
- Primary use:
- Personal
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- Price: $53.25
- CAD 54.48
What's in the Box
- 2 x Speakers
- User Guide
- 5-Year Warranty
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