JBL Duet Speakers, White
From the Manufacturer
The JBL Duet multimedia speaker system provides smooth and accurate sound for any portable music player or computer. With its incredibly easy setup and use, Duet is a sophisticated approach to achieving great two-channel sound. Duet uses patent-pending Tangential Strain Relief (TSR) technology that was designed specifically to deliver extra bass and lower distortion in small enclosures as a result of controlled linear excursion of the speaker. It also provides superior midrange- and high-frequency reproduction. The neodymium magnet creates more power and sensitivity. Duet also uses a proprietary Adverse Pressure Gradient (APG) port design, which greatly enhances the bass performance. Features Drivers: Phoenix SE Tangential Strain Relief (TSR) Power Output: 6 Watts per speaker (1% THD) Power Consumption: 20 Watts maximum Dimensions (H x W x D): 9″ x 6″ x 6″ Weight Per Speaker: 3. 5 lb (1. 6kg) Input Impedance: Less than 5K Ohms Signal-to-Nois…more
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13 comments
Macha on July 18, 2009 at 4:31 pm
Let me start by saying I am REALLY REALLY REALLY picky about the quality of sound. I needed a pair of speakers for my office (I have an older pair of speakers that I hook my iPod up to that I wanted to replace. ) Well, I came across these and then searched for as many reviews as I could about them. . . most of the reviews turned out to be very good as a matter of fact! After doing a search for them, I saw they were available at Office Depot so decided to purchase them in-store. . . however, when I went there I did not see them and was told by a sales associate they were only available at their online store. The (very nice) gentleman then convinced me to rather go for some Logitech x-230 speakers with a sub-woofer. Very hesitantly, I decided to take a chance. Well, after plugging them in and listening to a sample of music, I unplugged them 1/2 a minute later and returned them the next day. I then decided to go ahead an purchase these JBL Duet speakers. They have just arrived, I just plugged them in. . . am listening to them right this very moment after sampling a variety of music (classical, heavy rock, etc. ) and I must say. . . ***WOW***. . . they are EXCEPTIONAL!!!!!!!!! Super crisp high notes & midtones with all the background instruments clearly coming through. . . listening to classical music is simply a pleasure!! On the other end of the scale, the rich, deep, full-bodied bass & undertones effortlessly carry the heavy rock & deep classical sounds giving the sound the true depth it needs to really appreciate the music for what it is. I highly highly HIGHLY recommend these!!!
Xiu juan on July 18, 2009 at 5:27 pm
I’m an audio engineer, and I’m NOT easily impressed, but these little speakers are the best-sounding personal speakers I’ve ever heard. In fact, they’re better than many larger, pricier systems. The bass response is the biggest surprise. It’s natural-sounding and open, not stuffy or forced, yet it has a surprising amount of punch for such small speakers, without being the slightest bit “boomy”. To my ears in my listening environment, they have an amazingly smooth frequency response across the entire audible range. In case you think I’m kidding, I usually mix on a pair of Genelec tri-amped studio monitors whose price tag was more than 100 times that of the JBL Duet speakers. On several occasions, I’ve opened GarageBand or Logic Pro 7 to record a musical idea and ended up doing a rough mix, forgetting that I was listening to the Duet speakers rather than the big monitors. At low levels in a near-field application (. . . sorry, that’s audio geekspeak — for all you normal humanoids who don’t have the audiogeek mutant gene, that means the speakers are close to you. . . like on your desktop), these little speakers are surprisingly accurate. I’ve owned my Duets for almost one year. I loved them so much that I immediately bought extra sets for my kids to use with their iPods. For the money, I’ve never heard anything better. My thanks to the folks at JBL for creating such a terrific speaker at such a reasonable price.
Lupe on July 18, 2009 at 5:47 pm
3.0 out of 5 stars
Quality sound, but too weak for the price
Only complaint is the weak bass, which I expected since these are so small. In hindsight, I should have spent a little more for a 2.1 system.
Shona on July 18, 2009 at 7:05 pm
I bought a pair of these for my iPod. They work perfectly for a bedroom, office, etc. These speakers put out some great sound. I ordered two more sets as gifts.
Heman on July 18, 2009 at 7:05 pm
5.0 out of 5 stars
Totally Awesome
These speakers arrived today and were so simple to hook up and I don;’t understand why people are complaining about the on/off button.
Emiko on July 18, 2009 at 7:57 pm
5.0 out of 5 stars
computer speakers
I have owned these for awhile now and really love the way they sound, great quality of sound for the price, it has a full range of tones that sound natural and I will be keeping…
Wood on July 18, 2009 at 10:13 pm
5.0 out of 5 stars
Incredible value
Until now, I’ve only rated books and cds, but I thought I would take time to express my opinion on this rather remarkable product.
Damani on July 19, 2009 at 12:41 am
3.0 out of 5 stars
Well I thought more money meant better product
I own other JBL products and I’m quite pleased with them, however I’ve noticed that I always have to get a replacement due to dents or defects with JBL’s product – these speakers…
Kylee on July 19, 2009 at 3:06 am
5.0 out of 5 stars
No problems whatsoever!
I bought these for my PC at home and they work perfectly, Maybe some of these other reviewers have problems specific to their applications.
Anonymous on July 19, 2009 at 3:48 am
2.0 out of 5 stars
Sounds great, but cheap construction feel and no audio out jack
JBL Duet PC Speakers (2-SpeakerS, Aluminum)
I bought this speaker from Amazon. I thought about buying the logitech x-140 2.0 Speaker Logitech X-140 2.0 Speakers.
Emiliano on July 19, 2009 at 4:28 am
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good sound
Hey, what can I say, they sound very good for desktop situations. These are not very powerful so you can get great sound in one room tops, and for the money what more can you…
Yousef on July 19, 2009 at 6:00 am
5.0 out of 5 stars
quality product for the price
For the price, these speakers are great. I find the sound quality to be excellent…these were a wonderful option for my Macbook, as the speakers on it can be hard to hear…
Chris on July 19, 2009 at 8:29 am
1.0 out of 5 stars
Don’t bother
These speakers arrived yesterday. When I hooked them up, they only produced a shrill whine. I called customer service. He sounded like an idiot.