JBL Cinema BD100

[Karan1234]

I think I will buy this system (JBL Cinema BD100) for my Bedroom!

However, I've never tested these speakers. In case, anyone has any experience with this system, then do share your thoughts!

I believe you cannot go wrong with JBL/Harmon; moreover this system provides an excellent Blue ray receiver.

So Guys do share your thoughts.

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Specs:



Audio Specifications

Total Output Power 300W RMS (20% THD)
Input Sensitivity 250mV/46k ohms
Signal to Noise Ration 80dB
Dynamic Range 80dB
THD+N at 1W output (20Hz~20kHz): 0.5%
Frequency Response 1W (3dB): 20Hz 20kHz
System Specifications

Power Requirement 100 240V AC, 50/60Hz
Power Consumption (Full Power/Idle) 90W
Satellite Speaker Specifications

Satellite Midrange Transducer 2-1/2" (63.5mm)
Subwoofer Specifications

Subwoofer Low-Frequncy Transducer 5-1/4" (133mm)
Speaker Specifications

Speaker Midrange Transducer 2-1/2" (63.5mm)
FM Tuner

Frequency Range 87.5MHz 108.0MHz (US and EU)
Signal-to-noise ratio (mono/stereo) 55dB/55dB
Distortion (mono/stereo) 0.3%/0.5%
Stereo separation 45dB @ 1kHz
Image Rejection 70dB
IF Rejection 80dB

 

[Gauravdp]

A 5-1/4" driver in a subwoofer ? Are they kidding?

 

[devilwearsprada]

It isn't worth it, and no : they dont make the kickass audio products you are expecting them too.
The Driver's aren't the powerful, and the fact, it doesn't include a receiver is like making the system handicapped for use. You are better off with Onkyo 3500/3400 or Denon 1312xp or Yamaha YHT-296, or to say better, go for a 2nd hand Amp. and Buy Seperates. This system "might" be worth at half its cost.

 

[sribuddy]

20% THD? Must be some kind of joke. DOnt even bother to google them again. what is your budget?

 

[kpsharif]

Wait for JBL Cinema BD-300 3D Blu-ray Home Theatre System that comes with JBL SCS 145 Speaker System , HDMI input, WiFi etc..

Specification

3D Blu-ray Receiver w/ Bluetooth
6 Channels of Amplification 50W x 6 Class D
Tray loading 3D Blu-ray
HDMI 1.4 output with audio return channel
Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD
DLNA, YouTube, Picassa
iOS/Android
Bluetooth Built In
Front panel USB for file playback
Software is Internet upgradeable
FM Tuner
1 x Coaxial, 1 x Optical SPDIF Digital Audio In
1 x Stereo Analog Audio In

Comparing to the DB100, the DB300 adds...

5 Channel Audiophile Quality amplifier
THD 1%, 20Hz 20kHz
2 HDMI inputs
Rear Panel USB (Wi-Fi Ready)
Wi-Fi Dongle Included

Includes SCS145 5.1 Speaker Package:

4 x Full Range Satellite Speakers
1 x Full Range Centre Speaker
1 x 8 100W Powered Subwoofer

 

[Karan1234]

20% THD? Must be some kind of joke. DOnt even bother to google them again. what is your budget?

Thanks!

No budget constraints as such or should I say 40K is preferable.

 

[devilwearsprada]

Dude, 40K's - is awesome to start, I would rather ask you to go for a Marantz Receiver, or a Denon receiver ( ~25000) and add on a good speaker set such as a Wharfedale or Boston Acoustics or you can go for the Cinema 300 which can be bargained to Rs.19000, and they are a great speaker system.

Cinema 300 | 5.1-channel surround-sound system with four satellite speakers voice-matched to the centre-channel speaker, plus a 150-watt subwoofer | JBL India

 

[Karan1234]

Thanks all for your helpful replies!

Although any small HT would be fine for my bedroom, as it is not very large; however, I will go for an overkill with something like Yamaha YTH-196.

What's your opinion guys?

 

[devilwearsprada]

Room Size?
And what I believe is that an HT is a long term investment for most people, and hence if you spend 40,000, you should buy something VFM, and hence the combo. It is great as an HT, and you will be most satisfied.

 

[Karan1234]

Room Size?
And what I believe is that an HT is a long term investment for most people, and hence if you spend 40,000, you should buy something VFM, and hence the combo. It is great as an HT, and you will be most satisfied.

Thanks!

I tested various HTs today and found JBL not to be that good.....Sony were way better in sound quality especially 340!

The best in class sound was Bose, simply awesome!

However, I bought Yamaha YHT-196 from Croma which has far better sound output than any of the Sonys, Philips, LGs (LG is surprisingly excellent) etc.!!

YHT-196 rocked Croma, while others were frail in front of it; moreover, I got a Philips 2900 Blue-ray player free!

This deal by Croma beats JBL by price and quality by miles!

 

[devilwearsprada]

See, not demotivating you, but they might have set all other sets in a not so good setup, and hence the sound and The YHT-196 is outdated, but if it fulfills your needs then go with it.

 

[ravidharap]

Recently I had a demo of JBL BD100, final price Rs 23k. Myself was shocked once i saw the back panel, only 1 HDMI out with ARC, where as searched in google images show 1 out + 2 HDMI ports, may be they are dumping the stock in the market, this same product is bundled with a 50" Non 3d plasma by a chain of store


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[Karan1234]

See, not demotivating you, but they might have set all other sets in a not so good setup, and hence the sound and The YHT-196 is outdated, but if it fulfills your needs then go with it.

Yes it suites my requirement, they were keen on selling Sony to me; however, I liked YHT-196 better!

 

[devilwearsprada]

Yes it suites my requirement, they were keen on selling Sony to me; however, I liked YHT-196 better!

It is anytime better than the Sony. Phew