JBL LS Series

LS80 3-1/2-Way, dual 8" (200mm) floorstanding loudspeaker
A new standard The LS Series establishes a new standard for high-end JBL horn-loaded speaker systems. Attention to detail, from exceptional acoustical engineering to high-quality craftsmanship, is a hallmark of the LS Series, which continues the JBL tradition of audio excellence. Each passive LS Series loudspeaker features a compression driver mounted in a patented Bi-Radial horn, which provides rich, full sound and a defined soundstage. And the Series elegantly proportioned, beautifully crafted cabinets feature high-gloss-ebony wood panels, making them a welcome addition to any dcor.

Highlights

3-1/2-Way dual 8" (200mm) floorstanding speaker with horn-loaded UHF and HF Features 176Nd compression driver mounted in a patented JBL Bi-Radial horn Rich, detailed sound with precise sound imaging High-quality cabinet with beautifully polished high-glossebony wood panels Metal spikes and coasters are supplied Dual gold-plated binding-post speaker terminals, bi-wirable

Key Specifications

The compression driver is mounted in a patented JBL Bi-Radial horn for rich, full sound and a defined soundstage High-quality cabinet Beautifully polished high-gloss-ebony wood panels Ultrahigh-frequency transducer: Horn-loaded 3/4" polyester-film ring radiator with frequency response past 40kHz High-frequency transducer: 2" Pure-titanium compression driver with diamond surround, powerful neodymium-iron-boron magnet and lightweight aluminum voice coil mounted in a Bi-Radial horn Low-frequency transducer: Dual 8" pulp cone with powerful neodymium-ironboron magnet and cast-aluminum frame Staggered-crossover network design, which allows top woofer to cross over to HF compression driver for smoother transition of directivity, and balanced sound across the listening area Metal spikes and coasters are supplied Dual gold-plated binding-post speaker terminals, bi-wirable

Specifications

Frequency Response (10dB): 35Hz 40kHz Frequency Response (3dB): 46Hz 38kHz Power Handling (Continuous): 100W Power Handling (Music): 200W Power Handling (Peak): 400W Max. Rec. Amplifier Power*: 200W Sensitivity (2.83V/1m): 90dB Crossover Frequencies: 400Hz; 6dB/octave**; 2.5kHz; 8kHz; 24dB/octave Nominal Impedance: 6 Ohms Low-Frequency Transducers: Dual 8" (200mm) with cast-aluminum frames High-Frequency Transducer: 2" (50mm) Pure-titanium compression driver; Bi-Radial horn
Ultrahigh-Frequency Transducer: 3/4" (19mm) Polyester-film ring-radiator; neodymium magnet; EOS waveguide Dimensions (H x W x D): 43-1/2" x 10-3/16" x 16-1/2" (1104mm x 259mm x 418mm) Dimensions With Feet and Pad (H x W x D): 44" x 10-3/16" x 16-1/2" (1117mm x 259mm x 418mm) Weight per Speaker (net weight): 78.5 lb (35.6kg)
* The maximum recommended amplifier power rating will ensure proper system headroom to allow for occasional peaks. We do not recommend sustained operation at these maximum power levels. ** High-pass crossover for one of the two low-frequency transducers only.

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