JBL ES Series Speaker Systems
High-definition audio with professional credentials The JBL ES Series offers a variety of bookshelf, wall-mount and floorstanding loudspeakers, and bring-down-the-house powered subwoofers. With innovative technologies derived directly from JBL Professional equipment, the JBL ES Series delivers powerful, accurate audio performance and brings the legendary JBL sound from concert stages, recording studios and movie theatres to living rooms, dens, bedrooms and patios. And with three finishes to choose from black, beech and cherry theyre designed to look good anywhere, with a style that equals their substance.

Highlights

4-Way Dual 10" (250mm) Floorstanding Loudspeaker Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) tweeter expands frequency response up to 40kHz capable of accurately reproducing highdefinition audio Elegant Cabinet design with its slender profile and combination of wood-like vinyl with textured high-quality charcoal vinyl

Key Specifications

Finishes: Cherry, Beech and Black 19mm (3/4") Polyester-film ring-radiator ultrahigh-frequency driver with waveguide 19mm (3/4") Titanium-laminate-dome high-frequency transducer mounted in Elliptical Oblate Spheroidal (EOS) waveguide
Dual 250mm (10") PolyPlas -cone low-frequency transducer
Straight-Line Signal Path (SSP) crossover network preserves clarity, detail and dynamics of the original content
MDF enclosure with low-diffraction Isopower baffle and internal bracing
Dual gold-plated 5-way speaker terminals, bi-wirable Rear-firing Freeflow flared, tuned port
Magnetically shield Removable feet (Standard rubber feet supply)

Specifications

Frequency response (3dB): 32Hz 40kHz Max. recommended amplifier power*: 250W Power handling (continuous/peak): 125W/500W Sensitivity (2.83V/1m): 91dB Nominal impedance: 8 Ohms Crossover frequencies: 450Hz, 3000Hz 24dB/octave; 12000Hz 18dB/octave Low-frequency transducer: Dual 250mm (10") PolyPlas, shielded Midrange transducer: 100mm (4") PolyPlas, shielded High-frequency transducer: 19mm (3/4") Titanium-laminate dome, shielded; EOS waveguide Ultrahigh-frequency transducer: 19mm (3/4") Polyester-film, ring-radiator, shielded; EOS waveguide Dimensions with grille (H x W x D): 1149mm x 305mm x 422mm (45-1/4" x 12" x 16-5/8") Weight per speaker: 29kg (63.9lb)
* 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.
Harman Consumer Group, Inc. European liaison office: Hnderstrasse 1, 74080 Heilbronn, Germany www.jbl.com
2007 Harman International Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved. JBL is a trademark of Harman International Industries, Incorporated, registered in the United States and/or other countries. Elliptical Oblate Spheroidal (EOS), PolyPlas, Straight-Line Signal Path, FreeFlow and IsoPower are trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated. Features, specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.

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JBL ES SERIES ES10, ES20, ES30, ES80, ES90, ES100, ES25C

OWNERS GUIDE

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JBL ES SERIES

For more than 60 years, JBL, Inc. has been providing audio equipment for concert halls, recording studios and movie theaters around the world and has become the hands-down choice of leading recording artists and sound engineers. With the JBL ES Series, innovative technologies such as titanium-laminatedome tweeters, Elliptical Oblate Spheroidal (EOS) waveguides and PolyPlas transducer reinforcement are available to you. Enjoy! UNPACKING THE SPEAKERS If you suspect damage from transit, report it immediately to your dealer. Keep the shipping carton and packing materials for future use.
NOTE: A JBL powered subwoofer will add impact and realism to both music and film soundtracks. Contact your JBL dealer for recommendations on subwoofer models for your application.
JBL Subwoofer (optional) Left Front Channel Right Front Channel

Center Channel

PLACEMENT
NEVER drag the speaker to move it, as this will damage the spikes, the feet and/or the wood cabinet itself. Always lift the speaker and carry it to its new location. CAUTION: Floorstanding (tower) loudspeakers have a high center of gravity and may become unstable and tip over during events such as earthquakes, or if rocked, tipped or improperly positioned. If this is a concern, these speakers should be anchored to the wall behind them, using the same procedures and hardware customary for anchoring bookcases and wall units. The customer is responsible for proper installation and proper selection of hardware.

Left Surround Channel

Left Rear Channel

Center Rear Channel

Right Rear Channel

Right Surround Channel

STEREO
Before deciding where to place your speakers, survey your room and think about placement, keeping the following points in mind, using Figure 1 as a guide: For best results, place the speakers 6' 8' (1.5m2.5m) apart. Position each speaker so that the tweeter is approximately at ear level. Generally, bass output will increase as the speaker is moved closer to a wall or corner. Refer to Home Theater below if you also plan to use the speakers for home theater reproduction.
Figure 2. This overhead view shows a typical home theater plan. Left/right rear channels are for a 7-channel system. The center rear channel is for a 6-channel system.
JBL Subwoofer (optional) Right Front Channel Center Channel Right Surround Channel

Left Front Channel

Left Channel

Right Channel

Listening Position Figure 1. Experiment with speaker placement to obtain the best bass level and stereo imaging in your room.
Figure 3. This figure shows an alternate layout, which may be more suitable for some rooms. Left/right rear channels are for a 7-channel system. The center rear channel is for a 6-channel system.

HOME THEATER

For front-channel use, place one speaker on the left and another on the right, along either side of the television monitor. Since the speakers are magnetically shielded, you can place them near the TV without worrying about the field distorting the TV picture. For surround-channel use, place speakers on bookshelves or stands alongside the listening position. The ES10 is also wall-mountable. Final placement depends on room acoustics, availability of space and your listening preference (Figures 2 and 3). In 6- or 7-channel configurations, place the rear channel(s) behind the listening position, as shown in Figures 2 and 3.

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INSTALLING FEET
ES10, ES20, ES30 The supplied self-adhesive rubber feet may be attached to the bottom corners of your speakers to protect your furniture.

INSTALLING SPIKED FEET

ES80, ES90, ES100 Four metal spikes are supplied for use when using the outboard feet and the speaker is to be placed on a carpeted surface, to decouple the speaker from the floor and prevent unwanted damping. To insert the spikes, gently lay the speaker on its side (not its front or back) on a soft, nonabrasive surface. Each spike screws into the threaded insert in each outer foot. Make sure all four spikes are screwed in completely for stability. NEVER drag the speaker to move it, as this will damage the spikes, the feet and/or the wood cabinet itself. Always lift the speaker and carry it to its new location.

Place pads here

WALL-MOUNTING
ES10 The ES10 may be wall-mounted. The customer is responsible for proper selection and use of mounting hardware (available through hardware stores), to properly and safely wall-mount the speakers. THESE PRODUCTS ARE NOT INTENDED FOR CEILING MOUNTING.

CHANGING THE FEET

ES80, ES90, ES100 The ES80, ES90 and ES100 feature attractive outboard feet, installed at the factory. However, if you would like to replace them with the less visible inboard feet (included), follow the instructions below. 1. Remove the four feet on the bottom of the speaker by loosening the two screws in each foot. Keep the screws for later use.

10" (254mm)

1/8" (3mm)
Two no. 8 round-head or pan-head screws should be used per loudspeaker. The screw head should be between 5/16 inch (8mm) and 1/4 inch (6.3mm) in diameter, and the screw should be at least 2 inches (50mm) in length.

When installing screws in any wall, always use properly selected wall anchors. Attach two of the four self-adhesive rubber pads that came with the loudspeaker to the back of the enclosure in the two bottom corners so that the cabinet is spaced evenly from the wall. Select a suitable mounting location on a wall. (The ceiling is not a suitable mounting location.) Drill two pilot holes, appropriately sized for the specific self-tapping screw or wall anchor that you will be using. The holes should be 10 inches (254mm) apart. The holes should be 3/4 inch (19mm) below where you want the top of the enclosure to be positioned. Use a carpenters level to ensure that the holes are even and that the speaker will mount on the level.
2. Attach the black inboard feet to the outer (closest to front of speaker for front feet, closest to rear of speaker for rear feet) holes, from which you just removed the feet, using the same screws you just removed. 3. Hand-tighten securely, using a handheld Phillips (+ tip) screwdriver. Do not use a powered screwdriver of any type.
Install the two screws into either a wooden wall stud or anchor, and tighten them until the back of each screw head is about 1/8 inch (3mm) from the wall. Install the loudspeaker by slowly moving the cabinet toward the screws so that the screw heads clear the larger circular portion of the two keyholes. Once both screw heads have entered the keyholes, the loudspeaker should gently be lowered onto the screw shafts. Check that the loudspeaker is firmly locked onto the screws by gently pulling the speaker down and forward.
4. Replace the screw in the inner hole. CAUTION: Floorstanding (tower) loudspeakers have a high center of gravity and may become unstable and tip over during earthquakes, or if rocked, tipped or improperly positioned. If this is a concern, these speakers should be anchored to the wall behind them, using the same procedures and hardware customary for anchoring bookcases and wall units. The customer is responsible for proper installation and proper selection of hardware.

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WIRING THE SYSTEM
IMPORTANT: MAKE SURE ALL EQUIPMENT IS TURNED OFF BEFORE MAKING ANY CONNECTIONS. For speaker connections, use a high-quality speaker wire with polarity coding. The side of the wire with a ridge or other coding is usually considered positive polarity (i.e., +). NOTE: If desired, consult your local JBL dealer about speaker wire and connection options. The speakers have coded terminals that accept a variety of wire connectors. The most common connection is shown in Figure 4. To ensure proper polarity, connect each + terminal on the back of the amplifier or receiver to the respective + (red) terminal on each speaker, as shown in Figure 5. Connect the (black) terminals in a similar way. See the owners guides that were included with your amplifier, receiver and television to confirm connection procedures.

SINGLE-STEREO AMPLIFIER

Figure 7. DUAL-STEREO AMPLIFIER

Speaker Wire

Figure 4. This figure shows how to connect bare wires to the terminals.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT REVERSE POLARITIES (I.E., + TO OR TO +) WHEN MAKING CONNECTIONS. DOING SO WILL CAUSE POOR IMAGING AND DIMINISHED BASS RESPONSE.

Figure 8.

FINAL ADJUSTMENTS
Check the speakers for playback, first by setting the system volume control to a minimum level, and then by applying power to your audio system. Play a favorite music or video segment and increase the system volume control to a comfortable level. NOTE: You should hear balanced audio reproduction across the entire frequency spectrum. If not, check all wiring connections or consult the authorized JBL dealer from whom you purchased the system for more help. The amount of bass you hear and the stereo-image quality will be affected by a number of different factors, including the rooms size and shape, the construction materials used to build the room, the listeners position relative to the speakers, and the position of the speakers in the room.

STANDARD CONNECTION

Standard Connection
Figure 5. Wiring diagram shows polarity connections for one channel of a stereo or home theater system.
Listen to a variety of music selections and note the bass level. If there is too much bass, move the speakers away from nearby walls. Conversely, if you place the speakers closer to the walls, there will be more bass output.

BI-WIRING

ES30, ES80, ES90, ES100 The outer connection panel and internal dividing network of the ES30, ES80, ES90 and ES100 are designed so that separate sets of speaker cables can be attached to the low-frequency transducer and midrange/high-frequency transducer portions of this dividing network. This is called bi-wiring. Bi-wiring can provide several sonic advantages and considerably more flexibility in power amplifier selection.
CARE OF YOUR SPEAKER SYSTEM
Each JBL ES Series enclosure has a finish that does not require any routine maintenance. When needed, use a soft cloth to remove any fingerprints or dust from the enclosure or grille. NOTE: Do not use any cleaning products or polishes on the cabinet or grille.

Figure 6.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Frequency Response (3dB) Max. Recommended Amplifier Power* Power Handling (Continuous/Peak) Sensitivity (2.83V/1m) Nominal Impedance Crossover Frequencies Low-Frequency Transducer Midrange Transducer High-Frequency Transducer 65Hz 40kHz 100W 50W/200W 86dB 8 Ohms 3000Hz 24dB/octave; 9000Hz 18dB/octave 4" (100mm) PolyPlas, shielded NA 3/4" (19mm) Titaniumlaminate dome, shielded; EOS waveguide 3/4" (19mm) Polyester-film ring-radiator, shielded; EOS waveguide

60Hz 40kHz 125W 60W/240W 86dB 8 Ohms 3300Hz 24dB/octave; 12000Hz 18dB/octave 5" (130mm) PolyPlas, shielded NA 3/4" (19mm) Titaniumlaminate dome, shielded; EOS waveguide 3/4" (19mm) Polyester-film ring-radiator, shielded; EOS waveguide
50Hz 40kHz 150W 70W/280W 88dB 8 Ohms 3000Hz 24dB/octave; 9000Hz 18dB/octave 6" (170mm) PolyPlas, shielded NA 3/4" (19mm) Titaniumlaminate dome, shielded; EOS waveguide 3/4" (19mm) Polyester-film ring-radiator, shielded; EOS waveguide 15-1/4" x 8-3/4" x 13" (387mm x 223mm x 330mm) 19.6 lb (8.9kg)
45Hz 40kHz 200W 100W/400W 90dB 8 Ohms 700Hz, 3600Hz 24dB/octave; 12000Hz 18dB/octave Dual 6" (170mm) PolyPlas, shielded 4" (100mm) PolyPlas, shielded 3/4" (19mm) Titaniumlaminate dome, shielded; EOS waveguide 3/4" (19mm) Polyester-film ring-radiator, shielded; EOS waveguide 42-11/16" x 8-3/4" x 13" (1084mm x 223mm x 330mm) 46.3 lb (21kg)
Ultrahigh-Frequency Transducer
Dimensions With Grille (H x W x D) Weight per Speaker
7-7/8" x 12" x 5-1/2" 12-1/2" x 6-7/8" x 8" (201mm x 305mm x 140mm) (318mm x 174mm x 203mm) 8.8 lb (4kg) 10.3 lb (4.6kg)
Frequency Response (3dB) Max. Recommended Amplifier Power* Power Handling (Continuous/Peak) Sensitivity (2.83V/1m) Nominal Impedance Crossover Frequencies Low-Frequency Transducers Midrange Transducer High-Frequency Transducer 36Hz 40kHz 225W 110W/440W 91dB 8 Ohms 500Hz, 3000Hz 24dB/octave; 12000Hz 18dB/octave Dual 8" (200mm) PolyPlas, shielded 4" (100mm) PolyPlas, shielded 3/4" (19mm) Titaniumlaminate dome, shielded; EOS waveguide 3/4" (19mm) Polyester-film ring-radiator, shielded; EOS waveguide 42-11/16" x 10-1/4" x 15-1/8" (1084mm x 260mm x 384mm) 53.4 lb (24.2kg)
32Hz 40kHz 250W 125W/500W 91dB 8 Ohms 450Hz, 3000Hz 24dB/octave; 12000Hz 18dB/octave Dual 10" (250mm) PolyPlas, shielded 4" (100mm) PolyPlas, shielded 3/4" (19mm) Titaniumlaminate dome, shielded; EOS waveguide 3/4" (19mm) Polyester-film ring-radiator, shielded; EOS waveguide 45-1/4" x 12" x 16-5/8" (1149mm x 305mm x 422mm) 63.9 lb (29kg)
80Hz 40kHz 150W 75W/300W 90dB 8 Ohms 3000Hz 24dB/octave; 12000Hz 18dB/octave Dual 5" (130mm) PolyPlas, shielded NA 3/4" (19mm) Titaniumlaminate dome, shielded; EOS waveguide 3/4" (19mm) Polyester-film ring-radiator, shielded; EOS waveguide 7" x 18-3/4" x 10" (178mm x 476mm x 254mm) 16.7 lb (7.6kg)

* 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.
Declaration of Conformity
We, Harman Consumer Group, Inc. 2, route de Tours 72500 Chteau du Loir France declare in own responsibility that the products described in this owners manual are in compliance with technical standards: EN 61000-6-3:2001 EN 61000-6-1:2001
Laurent Rault Harman Consumer Group, Inc. Chteau du Loir, France 5/07

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Features, specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice. JBL is a trademark of Harman International Industries, Incorporated, registered in the United States and/or other countries. Elliptical Oblate Spheroidal, PolyPlas and Pro Sound Comes Home are trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated.

PRO SOUND COMES HOME

Harman Consumer Group, Inc., 250 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, NY 11797 USA 8500 Balboa Boulevard, Northridge, CA 91329 USA 2, route de Tours, 72500 Chteau du Loir, France www.jbl.com 2007 Harman International Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved. Part No. 406-000-05609-E