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    Bigger Sound with Less Space: HARMAN Unveils New JBLŽ Cinema 300 And 500 Home Theater Systems

    JBL Introduces New Compact, Stylish Complete 5.1 Home Theater Systems for the Home

    By Gary Reber

    HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated (NYSE: HAR), today announced the newest addition to the company’s complete home theater package line-up with JBL® Cinema 300 and Cinema 500 speaker systems for movie watching at home.
     
    With massive professional loudspeaker systems delivering stunning sound to the world’s premier movie houses, JBL engineers have been bringing movie soundtracks to life for more than 60 years. But movie lovers don’t always have to go massive to experience the same level of realism and sound at home. JBL Cinema 300 and 500 speaker systems are among the smallest and most stylish that HARMAN has ever produced. The complete 5.1 home theater package packs power as much as it does clarity, enveloping listeners with distinct dialogue, crisp, accurate music, and deep floor-rumbling bass that is easy and non-intimidating to set up in every living room.
     
    “JBL was there when music was paired with film for the first time ever,” said David Slump, president of HARMAN Consumer Division. “With the new Cinema series speakers, we’re truly excited to showcase the same legendary technology and expertise that made JBL famous in a way that
    can be experienced in the comfort of your own home.”
     
    Sculptural as it is accurate in sound, the Cinema 300 and 500 systems are designed with signature JBL Weave aesthetic styling. All of the components in each package are engineered and designed to work as an entire system for optimal performance. The four identical satellites are voice-matched to the center for consistent sound from speaker to speaker, creating a more realistic 360-degree surround-sound field throughout the room. Both series employ two PolyPlas™ cones in the center channel, but the 500 system features a lower crossover point in the surrounding satellite speakers with dual 3-inch (75mm) PolyPlas cones for even more movie-watching realism.
     
    The Cinema series also feature a 150-watt powered subwoofer with fast-moving 8-inch (200mm) woofer. Unlike conventional front-firing drivers, the subwoofer interacts with the floor rather than nearby walls for a true entertainment experience every movie lover can feel at home.
     
    Pricing and Availability
     
    The JBL Cinema 300 system is available for $499 and the JBL Cinema 500 system is available for $699. For additional information or to
    purchase, visit www.jbl.com/cinema300 and www.jbl.com/cinema500.
     
     
    Cinema 300 System Technical Specifications
     
    Frequency Response: 32Hz – 20kHz (–6dB)
     
    Cinema 300 Satellite Speakers:
    ·        Low-Frequency Transducer: 3" (75mm) PolyPlas™ cone, video-shielded
    ·        High-Frequency Transducer: 1" (25mm) titanium-laminate dome, video-shielded
    ·        Recommended Amplifier
    ·        Power: 100 watts
    ·        Nominal Impedance: 8 ohms
    ·        Sensitivity (2.83V/1m): 86dB
    ·        Crossover Frequency: 3.7kHz
    ·        Enclosure Type: Sealed
    ·        Connector Type: Push-spring terminal
    ·        Dimensions – including stands:
    (H x W x D):
    9-1/4" x 4-3/4" x 3-3/8" (235mm x 121mm x 86mm)
     
    Cinema 300 Center Speaker:
    ·        Low-Frequency Transducers: Dual 3" (75mm) PolyPlas cones, video-shielded
    ·        High-Frequency Transducer: 1" (25mm) titanium-laminate dome, video-shielded
    ·        Recommended Power Handling: 100 watts
    ·        Nominal Impedance: 8 ohms
    ·        Sensitivity (2.83V/1m): 89dB
    ·        Crossover Frequency: 3.7kHz
    ·        Enclosure Type: Sealed
    ·        Connector Type: Push-spring terminal
    ·        Dimensions – including stands:
    (H x W x D): 4-7/8" x 12" x 3-3/8" (124mm x 305mm x 86mm)
     
    Sub 140P Subwoofer:
    ·        Low-Frequency Transducer: 8" down-firing cone
    ·        Enclosure Type: Ported (down-firing)
    ·        Amplifier Power: 150 watts
    ·        Frequency Response: 32Hz – 150Hz
    ·        Crossover Frequency: 50Hz – 200Hz (variable)
    ·        Controls: Volume, crossover frequency, phase
    ·        Connections: Left and right RCA line-level inputs, LFE inputs
    ·        Power Requirement: 120V/60Hz, 150W (US); 220V/50Hz, 150W (EU)
    ·        Power Consumption: <1W (8mA@120V) standby; 300W (2.5A@120V) peak
    ·        Dimensions (W x H x D): 49" x 14" x 14" (475mm x 355mm x 355mm)
     
    Cinema 500 System Technical Specifications
     
    Frequency Response: 32Hz – 20kHz (–6dB)
     
    Cinema 500 Satellite Speakers:
    ·        Low-Frequency Transducers: Dual 3" (75mm) PolyPlas™ cones, video-shielded
    ·        High-Frequency Transducer: 1" (25mm) titanium-laminate dome, video-shielded
    ·        Recommended Amplifier
    ·        Power Handling: 100 watts
    ·        Nominal Impedance: 8 ohms
    ·        Sensitivity (2.83V/1m): 89dB
    ·        Crossover Frequency: 3.7kHz
    ·        Enclosure Type: Sealed
    ·        Connector Type: Push-spring terminal
    ·        Dimensions – including stands:
    (H x W x D): 11-3/8" x 4-3/4" x 3-3/8" (289mm x 121mm x 86mm)
     
    Cinema 500 Center Speaker:
    ·        Low-Frequency Transducers: Dual 3" (75mm) PolyPlas™ cones, video-shielded
    ·        High-Frequency Transducer: 1" (25mm) titanium-laminate dome, video-shielded
    ·        Recommended Power Handling: 100 watts
    ·        Nominal Impedance: 8 ohms
    ·        Sensitivity (2.83V/1m): 89dB
    ·        Crossover Frequency: 3.7kHz
    ·        Enclosure Type: Sealed
    ·        Connector Type: Push-spring terminal
    ·        Dimensions – including stand:
    (H x W x D): 4-7/8" x 12" x 3-3/8" (124mm x 305mm x 86mm)
     
    Sub 140P Subwoofer:
    ·        Low-Frequency Transducers: 8" down-firing cone
    ·        Enclosure Type: Ported (down-firing)
    ·        Amplifier Power: 150 watts
    ·        Frequency Response: 32Hz – 150Hz (–6dB)
    ·        Crossover Frequency: 50Hz – 200Hz (variable)
    ·        Controls: Volume, crossover frequency, phase
    ·        Connections: Left and right RCA line-level inputs, LFE input
    ·        Power Requirement: 120V/60Hz, 150W (US); 220V/60Hz, 150W (EU)
    ·        Power Consumption: <1W (8mA@120V) standby; 300W (2.5A@120V) peak
    ·        Dimensions (W x H x D): 19" x 14" x 14" (475mm x 355mm x 355mm)
     
    About HARMAN
     
    HARMAN (www.harman.com) designs, manufactures and markets a wide range of audio and infotainment solutions for the automotive, consumer and professional markets – supported by 15 leading brands, including AKG, Harman Kardon, Infinity, JBL, Lexicon and Mark Levinson. The company is admired by audiophiles across multiple generations and supports leading professional entertainers and the venues where they perform. More than 20 million automobiles on the road today are equipped with HARMAN audio and infotainment systems. HARMAN has a workforce of about 11,800 people across the Americas, Europe and Asia, and reported sales of $3.5 billion for the 12 months ended December 31, 2010. The company’s shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol NYSE:HAR.
     



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