Bookshelf Speaker Reviews

Subwoofer: CS100SUB
Connections: Line-level, LFE mono input and left/right stereo inputs
Enclosure Type: Vented
Woofer (size in inches, type): 10, paper cone
Power Rating (watts): 150, RMS; 300, peak
Crossover Bypass: Yes
Available Finishes: Black
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 18.5 x 12.75 x 15
Weight (pounds): 41
Price: Not sold separately

These listings are based on the manufacturer's stated specs; the HT Labs box below indicates the gear's performance on our test bench.

Speaker: CS6100 Sat
Type: Two-way, satellite
Tweeter (size in inches, type): 0.5, titanium-laminate dome
Woofer (size in inches, type): 3.5, PolyPlas cone (2)
Nominal Impedance (ohms): 8
Recommended Amp Power (watts): 10–100
Available Finishes: Black
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 11.38 x 5.13 x 3.38
Weight (pounds): 3.2
Price: $349/pair

Speaker: CS6100 Center
Type: Two-way, center
Tweeter (size in inches, type): 0.5, titanium-laminate dome
Woofer (size in inches, type): 3.5, PolyPlas cone (2)
Nominal Impedance (ohms): 8
Recommended Amp Power (watts): 10–100
Available Finishes: Black
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 5.25 x 11.38 x 3.38
Weight (pounds): 3.2
Price: Not sold separately

Ratings: JBL Cinema Sound CS6100 Speaker System

Build Quality: 87
• Metal and plastic hybrid in both speakers and stands
• Titanium-laminate tweeter

Value: 88
• Elegance and ingenuity compare well with JBL's peers
• What price beauty?

Features: 90
• All speakers uniform in shape and drivers
• Wall brackets are included

Performance: 88
• Soundfield is very consistent
• Good midrange <
> • Lean bass

Ergonomics: 96
• Stands and speakers form unified and pleasing shape
• Enhances room décor

Overall Rating: 89
Few sub/sat speaker systems inspire love at first sight, but the JBL CS6100 speakers will be getting a lot of valentines from goggle-eyed shoppers. Their unique shape, like an upside-down wine bottle, is unusual and pleasing. And they produce a strong, even soundfield.

General Information
Cinema Sound CS6100 Speaker System, $1,199/5.1-channel system
CS6100 Satellite Speaker, $349/pair
JBL Consumer Products
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www.jbl.com