Bookshelf Speaker Reviews

Subwoofer: SUB300
Connections: Speaker-level ins and outs, line-level in, LFE in
Enclosure Type: Ported
Woofer (size in inches, type): 10, PolyPlas Power Rating (watts): 150 (RMS)
Crossover Bypass: Yes
Available Finishes: Silver
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 20 x 13.75 x 15.75
Weight (pounds): 35
Price: $699 for system

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: SCS300SAT
Type: two-way, satellite
Tweeter (size in inches, type): 0.5, titanium-laminate dome
Woofer (size in inches, type): 3, PolyPlas (2)
Nominal Impedance (ohms): 8
Recommended Amp Power (watts): 100
Available Finishes: Silver
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 11.5 x 3 x 3.5
Weight (pounds): 3
Price: $699 for system

Speaker: SCS300CEN
Type: two-way, center
Tweeter (size in inches, type): 0.5, titanium-laminate dome
Woofer (size in inches, type): 3, PolyPlas (2)
Nominal Impedance (ohms): 8
Recommended Amp Power (watts): 100
Available Finishes: Silver
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 4 x 11.5 x 3.5
Weight (pounds): 3
Price: $699 for system

JBL SCS300.7 Speaker System

Build Quality: 92
The speaker cabinets are quite inert
The supplied speaker stands aren't stable, and you have to use stands with these speakers

Value: 97
A wonderfully low price for seven speakers and a great sub
JBL offers even-less-expensive SCS versions with different driver configurations

Features: 93
The sub has a crossover bypass
Two rear speakers for a truly immersive soundfield

Performance: 96
Great dynamic ability
Impressively powerful sub
A fuller midrange than you often get for this price

Ergonomics: 89
No color-coded speaker wire
Tiny push-in binding posts
Assembling the stands is a bit of a challenge

Overall Rating: 95
With the SCS300.7, JBL has lowered the price bar and pushed the performance envelope in the entry-level speaker category.

General Information
SCS300.7 Speaker System, $699
JBL
(516) 255-4JBL
www.jbl.com
Dealer Locator Code JBL