JBL ESC333 Dolby Digital Home Theater Speaker System
JBL ESC333 Dolby Digital Home Theater Speaker System
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The JBL ESC333 is a six-piece, self-powered home theater speaker system. It has a built-in Dolby Pro Logic processor, and the system amplifier is housed in the subwoofer. The system includes five satellite speakers (35 watts each) and an 8-inch subwoofer (65 watts).
Two digital inputs offer automatic source switching, and two analog inputs facilitate hookup of VCRs, CD players, etc. The system's total frequency range is 35 to 20,000 Hz.
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In order to bring the excitement and clarity of digital surround to smaller spaces JBL has created a unique solution with the ESC333. By "hiding" all the signal processing and amplification electronics within the subwoofer cabinet it can deliver the quality JBL Sound experience in locations where space is at a premium.With two Digital (Optical and Coax) and two analog inputs, the ESC333 is ideal for situations where space is limited and quality digital surround sound is desired. To do so properly, the system is comprised of five ultra-compact, voice matched satellite speakers, a 200mm woofer, 200 watts of audio output power and a sophisticated control system with wireless remote. While the attractive speaker enclosures are visible evidence of the ESC333's performance, the magic and power behind the system is neatly hidden. Unlike other home cinema systems that require a separate electronics package, JBL's designers have hidden all the electronic components and amplification within the subwoofer cabinet. This saves precious desk and shelf space by eliminating another "black box" from already crowded environments. The unit also features late-night compression for nighttime listening without unexpected and objectionably loud interludes. JBL error-free speaker cables allow for ease of connection and eliminate chances of out-of-phase wiring.Designed for easy use, the system features an auto turn on/off circuit that brings the system up to power whenever an audio signal is present. Further enhancing the appeal of the ESC333 is a unique remote IR sensor. With the electronics hidden within the subwoofer, it is likely that the main control panel will be hidden from view in most installations. To permit operation of the unit from anywhere in the listening area, the ESC333 includes a separate remote sensor that may be attached the system's center channel speaker, or in any other convenient location.
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Amazon.com Product Description
The JBL ESC333 is a six-piece, self-powered home theater speaker system. It has a built-in Dolby Pro Logic processor, and the system amplifier is housed in the subwoofer. The system includes five satellite speakers (35 watts each) and an 8-inch subwoofer (65 watts).Two digital inputs offer automatic source switching, and two analog inputs facilitate hookup of VCRs, CD players, etc. The system's total frequency range is 35 to 20,000 Hz.
Product Description
In order to bring the excitement and clarity of digital surround to smaller spaces JBL has created a unique solution with the ESC333. By "hiding" all the signal processing and amplification electronics within the subwoofer cabinet it can deliver the quality JBL Sound experience in locations where space is at a premium.With two Digital (Optical and Coax) and two analog inputs, the ESC333 is ideal for situations where space is limited and quality digital surround sound is desired. To do so properly, the system is comprised of five ultra-compact, voice matched satellite speakers, a 200mm woofer, 200 watts of audio output power and a sophisticated control system with wireless remote. While the attractive speaker enclosures are visible evidence of the ESC333's performance, the magic and power behind the system is neatly hidden. Unlike other home cinema systems that require a separate electronics package, JBL's designers have hidden all the electronic components and amplification within the subwoofer cabinet. This saves precious desk and shelf space by eliminating another "black box" from already crowded environments. The unit also features late-night compression for nighttime listening without unexpected and objectionably loud interludes. JBL error-free speaker cables allow for ease of connection and eliminate chances of out-of-phase wiring.Designed for easy use, the system features an auto turn on/off circuit that brings the system up to power whenever an audio signal is present. Further enhancing the appeal of the ESC333 is a unique remote IR sensor. With the electronics hidden within the subwoofer, it is likely that the main control panel will be hidden from view in most installations. To permit operation of the unit from anywhere in the listening area, the ESC333 includes a separate remote sensor that may be attached the system's center channel speaker, or in any other convenient location.Customer Reviews:
Best bang for the buck!!.......2001-08-29
Awesome - if you have a small room and can live w/o DTS............2000-07-27
The suround speakers may be a little short if you intend to lay through walls and cornices .
Altogether, it's a great fuss-free home cinema-in-a-box for home theatre beginners. If you think that those from Sony and Panasonic beat this because of a lack of DVD-player then you're mistaken ........
Excellent.......2000-07-27
Amplifier: 200 watt total
(YES! The AMP is built in, don't go buying a seperate one unless you want DTS or so)
System output front channels 35 Watts x 3 @ .1% THD
Surround channels 15 Watts x 2 @ .1% THD
Sub-Woofer 65 Watts x 1 @ .1% THD
System Frequency Response: 35 Hz-20 kHz (-6dB)
Signal To Noise Ration: 90 dB
Input Impendance: 20k Ohms
Input Sensitivity: 400mV
Auto turn-on Sensitivity: 2mV/Channel
Subwoofer Dimensions/mm: (HxWxD): 384x330x368
Weight: 15.7 kg
Satellites Dimensions/mm: (same): 111x81x95
Weight: 0.45 kg/each
It's got all the 5.1, Dolby Digital etc except DTS..
The system in incredible. And it is built for the person who wants a very good system, that looks good and don't really want 400 buttons on the remote (but still wants to be able to adjust where sound comes from etc). I hooked this up to my Toshiba SD1200 DVD and my Toshiba Supertube 36" tv. Wow. I put in a 5.1 surround digital movie, Top Gun, and damn! I heard the plane from left to right etc, the base was so heavy from the engines of the planes that I had to run outside to see if it was too loud (was fine). I could feel it push the hairs around on my arms. I tried some other movies for sound variation. Matrix, shells dropping in my right ear and explosions from the front left and the subwoofer roaring out that deep base from the music. I was just all smiles. Shakespeare in love, great deep music from everywhere, Radiohead - The Bends (music cd in stereo) - awesome, I can see why they're releasing 5.1 cd's now. So as for sound, it's absolutely amazing, and I live in an apartment so it's more than enough for that.. The balance between base, treble and everything is good. I didn't need to do much except lower the base so I don't get evicted.
Installation was easy, long good cables, and extremely simple manual (didn't really need it). The system automatically senses the signal and sets the modes automatically, and it will power up without pressing the power button when it senses a signal. Auto powers down after 5 minutes when there's no signal (so once it's set up, throw away the remote :) ). You can adjust where sound should come from in a multiple of pre-set modes, or be exact, and adjust each speaker + subwoofer manually. Installing my DVD was one cable (optical) and tv was the other that I got with the package (analog). I had the sound running on my first try after 15 minutes. (I'm used to the 300 buttons and 30 inputs and outputs normally).
Looks: it looks good! the subwoofer is pitch black and pretty to look at with nice green/red diodes at it's top that display sound volume etc etc.. the satellites are black as well with a tiny jbl logo on them, and they're also very nice and small. The function "Late Night" is neat, as it's one click to make the system "cut out" the very loud and very base sounds.. good for 2 am movies.
Cons: Where's the headphone jack? And I'd love to be able to turn off the lights or fade them since I placed it next to my tv and the green lights are a bit too bright in darkness. However, since the remote control receiver is on a _long_ cable, I could've just hidden it completely and just have the sensor show up.. but I like to see things.
I'm giving this 5 stars, cause I love it's simplicity and power and excellent sound. You want more buttons and features just for the fun of it? buy seperate system and not an all-in one.
amazing.......2000-07-17
Awesome Tiny Little Package That ROCKS!!!.......2000-03-25
One thing though... at outpost dot com you can get this baby at three hundred bucks less... so shop around before typing in some numbers.
Bottom line: for sound enthusiasts who's looking for a compact power punch - this is IT!!!
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