JBL Cinema Sound CS460

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Home Theatre
JBL Cinema Sound CS460
JBL Cinema Sound CS460
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RRP $799.00
Review Date Friday, 27th of April, 2007
What's Hot Great sound quality, fantastic bass performance
What's Not Requires the purchase of separate receiver
The Final Word An excellent unit with a quirky design, JBL's CS460 speakers are a fantastic option for any
discerning listener.
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Reviews
For those of you moving beyond an entry-level home
theatre system, there's a range of options that offer an
excellent mix of quality and affordability. JBL's latest
Cinema Sound CS460 5.1 surround sound speaker
system is a perfect example. It delivers exceptional
audio performance and has an attractive design to boot.
Although the system's pricing is relatively expensive
compared to other home theatre options, its audio
quality, when used in conjunction with a full home
theatre setup, is well-worth the money.
The five surround speakers are rated at 100W, while the
6in sub-woofer is rated at 125W, and they deliver a lot of
power. Cranking the volume up as loud as we could, we
found the system's quality to be almost faultless. Some
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distortion was evident at the loudest volume level, but
this was expected. A quick calibration, facilitated by
Harman Kardon's AVR145 home theatre receiver,
allowed us to get right into the heart of the speaker system. The CS460 immediately began to pump out
impressive sound, producing clear and distinct tones.
The entire sound range sounded good during our tests, but we were most impressed with its bass reproduction.
Whether slow and rumbling or fast and punchy, the sub-woofer did a fantastic job of keeping the walls shaking
while avoiding distortion or drowning out the rest of the audio. Even with machine guns firing, bombs exploding,
and music thumping, the treble and mid-range frequencies came through strong and cl ear.
The CS460 doesn't take too long to set up. It comes with colour-coded cables and pl ugs, which makes it simple to
match the speakers to their appropriate ports. Wall-mounting brackets are included in the package, and speaker
stands are an optional accessory.
Design-wise, you will either love the CS460 or hate it. The speakers are best descr ibed as giant M&Ms with their
tops and bottoms sawn off in order to give them a flat surface to stand on. Bulbous and black, they may look
ridiculous in some settings, but they have the potential to be incredibly attractiv e in the right setting. Using the
optional stands, the speakers end up looking like some sort of huge, black, metalli c flowers. The sub-woofer is
mostly dark grey in colour, with silver sides. Controls, connections and the power switch are all neatly positioned
on the back.
Overall the CS460 is an excellent package for those of you who can afford it. Although the fact that it also require
a separate receiver drives an already high retail price higher, the sound quality t hat it delivers makes it worth the
extra bucks. Whether you're an audiophile, a bass-fiend, or just looking for a well -rounded home theatre package,
JBL's CS460 speaker system will deliver.
- Ben Russell
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Specifications
GENERAL
Length (mm)
Width (mm)
Height (mm)
Weight (g)
86
289
133
1.5
AUDIO & SPEAKERS
Audio Type
Number of speakers
Surround, Surround
5.1
HOME THEATRE
Number of Front Speakers
No of Rear Speakers
No of Subwoofers
No of Centre Speakers
Front Speakers Output Power (Watts RMS)
Rear Speakers Output Power (Watts RMS)
Subwoofer Power (Watts RMS)
Front Speaker Dimensions (cm)
Rear Speaker Dimensions (cm)
Centre Speaker Dimensions (cm)
Subwoofer Dimensions (cm)
Front Speaker Weight (kg)
Rear Speaker Weight (kg)
Centre Speaker Weight (kg)
Subwoofer Weight (kg)
Total Weight (kg)
2
2
1
1
100
100
125
15.2 x 16.2 x 9.8
15.2 x 16.2 x 9.8
13.3 x 28.9 x 8.6
41.3 x 30.5 x 34.6
0.9x2
0.9x2
1.5
17.3
22.4
*Specifications are subject to change without notice. While every attempt has been made by GoodGearGuide in the
production of these specifications, possible errors or omissions may still occur. GoodGearG uide neither assumes legal
liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any product specifications supplied.
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