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JBL ES SERIES
ES10, ES20, ES30, ES80,
ES90, ES100, ES25C
OWNER’S GUIDE
INSTALLING FEET
ES10, ES20, ES30
INSTALLING SPIKED FEET
ES80, ES90, ES100
The supplied self-adhesive rubber feet may be attached to the bottom corners
of your speakers to protect your furniture.
Four metal spikes are supplied for use when using the outboard feet and the
speaker is to be placed on a carpeted surface, to decouple the speaker from
the floor and prevent unwanted damping. To insert the spikes, gently lay the
speaker on its side (not its front or back) on a soft, nonabrasive surface. Each
spike screws into the threaded insert in each outer foot. Make sure all four
spikes are screwed in completely for stability.
NEVERdrag the speaker to move it, as this will damage the spikes, the feet
and/or the wood cabinet itself. ALWAYSlift the speaker and carry it to its
new location.
Place pads here
WALL-MOUNTING
ES10
The ES10 may be wall-mounted. The customer is responsible for proper
selection and use of mounting hardware (available through hardware stores),
to properly and safely wall-mount the speakers. THESE PRODUCTS
ARE NOT INTENDED FOR CEILING MOUNTING.
Two no. 8 round-head or pan-
head screws should be used per
loudspeaker. The screw head
should be between 5/16 inch
(8mm) and 1/4 inch (6.3mm) in
diameter, and the screw should
be at least 2 inches (50mm) in
length.
CHANGING THE FEET
ES80, ES90, ES100
The ES80, ES90 and ES100 feature attractive outboard feet, installed at the
factory. However, if you would like to replace them with the less visible
inboard feet (included), follow the instructions below.
254mm (10")
3mm
(1/8")
1. Remove the four feet on the bottom of the speaker by loosening the two
screws in each foot. Keep the screws for later use.
When installing screws in any wall, always use properly selected wall
anchors. Attach two of the four self-adhesive rubber pads that came with the
loudspeaker to the back of the enclosure in the two bottom corners so that the
cabinet is spaced evenly from the wall. Select a suitable mounting location on
a wall. (The ceiling is not a suitable mounting location.)
Drill two pilot holes, appropriately sized for the specific self-tapping screw
or wall anchor that you will be using. The holes should be 10 inches (254mm)
apart. The holes should be 3/4 inch (19mm) below where you want the top
of the enclosure to be positioned. Use a carpenter’s level to ensure that the
holes are even and that the speaker will mount on the level.
2. Attach the black inboard feet to the outer (closest to front of speaker for
front feet, closest to rear of speaker for rear feet) holes, from which you just
removed the feet, using the same screws you just removed.
Install the two screws into either a wooden wall stud or anchor, and tighten
them until the back of each screw head is about 1/8 inch (3mm) from the wall.
Install the loudspeaker by slowly moving the cabinet toward the screws so
that the screw heads clear the larger circular portion of the two keyholes.
Once both screw heads have entered the keyholes, the loudspeaker should
gently be lowered onto the screw shafts. Check that the loudspeaker is firmly
locked onto the screws by gently pulling the speaker down and forward.
3. Hand-tighten securely, using a handheld Phillips (+ tip) screwdriver.
Do not use a powered screwdriver of any type.
4. Replace the screw in the inner hole.
CAUTION:Floorstanding (tower) loudspeakers have a high center
of gravity and may become unstable and tip over during earthquakes, or if
rocked, tipped or improperly positioned. If this is a concern, these speakers
should be anchored to the wall behind them, using the same procedures and
hardware customary for anchoring bookcases and wall units. The customer is
responsible for proper installation and proper selection of hardware.
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SINGLE-STEREO AMPLIFIER
WIRING THE SYSTEM
IMPORTANT: Make sure all equipment is turned off before making any
connections.
For speaker connections, use a high-quality speaker wire with polarity coding.
The side of the wire with a ridge or other coding is usually considered positive
polarity (i.e., +).
NOTE:If desired, consult your local JBL dealer about speaker wire and
connection options.
The speakers have coded
terminals that accept a variety
of wire connectors. The most
common connection is shown
in Figure 4.
Figure 7.
To ensure proper polarity,
connect each + terminal on the
back of the amplifier or receiver
DUAL-STEREO AMPLIFIER
to the respective + (red)
terminal on each speaker, as
Speaker Wire
shown in Figure 5. Connect the
Figure 4. This figure shows how to
– (black) terminals in a similar
connect bare wires to the terminals.
way. See the owner’s guides
that were included with your
amplifier, receiver and
television to confirm
Figure 8.
connection procedures.
IMPORTANT: Do not reverse polarities (i.e., + to – or – to +) when
making connections. Doing so will cause poor imaging and diminished bass
response.
FINAL ADJUSTMENTS
Check the speakers for playback, first by setting the system volume control
to a minimum level, and then by applying power to your audio system. Play
a favorite music or video segment and increase the system volume control
to a comfortable level.
STANDARD CONNECTION
NOTE:You should hear balanced audio reproduction across the entire
frequency spectrum. If not, check all wiring connections or consult the
authorized JBL dealer from whom you purchased the system for more help.
Standard
Connection
The amount of bass you hear and the stereo-image quality will be affected
by a number of different factors, including the room’s size and shape, the
construction materials used to build the room, the listener’s position relative
to the speakers, and the position of the speakers in the room.
Listen to a variety of music selections and note the bass level. If there is too
much bass, move the speakers away from nearby walls. Conversely, if you
place the speakers closer to the walls, there will be more bass output.
Figure 5. Wiring diagram shows polarity connections for one channel
of a stereo or home theater system.
CARE OF YOUR SPEAKER SYSTEM
Each JBL ES Series enclosure has a finish that does not require any routine
maintenance. When needed, use a soft cloth to remove any fingerprints or
dust from the enclosure or grille.
BI-WIRING
ES30, ES80, ES90, ES100
The outer connection panel and internal dividing network of the ES30, ES80,
ES90 and ES100 are designed so that separate sets of speaker cables can be
attached to the low-frequency transducer and midrange/high-frequency
transducer portions of this dividing network. This is called bi-wiring. Bi-wiring
can provide several sonic advantages and considerably more flexibility in
power amplifier selection.
NOTE:Do not use any cleaning products or polishes on the cabinet
or grille.
Figure 6.
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SPECIFICATIONS
ES10
65Hz – 40kHz
ES20
60Hz – 40kHz
125W
ES30
50Hz – 40kHz
150W
ES80
45Hz – 40kHz
200W
Frequency Response (–3dB)
Max. Recommended Amplifier Power* 100W
Power Handling (Continuous/Peak)
Sensitivity (2.83V/1m)
50W/200W
60W/240W
86dB
70W/280W
88dB
100W/400W
90dB
86dB
Nominal Impedance
8 Ohms
8 Ohms
8 Ohms
8 Ohms
Crossover Frequencies
3000Hz – 24dB/octave;
9000Hz – 18dB/octave
3300Hz – 24dB/octave;
12000Hz – 18dB/octave
3000Hz – 24dB/octave;
9000Hz – 18dB/octave
700Hz, 3600Hz – 24dB/octave;
12000Hz – 18dB/octave
Low-Frequency Transducer
Midrange Transducer
4" (100mm) PolyPlas,™
shielded
5" (130mm) PolyPlas,™
shielded
6" (170mm) PolyPlas,™
shielded
Dual 6" (170mm) PolyPlas,™
shielded
NA
NA
NA
4" (100mm) PolyPlas,
shielded
High-Frequency Transducer
3/4" (19mm) Titanium-
laminate dome, shielded;
EOS waveguide
3/4" (19mm) Titanium-
3/4" (19mm) Titanium-
3/4" (19mm) Titanium-
laminate dome, shielded;
EOS waveguide
laminate dome, shielded; laminate dome, shielded;
EOS waveguide
EOS waveguide
Ultrahigh-Frequency Transducer
3/4" (19mm) Polyester-film
ring-radiator, shielded;
EOS waveguide
3/4" (19mm) Polyester-film 3/4" (19mm) Polyester-film 3/4" (19mm) Polyester-film
ring-radiator, shielded;
EOS waveguide
ring-radiator, shielded;
EOS waveguide
ring-radiator, shielded;
EOS waveguide
Dimensions With Grille
(H x W x D)
201mm x 305mm x 140mm
(7-7/8" x 12" x 5-1/2")
318mm x 174mm x 203mm 387mm x 223mm x 330mm 1084mm x 223mm x 330mm
(12-1/2" x 6-7/8" x 8")
(15-1/4" x 8-3/4" x 13")
(42-11/16" x 8-3/4" x 13")
Weight per Speaker
4kg (8.8 lb)
4.6kg (10.3 lb)
8.9kg (19.6 lb)
21kg (46.3 lb)
ES90
36Hz – 40kHz
225W
ES100
32Hz – 40kHz
250W
ES25C
80Hz – 40kHz
150W
Frequency Response (–3dB)
Max. Recommended Amplifier Power*
Power Handling (Continuous/Peak)
Sensitivity (2.83V/1m)
110W/440W
91dB
125W/500W
91dB
75W/300W
90dB
Nominal Impedance
8 Ohms
8 Ohms
8 Ohms
Crossover Frequencies
500Hz, 3000Hz – 24dB/octave; 450Hz, 3000Hz – 24dB/octave; 3000Hz – 24dB/octave;
12000Hz – 18dB/octave 12000Hz – 18dB/octave 12000Hz – 18dB/octave
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™
™
Low-Frequency Transducers
Midrange Transducer
Dual 8" (200mm) PolyPlas,
shielded
Dual 10" (250mm) PolyPlas,
shielded
Dual 5" (130mm) PolyPlas,
shielded
4" (100mm) PolyPlas,
shielded
4" (100mm) PolyPlas,
shielded
NA
High-Frequency Transducer
3/4" (19mm) Titanium-
laminate dome, shielded;
EOS waveguide
3/4" (19mm) Titanium-
laminate dome, shielded;
EOS waveguide
3/4" (19mm) Titanium-
laminate dome, shielded;
EOS waveguide
Ultrahigh-Frequency Transducer
3/4" (19mm) Polyester-film
ring-radiator, shielded;
EOS waveguide
3/4" (19mm) Polyester-film
ring-radiator, shielded;
EOS waveguide
3/4" (19mm) Polyester-film
ring-radiator, shielded;
EOS waveguide
Dimensions With Grille
(H x W x D)
1084mm x 260mm x 384mm
(42-11/16" x 10-1/4" x 15-1/8")
1149mm x 305mm x 422mm
(45-1/4" x 12" x 16-5/8")
178mm x 476mm x 254mm
(7" x 18-3/4" x 10")
Weight per Speaker
24.2kg (53.4 lb)
29kg (63.9 lb)
7.6kg (16.7 lb)
The maximum recommended amplifier power rating will ensure proper system headroom to allow for occasional peaks.
We do not recommend sustained operation at these maximum power levels.
*
Declaration of Conformity
We, Harman Consumer Group, Inc.
2, route de Tours
72500 Château du Loir
France
declare in own responsibility that the products described
in this owner’s manual are in compliance with technical
standards:
EN 61000-6-3:2001
EN 61000-6-1:2001
Laurent Rault
Harman Consumer Group, Inc.
Château du Loir, France 5/07
Features, specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.
JBL is a trademark of Harman International Industries, Incorporated, registered in the
United States and/or other countries. Elliptical Oblate Spheroidal, PolyPlas and Pro Sound
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™
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