JBL Performance Series

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I couldn't find a Tech Sheet. Anyone have a link?

[Skoda]

TD, can't help but glare at your system something I would like to accomplish some time soon , I was wonder if you had connected up the Htps400 yet? would love to see some pics, and your thoughts about the performance of it.

Best regards
Skoda

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TD, can't help but glare at your system something I would like to accomplish some time soon , I was wonder if you had connected up the Htps400 yet? would love to see some pics, and your thoughts about the performance of it.

Best regards
Skoda

Skoda,

I gotta tell you, I have a new favorite 12" driver for subwoofer duty. The HTPS400 is an awesome piece of equipment, and there is a discernible difference in low end performance.

Later this week, I'll try to get some pictures and give more of a subjective review.

In the meantime, here's a sub comparison which includes the HTPS400.

http://www.soundandvisionmag.com/art...article_id=290

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Just when you think it's over, it starts all over again.

http://news.ecoustics.com/bbs/messag...81/270832.html

Did you see all this stuff at CEDIA?

[MJC]

Just when you think it's over, it starts all over again.

http://news.ecoustics.com/bbs/messag...81/270832.html

Did you see all this stuff at CEDIA?

This is very good news, to say the very least. With the starting price at $10k, would mean a fair price reduction, compared to the combined total cost for a 5 channel system at their listed prices.
I don't remember if you bought the sub1500, but if you did, how does it compare to HTPS400?

[Zilch]

Great.

"Custom" series, "Specialist" series, and "Integrator" series.

Add those to at least three others at Harman Consumer, and two in Control Contractor.

Requires a friggin' MATRIX to figure out the current positionings.

[Not my job, thankfully....]

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Great.

"Custom" series, "Specialist" series, and "Integrator" series.

Add those to at least three others at Harman Consumer, and two in Control Contractor.

Requires a friggin' MATRIX to figure out the current positionings.

[Not my job, thankfully....]

It's more like the Kama Sutra you'll be needing to figure this out. Feel the love...

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All right, I finally have the time to do this, so here's a physical examination of the HTPS400.

First up are a couple of views from the top, giving you the relative dimensions of the PS1400 and HTPS400.

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From the front, with the grilles removed, you can compare the front dimensions and see the different drivers. The PS1400's FreeFlow Ports are in evidence, while the HTPS400 is a sealed enclosure and a perfect cube.

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The grilles is a real pain to get off, as it requires a very small jeweler's screwdriver and lots of careful patience. The driver itself is held in place by eight bolts that are threaded into t-nuts in the approximately 2" thick MDF baffle. The driver is recessed into the baffle about 1/2" to allow the round grille a flush fit.

The 12" driver is heavy and has a large shield on it with a foilcal.

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The 12" driver has a cast frame, a thick surround, and an anodized Aluminum cone. This side view shows the general relief.

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Nice job with the pics TD never ceasse to amaze

man does that sub ever look good...maybe I should get the synthesis dealer on the phone

that encloser is quite small, though I'am sure its for the best nothing like a sleeper for a sub

Cheers Skoda

I'll make some subjective comments later, but in short this little cube kicks some serious butt.

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For the terminally curious, here's a slightly different angle that lets you read (upside down) the sticker on the side.

A little help: 60A-JBD

[Skoda]

Nice job with the pics TD never ceasse to amaze

man does that sub ever look good...maybe I should get the synthesis dealer on the phone

that encloser is quite small, though I'am sure its for the best nothing like a sleeper for a sub

Cheers Skoda
sorry to have deleted but felt it nesscary to relocate after the pics

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Getting a useable shot of the front of the driver was a challenge. It's all black. The camera couldn't find a focus point. Eventually I used a trouble light to create a point of light on the large, metallic dust cap, and I got a good enough focus to get a reasonable shot.

It's an amazing looking driver in person, and, as I said before, quite heavy for a 12 incher.