Thankfully this first impression does last. We found the components to be easy to install and rig up (for the more impatient of you the set comes with its own ample supply of wire in the box) and after installation the sound give off by this reasonably compact system is actually quite exceptional for this price bracket (especially when recent pricing cuts are taken into account).

Audio performance wise the systems bass end is tight and has good power and punch, enough volume to entirely fill all but the biggest of living spaces. The center channel is crisp and with no discernible distortion even at high volume levels, the surround units create a nice and consistent audio environment and work well in balance with the center channel. The subwoofer is almost unnecessary but still adds a nice deep sonic edge to the system. You don’t at any point feel that the systems sound gets mushy or out of focus from any point in the room. Over all we rated this system 4.5 to 5 stars. We feel that this is definitely one of the best 5.1 speaker set-ups available for under $1000.

JBL CS6100BG 6-Piece Home Theater Speaker System

Check current JBL CS6100BG Home Theater Speaker System pricing on Amazon

Technical Specifications

• Overall Frequency Response 30Hz – 20kHz (–6dB)

Satellite Speakers

• Maximum Recommended Amplifier Power 100 Watts
• Impedance 8 Ohms nominal
• Sensitivity 88dB @ 1 Watt/1 meter
• Frequency Response 100Hz – 20kHz (–6dB)
• High-Frequency Driver 1/2″ (13mm) Titanium-laminate dome, video-shielded
• Midrange Driver Dual 3-1/2″ (75mm) Drivers, video-shielded
• Dimensions (H x W x D) 11-3/8″ x 5-1/8″ x 3-3/8″ (289mm x 131mm x 86mm)
• Weight 3.2 lb (1.5kg)

Center Channel Speaker

• Maximum Recommended Amplifier Power 100 Watts
• Impedance 8 Ohms nominal
• Sensitivity 88dB @ 1 Watt/1 meter
• Frequency Response 100Hz – 20kHz (–6dB)
• High-Frequency Driver 1/2″ (13mm) Titanium-laminate dome, video-shielded
• Midrange Driver Dual 3-1/2″ (75mm) drivers, video-shielded
• Dimensions (H x W x D) 5-1/4″ x 11-3/8″ x 3-3/8″ (133mm x 289mm x 86mm)
• Weight 3.2 lb (1.5kg)

Subwoofer

• Amplifier Power (RMS) 300 Watts Peak 150 Watts RMS
• Frequency Response 30Hz – 120Hz (–6dB)
• Low-Frequency Driver 10″ (250mm) Woofer, bass-reflex enclosure
• Dimensions (H x W x D) (including feet) 18-1/2″ x 12-3/4″ x 15″ (470mm x 324mm x 381mm)
• Weight 41 lb (17.3kg)

General

• Optional Accessories CS Stand – Floor Stands For CS480 and CS6100
• CS600SAT – Pair pack of two matching satellites to expand to 7-channels
• Original RRP: $1,199 (Check current JBL CS6100BG Home Theater Speaker System pricing on Amazon)

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