JBL Balboa 100-Watt Subwoofer – 10″

JBL Balboa 100-Watt Subwoofer – 10″

Product Description
Let’s start by specifying that Balboa Series speakers are affordable, even for people whose disposable income is mostly disposed of on stuff like food and rent. Now forget about money, because the Balboa Series uses materials and technologies developed directly from legendary JBL professional loudspeakers, and delivers the full dynamics of today’s most exciting movies and music. That’s what’s important. At least that’s what’s important once you know you can afford them.

Customer Reviews
“Very good Sub – but BIG”

The JBL Balboa Sub is a very nice product. It is obviously well built, and it’s clearly not an entry-level subwoofer. You’ll notice the quality of the build, and (I was, anyhow) be impressed with the cooling fins for the 100 watt amp on the back of the sub. Cool. This obviously ain’t no toy – it’s the REAL thing. You’ll be pleased to tell you friends it’s a JBL. The bass coming from the sub is smooth and airy – not boomy – at all. Like any subwoofer, of course, it’s going to require some fiddling around before you get the balance between “Godzilla’s in town” and “Is this thing working?”. However, once that’s done the sound is very satisfying – the bass is much smoother than either the Bose subwoofer or the Infinity that preceeded it in my living room. I use it mostly for music, but it’ll do those movie explosions quite realistically.

The only bad thing to say is that this thing is BIG. Make sure that you see one before you buy on-line. I didn’t and now my wife grumbles that it’s like having a hotel refrigerator in the living room. The old line about subwoofers being invisible in your room doesn’t apply here. You’re GOING to notice this unit, both for the sound and for the size. If you don’t mind that, you’ll going to be glad you chose this unit

“Sounds great.”

I was more than pleased with this subwoofer.

It really improved the sound. Bass is terrific with no boominess.

Works great with my 5.1 receiver and gives amazing effects in movies

that you can feel..again with no boominess or clipping.

I researched and asked around and this seemed the best deal for the money. For cheap money this will work well in a medium size room or

better.

The only problem is this subwoofer is so good I’ve begun thinking I

could get better front speakers to match the sonic quality.