S36AW vs Infinity Primus P162
The Primus P162's woofer is 6.5" against the S36AW's 6". Both share sensitivity (90 dB), impedance (8Ω), and high-frequency extension (20 kHz).
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S36AW
JBLLoudspeakersBookshelf SpeakersOutdoor SpeakersDiscontinued
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$115
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About the S36AW
The JBL S36AW is a 3-way loudspeaker designed for versatile placement as either vertical or horizontal mirror-image wall-mount or bookshelf speakers. They are weather-resistant, making them suitable for outdoor or patio use. The speaker features a sealed enclosure and a Straight-Line Signal Path™ (SSP) network for accurate sound reproduction. It includes a 1" pure-titanium dome high-frequency driver with rubber surround and Elliptical Oblate Spheroidal™ (EOS) waveguide, a 4" WeatherPlas™ midrange cone with rubber surround and Linear Field Proximity™ (LFP) bezel, and a 6" WeatherPlas™ woofer with magnetic shorting rings, high-temp oversized Kapton® voice coil, HeatScape™ motor structure, and cast-aluminum baskets. The baffles are low diffraction IsoPower™ design, and the terminals are all-metal, gold-plated 5-way binding posts. Dimensions are 10-1/4" H x 14-5/8" W x 5" D (260mm x 371mm x 127mm), and the weight is 11 lb (5 kg). The nominal impedance is 8 Ohms, sensitivity is 90 dB (2.83V/1m), frequency response is 60 Hz to 20 kHz (-3 dB), and crossover frequencies are 650 Hz and 3000 Hz. The maximum recommended amplifier power is 150 Watts, ensuring proper headroom for occasional peaks but not sustained operation at max power.
Specifications
Transducer Specifications
Driver and acoustic performance characteristics
- Sensitivity
- 90 dB SPL @ 1W/1m
- Impedance
- 8Ω
- Frequency Response
- 60 Hz - 20 kHz
- Power Handling
- 150W
Speaker Design
Driver configuration and enclosure design
- Configuration
- 3-way
- Driver Type
- dynamic
- Driver Size
- 6"
- Driver Count
- 3
- Enclosure Type
- sealed
- Crossover Frequency
- 3.0 kHz
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 371 × 260 × 127 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 5 kg (11 lbs)
Key Specifications
Sensitivity: 90 dB
Impedance: 8Ω
Frequency: 60-20000 Hz
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions