S-Center vs Bowers & Wilkins HTM61 S2
The HTM61 S2's sensitivity is 88 dB against the S-Center's 91 dB and its high-frequency extension 22 kHz against 20 kHz. Both share impedance (8Ω) and ways (3).
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LoudspeakersCenter Channel SpeakersDiscontinued
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$599original retail
Original retail — discontinued, no used price recorded yet
About the S-Center
The JBL S-Center is a video-shielded 3-way center channel loudspeaker featuring a 1-inch pure titanium dome tweeter with Elliptical Oblate Spheroidal (EOS) waveguide and Linear Field Proximity (LFP) bezel for precise imaging. It includes a 4-inch PolyPlas midrange driver and a 5-1/2-inch PolyPlas woofer with rubber surrounds, magnetic shorting rings, high-temperature oversized Kapton voice coils, HeatScape motor structures, and cast-aluminum baskets. Designed with a bass-reflex enclosure and dual rear-flared FreeFlow ports, it delivers tight bass and balanced response. The speaker has gold-plated 5-way binding posts, a dark gray (charcoal gray) finish, and weighs 15 lbs. It is not wall-mountable and includes a grille, rubber feet, and warranty (5 years drivers, 2 years enclosures). This model is no longer actively listed on current JBL Synthesis lineups, indicating it is discontinued.
Specifications
Transducer Specifications
Driver and acoustic performance characteristics
- Sensitivity
- 91 dB SPL @ 1W/1m
- Impedance
- 8Ω
- Frequency Response
- 80 Hz - 20 kHz
- Power Handling
- 150W
Speaker Design
Driver configuration and enclosure design
- Configuration
- 3-way
- Driver Type
- dynamic
- Driver Size
- 5.5"
- Driver Count
- 3
- Enclosure Type
- ported
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 511 × 200 × 229 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 6.8 kg (15 lbs)
- Available Colors
- Charcoal gray, dark gray
Key Specifications
Sensitivity: 91 dB
Impedance: 8Ω
Frequency: 80-20000 Hz
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions