JC 5 vs Halo JC 1+
The Halo JC 1+'s power @ 8ω is 450W against the JC 5's 400W, its power @ 4ω 850W against 600W, and its thd 0.150% against 0.050%. Both share class (AB).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$5,400 - $7,000
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the JC 5
The Parasound Halo JC 5 is a high-current stereo power amplifier delivering 400W/channel into 8Ω and 600W/channel into 4Ω, featuring ultra-high bias Class A/AB operation with 12W of pure Class A power. Designed by John Curl, it utilizes 24 high-speed bipolar transistors for 90A peak current capacity and maintains full power output down to 5Hz.
Specifications
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Power @ 8Ω
- 400W @ 8Ω
- Power @ 4Ω
- 600W @ 4Ω
- Amplifier Class
- AB
- Minimum Impedance
- 4Ω
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.050%
- Output Impedance
- 4Ω
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Analog Inputs
- RCA, XLR
- Analog Outputs
- RCA, speaker binding posts
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 447.68 × 196.85 × 546.11 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 33.11 kg (73 lbs)
Key Specifications
Power: 400W
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions