1B vs JBL S310
The S310's sensitivity is 91 dB against the 1B's 90 dB, its impedance 8Ω against 6.8Ω, and its low-frequency extension 40 Hz against 38 Hz. Both share high-frequency extension (20 kHz).
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LoudspeakersFloorstanding SpeakersDiscontinued
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$385
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About the 1B
The Vandersteen Audio 1B is a two-way, two-driver floorstanding loudspeaker with an 8-inch curvilinear polycone woofer and a 1-inch polymer-dome tweeter. Its slot-loaded enclosure uses a 2.8kHz crossover with 6dB-per-octave slopes. The speaker is specified with a 38Hz–20kHz frequency response, 6.8-ohm impedance, 90dB sensitivity, and recommended amplifier power of 20–100 watts per channel. It measures approximately 32 inches high by 12 inches wide by 10 inches deep and weighs about 45 pounds. The tweeter level is adjustable, and the speaker was designed for accurate, natural-sounding home audio reproduction.
Specifications
Transducer Specifications
Driver and acoustic performance characteristics
- Sensitivity
- 90 dB SPL @ 1W/1m
- Impedance
- 6.8Ω
- Frequency Response
- 38 Hz - 20 kHz
- Power Handling
- 100W
- Min. Amplifier Power
- 20W
- Max. Amplifier Power
- 100W
Speaker Design
Driver configuration and enclosure design
- Configuration
- 2-way
- Driver Type
- dynamic
- Driver Size
- 8"
- Driver Count
- 2
- Enclosure Type
- ported
- Crossover Frequency
- 2.8 kHz
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 304.8 × 812.8 × 254 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 20.41 kg (45 lbs)
Key Specifications
Sensitivity: 90 dB
Impedance: 6.8Ω
Frequency: 38-20000 Hz
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions