JBL CF120 Floorstanding Speakers

JBL CF120 Floorstanding Speakers 

DESCRIPTION

12in woofer,4.5in mid, 5/8th in titanium-laminate tweeter

USER REVIEWS

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[Dec 02, 1999]
n
Audio Enthusiast

Excellent speakers.Midrange a bit overemphasized, but otherwise clean powerful sound.Best buy.

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
[Aug 06, 1998]
Dan MacDonald
an Audio Enthusiast

The JBL CF-120 is a very good 3-way speaker! The vocals are clear and crisp, the midrange response is excellent and the low end bass is there most of the time. The cabinet design is attractive and does not make any noise. I have them hooked up to a sony CE-515 (100x3, 50x2) with 12 gauge wire and I have never heard them distort or fluff. My only complaint with them is that they don't seem to have the absolute best response to low end bass. I am not sure if it is due to my mid-quality amplifier or lack of an equalizer or preamp. I am also skeptical of the cabinet's ported design and feel that these speakers would benifit from a sealed design and a higher quality amplifier. Overall, no complaints with them.

OVERALL
RATING
4
VALUE
RATING
[Aug 17, 1998]
Barry Charletta
an Audio Enthusiast

I recently purchased a pair of these speakers through a mail order discounting service (Heartland) at a price substantially lower than retail. They are connected to a Carver HTR-880 Cinema/Receiver. Signal sources are local TV broadcast (ugh!), local and long distance AM/FM and digital satellite receiver. They are located in my living room which has a hardwood floor with some rugs, sheetrocked walls and a cathedral ceiling. I have found that the sound reproduction of these speakers is excellent for the acoustics of this room. The tweeters are located at a height that is perfect for a sitting listener and they have a wide disbursement angle. I find that the bass response is certainly adequate for the listening area and works well with the Carver. When I consider what I paid for these speakers along with the satisfying performance, I am certainly pleased with these speakers.

OVERALL
RATING
4
VALUE
RATING
[Nov 13, 1998]
Luis Basile
an Audiophile

I have a pair of CF 150 and I have to say they are excellent.
Here in Argentina is impossible to get a JBL dealer for this model, only JBL Professional, and I want to know if anybody knows how can I contact a dealer
who could sell me a part of this loudspeakears, such as tweeter, for example,
in case if I ever need to replace one. Thank you .

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
[Dec 02, 1998]
simon ouellette
an Audio Enthusiast

Pioneer 464s Amp......My speakers rock.Though,if I had 250W I`m sure I`d be deaf now....I`m looking foreward to it....

OVERALL
RATING
3
VALUE
RATING
[Dec 07, 1998]
Rob
an Audio Enthusiast

These speakers rock. I have had mine for two years and would recommend them to anyone looking for a quailty speaker. The sound, bass, midrange, and treble, produced by these speakers is very well balanced. In other words, you don't notice one of the three dominating any of the others. They pretty much get as loud and you wanna and nothing seems to phase them. A can't go wrong purchase, especially for around $500 which is what I paid for mine. The only drawback to these speakers is their size which is at odds with my wife. But what they hey, can't have everything now can we?

OVERALL
RATING
4
VALUE
RATING
[Dec 17, 1998]
Ryan Reay
an Audio Enthusiast

I think the JBL CF-120 is a great. I have the Flix1 package with it, however I'd like to upgrade. The Flix1 package just doesn't cut it. Any suggestions on any speakers to go with the 120's for a complete system.

OVERALL
RATING
4
VALUE
RATING
[Dec 15, 1999]
Dustin
Audio Enthusiast

Strength:

Overall a well rounded speaker

Weakness:

Very bulky

Not a bad speaker for the price. They do weigh quite a bit, and the cabinet is large. But I run be the creed: there is no replacement for displacement. Sometimes the highs are a little unrefined. The bass is strong and apparent but not overwhelming. Midrange is fantastic. The sound stage isn't as apparent as other speakers, but depth is okay. Imaging is also a little weak. These are a good all-around speaker and have performed well for H/T applications for me as well as a primary listening speaker for music. Vocals are reproduced with acuracy. Sometimes the sound is a little muddy with certain music but overall a good speaker at a good price.

Similar Products Used:

Mission, Mirage, Klipsch, Boston Acoustics, Polk

OVERALL
RATING
4
VALUE
RATING
5
[Jul 03, 1997]
Shane Nelson
an Audiophile

The JBL CF-120 is an outstanding home monitor speaker for the money. While others in the fabled "high end" of audio may sound quite better, for around $500.00 a pair, the value in these loudspeakers cannot be beat. Low end response is tight, although the performance dives below 50hz, making these speakers very 'punchy' with a single 12" driver, but lacking in the extreme low end information found on most Dolby/THX movie soundtracks today. A good subwoofer would be recommended. Midrange is excellent, if not overpowering, with a very linear curve going straight into the treble range. They lack some of the midrange definition that higher end speakers provide, but again, the VALUE is excellent. Treble is tightly defined, with a definite "sweet spot" utilizing a 3/4 inch titanium dome tweeter, making placement somewhat hairy in smaller rooms. Nonetheless, in combination with my Carver TFM35x pwr amp and Adcom GTP350 pre-amplifier, they are an excellent value for $500 a pair. Just watch out for the neighbors!

OVERALL
RATING
4
VALUE
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[Feb 16, 2001]
Simon Daigneault
Audiophile

Strength:

Is very violent and good sound for BIGG party!!!!
I like all of it!

Weakness:

To loader some times! LOL! No WEakNessES!

This Is the Best Speakers Ever Made!!! THis ROCK!!! I Actualy make lots of party whit this rock-SpeaKeR and it never broke!!No DIStorsion whit load volume...Load SOUnd lots of dB(96) and VVVEEERRRYYYY gOOD BasS!!! ALL the people like my SPEAKER! It's the best!!

My Systeme :

Dvd Panasonic rv60 dolby digital built-in decoder
2 jbl cf120
2 jbl hls610 surround digital ready
1 jbl hls-center
Receiver Technics 100 channel RMS and THIS SOUND rEALY GOOD and LOAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! mouhaha! party!!

Similar Products Used:

BIG Cerwin Vegas

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
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