SPEAKER PLACEMENT
Proper placement of the
speakers is an important step
in obtaining the most realistic
soundstage possible. These
recommendations are for the
optimum placement of the
loudspeakers. Use these
placement recommendations
as a guide. Slight variations
will not diminish your listen-
ing pleasure.
this guide are video-shielded
and may safely be placed
near a television.
MODELS: L880, L890
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All of the Studio L Series
loudspeakers referred to in
MODEL: L830
As front speakers
As surround speakers
5–6 ft.
(1.5m–1.8m)
MODEL: LC1
The LC1 center channel
loudspeaker is designed
to complement all of the
Studio L Series loudspeakers.
It is ideal for re-creating the
cinematic experience in your
home.
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STUDIO™ L SERIES
L830, L880, L890, LC1
OWNER’S GUIDE
SPECIFICATIONS
L830
L880
L890
LC1
Description
3-Way,
6" Bookshelf
4-Way, Dual
6" Floorstanding
4-Way, Dual
8" Floorstanding
3-Way, Dual
5-1/4" Center
Maximum
Recommended
Amplifier Power*
150W
200W
250W
150W
Power Handling
(Continuous/Peak)
75W/300W
100W/400W
125W/500W
75W/300W
Nominal Impedance
Sensitivity (2.83V/1m)
8 Ohms
8 Ohms
8 Ohms
8 Ohms
90dB
91dB
91dB
91dB
Frequency
Response ( 3dB)
48Hz – 40kHz
30Hz – 40kHz
28Hz – 40kHz
55Hz – 40kHz
Crossover
Frequencies
2500Hz, 20kHz
700Hz, 5kHz, 20kHz
700Hz, 5kHz, 20kHz
3000Hz, 20kHz
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Ultrahigh-Frequency
Transducer
3/4" Mylar Dome With Cast-Aluminum Chassis
High-Frequency
Transducer
1" Pure-Titanium Dome With Cast-Aluminum Chassis in JBL EOS™ Waveguide
Midrange Transducer
N/A
4" PolyPlas™ Cone
With Rubber Surround
and Cast-Aluminum
Chassis; HeatScape™
Motor Structure
4" PolyPlas™ Cone
With Rubber Surround
and Cast-Aluminum
Chassis; HeatScape™
Motor Structure
N/A
Low-Frequency
Transducer(s)
6" PolyPlas™ Cone
With Rubber Surround
and Cast-Aluminum
Chassis; HeatScape™
Motor Structure;
Dual 6" PolyPlas™ Cones
With Rubber Surrounds
and Cast-Aluminum
Chassis; HeatScape™
Motor Structures;
Dual 8" PolyPlas™ Cones
With Rubber Surrounds
and Cast-Aluminum
Chassis; HeatScape™
Motor Structures;
Dual 5-1/4" PolyPlas™ Cones
With Rubber Surrounds
and Cast-Aluminum
Chassis; HeatScape™
Motor Structures;
Symmetrical Field
Symmetrical Field
Symmetrical Field
Symmetrical Field
Geometry™ (SFG™);
Geometry™ (SFG™);
Geometry™ (SFG™);
Geometry™ (SFG™);
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Oversized Kapton
Oversized Kapton
Oversized Kapton
Oversized Kapton
Voice Coil; Magnetic
Shorting Ring
Voice Coils; Magnetic
Shorting Rings
Voice Coils; Magnetic
Shorting Rings
Voice Coils; Magnetic
Shorting Rings
Magnetic Shielding
Baffle
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Low Diffraction, IsoPower™
Enclosure
Bass-Reflex With
FreeFlow™
Rear-Firing Port
Bass-Reflex With
FreeFlow™
Front-Firing Port
Bass-Reflex With
Bass-Reflex With
FreeFlow™
Rear-Firing Port
FreeFlow™
Front-Firing Port
Straight-Line Signal Path™ (SSP
)
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Network
Terminals
Gold-Plated 5-Way Binding Posts, Bi-Wirable
39" x 8-3/4" x 14-3/4" 42-1/4" x 10-1/4" x 15"
Dimensions (H x W x D) 15-1/4" x 8-3/4" x 12-3/4"
7-1/2" x 21" x 10"
(385mm x 222mm x 320mm)
(991mm x 222mm x 370mm) (1073mm x 259mm x 380mm) (191mm x 533mm x 254mm)
Weight per Speaker
22 lb (10kg)
54 lb (24.5kg)
60 lb (27.3kg)
23 lb (10.5kg)
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The maximum recommended amplifier power rating will ensure proper system headroom to allow for occasional peaks.
We do not recommend sustained operation at these maximum power levels.
All features and specifications are subject to change without notice.
All dimensions include grilles and feet, but not spikes.
TROUBLESHOOTING
If there is no sound from
any of the speakers:
• Check that receiver/ampli-
fier is on and that a source is
playing.
• Review proper operation of
your receiver/amplifier.
If there is no sound
coming from one
If there is no sound from
the surround speakers:
• Check all wires and con-
nections between receiver/
amplifier and speakers.
Make sure all wires are con-
nected. Make sure none of
the speaker wires are frayed,
cut, punctured or touching
each other.
• Review proper operation of
your receiver/amplifier and
its surround sound features.
• Make sure the movie or
TV show you are watching
is recorded in a surround
sound mode. If it is not,
check to see whether your
receiver/amplifier has other
surround modes you may
use.
• In Dolby Digital or DTS
modes, make sure your
receiver/processor is config-
ured so that the surround
speakers are enabled.
• Review the operation of your
DVD player and the jacket of
your DVD to make sure that
the DVD features the desired
Dolby Digital or DTS mode,
and that you have properly
selected that mode using both
the DVD player’s menu and the
DVD’s menu.
nel, the source of the prob-
lem is most likely with your
receiver or amplifier, and you
should consult the owner’s
manual for that product for
further information. If the
problem has followed the
speaker, consult your dealer
for further assistance or, if
that is not possible, visit
information.
speaker:
• Check the “Balance”
control on your receiver/
amplifier.
• Check all wires and connec-
tions between receiver/
amplifier and speakers.
• Make sure no wires are
touching other wires or
terminals and creating a
short circuit.
If the system plays at
low volumes but shuts
off as volume is
increased:
• Check all wires and con-
nections between receiver/
amplifier and speakers.
• Make sure all wires are
connected. Make sure none
of the speaker wires are
frayed, cut or punctured.
• If more than one pair of
main speakers is being used,
check the minimum imped-
ance requirements of your
receiver/amplifier.
• Make sure all wires are
connected. Make sure none
of the speaker wires are
frayed, cut or punctured.
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• In Dolby Digital or DTS
modes, make sure that the
receiver/processor is config-
ured so that the speaker in
question is enabled.
If there is no (or low)
bass output:
• Turn off all electronics and
switch the speaker in ques-
tion with one of the other
speakers that is working cor-
rectly. Turn everything back
on, and determine whether
the problem has followed the
speakers, or has remained
in the same channel. If the
problem is in the same chan-
• Make sure the polarities
(+ and –) of the left and right
“Speaker Inputs” are
connected properly.
• Consider adding a powered
subwoofer to your system for
use with digital “.1” surround
formats.
Declaration of Conformity
We, Harman Consumer Group International
2, route de Tours
72500 Chateau du Loir
France
declare in own responsibility that the products described in this owner’s manual are in compli-
ance with technical standards:
EN 61000-6-3:2001
EN 61000-6-1:2001
Laurent Rault
Harman Consumer Group International
Chateau du Loir, France 8/05
JBL and Harman International are trademarks of Harman
International Industries, Incorporated, registered in the
United States and/or other countries.
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PRO SOUND COMES HOME
Studio Series, Pro Sound Comes Home, EOS, PolyPlas,
HeatScape, Symmetrical Field Geometry (SFG), IsoPower,
FreeFlow and Straight-Line Signal Path (SSP) are trademarks
of Harman International Industries, Incorporated.
JBL Consumer Products, 250 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, NY 11797 USA
8500 Balboa Boulevard, Northridge, CA 91329 USA
2, route de Tours, 72500 Chateau du Loir, France
Dolby is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories.
DTS is a registered trademark of DTS, Inc.
© 2005 Harman International Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved.
Part No. 353437-001
Mylar and Kapton are registered trademarks of E.I. du Pont de
Nemours and Company
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