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Description:By combining years of innovation, invention and insight from HARMAN brands, JBL Commercial Series Amplifiers (CSA) go well beyond the expected in generating powerful sound. From the switch-mode universal power supply to the efficient performance of Crown’s DriveCore Technology, we continue to set new standards in commercial power amplifier technology. Simple to configure, the Commercial Series amp provides a DriveCore-based sound solution. This replaces up to 500 parts with one small chip, significantly reducing the part count and increasing reliability while maintaining superb performance. Supporting 70V and 100V installations out of the box, Commercial Series amps include RJ45 connectors for use with JBL CSR-V in-wall volume controls. Its universal power supply allows every Commercial Series amp to accept AC voltages from 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. And with HARMAN’s GreenEdge environmental initiative, Commercial Series amps quickly pay for themselves in energy savings.Features:2 output channels with 80W per channelBuilt-in 70V and 100VFanless, space-saving 1U designSleep mode disable functionEnergy-efficient amplifierSleek industrial look with illuminated rings making knobs easy to see and useSupports JBL CSR-V wall controller via CAT5 cable with RJ45 connectorsUniversal power supplyEnergy Star CertifiedSpecifications:Power Output: 80WOutput Channels: 2Input Sensitivity: 1.4Vrms for 8-ohmsPhantom Power: 27VDCAC Line Voltage: 100 - 240V, 50/60 HzInput Impedance: 20K ohms/50K ohmsDimensions: 1.75” x 8.5” x 12” (44.45mm x 215.9mm x 304.8mm)Included Accessories: Rack mounting kit
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JBL traces its roots to 1946, when pioneering audio engineer James Bullough Lansing founded the company in Los Angeles, California, initially as James B. Lansing Sound, Incorporated. A veteran of loudspeaker design from earlier ventures like the Lansing Manufacturing Company and collaborations on Hollywood's first practical cinema systems, Lansing infused JBL with his relentless pursuit of acoustic clarity and fidelity. Though he passed away in 1949 amid financial strains, the brand endured under new leadership, accelerating in 1969 with acquisition by Harman International—now under Samsung—fueling global expansion and innovation.
JBL excels across professional and consumer audio realms, renowned for its loudspeakers that dominate studios, touring rigs, cinemas, and home setups. Iconic models like the D-130 woofer, Paragon stereophonic system, and L-100 Century defined eras of high-output sound, while modern lines span portable Bluetooth speakers, wireless headphones, soundbars, and pro monitors. The brand prioritizes robust transducers, advanced horns, and diamond-surround tech over niche components like turntables, DACs, or cables.
Positioned as a mid-tier powerhouse with pro-grade heritage, JBL commands respect among discerning buyers for delivering punchy, reliable performance at accessible prices, bridging live-event energy and home listening without high-end esoterica. Its vintage icons draw collectors, yet contemporary ubiquity in arenas and everyday gear cements market dominance for those valuing scale and excitement over boutique refinement.
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