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JBL Balboa 5.1 Aktiv subwoofer
Zer Guten lautsprecher
Eine kleine lautsprecher,
Svarce Farbe slechte (viz Fotos)
Nur Farbe, lautsprecher Ordnung
At €150, this used JBL Bar 5.1 subwoofer sits comfortably above the median of €112 but well below the 75th percentile of €236, making it a fair price for a standalone unit in excellent condition. While not a bargain by the ground-truth metrics (which would require pricing near or below €66), it avoids the ambitiously high end of the market and reflects realistic value for a working sub that still delivers JBL’s punchy, room-filling low end.
The Bar 5.1’s 10-inch driver and 300W subwoofer power are well-regarded for home theater and music, offering solid impact without needing a separate amp. Since this is the subwoofer only, the fair price is justified if it’s from an original owner with no signs of amplifier strain or rattling—common concerns with older wireless subs. If it includes the original wireless receiver or mounting hardware, it becomes a stronger buy; otherwise, verify the wireless link works before committing.
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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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