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C e n t u r y G o l d L I M I T E D E D I T I O N L O U D S P E A K E R S Y S T E M A NEW STANDARD FOR A NEW CENTURY...
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Century Gold Loudspeaker System This certifies that this Century Gold Limited Edition is a Reference Bookshelf Loudspeaker System in celebration of JBL’s 50th Anniversary Genuine JBL Greg Timbers Senior Acoustic Engineer...
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JBL is part of the Harman International family of audio companies, a group with a common purpose: combining technology with a love of music to manufacture audio products that provide new levels of satisfaction, perfor- mance and value. To promote diversity and creativity, JBL operates independently in research and development.
While the loudspeakers are a new development, the ideas behind them go back to the earliest days of JBL. This system is a definitive expression of JBL’s quality and craftsmanship. We have spared no effort, overlooked no performance factor necessary to produce the most accurate loudspeaker possible.
JBL combines the most advanced technology with a classic JBL design. These speakers continue the longstanding tradition of precise studio monitor sound for which JBL is famous. You will enjoy the benefits of pure titanium dome high-frequency transducers, cast-frame low-frequency transducers with vented pole pieces, and JBL’s...
Throughout the history of high-frequency transducer design, the goal of extended frequency response has been at odds with the need for high power handling. JBL has long chosen titanium as the material for its highest quality high-frequency transducers and the no exception (Figure 3).
Slopes are chosen to match the exact response of each driver in its respective frequency range, as well as to ensure that the high-frequency transducers are adequately protected from dangerous low-frequency components. Century Gold For the system, we chose our Charge-Coupled Linear Definition ™...
• Replace the battery access cover and install screws. Battery Replacement Record Date Installed: Figure 4 Battery Installation BI-AMP BATTERY NORMAL/ BI-WIRE JBL INCORPORATED 8500 Balboa Blvd., Northridge, CA USA High Frequency Low Frequency...
45° to 60°. For example, if the speakers are 8' apart, your listening position should be 8'–12' from each speaker. To widen the area in which the best stereo image will be perceived, turn the speaker to face the primary listening position (Figure 5).
Connecting the systems in this manner ensures that they will operate in phase; that is, they will work together rather than in opposition. Connecting the speaker system out of phase will not cause damage but will adversely affect the speaker’s sound.
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Bi-Wiring Century Gold’s outer connection panel and internal dividing network are designed so that separate sets of speaker cable can be attached to the low-frequency transducer and midrange/high-frequency transducer portions of the dividing network. This is called bi-wiring. Bi-wiring can provide several sonic advantages and considerably more flexibility in...
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2. Never connect two amplifiers to the same loudspeaker without first removing the strapping bars. Operating two amplifier channels without removing the strapping bars can seriously damage your amplifiers! Century Gold 3. If you have hooked up your the bi-wire configurations indicated, it is not advisable to use additional speakers separately or simultaneously.
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To remove the shorting straps, simply loosen and slide the bars off to the side (Figure 11). If the system is wired in the bi-amp method, set the Bi-Amp/Normal switch to the Bi-Amp position (Figure 12 and Figure 12a). Century Gold system is with Century...
The battery should be replaced approximately every three years. Consult your JBL dealer for specific recommendations. If a problem occurs, make sure that all connections are properly made and clean.