The JBL HDI-1600 ranks #39 out of 105 total Large Size Bookshelf Speakers for sound quality. See Top Recommended Speakers By Attribute for all the top speaker suggestions.

Brand: JBL

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JBL HDI-1600 - ranked #39 of 105 Large Size Bookshelf Speakers · Editor's rating 4.2/5

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Pros: CEA2034 spinorama is very flat in the critical mid-to-upper frequencies, with a slight bass boost that should have a good subjective effect and very smooth early-window directivity. Predicted in-room response in a simulated average listening room closely tracks the reviewer’s own preferred target curve.

Cons: A dip appears above 10kHz on-axis. Cumulative spectral decay (waterfall) shows some messiness around the crossover along with a 700Hz resonance. Harmonic distortion rises to nearly 2% right at the 1.9kHz crossover point at 96dB SPL/1m. Discontinued.

How it compares: Just above it: Arendal 1723 Bookshelf S THX - $481 cheaper, 3.4Hz lower bass extension (-3dB). Just below it: StarkSound Beta 5 - $1481 cheaper, 2Hz lower bass extension (-3dB).

Bass Extension (-10dB)	55Hz (measured, Audio Science Review)
Bass Extension (-3dB)	70Hz (measured, Audio Science Review)
Dimensions	14.6"H x 9.1"W x 11.4"D (370.0 x 230.0 x 288.9 mm)
Discontinued	Yes
Drivers	1" tweeter + 6.5" woofer
Impedance	4 ohms nominal (measured, Audio Science Review)
Sensitivity	85dB (2.83V/1m, measured, Audio Science Review)
Weight	53.4 lbs / 24.2 kg
Woofer Cabinet	ported, rear

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