The JBL HDI-4500 ranks #30 out of 71 total Center Channel Speakers for sound quality. See all Passive Home rankings for every top pick.
Brand: JBL
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#30 JBL HDI-4500: $2,119.95 each JBL eBay
Pros: A 1” compression driver in JBL’s High Definition Imaging horn sits between four 5.25” aluminum matrix woofers. Erin’s Audio Corner measured a fairly flat on-axis response (0.30 average deviation) and a preference score of 4.08 without a subwoofer, with bass reaching 67.4Hz (-3dB) and about 44Hz (-10dB). 90dB sensitivity and a compression driver give it plenty of clean output for large rooms. Measured bass extension of 67.4Hz (-3dB).
Cons: The listening window spans 3.2dB from 300Hz to 5kHz and the predicted in-room response is only moderately smooth (0.60), so it is less neutral than the best centers here. At $2120 it costs more than several centers that measure better.
How it compares: Just above it: Klipsch RP-504C II - $1620 cheaper, 6Hz higher bass extension (-3dB). Just below it: Klipsch RP-404C II - $1720 cheaper, 4Hz higher bass extension (-3dB).
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | about 43.9Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 67.4Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| DIY Kit | No |
| Drivers | 1” 2410H-2 compression driver with HDI horn, 4x 5.25” aluminum matrix woofers |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz-30kHz -6dB (manufacturer specified) |
| Impedance | 4 ohms nominal (manufacturer specified) |
| Sensitivity | 90dB (2.83V/1m, manufacturer specified) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.08 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 6.28 |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported (rear) |
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