The JBL Synthesis SK2-1000 ranks #143 out of 221 total Large Size Bookshelf Speakers for sound quality. See all Passive Home rankings for every top pick.
Brand: JBL
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#143 JBL Synthesis SK2-1000: $15,190 per pair Discontinued eBay
Pros: A large JBL Synthesis companion speaker with twin 10-inch woofers and beryllium compression drivers on a horn, built for very high output in dedicated home theaters. Published measurements give scores of 4.27 on its own and 6.80 with an ideal subwoofer, close to the JBL Synthesis SK2-3300. Measured bass extension of 47.4Hz (-10dB).
Cons: Discontinued and sold only through JBL Synthesis dealers, so it is now found used. The data behind its score is low quality (smoothed vendor curves), the on-axis response is uneven (0.53 band deviation), and bass reaches only 79.2Hz at -3dB, so it needs subwoofers.
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | about 47.4Hz (derived, log-interpolated between spinorama.org -9dB/-12dB points) |
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| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 79.2Hz (measured, manufacturer data via spinorama.org) |
| DIY Kit | No |
| Drivers | 2 x 10” woofers, 3” beryllium compression driver, 1” beryllium ultra-high-frequency driver |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.27 (spinorama.org) |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 6.80 (spinorama.org) |
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Frequency Response
How the JBL Synthesis SK2-1000 measures across the audible range. A flatter listening window (the sound arriving straight at you) is more neutral: peaks sound forward or harsh, dips sound recessed. The estimated in-room response adds what a typical room does, and there a gentle, even tilt down toward the treble is ideal. Both curves are shifted so their 300 Hz to 3 kHz average sits at 0 dB.
Measurement data: spinorama.org, measured by an independent reviewer.