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JBL Duetal 2pc 12w Powered


  • The JBL Duet multimedia speaker system provides smooth and accurate sound for any portable music player or computer
  • Incredibly easy setup and use, Duet is a sophisticated approach to achieving great two-channel sound
  • Duet uses patent-pending Tangential Strain Relief (TSR) technology that was designed specifically to deliver extra bass and lower distortion in small enclosures as a result of controlled linear excursion of the speaker
  • Also provides superior midrange- and high-frequency reproduction
  • The neodymium magnet creates more power and sensitivity
  • Duet also uses a proprietary Adverse Pressure Gradient (APG) port design, which greatly enhances the bass performance

Technical Information
Speakers Details
  • 2 x Speaker(s)

  • Connectivity Technology
  • Cable

  • System Power
  • 6W RMS 1 THD per Speaker
  • 12W RMS Total Continuous Power

  • Driver Type
  • Phoenix Transducers

  • Frequency Response
  • 60Hz to 20kHz

  • Impedance
  • > 5 Kilo Ohm

  • Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR)
  • > 70 dB

  • Controls/Indicators
    Controls
  • Volume - On Satellite Speaker
  • On/Off Switch

  • Physical Characteristics
    Color
  • Aluminum

  • Dimensions
  • 9" Height x 6" Width x 6" Depth

  • Weight
  • 7 lb

  • Miscellaneous
    Additional Information
  • Power Consumption: 20 Watts maximum
  • Input Sensitivity: 400mV for rated power
  • Self-powered satellite speakers
  • Audio Amplifier: Integrated
  • Speaker Type: Active


  • Average Customer Rating:
    4.333 out of 5
    4.3
     out of 
    5
    9 of 9(100%)customers would recommend this product to a friend.
    Customer Reviews for JBL Duetal 2pc 12w Powered
    Review 1 for JBL Duetal 2pc 12w Powered
    Overall Rating
    4 out of 5
    4 out of 5
    Good Speakers,
    January 2, 2010
    By schroeder206
    from Seatte, WA
    Value
    5 out of 5
    5 out of 5
    Features
    4 out of 5
    4 out of 5
    Ease of Installation
    5 out of 5
    5 out of 5
    Performance
    5 out of 5
    5 out of 5
    "These speakers sound great. They only problem I have with them is that the volume dial is really really stiff. I litereally have to hold the top of the speaker with one hand while I turn the dial with the other. The dial being a smooth metal doesn't help either. Other than that, these are great speakers. The sound is crisp."
    Review 2 for JBL Duetal 2pc 12w Powered
    Overall Rating
    5 out of 5
    5 out of 5
    johnnyc,
    September 28, 2007
    By johnnyc1945
    from Crestline, Ca.
    Value
    5 out of 5
    5 out of 5
    Features
    4 out of 5
    4 out of 5
    Ease of Installation
    4 out of 5
    4 out of 5
    Performance
    4 out of 5
    4 out of 5
    "They are very nice speakers, good bass and nice sound overall. It takes two hands to turn them off and
    on. I'm very happy with sound, but wish they were easier to operate.
    "
    Review 3 for JBL Duetal 2pc 12w Powered
    Overall Rating
    4 out of 5
    4 out of 5
    JBL Duetal speakers are an excellent option.,
    September 18, 2007
    By dunda66
    from Arizona
    Value
    5 out of 5
    5 out of 5
    Features
    4 out of 5
    4 out of 5
    Ease of Installation
    5 out of 5
    5 out of 5
    Performance
    5 out of 5
    5 out of 5
    "I needed the JBL Duetal powered speakers to work with my LCD TV Box (converts a cast-off LCD display to a TV system) because it was not able to drive the 18 inch LCD Monitor built-in speakers (not powered). The JBL speakers are an excellent inexpensive stereo set and yes, the on/off volume control knob is weak. But fidelity, frequency range and volume for a computer room TV is more than adequate."
    Review 4 for JBL Duetal 2pc 12w Powered
    Overall Rating
    4 out of 5
    4 out of 5
    JBL Duetal 2pc 12w Powered,
    September 16, 2007
    By drob9
    from Oklahoma
    Value
    4 out of 5
    4 out of 5
    Features
    4 out of 5
    4 out of 5
    Ease of Installation
    5 out of 5
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    Performance
    4 out of 5
    4 out of 5
    "Great little set of speakers. They are an excellent value for the money spent."
    Review 5 for JBL Duetal 2pc 12w Powered
    Overall Rating
    4 out of 5
    4 out of 5
    jbl speakers,
    September 10, 2007
    By Emma0122
    from Bronx,NY
    Value
    5 out of 5
    5 out of 5
    Features
    5 out of 5
    5 out of 5
    Ease of Installation
    4 out of 5
    4 out of 5
    Performance
    4 out of 5
    4 out of 5
    "excellent speakers, great sound for themoney. Iwould recommend these speakers to anyone who needs speakers for their computer."
    Review 6 for JBL Duetal 2pc 12w Powered
    Overall Rating
    4 out of 5
    4 out of 5
    Decent performance and pretty stylish,
    September 2, 2007
    By marlobello
    from Humble, TX
    Value
    4 out of 5
    4 out of 5
    Features
    4 out of 5
    4 out of 5
    Ease of Installation
    4 out of 5
    4 out of 5
    Performance
    4 out of 5
    4 out of 5
    "The speakers work fine, not the best sound in the world--but for the price and no sub-woofer--about what I expected.
    They are good looking get the job done.
    "
    Review 7 for JBL Duetal 2pc 12w Powered
    Overall Rating
    5 out of 5
    5 out of 5
    Good stuff,
    August 15, 2007
    By kuhlii
    from Detroit
    Value
    5 out of 5
    5 out of 5
    Features
    5 out of 5
    5 out of 5
    Ease of Installation
    5 out of 5
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    Performance
    5 out of 5
    5 out of 5
    "Quality sound, convienient and sharp looking!! Great for any computer speakers home or office!"
    Review 8 for JBL Duetal 2pc 12w Powered
    Overall Rating
    4 out of 5
    4 out of 5
    Good sound,
    May 12, 2007
    By Lemonhead
    from Houston, TX
    "The speakers sound much better than the ones I had before. The one drawback is the volume knob - hard to grab."
    Review 9 for JBL Duetal 2pc 12w Powered
    Overall Rating
    5 out of 5
    5 out of 5
    Great speakers,
    April 28, 2007
    By RBradley
    from SF, CA
    "Speakers have good sound for music and general use, good value. Are perfect for desktop use, take up minimal space. Brushed aluminum color compliments most monitors. They arrived in less time than originally promissed, in original packaging - not refurbished."