Description
The JBL 8320 Cinema Surround Speaker is a compact two-way loudspeaker designed for professional cinema surround applications. It delivers clear and dependable sound performance with 150 watts of continuous pink-noise power handling, high sensitivity, and extended bass response.
Designed for the dynamic range required by digital cinema sound formats, the JBL 8320 features Thermomaster® Technology, which supports high-frequency power handling within a lightweight molded enclosure. Its 100° × 90° coverage pattern and 20-degree angled front baffle help provide uniform sound distribution across the audience seating area.
The JBL 8320 is THX® approved and supports multiple mounting options, including JBL QuickMount™, Omnimount®, and APC Multimount brackets. Its top-mounted input terminals make wiring quick and convenient during installation.
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Key Features
- Two-way cinema surround speaker
- Compact and lightweight design
- Suitable for professional cinema surround applications
- Designed for digital cinema sound formats
- 150-watt continuous pink-noise power handling
- Peak power handling of 600 watts
- High sensitivity for efficient sound output
- Extended bass response
- Frequency range from 50 Hz to 20 kHz
- Thermomaster® Technology
- Supports high-frequency power handling in a compact enclosure
- 100° horizontal coverage
- 90° vertical coverage
- Uniform horizontal and vertical sound coverage
- 20-degree angled front baffle
- SMPTE / ISO 2969 Curve X high-frequency de-emphasis
- Lightweight and rigid molded enclosure
- Top-mounted input terminals for quick access
- 5-way binding-post input connectors
- Supports JBL QuickMount™ brackets
- Supports Omnimount® brackets
- Supports APC Multimount brackets
- THX® approved
Technical Specification
- Brand: JBL
- Model Number: 8320
- Product Type: Two-Way Cinema Surround Speaker
- Frequency Response (±3 dB): 65 Hz – 18 kHz
- Frequency Range (-10 dB): 50 Hz – 20 kHz
- Power Handling (2-Hour AES Rating): 150 Watts
- Continuous Power Rating: 150 Watts Pink Noise
- Peak Power Rating: 600 Watts
- Sensitivity: 94 dB SPL Half-Space / Wall-Mounted
- Free-Field Sensitivity: 91 dB SPL
- Maximum SPL at 1 Metre: 116 dB
- Nominal Impedance: 8 Ohms
- Horizontal Coverage Angle (-6 dB): 100° Average from 400 Hz to 12 kHz
- Vertical Coverage Angle (-6 dB): 90° Average from 400 Hz to 12 kHz
- Coverage Pattern: 100° × 90°
- Directivity Factor (Q): 7 Average from 400 Hz to 12 kHz
- Directivity Index (DI): 8.4 dB Average from 400 Hz to 12 kHz
- Crossover Frequency: 3 kHz
- High-Frequency Contour: ISO 2969 Curve X Surround Contour
- Polarity: EIA Standard
- Downward-Firing Angle: Nominal 20° When Mounted Flush on Back Panel
- Enclosure Material: Textured Black H.I.P.S. Plastic
- Grille Color: Black
- Input Connectors: 5-Way Binding Posts
- Dimensions (H × W × D): 406 × 343 × 224 mm
- Dimensions (H × W × D): 16 × 13.5 × 8.8 Inches
- Net Weight: 11 lbs / 5 kg








