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JBL PB-12 Subwoofer

JBL PB-12 Subwoofer
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alaScore 79

95 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 95 reviews of JBL PB-12 Subwoofer. The average rating for this product is 2.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the design. The usability is also mentioned favorably, but there are some negative comments about the reliability and size.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the JBL PB-12 Subwoofer is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 79/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for JBL PB-12 Subwoofer

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 87 user reviews of JBL PB-12 Subwoofer from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 2.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the design and usability, whereas many are negative about the reliability and size.

price, usability, design

size, reliability

31% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Steve Guttenberg (cnet.com)

JBL PB12 review: JBL PB12

 

JBL PB12

Solidly constructed; 250-watt amplifier; 12-inch woofer.

Somewhat big; bass can sound too boomy.

This subwoofer has enough oomph to fill even fairly large rooms with deep bass.

Oct, 2002
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Expert review by : Steve Guttenberg (cnet.com.au)

JBL PB12 review: JBL PB12

 

JBL PB12

Solidly constructed; 250-watt amplifier; 12-inch woofer.

Somewhat big; bass can sound too boomy.

This subwoofer has enough oomph to fill even fairly large rooms with deep bass.

Oct, 2002
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Consumer review (audioreview.com)

JBL PB12 Subwoofers

 

you know I hear some folks comments about the amp going out. Very pleased with my foundation shaking speakers. love this speaker. I turn it off when done. Maybe these guys leave theirs on all the time or are trying to cause an earthquake in the...

Nov, 2017
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Consumer review (audioreview.com)

JBL PB12 Subwoofers

 

I just got this sub and it sounds superb for a sub $500 sub. I have owned other JBL products (control room, PA, and home speakers) and this is consistent with their sound quality. I'm not sure what year my sub is.

Dec, 2006
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Consumer review (audioreview.com)

JBL PB12 Subwoofers

 

Had this sub for about 5 years. After about 1 year, the amp died. I sent it off to have it serviced (only paid shipping for 1 way) and thought nothing of it since it was damaged while I was living in the college dorms. About 1 week ago (beg of June...

Jun, 2006
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Consumer review (audioreview.com)

JBL PB12 Subwoofers

 

Do NOT buy this sub. It will die on you!

Nov, 2005
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Consumer review (audioreview.com)

JBL PB12 Subwoofers

 

As a musician I always preferred JBL for PA system drivers and have loved the JBL sound for audio as well. When deciding to upgrade my HT I looked for all JBL components. I was unaware of the controversy surrounding this model and purchased one for...

Oct, 2005
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