A receiver for JBL ES20

[euphoria]

Hey my friends, I was wondering if you could help me.

The thing is that I just got my Jbl es20 loudspeakers. I want to plug them to my laptop and I don't know which receiver a/v , amplifier choose for a excellent sound, I mean they have these specs, but I don't know what to do about this:


Power Handling (Recommended) 60W
Nominal Impedance 8 Ohms
Maximum Recommended Amplifier Power 125W
Frequency Response (-3dB) 60Hz – 40kHz
Crossover Frequencies 3300Hz – 24dB/octave 12000Hz – 18dB/octave
Power Handling (Peak) 240W
Sensitivity (2.83V@1m) 6dB.

ES20 | Three-way bookshelf/wall mount loudspeaker | JBL US



Other thing, what happens, if possible, I connect them to this HI-FI:

PHILIPS FWM399

AMPLIFIER
Output power ................................... 2 x 240 W MPO
................................................................. 2 x 120 W RMS(1)
Signal-to-noise ratio .......................... ≥ 67 dBA (IEC)
Frequency response .......................... 50 – 15000 Hz
Input sensitivity
AUX/CDR In .......................................... 500 mV / 1V
Output
Speakers ....................................................................≥ 6 Ω
Headphones...................................... 32 Ω – 1000 Ω
(1) (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD)

CD/MP3-CD PLAYER
Number of programmable tracks ......................... 99
Frequency response .......................... 20 – 20000 Hz
Signal-to-noise ratio ....................................... ≥ 80 dBA
Channel separation ..........................≥ 60 dB (1 kHz)
Total harmonic distortion........................... < 0.003%
MPEG 1 Layer 3 (MP3-CD) .......... MPEG AUDIO
MP3-CD bit rate ....................................... 32-256 kbps
(128 kbps advised)
Sampling frequencies .......................32, 44.1, 48 kHz

TUNER
FM wave range ................................... 87.5 – 108 MHz
MW wave rang................................... 531 – 1602 kHz
LW wave range ..................................... 153 – 279 kHz
Number of presets ........................................................ 40
Antenna
FM ....................................................................... 75 Ω wire
AM .............................................................. Loop antenna

TAPE PLAYER
Frequency response
Normal tape (type I)...... 80 – 12500 Hz (8 dB)
Signal-to-noise ratio
Normal tape (type I)................................. ≥ 48 dBA
Wow and flutter ......................................... ≤ 0.4% DIN
SPEAKERS
System .................... 3-way; double port bass reflex
Impedance........................................................................ 6 Ω
Woofer ...................................................................... 1 x 6.5"
Tweeter ...................................................................... 1 x 2.5"
Dimensions (w x h x d) . 247 x 320 x 218 (mm)
Weight ............................................................. 3.36 kg each

GENERAL
Material/finish ................................... Polystyrene/Metal
AC Power ..................................... 220 – 230 V / 50 Hz
Power Consumption
Active ...................................................................... 175 W
Standby ..................................................................≤ 25 W
Eco Power standby ......................................... < 1 W
Dimensions (w x h x d) ..265 x 310 x 382 (mm)
Weight (without speakers) .............................. 8.76 kg

http://download.p4c.philips.com/file...25_dfu_eng.pdf

Thanks!

 

[zieglj01]

I would buy a regular AV receiver - do you have a budget?

 

[j_garcia]

What audio outputs do you have on your laptop?

These should work. The budget is tight, so refurb will likely get you more for your money:

http://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/DENAVR1712/DENON-AVR-1712-7.1-A/V-Surround-Receiver/1.html

http://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/DENAVR1713/DENON-AVR-1713-5.1ch-Networking-Receiver-w/AirPlay-3D-Ready/1.html

 

[euphoria]

I'm looking for a economical with a good sound quality receiver, amp where I could connect also my laptop. Maybe $250 - $300..

 

[euphoria]

I have this on my laptop.

Sound System: Sony® Sound Reality™ - Audio
Enhancer

Inputs and Outputs
Ethernet Port: 1
Headphone Jack: 1
Memory Stick® Media Slot: 1

Modem Jack: 1

Secure Digital Slot: 1
Microphone Input: 1

S-Video Output(s): 1

USB Port(s): 3 (2.0 compliant)
VGA Output(s): 1
DC-In: 1
Express Card™ Slot: 1 type /34
i.LINK® Connection: 1(4-pin) interface

 

[euphoria]

0k, I think I will buy a DENON AVR-1713 5.1ch or something like that . I have bare wire 16-gauge, do you think this will work? And, what cable(s) should I buy to connect the laptop?

Oh, in the meantime I buy the receiver, can I use the Hi-Fi, or it's dangerous?

 

[j_garcia]

You don't seem to have an appropriate connection to go directly to a receiver, such as an optical digital out. The 1713 has Airplay though, so you may be able to connect wireless, and that is probably the simplest option because you'll otherwise want a USB DAC with a digital and/or analog output which is an additional expense. 16 awg wire should be fine.

Not sure what you mean by "use the hi-fi"? You mean use the AM/FM tuner? Yes, it should not be a problem.

 

[Adam]

Hi, I don't think that it would be dangerous to connect your new JBL speakers up to your Philips system. The Philips speakers are rated at a lower impedance (6 ohms) versus the JBLs (8 ohms), so the JBLs shouldn't pose a difficult load to the amps in that Philips system.

 

[euphoria]

So, I think I'll go with wireless.

When I say hi-fi I mean to this PHILIPS FWM399 :

Remove its originals speakers and connect the JBL. But I don't know if it is dangerous for the speakers; both specs are in the first post.

 

[j_garcia]

Sorry, I didn't catch that. Those things generally don't have hefty amps, but as long as you don't turn it up to the point where it sounds distorted, I think it will be OK too.

 

[zieglj01]

Sorry, I didn't catch that. Those things generally don't have hefty amps, but as long as you don't turn it up to the point where it sounds distorted, I think it will be OK too.

Yes, I would still watch the volume on the Philips

From HT Labs >
The –3-dB point is at 82 Hz, and the –6-dB point is at 64 Hz. Impedance reaches a minimum of 3.89 ohms at 14.4 kHz
and a phase angle of –48.98 degrees at 4.2 kHz.

 

[euphoria]

It works . Ok, I'll keep on mid-volume. I'm using it this way until I buy the receiver. THANK YOU ALL!

 

[zieglj01]

It works . Ok, I'll keep on mid-volume. I'm using it this way until I buy the receiver. THANK YOU ALL!

What is that big smile on your face?

Enjoy.