JBL Encounter 2.1 Multi Media
Speaker System
Excellent Desktop Speaker System
Harman Multimedia, the genius behind the JBL Encounter 2.1 Multi-Media
Speaker System, has long been known for the stylish designs and world-
class technologies it brings to its products. The JBL Encounter Speaker
System happily extends that reputation. The Encounter 2.1 is a stylish,
compact, high-performance sound system for your desktop computer,
laptop, iPod, MP3 player and other digital audio sources. The Encounter
2.1 will provide a rich, clean, and powerful sound stage for all of your
listening activities while enhancing your desk with style. A stereo mini-jack
connection allows you to enjoy high quality audio from a variety of devices
such as MP3 and CD players, as well as Macintosh and PC desktop
computers and laptops. The system also supports all iPods with a
headphone port. With touch volume control, a simple touch is all it takes to
mute, un-mute, increase or decrease the volume. The bass control utilizes
FCS, a fixed crossover shelving topology. This allows for a pure bass
adjustment that does not affect the sound imaging as the bass level
increases. Four aluminum-domed transducers are driven by powerful
neodymium magnets to provide a full and rich frequency response from the
mids to the highest highs. A magnum six-inch driver is optimized for clean
powerful bass response. And the JBL OnStage system equalization, based
on a proprietary compression technology, is computer optimized to provide
a complete sound stage from your desktop. Lastly, the satellite and
subwoofer ports rely on patented slipstream port geometry. This design
maximizes port efficiency while minimizing port noise. The result of all
these features is a speaker system that youll love showing off and that will
provide astonishing clarity for all of your digital audio listening needs.
Whats in the Box
Two 13-watt Odyssey satellite speakers, 34-watt Magnum subwoofer,
connecting cables, users manual.
Personal Review: JBL Encounter 2.1 Multi Media Speaker
System

I just bought these speakers to replace my old set of Cambridge
Soundworks, which I must say, did a very decent job for the last 4 years.
Being a TOTAL music lover, I am VERY picky about sound quality, even if
it is just from a computer where is going to be coming from! I of course
don't expect computer speakers with a sub-woofer to sound like a pair of
Pro-Standing speakers, but I want at least to be able to hear downloads or
CDs with decent sound quality while at work...Well, after much research
and LISTENING, I went ahead and bought a pair of Encounters. Before
buying them, I compared them with the Creature and Soundsticks
speakers, also by JBL. I have to say the Encounter have a better imaging
and a deeper warmer sound than the Soundsticks. The Creature ones
simply don't even get close! As I pointed out, these are computer
speakers, and as such, the bass (specially)is artificial, a sound that lacks
"breath"; but...what could you expect for a plastic sub-woofer? On the
other hand, is the most decent bass sound I've ever heard from computer
speakers! better and more natural than any other sub-woofer on this price
range and considerably higher. The mid and high registers sound really
nice, great stereo separation, and as pointed out before, nice warmth
without sounding un-natural. The power handling is superb! you get
13Watts RMS from this mini speakers plus a 34watts subwoofer...enough
sound to fill a mid size room with excellent sound quality. You won't get the
fancy design of the Soundsticks, but the sound of the Encounter is
considerably better, and that ultimately is what I care about. Very higly
recommended!
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