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2
. One of the connections between
sound source and AV receiver/amp is
faulty or has become disconnected.
faulty or has become disconnected.
3
. AV receiver/amp center channel
mode not selected. Please select a
mode that activates the center
channel.
mode that activates the center
channel.
4.
Rear/surround information may not
be recorded in some scenes and
passages.
passages.
5.
AV receiver/amp “audio direct”
switch is activated. This switch
should be off to activate the 5
speaker surround mode.
should be off to activate the 5
speaker surround mode.
6
. Sound source (VDP, VCR, CD,
cassette deck, turntable) not turned
on, not activated, not hooked up or
not selected on AV receiver/amp
front panel.
on, not activated, not hooked up or
not selected on AV receiver/amp
front panel.
GENERAL CARE
The grille is held in place by pins
near the edges. To remove the grille,
grasp it by both top and bottom
edges and pull gently. To replace
grille, re-position it carefully and
press gently at the corners. Do not
push on the center area of the grille.
near the edges. To remove the grille,
grasp it by both top and bottom
edges and pull gently. To replace
grille, re-position it carefully and
press gently at the corners. Do not
push on the center area of the grille.
NOTE: The M5 grille is non-
removable. Do not attempt to pry
the grille from the cabinet as this
will void your warranty. The rear
panels are removable to allow ser-
vice personnel access to the driver
components if needed.
removable. Do not attempt to pry
the grille from the cabinet as this
will void your warranty. The rear
panels are removable to allow ser-
vice personnel access to the driver
components if needed.
The loudspeaker cabinet may be
cleaned with a slightly damp cloth. To
remove dust from the grille cloth, use
a vacuum with a brush attachment.
Spots may be removed with a com-
mercial spot remover. Do not use any
cleaners or solvents on the speaker
drivers themselves.
cleaned with a slightly damp cloth. To
remove dust from the grille cloth, use
a vacuum with a brush attachment.
Spots may be removed with a com-
mercial spot remover. Do not use any
cleaners or solvents on the speaker
drivers themselves.
SERVICE
Should your loudspeaker ever need
service, return it to the JBL dealer
from whom it was purchased.
service, return it to the JBL dealer
from whom it was purchased.
If purchased outside the United
States, contact your local distributor
to make arrangements for repair
service.
States, contact your local distributor
to make arrangements for repair
service.
Do not return products to
the JBL factory without prior
authorization.
authorization.
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Specifications
MR Center
M5
MR25
MR26
Application
Center Bookshelf
Bookshelf
Bookshelf
Channel
High Frequency
10mm Ti
2" Paper
10mm Ti
10mm Ti
Dome Transducer
Composite
(Cone)
Composite
Composite
Midrange Transducer
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
(Nitrile Polymer Fibre Cone)
Low Frequency Transducer
2 x 3.5"
5"
5"
6
1
⁄
2
"
(Nitrile Polymer Fibre Cone)
(Neo Magnet)
Crossover Frequency
4.5kHz
2.2kHz
4.5kHz
4.5kHz
Frequency
80 Hz to
75 Hz to
70 Hz to
55 Hz to
Response (– 6 dB)
20 kHz
20 kHz
20 kHz
20 kHz
Sensitivity (1 Watt/1 Meter)
87 dB
86 dB
87 dB
88 dB
Nominal Impedance
8 ohms
8 ohms
8 ohms
8 ohms
Recommended
10 to 80
10 to 50
10 to 75
10 to 100
Amplifier Power*
Watts
Watts
Watts
Watts
External Dimensions
Height 5
Height 5
3
⁄
16
"
11"
12"
15"
Width
14
1
⁄
4
"
6
1
⁄
2
"
7
1
⁄
2
"
8
1
⁄
2
"
Depth
6
5
⁄
8
"
7
1
⁄
4
"
8
1
⁄
2
"
10"
External Dimensions
Height
Height
132 mm
280 mm
305 mm
381 mm
Width
362 mm
165 mm
190 mm
216 mm
Depth
168 mm
184 mm
216 mm
254 mm
Weight (each)
7 lbs
7 lbs
8 lbs
12 lbs
3.2 kg
3.2 kg
3.6 kg
5.5 kg
Shipping Weight
10 lbs
18 lbs
20 lbs
28 lbs
4.5 kg
8.2 kg
9.1 kg
12.7 kg
*The maximum recommended amplifier power rating will insure proper system headroom to allow
for occasional program peaks. We do not recommend sustained operation at these maximum
power Levels.
power Levels.
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Specifications
MR28
MR38
MR308II
MR310II
Application
Bookshelf
Bookshelf
Tower
Tower
High Frequency 14mm" Ti
14mm Ti
14mm Ti
14mm Ti
14mm Ti
Dome Transducer
Composite
Composite
Composite
Composite
Midrange Transducer
n/a
6
1
⁄
2
"
6
1
⁄
2
"
6
1
⁄
2
"
(Nitrile Polymer Fibre Cone)
Low Frequency Transducer
8"
8"
8"
10"
(Nitrile Polymer Fibre Cone)
Crossover Frequency
3.5kHz
3.5kHz
3.5kHz
3.5kHz
Frequency
50 Hz to
45 Hz to
42 Hz to
40 Hz to
Response (– 6 dB)
20 kHz
20 kHz
20 kHz
20 kHz
Sensitivity (1 Watt/1 Meter)
90 dB
92 dB
92 dB
92 dB
Nominal Impedance
8 ohms
8 ohms
8 ohms
8 ohms
Recommended
10 to 125
10 to 150
10 to 150
10 to 175
Amplifier Power*
Watts
Watts
Watts
Watts
External Dimensions
Height 19
Height 19
1
⁄
4
"
24"
32
3
⁄
16
"
36"
Width
10"
10"
10"
11
3
⁄
4
"
Depth
10"
12"
12"
12"
External Dimensions
Height
Height
489 mm
610 mm
818mm
915 mm
Width
254 mm
254 mm
254 mm
298 mm
Depth
254 mm
305 mm
305 mm
305 mm
Weight (each)
18 lbs
25 lbs
28 lbs
32 lbs
8.2 kg
11.3 kg
12.7 kg
14.5 kg
Shipping Weight
40 lbs
29 lbs
32 lbs
36 lbs
18.2 kg
13.2 kg
14.5 kg
16.4 kg
*The maximum recommended amplifier power rating will insure proper system headroom
to allow for occasional program peaks. We do not recommend sustained operation at
these maximum power Levels.
these maximum power Levels.
JBL continually strives to improve its products. New materials, production methods and design refinements are
introduced into existing models without notice as a routine expression of our design philosophy. For this reason,
JBL MR Series Loudspeakers may differ in some respect from their published specifications and descriptions, but
will always equal or exceed the original specifications unless otherwise stated.
introduced into existing models without notice as a routine expression of our design philosophy. For this reason,
JBL MR Series Loudspeakers may differ in some respect from their published specifications and descriptions, but
will always equal or exceed the original specifications unless otherwise stated.
A Harman International Company
Part No. 332408-001
Printed in Taiwan
MR SERIES LOUDSPEAKERS
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Specifications
MR28
MR38
MR308II
MR310II
Application
Bookshelf
Bookshelf
Tower
Tower
High Frequency 14mm" Ti
14mm Ti
14mm Ti
14mm Ti
14mm Ti
Dome Transducer
Composite
Composite
Composite
Composite
Midrange Transducer
n/a
6
1
⁄
2
"
6
1
⁄
2
"
6
1
⁄
2
"
(Nitrile Polymer Fibre Cone)
Low Frequency Transducer
8"
8"
8"
10"
(Nitrile Polymer Fibre Cone)
Crossover Frequency
3.5kHz
3.5kHz
3.5kHz
3.5kHz
Frequency
50 Hz to
45 Hz to
42 Hz to
40 Hz to
Response (– 6 dB)
20 kHz
20 kHz
20 kHz
20 kHz
Sensitivity (1 Watt/1 Meter)
90 dB
92 dB
92 dB
92 dB
Nominal Impedance
8 ohms
8 ohms
8 ohms
8 ohms
Recommended
10 to 125
10 to 150
10 to 150
10 to 175
Amplifier Power*
Watts
Watts
Watts
Watts
External Dimensions
Height 19
Height 19
1
⁄
4
"
24"
32
3
⁄
16
"
36"
Width
10"
10"
10"
11
3
⁄
4
"
Depth
10"
12"
12"
12"
External Dimensions
Height
Height
489 mm
610 mm
818mm
915 mm
Width
254 mm
254 mm
254 mm
298 mm
Depth
254 mm
305 mm
305 mm
305 mm
Weight (each)
18 lbs
25 lbs
28 lbs
32 lbs
8.2 kg
11.3 kg
12.7 kg
14.5 kg
Shipping Weight
40 lbs
29 lbs
32 lbs
36 lbs
18.2 kg
13.2 kg
14.5 kg
16.4 kg
*The maximum recommended amplifier power rating will insure proper system headroom
to allow for occasional program peaks. We do not recommend sustained operation at
these maximum power Levels.
these maximum power Levels.
JBL continually strives to improve its products. New materials, production methods and design refinements are
introduced into existing models without notice as a routine expression of our design philosophy. For this reason,
JBL MR Series Loudspeakers may differ in some respect from their published specifications and descriptions, but
will always equal or exceed the original specifications unless otherwise stated.
introduced into existing models without notice as a routine expression of our design philosophy. For this reason,
JBL MR Series Loudspeakers may differ in some respect from their published specifications and descriptions, but
will always equal or exceed the original specifications unless otherwise stated.
A Harman International Company
Part No. 332408-001
Printed in Taiwan
MR SERIES LOUDSPEAKERS
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