JBL K2 S9900

CEDIA 2009

By Scott Wilkinson • Posted: Sep 3, 2009

In its continuing quest for perfection, JBL is introducing the K2 S9900 speaker ($22,000 each) for the discerning—and well-heeled—audiophile. This full-range floorstander is an update of the K2 S9800 with greater bass extension down to 33Hz (topping out at 50kHz) and 35 percent more power-handling capacity. The driver compliment includes a 15-inch fiber-pulp cone woofer; 4-inch, horn-loaded, mid/high compression driver; and 1-inch supertweeter.

Comments

Submitted by Gamecocktom on October 6, 2009 - 3:10pm.

I listened to these and found them to be harsh, honky and irritating. I was shocked because I really expected them to sing. Of course, they were in open floorspace and being played very loudly, but still, they have to be a benchmark for poor performance per dollar.