This loudspeaker with high-impact molded enclosure reproduces sound with unmatched clarity and power. Its high-temperature oversized Kapton voice coil and HeatScape motor structure allow effortless play of all types of movies and music. The FreeFlow flared port increases bass response without adding unwanted port noise. JBL's custom-designed drivers allow the use of simple, Straight-Line Signal Path (SSP) crossover networks with high-quality electrical components that minimize processing that could degrade the signal. The WeatherPlas (polymer-coated cellulose fiber) cone woofer features traditional JBL engineering, the same technologies used in JBL's Professional equipment that can be found in stadiums, music halls and movie theaters around the world.Specifications Description2-Way, 4-Inch, (100mm) Weather-Resistant Bookshelf SpeakerFrequency Response75Hz - 20kHzPower Handling100 watts Sensitivity (2.83V/1m)86dBNominal Impedance8 Ohms Dimensions (H x W x D)241mm x 159mm x 121mm / 9-1/2" x 6-1/4" x 4-3/4"Weight2.1kg / 4.5 lb

Pair of weather-resistant, 2-way, 4-inch bookshelf speakers. Off-white color.

4-inch WeatherPlas cone woofers and 0.75-inch titanium-laminated dome tweeters

FreeFlow flared port increases bass response without adding unwanted distortion

100 watts max recommended amp power; includes wall-mounting brackets

5-way binding posts; 6.25 x 9.5 x 4.75 inches (W x H x D) each; 5-year warranty

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If you want some great compact speakers for home or even for a portable setup, with full sonic clarity, these are the deal.

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10 of 11 found the following review helpful:

excellent productJul 09, 2006
By D. Zabka "Zdflyboy9"
I went to Best Buy to test all the outdoor speakers in person, and these did better than the BOSE and other high end brands. These are the best speakers for the money. They have great high and mid range sound, but lack much bass, which is to be expected with most outdoor speakers with speakers smaller than 4". If you have the money ($400+) go with the Klipsch speakers. These are the best alternative.

5 of 6 found the following review helpful:

Just loud enough to annoy my neighbors !Jan 03, 2007
By Barbara J. Armstrong
you gotta love these speakers ! small but powerful----easy to connect and wall mount----or shelf ---- can be easily turned in the direction of whatever or whoever needs to listen to REAL music.

2 of 2 found the following review helpful:

Great value and highly versatile speakerMar 26, 2007
By Jonathan Fero
I purchased a pair of these speakers for the surrounds in a 5.1 channel living room system. I mounted the speakers slightly above ear level on the back wall, behind the couch, facing forward.

These are very good direct-radiating speakers for the money. They are not too big and fairly lightweight. They will blend into your white/off-white wall. The included wall brackets mounted easily and securely into the wall studs (you need to buy your own screws). The mounting brackets allows a great deal of aiming adjustments.

I have not seen any measurements for this speaker, however I did not hestitate to buy it. I have not heard anything other than neutrality, and I have full confidence in JBL as well as all Harman International brands. Harman has the most sophisticated measurement and testing facilities in the United States (if not the world), and they design speakers based on science. Trained listeners then evaluate the speakers in blind tests where the speakers are repeatedly rotated in and out of position behind a screen. I'm not saying these particular JBL speakers were so tested, but the point is that you can be sure you are buying a quality loudspeaker--even when it is a satellite speaker that embodies numerous compromises. For example, Harman manufactures the speaker's drivers in house. Such economies of scale allow them to offer a high quality product with which smaller manufacturers simply cannot compete.

A nice feature of these speakers and all JBL consumer speakers I believe, is the waveguide around the tweeter. Essentailly a horn, this improves horizontal directivity beyond the stereo sweetspot.

Again, I have mounted these speakers indoors and cannot comment on their weather resistance.

In summary, I would not hesitate to recommend these speakers to someone for an application similar to mine where room size, budget, and spousal acceptance preclude larger rear surounds.

1 of 1 found the following review helpful:

Good Outdoor SpeakerJun 21, 2011
By Robert Owen
I have a patio area around an outdoor pool. For the past 6 years I have been using some 18 year old Heco (German) Legato outdoor speakers which have worked well however I wanted to add a second pair of speakers, ideally with a little more bass, on the opposite side of the pool. I found the JBL Northridge N24AWII 'weather resistent' speakers for under $100 on Amazon. They are now fitted and I am pleased with the result. Although the main driver is just 4" (like the Heco), the bass port definately allows the bass to come through much better at lower volumes. They are not as 'bright' as the Heco but the combination of Heco and JBL gives a great sound either for just laying out or bigger parties. I use a AudioSource AMP-100 (bought used on eBay for $80) to drive the speakers and the music source is an Apple Airport Express linked to iTunes. Since my wife is never without her iPhone, she can easily use that to select and play music (the AMP-100 is set to auto power-on when it detects a signal on line 2). The Heco's have been out in the Houston humidity for 6 years with no issues or rust. I hope the JBL's will last as well. I can't say I would recommend these speakers for indoor use - why spend extra for 'weather resistent' on speakers to use inside?

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