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JBL Performance P81 Owner's Manual
Summary of Performance P81
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Jbl performance ™ series owner’s guide p81 p941 high-performance in-wall loudspeakers p81, p941 om 2/18/05 10:55 am page 1.
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This document contains general safety, installation, and operation instructions for the jbl ® performance ™ series p81 and p941 in-wall loudspeakers. It is important to read this document before attempting to use your loudspeakers. Pay particular attention to safety instructions. Warning calls atten...
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4 thank you for purchasing the jbl performance series p81/p941 in-wall loudspeakers. Designed for discerning audiophiles, the p81 and p941 offer ver- satile, easily integrated in-wall loud- speakers that provide the superior, uncolored sound that is the hallmark of jbl loudspeakers. The p81 and p941...
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The p81 and p941 require special care and handling during unpacking. Pay particular attention to the precautions that appear in this section and to other precautions that appear throughout this owner’s manual. When unpacking, save all packing materials for possible future shipping needs. Refer to th...
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P81/p941 driver complement the numbers in figure 3 correspond to the numbered items in this section. 1. Tweeter • 1-inch (25mm) titanium dome • underhung with copper-clad alu- minum wire for low distortion • ferrofluid for high-power handling with reduced compression 2. Woofer • 7-1/2-inch (191mm)/9...
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• two high-grade neodymium magnets placed inside the voice coils for opti- mal magnetic shielding • symmetrical field geometry (sfg ™ ) design for low overall distortion • 1-1/2-inch (38mm) voice coil wound on a fiberglass bobbin for high-power handling and low distortion • copper cap stabilizes ind...
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Loudspeaker fidelity depends on the following three factors: • loudspeaker accuracy • loudspeaker placement • listening room acoustics advanced jbl design features allow the p81 and p941 to achieve exceptional acoustical precision. However, proper placement and listening room acoustics have a signif...
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For installations in new construction projects, use the jbl p81/p941 in-wall rough-in bracket, which should be installed by a professional. Refer to the jbl p81/p941 in-wall rough-in bracket installation instructions for more infor- mation. The jbl p81 and p941 in-wall speakers were designed to be e...
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7. Be sure to run the speaker wire in through the rear opening before reinstalling the baffle assembly. 8. Insert the mounting frame into the cutout until the clamps snap into place. Figure 13: clamp close-up figure 14: clamp mechanism figure 15: frame alignment tool 9. Insert the frame alignment to...
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The p81 and p941 feature gold-plated binding posts that allow for two meth- ods of connecting the speaker wires. Caution: never make or break con- nections unless all system components are powered off. Before making connections, note the following: • make all connections observing the proper polarit...
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It is highly recommended that you make front-panel control adjustments before installing the grille. Experiment with settings and carefully listen to ensure that the proper adjustments have been made. To optimize the p81 and p941 for best performance: 1. Refer to the loudspeaker placement section on...
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Painting the grille for best results, it is recommended that the grille be painted with a spray applicator to enable the paint to be evenly applied to the inside edges of the grille’s perforations. The following items are required to paint the grille: • the grille (included) • replacement scrim clot...
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Before returning a product for warranty or non-warranty service, contact jbl customer support to determine the extent of the problem and to obtain a return authorization (ra) number. No products will be accepted without an ra number issued by jbl. If a product must be returned for repair, jbl will a...
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15 index 2-channel installations 8 5.1-channel installations 8 6.1-/7.1-channel installations 8 about the p81/p941 4 highlights 4 product registration 4 unpacking 5 allen key 5, 9, 10, 13 aluminum ring 4, 6 amplifier power range recommended 14 baffle assembly 9, 10 baffle, centering of 10 banana plu...
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