Product comparison · 2 loudspeakers

JBL Authentics L16 vs JBL LS Center BG

12specifications compared
8differ
4identical
40known for one product only

Key differences

Audio output channels
- Authentics L16:1.0 channels
- LS Center BG:2.0 channels
Speaker placement
- Authentics L16:Tabletop/bookshelf
- LS Center BG:Floor, Tabletop/bookshelf
Number of drivers
- Authentics L16:6
- LS Center BG:2
Frequency range
- Authentics L16:35 - 35000 Hz
- LS Center BG:50 - 40000 Hz
Sensitivity
- Authentics L16:108 dB
- LS Center BG:88 dB
Product colour
- Authentics L16:Walnut
- LS Center BG:Black
Amplifier output power
- Authentics L16:300 W
- LS Center BG:150 W
Connectivity technology
- Authentics L16:Wired & Wireless
- LS Center BG:Wired

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Comparison of Authentics L16, LS Center BG
52 specifications	A JBL Authentics L16 View product	B JBL LS Center BG View product
Loudspeakers3 differ
Speaker type	3-way	3-way
Audio output channelsDiffers	1.0 channels	2.0 channels
Speaker placementDiffers	Tabletop/bookshelf	Floor, Tabletop/bookshelf
Number of driversDiffers	6	2
Mid-range driver diameter (imperial)Known for one	5.08 cm (2")	Unknown — not stated by the source
TweeterKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Tweeter diameterKnown for one	2.5 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Tweeter diameter (imperial)Known for one	2.54 cm (1")	Unknown — not stated by the source
WooferKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one	13.3 cm (5.25")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Speaker positionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Center
Driver diameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 cm
Driver diaphragm materialKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Titanium
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5.08 cm (2")
Audio2 differ
Frequency rangeDiffers	35 - 35000 Hz	50 - 40000 Hz
SensitivityDiffers	108 dB	88 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)Known for one	98 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for one	0.1%	Unknown — not stated by the source
RMS rated powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	150 W
Peak Music Power Output (PMPO)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	300 W
ImpedanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 Ω
Performance1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Walnut	Black
Recommended usage	Universal	Universal
Housing materialKnown for one	Wood	Unknown — not stated by the source
Suitable for outdoor useKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Amplifier1 differ
Amplifier	Built-in	Built-in
Amplifier output powerDiffers	300 W	150 W
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffers	Wired & Wireless	Wired
BluetoothKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
AirPlay	Yes	Yes
3.5 mm connectorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB connectivityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone connectivityKnown for one	3.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio RCA inputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Poweridentical
Power source typeKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Transducer materialKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Aluminium
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	672 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	235 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	217 mm
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	14.4 kg
Depth (with stand)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	235 mm
Height (with stand)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	230 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Package typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Box

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