Bookshelf Speaker Reviews

Speaker: CONTROL 1Xtreme
Type: Two-way
Tweeter (size in inches, type): 0.5, titanium-laminate dome
Woofer (size in inches, type): 4, polypropylene cone
Nominal Impedance (ohms): 8
Recommended Amp Power (watts): 10–80
Available Finishes: Black plastic/rubber
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 9 x 6.06 x 5.44
Weight (pounds): 5.2
Price: $199/pair

Ratings: JBL CONTROL 1Xtreme Speakers

Build Quality: 90
• Rubber top and bottom control vibration
• Metal grilles stand up to serious desktop abuse

Value: 92
• List price is modest, and Internet discounts are even better
• A decent tweeter is rarely seen at this price

Features: 88
• A little chunkier than an average desktop speaker
• OK, the terminals are wire clips, but they're quite rugged ones

Performance: 90
• The top end is polite but not fuzzy; ideal for a desktop
• Decent bass, but add a sub for best results

Ergonomics: 87
• Threaded insert makes for easy wall-mounting
• Round-cornered, homely, but not without visual interest

Overall Rating: 90
With solid construction that will stand up to abuse on your desktop and pleasing performance with music and computer applications, this is arguably the best speaker you can buy for practically nothing.

General Information
CONTROL 1Xtreme Speakers, $199/pr
JBL Consumer Products
(516) 255-4JBL
www.jbl.com