BALBOA 10 (serv.man5) - JBL Audio User Guide / Operation Manual. Page 4

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** The maximum recommended amplifier power rating will ensure 

proper system headroom to allow for occasional peaks. We do not 
recommend sustained operation at these maximum power levels.

All features and specifications are subject to change without notice.

All dimensions include grilles and feet, but not spikes.

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BALBOA 10
Description
2-Way 130mm (5") bookshelf 
Maximum Recommended 
Amplifier Power**
125W
Power Handling
(Continuous/Peak)
60W/240W
Nominal Impedance
8 Ohms
Sensitivity (2.83V/1m)
86dB
Frequency Response (–3dB)
68Hz – 20kHz
Crossover Frequency
3000Hz
High-Frequency Transducer
19mm (3/4") Titanium-laminate dome
Low-Frequency Transducer
130mm (5") Pure-cellulose fiber
cone, shielded
Baffle
Low diffraction, IsoPower

™

Port
FreeFlow

™

flared

Network
Straight-Line Signal Path

™

(SSP)

Terminal
5-Way binding posts
Dimensions (H x W x D)
(With grille)
259mm x 165mm x 210mm
Weight per Speaker
3.9kg

BALBOA 30
Description
3-Way 170mm (6") floorstanding 
Maximum Recommended  
Amplifier Power**
150W
Power Handling
(Continuous/Peak)
80W/320W
Nominal Impedance
8 Ohms
Sensitivity (2.83V/1m)
90dB
Frequency Response (–3dB)
47Hz – 20kHz
Crossover Frequencies
600Hz, 3500Hz
High-Frequency Transducer
19mm (3/4") Titanium-laminate
dome
Midrange Transducer
100mm (4") Pure-cellulose-fiber
cone, shielded
Low-Frequency Transducer
170mm (6") Pure-cellulose-fiber
cone, shielded
Baffle
Low diffraction, IsoPower

™

Port
FreeFlow

™

flared

Network
Straight-Line Signal Path

™

(SSP)

Terminals
5-Way binding posts
Dimensions (H x W x D)
(With grille and feet) 
889mm x 229mm x 321mm
Weight per Speaker
14.5kg

BALBOA CENTER
Description
2-Way dual 130mm (5") center
Maximum Recommended 
Amplifier Power**
150W
Power Handling
(Continuous/Peak)
75W/300W
Nominal Impedance
8 Ohms
Sensitivity (2.83V/1m)
90dB
Frequency Response (–3dB)
80Hz – 20kHz
Crossover Frequency
3500Hz
High-Frequency Transducer
19mm (3/4") Titanium-laminate 
dome, shielded
Low-Frequency Transducer
Dual 130mm (5") Pure-cellulose fiber
cone, shielded
Baffle
Low diffraction, IsoPower

™

Port
FreeFlow

™

flared

Network
Straight-Line Signal Path

™

(SSP)

Terminals
5-Way binding posts
Dimensions (H x W x D)
(With grille)
170mm x 479mm x 260mm
Weight per Speaker
6.9kg