8340A

High Power Cinema Surround System

8340A
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High Power Cinema Surround System

High Power Cinema Surround Speaker for Digital Applications

 

Features

  • 45 Hz to 18 kHz Frequency Range
  • High Sensitivity, 96 dB SPL, 1 W, 1 m (3.3 ft)
  • High Power Handling Capability: 250 watts continuous pink noise
  • Convenient mounting design uses JBL QuickMountTM, Omnimount® or APC Multimount brackets
  • Special cabinet shape incorporates 20° angled front baffle
  • SMPTE/ISO2969 Curve X high frequency de-emphasis
  • Lightweight, rigid molded enclosure
  • Input terminals located on top of cabinet for quick access
  • Uniform horizontal and vertical coverage
  • Approved by Lucasfilm, Ltd. for THX® installations
 

Downloads

  Version Language Size Uploaded
Data Sheets
file type icon 2516 Quick-Mount® Fixed-Angle Bracket for 8330A and 8340A
updated: Oct 2019
    88.6 KB Oct 2019
file type icon 2516 Quick-Mount Fixed-Angle Bracket for JBL 8320, 8340A and 8350 Loudspeakers
updated: Oct 2019
    697 KB Oct 2019
Compliances
file type icon Cinema Sound 9400 Series - EU Declaration of Conformity
updated: Oct 2019
    277 KB Oct 2019
file type icon Cinema Sound - Surround Systems Declaration of Conformity
updated: Oct 2019
    86.1 KB Oct 2019
Tech Notes
file type icon Tech Note: Polarity Conventions
updated: Oct 2019
    55 KB Oct 2019
Owner's Manuals
file type icon 8340A Information
updated: Oct 2020
    336 KB Oct 2020
Ease Data
file type icon Ease SPK/DLL Files - Full JBL Pro Line
updated: Mar 2022
    21 MB Mar 2022
Information Documents
file type icon JBL Digital Surround Series Cinema Loudspeakers
updated: Oct 2019
    128 KB Oct 2019
file type icon Cinema CD
updated: Oct 2019
    21.9 MB Oct 2019
Spec Sheets
file type icon 8340A Spec Sheet
updated: Oct 2020
    336 KB Oct 2020

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Parts & Service

Specifications

Frequency Range: 45 Hz - 18 kHz (-10 dB)
Frequency Response: 75 Hz - 16 kHz (±3 dB)
Power Rating: 250 watts continuous pink noise, 1000 watts peak
Sensitivity: 96 dB SPL, 1W @ 1m (3.3 ft)
Nominal Impedance: 8 ohms
Horizontal Coverage Angle (-6dB) 100° averaged 400 Hz to 12 kHz
Vertical Coverage Angle (-6dB) 80° averaged 400 Hz to 12 kHz
Directivity Factor (Q) 7 averaged 400 Hz to 12 kHz
Directivity Index (DI) 8.4 dB averaged 400 Hz to 12 kHz
Crossover Frequency: 2.2 kHz
High Frequency Contour: ISO2969 Curve X surround contour
Polarity: EIA (Positive voltage to RED terminal gives
Low Frequency Transducer Nominal Diameter:: 250 mm (10 in)
High Frequency Transducer Nominal Diameter: 25 mm (1 in)
Downward Firing Angle: Nominal 20° when mounted flush on back panel
Enclosure Material: Textured Black H.I.P.S. Plastic
Grille Color: Black
Input Connectors 5-way binding posts
Dimensions (H x W x D) 457 mm x 457 mm x 260 mm (18 in x 18 in x 10.25 in)
Net Weight: 8.6 kg (19 lb)

Accessories

2516 Bracket | 2516 Quick-Mount® Fixed-Angle Bracket
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2516 Quick-Mount® Fixed-Angle Bracket

Quick-Mount® Fixed-Angle Bracket

  • Cost-effective wall-mount bracket
  • Designed for 8320, 8340A, and 8350 surrounds
  • Packed two brackets to a carton

Documentation
2517 Speaker Mount | 2517 Speaker MountPan and Tilt Rotations
2517 Speaker Mount Main photo
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2517 Speaker Mount Pan and Tilt Rotations

2517 Speaker Mount Pan and Tilt Rotations

  • Alloy steel
  • Black powder coat paint
  • Designed for 8320, 8340A, and 8350 surrounds

Documentation

Support/FAQs

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