JBL PB12 Subwoofer Speaker

Pros: It produces an excellent low sound with a punch!
Cons: None

One of the most import pieces in any Home Theater System is to have a product that will help excite the movie that you are watching on your Home Theater System. The JBL 12" Powerbass Subwoofer PB12 is the piece of equipment needed to make your movies...

Pros: JBL Quality, Excellent Bass Response, POWERFUL, PRICE, Everything Else...
Cons: None

It seems like something out of a dream. The JBL PB12 is a true piece of art. When I heard it, I said "wow". I saw the price tag of $400, and thought that it was a fairly good deal, but when I saw it for as low as $254.99, I was simply taken by surprise....

Pros: Excellent for Music and Home Theater; Powerful, Tight Bass; Low Price
Cons: Possible service problems, size

This subwoofer was purchased to complete a JBL home theater setup and is a perfect addition. There are many choices when it comes to subwoofers today: driver size, amp power, down or side firing, ported, etc. This subwoofer seems to be an economical...

Pros: 250 watts, 12inch woofer, good look, its JBL.
Cons: None so far.

To begin the price of this subwoofer is $400 which is worth every penny, but the chance to get it for $255 should be taken any day of the week. If its worth every penny of $400 dollars then its definetly a steal at $255. I myself paid $400 and I...

Pros: The best sounding bass I've ever heard, powerful, precise, professional quality for consumer price
Cons: Sensitive to noise in the AC power line

When properly configured, this subwoofer can produce some of the MOST ACCURATE low frequency sounds that exist. The tone of 50 Hz can vary, the tone of a 25Hz frequency can vary, but this subwoofer has the potential to reproduce each and every frequency...

Pros: Looks good and I like the little green lights on it.
Cons: Can't handle much power at all.

I currently work at Best Buy and I have seen everything it's got to offer. This sub is definetly not worth $400 dollars. Sure it looks good and will work good for low volumes but once you turn it up it cracks and sounds like it will blow. It's amp...

Pros: Great sound while it works. Good price.
Cons: Lasted only 1.5 years. JBL has horrible service.

I really liked my PB12 while it worked. I used it for my home theater setup and about a year and a half after I bought it, it died. When it is powered on, it makes deafening popping and crackling noises. I tried to contact JBL, but they never replied t ...

Pros: When it worked, it was great.
Cons: known defective product with no desire to accept the responsibility for their mistake.

It appears many have had the same problem I had. Bought the system, had it for 3 months before I moved to China for a year. Came back and within a month it began popping (deafening) like crazy. Works intermittently, but then begins popping again. ...

Pros: Excellent low end reproduction
Cons: does not come with cables

After looking for a subwoofer to compliment my system for about 4 months I expected to spend $350 to ...

Pros: Sound, rumble-ability
Cons: None

I purchased this sub when I did work at Best Buy, and it is definately a house-shaker. Everyone who watches movies or tv at my house makes some remark about the bass. Other users have said that they get a cracking sound from it, but I have never had...

Pros: Great bass when it worked.
Cons: Amp burnt out twice, junk.

THE AMP HAS NOW BURNT OUT ON ME TWICE AND NOW JBL WON'T HONOR THE WARRANTY. MY AMP BURNT OUT THE FIRST TIME JUST OVER A YEAR OF THE PURCHASE. THE REPAIR SHOP FIXED IT AND SAID THAT JBL CAME UP WITH A MODIFICATION FOR THE AMP. WELL A LITTLE OVER A YEAR ...

Pros: Can really thump when it has to!
Cons: None

I don't know what these other people are doing with their sub, but I've had mine for about 7yrs and haven't had any problems whatsoever! It's wonderful! Great for watching movies with deep rich bass and music is off the hook! I love it!

Pros: The sound was good when it worked
Cons: Short life.

Within six months of purchasing the JBL Powerbass PB12 I returned it for repair under warrenty. Now, after the warranty expired it failed again. The good news is that the fuse blew and a fire was not started. The bad news is that the smaller "Made in China" transformer overheated and took two large capacitors with it. I've lost a $400 subwoofer because JBL spent $1 less on a quality transformer. I can only hope they loose sales because of my comments

Pros: Power supply fails
Cons: Replacement transformer is available if you know where to look

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Pros: deep bass
Cons: too boomy, quality horrible, JBL customer service stinks

I've had two PB12, first one died after a week (returned to best buy), second one died after two years (makes a clicking sound), no bass. Called JBL tech support, they said the amp is shot, and its no longer under warranty. Plus they said they don't carry replacement parts and I was SOL. I never cared for the boominess of it anyway, but what a waste of $400...