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• 25 – 320 watts suggested amplifier power range

  25 – 320 watts suggested amplifier power range

  JBL engineers designed the MS-52C component speaker system to produce faithful, full-range sound from a head-unit or amplifier capable of delivering up to 320 watts of power. This makes the MS-52C an ideal upgraded midrange and tweeter component set for systems powered with head-unit or factory amplifier power. They also handle the requisite power from aftermarket amplifiers such as the MS-A1004 that is typical of very high-fidelity aftermarket upgrades.

• Fiberglass-laminate woofer cone

  Fiberglass-laminate woofer cone

  The woofers in MS-52C component speakers feature rigid fiberglass-laminate cones that are lightweight and stiff enough to reproduce both low frequencies and the highly sensitive midrange frequencies where the human ear can so easily detect distortion. The stiffness of the cone means that it moves in a linear fashion and does not flex or bend at the highest excursions. That translates into faithfully delivered bass reproduction as well as a clear and precise midrange.

• Woofer phase plug

  Woofer phase plug

  For all cone speakers, upper-frequency sound can suffer from wave cancellation and a negative effect called lobing. Such effects can be reduced by including a phase plug, which is a distinct feature of the MS-52C. Reducing the lobing effect lets the listener identify a more singular point source, which sounds more realistic. The phase plug can also extend the speaker response as much as an octave, which ensures a very effective blend with an MS Series tweeter in sensitive human hearing ranges.

• Cast-aluminum woofer frame

  Cast-aluminum woofer frame

  Cast-aluminum frames on the MS-52C component woofer ensure a rigid chassis for the speaker’s moving parts. Since cast aluminum is nonmagnetic, the speaker can focus more of its magnetism on the voice coils to control the rapid, piston-like movement of the cone and reproduce even the most complex bass sounds. Keeping energy in the voice coils greatly reduces electrical power compression. Cast aluminum also dissipates heat very efficiently and hence provides reliable power handling.

• Vented woofer magnet assembly

  Vented woofer magnet assembly

  MS-52C component woofers feature a vented magnet assembly to let the voice coils breathe. This structure reduces the probability of power compression in systems that play loud over a long period of time. It means a more efficient use of amplifier power so that all the power delivered to the woofer in the component set is directed to the voice coil and not wasted as residual heat.

• Spring-loaded connection terminals

  Spring-loaded connection terminals

  MS-52C component woofers feature silver-plated, spring-loaded connection terminals, ensuring ease of connection and accommodation of a variety of wire-gauge sizes. Such terminals ensure a solid connection to the loudspeaker wire without the fuss of push-on crimp terminals, or overheating with a soldering iron. These terminals are yet another feature that makes MS Series components installation-friendly.

• Inverted titanium-dome tweeter

  Inverted titanium-dome tweeter

  Inverting the tweeter dome allows a wider dispersion of high frequencies to blend with the woofer. Such a feature extends flexibility of mounting position and still delivers the necessary sound energy. Use of titanium as a diaphragm material ensures that the tweeter has low mass, high stiffness and good mechanical damping. The result is crisp and clear high frequencies.

• Flexible tweeter-mounting configurations

  Flexible tweeter-mounting configurations

  The MS-52C tweeter offers multiple mounting configuration choices, including flush mounting and three degrees of surface mounting: 0-degree, 9-degree and 40-degree angles. You can place and aim tweeters as needed to deliver the crisp and clear high frequencies that you expect from a JBL loudspeaker.

• Audiophile-quality passive filter network

  Audiophile-quality passive filter network

  JBL engineers did not cut corners in the MS-52C’s passive filter network, which is of audiophile caliber and uses only the finest components. The unit provides onboard configuration jumpers for setting tweeter attenuation levels and phase. And there is even a tweeter protection circuit – just in case.

• Premium speaker wire included

  Premium speaker wire included

  MS-52C component speakers include not only all the hardware you need for installation, plus attractive grilles (when they’re necessary), but also premium speaker wire. You’ll have everything you need to install the loudspeaker components, with the flexibility to place them where they will perform best in your car rather than just where you may already have existing wires.

• Match with other JBL MS Series products

  Match with other JBL MS Series products

  The JBL MS-A1004 digital signal processing four-channel amplifier is an ideal companion to MS-52C component speakers. Add an MS-8 digital integration processor and hear the whole sound system come alive. Finish out the system with an MS-A5001 mono amplifier to blend seamlessly with MS Series DVC or SLIM subwoofers and provide an in-vehicle sound experience that will rival great home audio systems.

What's in the box:

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  What's in the box

  • • 2 MS-52C midwoofers
  • • 2 grilles
  • • 2 tweeters
  • • 4 ribbon cables
  • • 2 crossover units
  • • 16 screws
  • • 16 angled brackets
  • • 4 washers
  • • 2 sets of double-sided tape
  • • Owner’s manual
  

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  Manuals & More

  Spec Sheet English: 503.68KB PDF Quick Start Guide English: 478.69KB PDF Warranty English: 286.66KB PDF