JBL P180.2

Price & Contact: $349;
516-496-3400; www.jbl.com
All measurements @ 14 volts unless otherwise specified
Frequency Response (4-ohm IHF Load, 20 Hz to 20 kHz 1 kHz Ref.): +0 dB, –.23 dB
L/R channel error max deviation 20 Hz to 20 kHz: .15 dB
Phase Response (4-ohm IHF Load 20 Hz to 20 kHz 1 kHz Ref.): +16.9 degrees, –17.5 degrees
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (Below Rated Output, “A” weighted): –101 dB
Distortion at Rated Output @ 1 kHz: .037% @ 360 watts x 1
Output Power (resistive) minimum output (20 Hz to 20 kHz @ 1% THD+N all channels driven into 4 ohms): 120.6 w x 2 @ 14 volts; 100.2 watts x 2 @ 12.8 volts; 65.7 watts x 2 @ 10.5 volts
Output Power (resistive) minimum output (20 Hz to 20 kHz @ 1% THD+N all channels driven into 2 ohms): 191.6 watts x 2 @ 14 volts; 159.1 watts x 2 @ 10.5 volts; 102.3 watts x 2 @ 10.5 volts
Output Power (4 ohm IHF Reactive Load @ 1% THD+N @ 60 Hz bridged): 428 watts
Crosstalk @ rated output, 20 Hz to 20 kHz: –48.3 dB
Damping Factor @ 100 Hz: 174
Voltage for Rated Output: 252 mV to 3.9 volts
Idle Current Draw: .6 amps
Current Draw @ 1/3 Maximum Power: 28 amps
Efficiency @ 1/3 Maximum Power: 35%
Power-Up Noise: 17.8 dB SPL
Power-Down Noise: 36.4 dB SPL

		JBL P180.2 www.jbl.com
		JBL's latest 2-channel amplifier combines sci-fi aesthetics with modern-day power.		JBL P180.2 Specs Price & Contact: $349; 516-496-3400; www.jbl.com All measurements @ 14 volts unless otherwise specified Frequency Response (4-ohm IHF Load, 20 Hz to 20 kHz 1 kHz Ref.): +0 dB, –.23 dB L/R channel error max deviation 20 Hz to 20 kHz: .15 dB Phase Response (4-ohm IHF Load 20 Hz to 20 kHz 1 kHz Ref.): +16.9 degrees, –17.5 degrees Signal-to-Noise Ratio (Below Rated Output, “A” weighted): –101 dB Distortion at Rated Output @ 1 kHz: .037% @ 360 watts x 1 Output Power (resistive) minimum output (20 Hz to 20 kHz @ 1% THD+N all channels driven into 4 ohms): 120.6 w x 2 @ 14 volts; 100.2 watts x 2 @ 12.8 volts; 65.7 watts x 2 @ 10.5 volts Output Power (resistive) minimum output (20 Hz to 20 kHz @ 1% THD+N all channels driven into 2 ohms): 191.6 watts x 2 @ 14 volts; 159.1 watts x 2 @ 10.5 volts; 102.3 watts x 2 @ 10.5 volts Output Power (4 ohm IHF Reactive Load @ 1% THD+N @ 60 Hz bridged): 428 watts Crosstalk @ rated output, 20 Hz to 20 kHz: –48.3 dB Damping Factor @ 100 Hz: 174 Voltage for Rated Output: 252 mV to 3.9 volts Idle Current Draw: .6 amps Current Draw @ 1/3 Maximum Power: 28 amps Efficiency @ 1/3 Maximum Power: 35% Power-Up Noise: 17.8 dB SPL Power-Down Noise: 36.4 dB SPL
		by Brian Smith

		The P180.2 is a 2-channel amp rated at 90 watts per channel into 4 ohms. Features include beefy gold-plated connections, a switchable high- or low-pass filter with variable cutoff frequency, and high-level input capability. This unit’s heatsink design is indescribably bizarre. It seems to combine elements of Eastern architecture with ‘80s sci-fi movie lighting and military standard anti-tank armament. If at first glance it doesn’t look a little offbeat, look again — the longer you stare at it the cooler it looks. Performance The P180.2 performed quite well during our testing session, meeting, and in most cases exceeding, its published specs. The amp also seems to be built quite well. All of the connections and controls feel beefy and positive, and everything is laid out in a sensible manner. The turn off noise is a little high by competition standards, but if one spec has to fall short, let it be that one. Overall, the P180.2 is a sweet little piece. It has enough power and flexibility to be used either as an OEM upgrade or as the basis of a full-blown install. Please guys, send us one of the sub amps in the Power Series lineup for a review. If they’re as cool as the P180.2, you have quite a combination. Installation Mounting hardware is included, and the P180.2 should be small enough for under-seat mounting in many applications. Connections & Adjustments Connections to the P180.2 consist of RCA and speaker-level inputs, as well as captive-style terminal blocks for all power and speaker connections. The power and ground connections accept up to 4-gauge wire and speaker connections accept up to 8-gauge. Adjustments to the P180.2 consist of input sensitivity, crossover mode select, and cutoff frequency. Manual The manual included with this unit covers the seven amps in the Power Series line-up. Information is a bit sparse, and there are no system diagrams. But if you really need a chart to hook up a 2-channel amp, you should probably seek professional assistance.