JBL GT5 Series

Raja · 2nd October 2007, 00:14

Can Sam enlighten us more?

What's in the new product range?
When will they be available?
How much will they cost?

Sam Kapasi · 2nd October 2007, 04:51

I can enlighten you. To some extent only.

Firstly, I can inform you that the products were to arrive into India earlier. I know you are referring to the media launch. You have probably seen the advertising.

Unfortunately the ads arrived before the product did, leaving a huge amount of curiosity in the market lol.

The GT5 series is a brand new series. As of now JBL has 2 commercially successful series - GTO 7series and CS series. The GTO is generally more path breaking and technologically advanced, while the CS series is generally made out of older GTO technology, often the last years.

Recognising the need for a high quality mid end speaker, JBL has created a whole new series, completely independent of GTO R&D, called the GT5 series, which will offer unparalleled performance at it's price points.

Only one product has been released in India, the GT5 subwoofer, discussed elsewhere on another thread.

I will let you know when further products are released. I have my limitations as far as giving more info is concerned that I am sure you can appreciate. As of now I can make one serious official statement.

Remember you heard it here first. On Team-BHP.

All CS series speakers and amplifiers have now been discontinued. Only the CS series Subwoofer Tube and Sealed box will remain current.

Please consider this fact when making your next JBL purchase.

Raja · 2nd October 2007, 08:10

Thanks for the enlightenment.

GT5 Series goes between CS (now discontinued) and the higher GTO Series?

So there will still only be two series, GT5 and GTO. Am I right that the GTO series will still be the higher of the two?

Sam Kapasi · 2nd October 2007, 08:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raja

Am I right that the GTO series will still be the higher of the two?

Yes, you would be correct in that assumption.
While the GT5 will be newly designed from the ground up, it will be priced and positioned lower than the GTO (7) series of speakers and amplifiers.

The CS series of coaxials (2165, 3196 etc) and 1 model of component(2165C) and 3 models of amplifiers(60.4, 60.2, 300.1) are now officially discontinued. The GT4-12 subwoofer is also discontinued.

beanstalk_230 · 2nd October 2007, 12:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sam Kapasi

The CS series of coaxials (2165, 3196 etc) and 1 model of component(2165C) and 3 models of amplifiers(60.4, 60.2, 300.1) are now officially discontinued. The GT4-12 subwoofer is also discontinued.

was planning to buy 60.4 somtime soon, is it right for me to purchase it in a week or so (when i obviously know that it has been discontinued)

OR should I now look at some other options available

may be pio 6300 or some other

Sam Kapasi · 2nd October 2007, 12:29

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Originally Posted by beanstalk_230

was planning to buy 60.4 somtime soon, is it right for me to purchase it in a week or so

This is a tricky question. Obviously there is nothing wrong with a CS60.4, discontinued or not an amplifier is an amplifier.

Obviously, you will find trickle stock of the CS60.4 in the market. You, as TBHPians know that it is now disconned, the public does not know this yet.
I would say, if you get a good price, you should go for it.

It will soon be replaced by the GT5 amplifiers. I can tell you that the expected time the GT5 amps will hit the shelves will be October 3rd week.

gopz · 2nd October 2007, 12:38

Got this on the internet...GT5 speaker models:

JBL car audio loudspeakers - Models

JBL GT5 402, 100mm 2-way coaxial system, 4 Ohms, 30/90W
JBL GT5 502, 130mm 2-way coaxial system, 4 Ohms, 35/105W
JBL GT5 652, 165mm 2-way coaxial system, 4 Ohms, 45/135W
JBL GT5 803, 200mm 3-way coaxial system, 4 Ohms, 70/210W
JBL GT5 963, 6"x9" 3-way coaxial system, 4 Ohms, 70/210W
JBL GT5 500c, 130mm 2-way component system, 4 Ohms, 40/120W
JBL GT5 650c, 165mm 2-way component system, 4 Ohms, 50/150W

JBL GT5 car audio loudspeakers LetsGoMobile

beanstalk_230 · 2nd October 2007, 12:48

not getting a real good price for it sam as of now.. i think i have to do my homework upon this

BTW can you give in any idea (slightest idea would do the trick) about the pricing of the GT5 amps (and if possible the pricing of GTO 75.4 when GT5 amps are launched ).. would really help

i think i'll not be going in for a discontinued series anyway, would opt for pio 6300 or any other equivalent instead

cheers

Sam Kapasi · 2nd October 2007, 13:31

There will be a 2channel economic option and a 4 channel option priced similarly to the 60.4.

beanstalk_230 · 2nd October 2007, 13:54

thx sam for the reply..
you have made sure that i wait for the the upcoming GT5 amp..

lets see if i do not get a steal deal on pio 6300 i would surely consider buying the upcoming JBL amp if it lands near my budget

cheers

jayz · 3rd October 2007, 08:14

its the gt5 series 12" subwoofer with 275W RMS, 1100W Peak.

navin · 3rd October 2007, 09:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sam Kapasi

While the GT5 will be newly designed from the ground up, it will be priced and positioned lower than the GTO (7) series of speakers and amplifiers.

The CS series of coaxials (2165, 3196 etc) and 1 model of component(2165C) and 3 models of amplifiers(60.4, 60.2, 300.1) are now officially discontinued. The GT4-12 subwoofer is also discontinued.

I sure hope the GT5 amps have similar circuit topology and packaging as the 4060. Sam dont ask me how I got my hands on the 4060 circuit topology. For if you do I'd have to lie. :-)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sam Kapasi

It will soon be replaced by the GT5 amplifiers. I can tell you that the expected time the GT5 amps will hit the shelves will be October 3rd week.

and if I am guessing right they'll take the price war to the Pio 6300/Blau GT4 camp!

Sam Kapasi · 3rd October 2007, 09:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by navin

and if I am guessing right they'll take the price war to the Pio 6300/Blau GT4 camp!

Yes, old fox. That is the plan.

wanderernomad · 3rd October 2007, 10:24

Ohh. Why did I buy the CS last month then? I feel like crying now..LORD o LORD please tell me its ok.

Sam Kapasi · 3rd October 2007, 10:34

Of course it's OK wanderer. It's a good speaker, tried and tested. And you should be happy with your purchase.

Go forth wanderer, sit in your car and enjoy the music. Thats what all of this is about.

2nd October 2007, 00:14	#1
Raja BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 419 Thanked: 70 Times	JBL GT5 Series Can Sam enlighten us more? What's in the new product range? When will they be available? How much will they cost?
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2nd October 2007, 04:51	#2
Sam Kapasi Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mumbai (but wat Posts: 6,935 Thanked: 2,483 Times View My Garage	I can enlighten you. To some extent only. Firstly, I can inform you that the products were to arrive into India earlier. I know you are referring to the media launch. You have probably seen the advertising. Unfortunately the ads arrived before the product did, leaving a huge amount of curiosity in the market lol. The GT5 series is a brand new series. As of now JBL has 2 commercially successful series - GTO 7series and CS series. The GTO is generally more path breaking and technologically advanced, while the CS series is generally made out of older GTO technology, often the last years. Recognising the need for a high quality mid end speaker, JBL has created a whole new series, completely independent of GTO R&D, called the GT5 series, which will offer unparalleled performance at it's price points. Only one product has been released in India, the GT5 subwoofer, discussed elsewhere on another thread. I will let you know when further products are released. I have my limitations as far as giving more info is concerned that I am sure you can appreciate. As of now I can make one serious official statement. Remember you heard it here first. On Team-BHP. All CS series speakers and amplifiers have now been discontinued. Only the CS series Subwoofer Tube and Sealed box will remain current. Please consider this fact when making your next JBL purchase. Last edited by Sam Kapasi : 2nd October 2007 at 04:52.
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2nd October 2007, 08:10	#3
Raja BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 419 Thanked: 70 Times	Thanks for the enlightenment. GT5 Series goes between CS (now discontinued) and the higher GTO Series? So there will still only be two series, GT5 and GTO. Am I right that the GTO series will still be the higher of the two?
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2nd October 2007, 12:38	#7
gopz BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: India Posts: 452 Thanked: 6 Times View My Garage	Got this on the internet...GT5 speaker models: JBL car audio loudspeakers - Models JBL GT5 402, 100mm 2-way coaxial system, 4 Ohms, 30/90W JBL GT5 502, 130mm 2-way coaxial system, 4 Ohms, 35/105W JBL GT5 652, 165mm 2-way coaxial system, 4 Ohms, 45/135W JBL GT5 803, 200mm 3-way coaxial system, 4 Ohms, 70/210W JBL GT5 963, 6"x9" 3-way coaxial system, 4 Ohms, 70/210W JBL GT5 500c, 130mm 2-way component system, 4 Ohms, 40/120W JBL GT5 650c, 165mm 2-way component system, 4 Ohms, 50/150W JBL GT5 car audio loudspeakers LetsGoMobile
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2nd October 2007, 12:48	#8
beanstalk_230 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lucknow/New Delhi Posts: 266 Thanked: 46 Times	not getting a real good price for it sam as of now.. i think i have to do my homework upon this BTW can you give in any idea (slightest idea would do the trick) about the pricing of the GT5 amps (and if possible the pricing of GTO 75.4 when GT5 amps are launched ).. would really help i think i'll not be going in for a discontinued series anyway, would opt for pio 6300 or any other equivalent instead cheers Last edited by beanstalk_230 : 2nd October 2007 at 12:50.
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2nd October 2007, 13:31	#9
Sam Kapasi Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mumbai (but wat Posts: 6,935 Thanked: 2,483 Times View My Garage	There will be a 2channel economic option and a 4 channel option priced similarly to the 60.4.
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2nd October 2007, 13:54	#10
beanstalk_230 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lucknow/New Delhi Posts: 266 Thanked: 46 Times	thx sam for the reply.. you have made sure that i wait for the the upcoming GT5 amp.. lets see if i do not get a steal deal on pio 6300 i would surely consider buying the upcoming JBL amp if it lands near my budget cheers
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3rd October 2007, 08:14	#11
jayz BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 130 Thanked: 0 Times	GT5 series subwoofer its the gt5 series 12" subwoofer with 275W RMS, 1100W Peak.
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3rd October 2007, 10:24	#14
wanderernomad Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 2,552 Thanked: 1,296 Times View My Garage	Ohh. Why did I buy the CS last month then? I feel like crying now..LORD o LORD please tell me its ok.
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3rd October 2007, 10:34	#15
Sam Kapasi Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mumbai (but wat Posts: 6,935 Thanked: 2,483 Times View My Garage	Of course it's OK wanderer. It's a good speaker, tried and tested. And you should be happy with your purchase. Go forth wanderer, sit in your car and enjoy the music. Thats what all of this is about.
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