(October 22, 2025) Ah, yes... we're still rolling out CEDIA coverage here on AV NIRVANA. This time, shifting our focus to a "sit down" with Jim Garrett of JBL to break down one of our Best in Show demo rooms. Inside this stunning theater, JBL’s engineering unwrapped dynamics, precision, and bass that was thunderous and controlled.Jim reveals the system powering the experience, including four flagship SSW1 subwoofers, new SMA amplifiers, and the next-generation SDP-80 processor featuring HDMI 2.1 and Trinnov-based performance.
From compression-driver clarity to Harmon’s calibration science, this is a masterclass in system synergy.
Watch the full interview by clicking here.
Learn More About and Buy JBL Synthesis from Audio Advice:
-JBL Synthesis SDP-58 Processor: https://audioadvice.io/3WgZRLe
-SMA-4750 Four CH Amp: https://audioadvice.io/47nx1y1
-SMA-8300 Eight CH Amp: https://audioadvice.io/47BwkSI
-JBL SSW-1 Subwoofer: https://audioadvice.io/3Jkalq9
-JBL SSW-2 Subwoofer: https://audioadvice.io/3WT5BuI
-JBL SCL-1 Speaker: https://audioadvice.io/4ozv6gL
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