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TiK Series
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The JBL TiK Series
establishes a new paradigm of
excellence for groundbreaking
acoustic engineering,
for engaging
musicality and for innovative sculptural
design. The monumental elegance of these
handsome works of art is also an
integral aspect of their stunning
audio performance. The un-
paralleled musicality of the JBL
TiK loudspeaker range is your assurance
that the subtlest nuances and full emotional
impact of your favorite music will be
conveyed in a convincing recreation of the
original event. Finished in radiant Beech or
stately Black,the JBLTiK loudspeaker series
will set the standard for years to come.
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The sleekly curvaceous TiK sonic sculptures
are every bit as functional as they are beautiful.Where
most loudspeaker cabinets include three sets of parallel surfaces (top/bottom, left/right,
front/rear), the TiK bending trapezoid consists of only five surfaces, eliminating a source of
vibration and enhancing structural integrity which is further improved by extensive internal
bracing. The absence of parallel surfaces within the cabinet eliminates resonance as well as
internal standing waves. The curvaceous TiK form is the result of a complex wood molding
process developed by expert Scandinavian furniture builders. Tightly controlled curvature
and extreme structural integrity are achieved by bonding seven layers of MDF under high
pressure, resulting in a material more rigid than a wood panel of comparable thickness.
The slender front panels provide diffraction damping and reduce the effects of edge
reflections, creating an ideal platform for the custom-designed JBL TiK drivers which are
flush-mounted in the 25 mm MDF front panel for an air-tight seal using non-magnetic
stainless steel screws.
In order to convey the open, airy “sweetness”
of the upper frequency range, the TiK Series highlights perhaps the
most advanced dome tweeter in the world, taking the remarkable achievement of JBL’ s pure
Titanium dome driver technology a giant step further. The pure Titanium dome is
terminated in a soft surround which places the driver’s resonant frequency well outside its
operating range. T o prevent the build-up of a disruptive captive air mass beneath the dome,
the driver incorporates a rear pressure vent. Exceptional efficiency is achieved through the
use of an aluminum voice coil with 50% lower mass than a typical coil employing more
common copper windings. With a pure Titanium dome which acts as an effective heatsink
for the voice coil, the TiK high frequency driver surpasses the competition in all critical
areas: smoothness, transparency, efficiency, power handling and transient response. JBL
engineers devised a novel midrange driver based on a 4” inverted dome of pure Titanium
to seamlessly blend with the pure Titanium dome tweeter in the Ti10K and Ti6K. The
inverted Titanium dome offers near-perfect pistonic motion, virtually eliminating distortion
caused by break-up modes which occur when more conventional cone materials flex uncontrollably. Driven by a powerful neodymium magnet mounted inside the large (37 mm)
voice coil, the magnetic system provides its own magnetic shielding. Because the voice coil
drives the inverted Titanium dome precisely at its radius, resonances inherent in the cone
material are canceled, allowing exceptionally wide, ruler-flat frequency response extending
out to frequencies well beyond the crossover point. The uniform power response and fast
transient response of the Titanium dome are an ideal match for the TiK Titanium tweeter.
The low frequency foundation of the TiK Series is established
by custom-designed JBL drivers with Polypropylene cones co-molded with their surrounds
in a single-step process for an ideal transition between cone and suspension, resulting in the
ability to deliver high sound pressure levels without flexing or distortion. The drivers are
built on cast aluminum chassis for precision alignment of cone, magnet and voice coil, while
eliminating vibration and “ringing” in the chassis. The TiK bass drivers incorporate massive
shorting rings to stabilize the magnet system. Additional reduction of distortion is achieved
by JBL’s exclusive, patented Symmetrical Field Geometry (SFG) technology with a T-shaped
ventilated pole piece to contain stray magnetism and generate a uniform magnetic field. The
substantial voice coils employ edgewound flat wire to fully exploit the powerful magnetic
systems, ensuring outstanding power handling and extremely low power compression.
Ti10K and Ti6K employ dual bass drivers for increased efficiency and enhanced power
handling, preserving the slender front and sleek lines without compromising low frequency
extension and precision. The dual 8” units in the Ti10K have greater combined surface area
than a typical slow, heavy 12” driver. Two bass units at carefully calculated distances from
the floor reduce the deleterious effects of floor and ceiling reflections, ensuring consistently
excellent sound in any living space.
Each TiK loudspeaker features separate heavy-duty, gold-plated screw termi-
nals for each driver mounted in the base to allow the shortest possible speaker cable
connection. While TiK speakers can be connected in a conventional single-wire/
single-amp configuration, multiple electrically independent pairs of binding posts
allow the serious audiophile to use specially selected cables for each frequency range
or up to four dedicated power amplifiers. Ti10K and Ti6K include height-adjustable
spikes with threaded inserts for ideal mechanical stability. Three-point support
provides superior weight distribution and balance and tighter mechanical coupling
to the floor. Fitted with spikes, the TiK speakers are immune to resonances in the
floor itself, enabling them to deliver more controlled, dynamic deep bass and a more
stable and accurate stereo image.
Every loudspeaker in the TiK Series is based on the same driver, enclosure and
crossover technologies which led one reviewer to name the Ti10K “The best JBL
loudspeaker ever.” All drivers and cabinets originate in JBL’s own advanced design and
assembly facilities. An electro-plated film of pure Titanium on each TiK driver chassis
adds a distinctive sheen to the rim of each driver. Isolated bass sub-enclosures with
minimal acoustic damping in the Ti10K and Ti6K prevent interaction with the other
drivers and contribute to the extreme dynamics and transient speed of the TiK Series.
Inside surfaces are coated with a bituminous material for additional resonance damping
of the enclosure. The low-loss phase-coherent crossover networks mounted in the
loudspeaker base incorporate high quality internal wiring, sonically neutral compo0nents and time alignment circuitry. Input terminals are mounted directly on the
crossover board for the shortest possible signal path.
Specifications
Ti10K: Rec. Amplifier Power: 10 -400 W
Nominal Impedance: 6 Ohms
Sensitivity (2.83V/1m): 91 dB
Frequency Response: 30 Hz - 30 kHz
Crossover Frequencies: 250 Hz/1 kHz/4 kHz
Low Frequency Drivers: 2 x 8" (808J)
Midrange Drivers: 4", 6 1/2" (804G, 806G-1)
High Frequency Driver: 1" (TW 025Ti)
Finish: Natural Beech or Black
Grille Color: Black or Grey
Placement: Floorstanding
Dimensions (HxWxD): 129 x 410 x 57 cm
Weight: 49 kg.
Ti6K: Rec. Amplifier Power: 10 -300 W
Nominal Impedance: 6 Ohms
Sensitivity (2.83V/1m): 90 dB
Frequency Response: 38 Hz - 30 kHz
Crossover Frequencies: 400 Hz/3 kHz
Low Frequency Drivers: 2 x 6 1/2” (806J)
Midrange driver: 4" (804G)
High Frequency Driver: 1" (TW 025Ti)
Finish: Natural Beech or Black
Grille Color: Black or Grey
Placement: Floorstanding
Dimensions (HxWxD): 110 x 38 x 53 cm
Weight: 34 kg.
Ti2K: Rec. Amplifier Power: 10 -200 W
Nominal Impedance: 8 Ohms
Sensitivity (2.83V/1m): 88 dB
Frequency Response: 45 Hz - 30 kHz
Crossover Frequency: 3 kHz
Low/Mid Frequency Driver: 6 1/2" (806G-1)
High Frequency Driver: 1" (TW 025Ti)
Finish: Natural Beech or Black
Grille Color: Black or Grey
Placement: Stand (Optional)
Dimensions (HxWxD): 42 x 28 x 42 cm
Weight: 13 kg.
TiK Center: Rec. Amplifier Power: 10 -100 W
Nominal Impedance: 6 Ohms
Sensitivity (2.83V/1m): 88 dB
Frequency Response: 70 Hz - 30 kHz
Crossover Frequency: 2.8 kHz
Low/Mid Frequency Driver: 2 x 5 1/4”
High Frequency Driver: 1" (TW 025Ti)
Finish: Natural Beech or Black
Grille Color: Black or Grey
Dimensions (HxWxD): 19.5 x 58 x 29.5 cm
Weight: 8.7 kg.
For additional information, see the TiK Technical
White Paper, available from your authorized JBL dealer.
Innovative technology and bold design come to-
gether in the TiK Series in the service of your listening pleasure, transporting you to the
original recording venue, generating a holographic image of singers and musicians
performing just for you. TiK loudspeakers present an expansive soundstage with a natural
sense of air and space between performers and a rich, vibrant palette of tonal colors. From
the subtlest micro-dynamic shadings to the most potent dynamic passages, you will
experience new nuances and details in your favorite music in a uniquely captivating, lively
presentation. The TiK Series stands as the proud summation of JBL’s first half century at
the forefront of home entertainment.
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JBL continually engages in research related to product development and
improvement. Because of this, new materials, production methods and design refinements
may be introduced into existing products without notice.
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