Features
| Warranty length | Full Warranty |
|---|---|
| Brand | JBL |
Tech Specs
Video Features
- HDMI Audio Return Channel: Yes
- 4K HDMI input connectors (HDMI 2.0,HDCP 2.1 up to 4K/60Hz Ultra HD): 4
- HDR: Yes
Audio Features
- Pure Direct: Yes
- EZ Set EQ: Yes
- DA converter: 192kHz/24-bit
- Channels: 5.2
- Rated Power @ 8Ω (1kHz, 2 channels driven, 0.5% THD max): 60 W RMS
- Rated Power @ 4Ω (1kHz, 2 channels driven, 0.5% THD max): 100 W RMS
- HDMI Input/Output: 4 / 1
- Bluetooth receive: Yes (v5.1, Low Energy)
- Digital Audio Input: 1 Coax, 1 Optical
- Stereo analog input: 2 single-ended RCA
- Pre-Out (single ended RCA): Subwoofer 1, Subwoofer 2
Dimension and Weight
- Dimensions incl. feet and speaker terminals (H x W x D): 4.3” x 17.0” x 13.7” (109.2mm x 432.0mm x 347.6mm)
- Weight: 11.3lb (5.1kg)
Product Description
JBL MA310 5.2 Channel 4K AV Receiver is the best value AVR in the range, offering 5.2 with amplified channels for front right and left speakers, center speaker and two surround speakers. There are also pre outputs for two subwoofers. The amplifier has an output of 60 Watts per channel into 8 ohms.
AV receivers act as switching centres between sources such as Blu-ray players and display devices such as TVs or video projectors. They also have inputs for audio-only sources. Lastly, A front display shows track and sound format information. This model and range has been designed to offer great sound from music and multi-channel soundtracks alike, at great prices.
Good connectivity
Connectivity with the JBL MA310 5.2 Channel 4K AV Receiver is comprehensive. There are four HDMI inputs including ARC that allows you to control the volume with your TV remote. Moreover, the HDMI inputs are also compatible with HDR signals as well as HDCP and 4K. Next, there are two digital inputs, one optical and one coaxial. There are also 2 analogue RCA inputs.
High Res Streaming
There is a 192 kHz 24-bit high-quality DAC built-in. This is used to convert digital signals back into audio with excellent sound quality. There is also a Bluetooth connection for streaming from your smartphone. Moreover, HDMI leads carry eight channels of PCM audio to the AV receiver from Blu-ray players. HDMI will also carry Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS compressed bitstreams as well.
About home cinema systems
The JBL MA310 5.2 Channel 4K AV Receiver can be used to create a five-channel home cinema system with one or two subwoofers. This comprises a left and right front pair of speakers as well as two surround speakers and a centre channel. Two subwoofers can be connected, with one being for bass-related sound effects. This is known as the LFE channel or Low-Frequency effects.
Surround sound encoding methods
Surround sound began with quadrophonic four-channel audio in the 1960’s. However, the first home system for surround sound was named Dolby Surround. The signal was encoded with the standard stereo signal and provided a centre and surround channel with limited quality. AV receivers of the time had a Dolby Prologic decoder to recover the extra channel. Then later on in the 1990s, Dolby Digital came into use. This has 5.1 discreet channels that have greater bandwidth and more detail. Dolby Digital soundtracks are still included on most DVDs and Blu-rays. Lastly, a rival to Dolby appeared in the form of DTS sound, this has a higher bitrate and is available on some disc formats.
The latest version of these sound formats are included in this model as featured on many blu-rays, 4K UHD discs and streaming services like Netflix, Amazon Prime, Apple TV etc.
The JBL AV and speaker system
There are three AV receivers, with up to nine channels, in the JBL range. Additionally, there are bookshelf, surround and centre speakers available as well as stands. The available speakers include large floor standers and a bookshelf pair along with stands. There are also upward-firing surround speakers for Dolby Atmos systems.
