Features
A complete, 240W upgrade solution in a single, powerful package
The JBL MS-8 handles all the necessary tasks for dramatically improving the sound in any vehicle with an audio system. It’s got the power of a digital signal processor (DSP) engine to optimize the signals and settings for any in-vehicle listening environment, whether new or old. Logic 7 matrix processing elevates the listening experience of any two-channel source material, and onboard power allows direct connection to existing speakers. It’s a true solution.
Menu-driven configuration and measurements
Configuring your MS-8 unit takes less than 10 minutes. An included setup CD contains the signals required to analyse the inputs when you use the unit as an OEM (original-equipment manufacturer) integration device. If you connect the unit to an aftermarket product, the unit bypasses the signal-analysis portion. The unit’s on-screen menu provides comprehensive, step-by-step instructions for system configuration.
Real-time, in-vehicle measurement of listening positions
All of the MS-8 unit’s configurations require the user to wear the included on-ear binaural microphones for the initial setup. The unit collects data on up to four listening positions and subsequently provides an optimized setting for each location. This is one of the key reasons why the unit is such a breeze to use.
Sums and conditions the input signal for processing
Many of today’s OEM audio systems use multiple, bandwidth-limited active channels from the factory-installed amplifier. The MS-8 unit’s inputs can connect to all the necessary channels from the factory system and sum them together to achieve a full-range, 20Hz – 20kHz response. As long as the unit’s summing channels can assemble a full-range signal, the rest of its built-in technology will take it from there.
DSP correction of equalization and time delays in OEM systems
Once your MS-8 unit sums and analyses your OEM audio signal, the unit’s DSP algorithms implement a correction routine that resets the frequency response to a target curve for an initial output response. In addition to correcting a frequency-response curve, the unit also strips away the time delay from any of its OEM audio-signal inputs.
Precise digital crossovers and 31-band, 1/3-octave equalizer
Once the MS-8 unit achieves all initial setup and target curves, it offers a powerful and precise range of signal-processing functions and filters, including configurable active crossovers on all channels and a 31-band (1/3-octave) graphic equalizer. As a result, the unit gives the user a high degree of audio adjustment and complete confidence in the settings remaining intact regardless of source material, output levels or other user adjustments.
Logic 7 matrix processing
Logic 7 matrix processing is widely regarded as the reference standard for making a realistic 5.1- or 7.1-channel surround experience from two-channel source material. Your MS-8 unit uses Logic 7 processing to make upgraded audio systems sound great. When enabled, Logic 7 technology provides an in-vehicle experience that no other aftermarket signal processors come close to matching. It’s yet another reason why the unit is a very effective upgrade solution for any car’s audio system.
Optimized listening positions
With the power of a precision DSP engine, it’s easy for the MS-8 unit to optimize the listening experience for one or more seated positions in your car. During system configuration, the unit can measure multiple seats and balance the audio output between two positions (or among everyone in the car), or simply store the measurements for later use. By optimizing each listening position, the unit always makes sure that you’re listening from the best seat.
Intelligent memory settings
The MS-8 unit features five favourite memory presets. Since the unit retains all individual audio, listening-position and level settings in each profile, you can easily switch among the five favourites and experience optimized seating positions, frequency-response characteristics or other attributes at the touch of a button.
Built-in, eight-channel onboard amplifier
One of the MS-8’s most useful features for an audio-system upgrade is its onboard IC (integrated-circuit) power amplifier. The unit delivers up to 18 watts RMS into 4 ohms (30 watts RMS into 2 ohms) across each of its eight channels for a maximum of 240 watts RMS. The onboard power is ideal for existing factory speakers where overall sound in the car is loud enough but just doesn’t sound that great.
Specs & Downloads
Item# MS-8
Product Description
It’s revolutionary – and your car’s sound system will never be the same.
General Specifications
Audio Specifications
Dimensions
What's in the box?
- 1 MS-8 main unit
- 1 MS-8 display unit and base
- 1 high-level input wiring harness (gray and white insulation)
- 1 speaker-output wiring harness (clear insulation)
- 1 19.7-foot (6-metre) three-conductor cable for display unit
- 1 wireless remote control (battery installed)
- 1 remote-control installation tray
- 1 remote-control trim ring
- 1 binaural microphone headset
- 1 calibration and setup CD (includes instruction manual and quick-start guide)
- 4 4x20 screws
- 3 3.5x20 screws
- 2 3x20 screws
- 2 hexagonal wrenches
- 2 adhesive pads
Documents & Downloads
The latest owner's manuals, quick start guides, and documents.
