JBL SUMMIT AMA

JBL SUMMIT AMA – STAND-ALONE SPEAKER WITH PRECISION AND ACOUSTIC BALANCE

The JBL Summit Ama is the top model in the Summit series for the 8-inch woofer category and is designed for the demanding music enthusiast who wants reference quality in a compact, stand-mounted format. It combines advanced driver technology, acoustically optimized cabinet construction and luxurious materials to deliver a sound reproduction where precision, detail and musicality go hand in hand.

The name Ama comes from Ama Dablam, “Mother’s Necklace,” an iconic 6,812-meter mountain that dominates the horizon from Everest Base Camp. With its striking, elegant profile, Ama Dablam is known as the “Matterhorn of the Himalayas” – a perfect metaphor for the speaker’s combination of strength, beauty, and technical finesse.

highlights

• Patented JBL D2815K 1.5" dual-diaphragm, dual-motor compression driver
• Sonoglass® High-Definition Imaging (HDI™) horn for precise dispersion control
• 8" woofer with triple-layer Hybrid Carbon Cellulose Composite (HC4) cone
• MultiCap™ crossover with single-wire and bi-amp/bi-wire options
• Cabinet with offset multi-bracing and heavy internal damping
• Dedicated, mass-loaded stand with JBL | IsoAcoustics® isolation feet
• High-gloss black with platinum details or high-gloss ebony with gold details

HDI HORN DESIGN

The Summit Ama features JBL's D2815K 1.5-inch dual-diaphragm, dual-motor compression driver, which is integrated into a precision-molded Sonoglass® High-Definition Imaging (HDI™) horn. This combination ensures high sensitivity, low distortion and precise control over high-frequency signals, delivering a wide and well-defined soundstage with exceptional clarity.

HC4 WOOFER FOR POWERFUL AND PRECISE BASS

The speaker's foundation is formed by an 8-inch woofer with a molded frame and JBL's exclusive triple-layer Hybrid Carbon Cellulose Composite (HC4) cone. This construction combines carbon fiber and pure paper pulp with a core of closed-cell foam for optimal rigidity, low weight and internal damping. The result is high power handling, minimal distortion and precise bass reproduction even at high volumes.

MULTICAP™ CROSSOVER FOR MAXIMUM SIGNAL INTEGRITY

The signal distribution between the woofer and compression driver is controlled by JBL's MultiCap™ crossover network. By replacing large capacitors with multiple smaller ones, ESR (Equivalent Series Resistance) is reduced, increasing signal throughput, improving dynamics and minimizing losses. The Summit Ama can be connected via both single-wire and bi-amp/bi-wire, providing flexibility for different amplifier setups.

CABINET WITH RESONANCE CONTROL AND LUXURY FINISH

The cabinet construction utilizes curved walls, offset multi-bracing and heavy internal damping to eliminate internal standing waves and resonances. Finish options include high-gloss black with platinum accents or high-gloss ebony with gold accents, both with carbon fiber baffle trim for an exclusive look.

INTEGRATED STAND WITH INSULATION FOR SOUND PURITY

The Summit Ama comes with a custom-designed, mass-loaded floor stand with JBL | IsoAcoustics® isolation feet. This combination decouples the speaker from the floor, reducing vibration and improving bass response, stereo image stability and overall clarity.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Type: 2-way stand-mounted reference speaker
Treble: JBL D2815K 1.5" dual-diaphragm, dual-motor compression driver
Horn: Sonoglass® High-Definition Imaging (HDI™) horn
Bass: 8" cast frame, triple-layer HC4 cone
Crossover: JBL MultiCap™ network, single-wire and bi-amp/bi-wire compatible
Cabinet: Curved walls, multi-braced and damped construction, carbon fiber baffle trim
Stand: Mass-loaded design with JBL | IsoAcoustics® isolation feet
Finish: High-gloss black/platinum or high-gloss ebony/gold