Description
Product Info:
- 80-watt mono power amplifier for commercial audio systems
- rated into 4 or 8 ohms (at 1 kHz) with less than .5% THD
- supports 70-volt and 100-volt distributed audio systems without the need for a separate transformer
- uses Crown's high-efficiency DriveCore™ technology to provide excellent audio performance
- independent bass and treble controls
- illuminated rings around buttons and dials for easy operation in darkened environments
- fanless, space-saving single half-width rack space (1U) design
- rack mounting kit included
- Energy Star® certified
- compliant with HARMAN's GreenEdge™ environmental initiative
Inputs and Outputs:
- RJ-45 connector for use with an in-wall volume control (not included)
- 3-pin Euro-block connectors with line/mic input switch for balanced input sources
- RCA input pair sums unbalanced stereo inputs to mono
- 5-pin Euro-block main output compatible with low impedance or constant voltage systems
Dimensions and Warranty:
- 8-5/8"W x 1-3/4"H x 11-15/16"D
- weight: 6.9 lbs.
- warranty: 3 years
Key Features
Features
DriveCore Technology: The JBL CS series utilizes DriveCore technology developed by Crown, another Harman brand. DriveCore technology integrates the amplifier drive stage into the power output stage, and fuses everything into a chip the size of a dime. This significantly reduces the size and weight of the amplifier. The CSA180Z is rated at 80 watts x 1 channel (into 4- or 8-ohms) @ 1kHz with less than .5% THD.
Harman GreenEdge: The JBL Commercial amplifier is manufactured under Harman's GreenEdge environmental initiative, utilizing recycled copper, aluminum and steel, an energy-saving powder coat finishing process, and conforming to lead-free RoHS standards and other environmentally-conscious manufacturing processes. The result is an 80% improvement in efficiency over previous models. In addition, the CS series amplifier is EnergyStar certified.
Controls: The JBL CSA180Z commercial series amplifier offers front and rear panel controls.
- Volume Control: A rotary volume knob lets you control the output of the amplifier. The illuminated ring surrounding the volume control will light green with the presence of a signal. If the signal reaches the threshold of clipping or audible distortion, the ring will glow red.
- Bass & Treble: The JBL CS series amplifier offers independent Bass (+/-10dB @ 100kHz) & Treble (+/-10dB @ 10kHz) adjustment. A small flat-blade screwdriver is needed to adjust bass & treble.
- HI-Z Switch: When this rear-panel switch is in the "Off" position, the amplifier is configured to drive low impedance speakers (4-Ohm minimum). With the Hi-Z switch set to "On", the built-in output transformer is activated allowing the unit to drive 70V or 100V speaker systems directly when connected to the appropriate output terminals.
- High Pass Filter: As an added feature when driving high impedance speakers in HI-Z mode, the system automatically switches in a 70Hz high pass filter. The filter prevents potentially damaging subsonic signals from going to the amplifier by eliminating signals below 70Hz.
Unbalanced & Balanced Inputs: The JBL CSA180Z commercial series amplifier is equipped with a stereo RCA unbalanced input which will stereo sources. The amplifier is also equipped with a 3-pin Euro-block connector that can be used as a balanced or unbalanced input.
Low Impedance or Constant-Voltage System Output: The CSA180Z is designed to power low impedance or constant-voltage speaker systems. There is a 5-pin Euro-block connector for a variety of output configurations. To drive distributed speaker systems designed to operate at 70V or 100V, the 5-pin Euro-block connectors have designated terminals for 70V, 100V and Common. For 8-ohm speakers, the + and - terminals should be used.
Remote Volume Control: An RJ-45 port is provided on the back panel for plugging in a CSR-V Remote volume controller via Ethernet cable.
Rack Mountable: The JBL CSA180Z commercial series amplifier is rack-mountable in a 1U half-rack space, and includes a rack-mount kit. Hardware is also supplied to mount two CSA180Z amplifiers in a 1U rack space.
Sleep Mode: To save energy, the amplifier is designed to go into sleep mode after approximately 2 hours operating with no signal at any of the inputs. Return of signal (-36dBu) to any input will wake the amplifier from its sleep mode. The sleep mode can be disabled by activating the Sleep Disable switch on the rear panel.
Detachable AC Power Cord: The JBL CSA180Z includes a detachable 34" AC power cord (IEC 3-prong).
Whats In The Box
- Mono-channel amplifier
- 34" AC power cord (IEC 3-prong)
- 2 Euro-block connectors
- Long angle bracket
- Rear angle bracket
- 2 Front-angle brackets
- 2 Flat brackets
- Eight M3x8mm screws (lock/flat-washers installed)
- Eight M3x5mm screws
- Four M5x20mm screws (flat-washer installed)
- Six M5x10mm screws
- 6 Flat-washers
- 6 Lock-washers
- 4 Self-adhesive rubber pads
- Operation Manual
Efficient power for your commercial audio system
The JBL CSA 180Z provides 80 watts of clean, efficient power to drive a small sound system. It can power several speakers effectively in a 70-volt commercial system. It's compatible with JBL's CSR-V volume control so you can hide the amp away in an equipment cabinet. A rack mounting kit is included.
Specifications
Specification | Details |
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Power Output | 80W (also listed as compatible with 40W/120W) |
Output Channels | 1 |
Input Sensitivity | 1.4Vrms for 8-ohm load |
Input Impedance | 20K ohms (balanced) / 50K ohms (unbalanced) |
Phantom Power | 27VDC |
AC Line Voltage | 100–240V AC, 50/60 Hz |
Dimensions (H x W x D) | 1.7 x 8.6 x 11.9 in (43.3 x 218.5 x 303.4 mm) |
Cooling | Fanless |
Wall Controller Support | JBL CSR-V via RJ45 (Ethernet cable) |
Certifications | Energy Star® Certified |
Payment & Security

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Refund Policy
Refund Policy
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Returns
Our policy lasts 14 days. If 14 days have gone by since your purchase, unfortunately, we can’t offer you a refund or exchange.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.
Several types of goods are exempt from being returned. Perishable goods such as food, flowers, newspapers or magazines cannot be returned. We also do not accept products that are intimate or sanitary goods, hazardous materials, or flammable liquids or gases.
Additional non-returnable items:
Gift cards
Downloadable software products
Some health and personal care items
To complete your return, we require a receipt or proof of purchase.
Please do not send your purchase back to the manufacturer.
There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted (if applicable)
Book with obvious signs of use
CD, DVD, VHS tape, software, video game, cassette tape, or vinyl record that has been opened
Any item not in its original condition is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our error
Any item that is returned more than 15 days after delivery
Refunds (if applicable)
Once your return is received and inspected, we will send you an email to notify you that we have received your returned item. We will also notify you of the approval or rejection of your refund.
If you are approved, then your refund will be processed, and a credit will automatically be applied to your credit card or original method of payment, within a certain amount of days.
Late or missing refunds (if applicable)
If you haven’t received a refund yet, first check your bank account again.
Then contact your credit card company, it may take some time before your refund is officially posted.
Next contact your bank. There is often some processing time before a refund is posted.
If you’ve done all of this and you still have not received your refund yet, please contact us at sanjay@audiomaxx.in
Sale items (if applicable)
Only regular-priced items may be refunded, unfortunately, sale / discounted items cannot be refunded.
Exchanges (if applicable)
We only replace items if they are defective or damaged. If you need to exchange it for the same item, send us an email at sanjay@audiomaxx.in and send your item to: 24, Kembros Estate, DP Road, Industrial Area, Sonapur, Bhandup West, , 400078 Mumbai MH, India.
Gifts
If the item was marked as a gift when purchased and shipped directly to you, you’ll receive a gift credit for the value of your return. Once the returned item is received, a gift certificate will be mailed to you.
If the item wasn’t marked as a gift when purchased, or the gift giver had the order shipped to themselves to give to you later, we will send a refund to the gift giver and he will find out about your return.
Additional Returns and Exchange Terms
1. Returns and Exchanges
At Audiomaxx India, we are committed to ensuring each customer has a hassle-free and enjoyable shopping experience. You may have received a Dead on Arrival or Malfunctioning Product, as such you must first approach the local service station of the concerned brand and seek remedy as per Warranty policy & terms of the company/brand wherein one can ask for free service, an exchange or refund for the former and only exchange for the latter with all spares & packaging.
2. Within how many days can most items shipped from Aduiomaxx be returned?
Most items shipped from Audiomaxx can be returned within 14 days of receipt of the shipment. However, certain products sold on Audiomaxx may have different policies that govern their return.
When you shop on the Audiomaxx website, we ensure that you have a smooth and easy returns experience. In the case of Refunds, we credit the entire amount that you have spent to your bank account.
3. When are returns not possible?
- There are certain conditions in which returns are not possible by Audiomaxx. These are when:
- The return request is made outside the specified time frame
- The product is damaged because of use
- The product is not in the same state as when you received it
- The item has been used and installed
- The product has been tampered with or has missing parts, accessories / serial numbers
- There is anything missing from the package you have received, including price tags, labels, and original packing.
4. When are refunds provided?
Audiomaxx provides refunds only when the product is dead on arrival and cannot be exchanged.
5. How do I cancel an order?
If you want to cancel your order, you need to get in touch with us along with your Order Number, before the item is shipped. On all such cancellation requests charge is applicable which varies from 5% to 10% depending on the product you want to cancel.
Shipping
To return your product, you should mail your product to: 24, Kembros Estate, DP Road, Industrial Area, Sonapur, Bhandup West, , 400078 Mumbai MH, India
You will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are non-refundable. If you receive a refund, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your refund.
Depending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you, may vary.
If you are shipping an item over Rs.5000, you should consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance. We don’t guarantee that we will receive your returned item.
All pre-bookings, at the time of delivery rates as prevailing on that day, will be charged and the difference is any shall be payable before shipping.
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