This 16-channel surround sound processor is built for advanced home theater systems that require thorough control and flexibility. Dirac Live room calibration helps adjust the sound to fit the space, while Dante connectivity makes it easier to integrate with networked audio setups. Support for formats like Dolby Atmos allows for captivating listening in larger rooms. The processor is well-suited for high-end installations that require reliable performance and simple integration.
The JBL Synthesis SDP-60 sixteen channel surround sound processor delivers reference grade performance for advanced home theaters. Equipped with a high performance digital to analog converter architecture, the unit handles sixteen channels of decoding and processing with exceptional precision, supporting high resolution audio up to twenty-four bit and one hundred ninety-two kilohertz. Balanced outputs preserve signal integrity when connecting to external power amplifiers.
System configuration remains adaptable due to the matrix channel assignment feature, which allows installers to map surround outputs to match specific room layouts. For cinematic immersion, the processor decodes major spatial formats including Dolby Atmos, DTS:X Pro, IMAX Enhanced, and AURO-3D. Acoustic anomalies are resolved using integrated Dirac Live room correction, which calibrates the audio to the specific environment.
Integrators can tie the unit into a commercial AV installation or high end smart home integration using the built in Dante input and output capabilities. Physical connectivity includes standard HDMI alongside HDMI eARC for simplified TV audio routing.
Network streaming options are expansive, with native support for Apple AirPlay, Google Cast, Spotify Connect, Qobuz Connect, Tidal Connect, and Roon Ready endpoints. Daily operation and initial sound system setup are managed via the high resolution, full color front panel display, which shows album artwork and metadata, or through the dedicated JBL Synthesis app for access to presets, internet radio, and podcasts.
| Model | SDP-60 |
|---|---|
| Product Dims (W x D x H) | 19”W x 16.1”D x 7.3”H |
| Product Weight | 29 lb |
| Maximum Channel Count | 16 |
| Reassignable Channels | All channels |
| Dolby | Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization, Dolby Surround |
| DTS | DTS:X Pro, DTS HD Master, DTS Neural:X, DTS Virtual:X |
| IMAX Enhanced | Yes |
| Auro 3D | Yes |
| MPEG H | Yes/td> |
| Inputs/Outputs | 7/2 (Zone 1), 1 (Zone 2) |
| HDMI/HDCP Versions | 2.1a/2.3 |
| Resolution support resolution/framerate | Up to 8K/60Hz or 4K 120Hz |
| Supported Dynamic Range Profiles | HDR, HDR10, HDR10+, HDR10+ Gaming, Dolby Vision, HLG |
| Supported HDMI features | Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), CEC, eARC/ARC (Zone 1, Output 1) |
| On Screen Display | Yes |
| Works with (apps) | ARCAM Radia, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Qobuz Connect, Roon (Ready) |
| Works with (services) | Apple Airplay, Google Cast |
| ARCAM Radia supported services (Global) | Internet Radio, Podcasts, UPnP |
| Supported Hi-res media | FLAC, WAV (LPCM), MQA, AAC, ALAC, AIFF, DSD (up to 128), MP3, OGG, WMA |
| Supported Hi-res Bit depth | 16,24 |
| Supported samples rates (kHz) | Up to 192 kHz |
| Gapless Playback | Yes |
| Frequency response | 20Hz—20kHz ± 0.05dB |
| Number of inputs (Coaxial/Toslink) | 2/2 |
| Supported Sample Rates (kHz)- Coaxial (RCA) | 192, 176.4, 96, 88.2, 48, 44.1 |
| Supported Sample Rates (kHz)- Optical (Toslink) | 96, 88.2, 48, 44.1 |
| Bit depths (bit) - Coaxial and Optical (Toslink) | 24, 16 |
| Frequency response | 20Hz—20kHz ± 0.2dB |
| Signal/noise ratio (A-wtd, ref. 50W, 0dBFS) | 100dB |
| Number of inputs | 3x RCA pairs |
| Number of Outputs XLR/RCA | 16/16 |
| Single-ended (RCA) peak output level per channel | 2V RMS |
| THD+N (20 Hz to 20 kHz) | –100dB |
| Main Voltage | 100-120V/220-240V 50/60Hz |
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