JBL PS-15 any INFO about this speaker ?

[hitachi]

I can buy this speakers here in Denmark.
Are they anything worth ? Want to listen to soul / blues in my
livingroom.
JBL PS 15 any info about this speaker ? Cant find any info worth
on Google a.s.o. Rare speaker or just junk ?
Thank you for any help :-)

Regards Fritz Munk

[MikeBrewster77]

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=16947341

I think it's safe to say these are not something you would want in your living room. :no:

[hitachi]

Could you tell me why I would not like it in my livingroom ?
Its ugly , bad sound or what ?
Sry all my stupid questions :)

[hjames]

Could you tell me why I would not like it in my livingroom ?
Its ugly , bad sound or what ?
Sry all my stupid questions :)
They look like PA - sound reinforcement speakers for concert and night clubs -
I'm guessing they'd probably a bit harsh for living room use.

[MikeBrewster77]

Could you tell me why I would not like it in my livingroom ?
Its ugly , bad sound or what ?
Sry all my stupid questions :)

No worries - your questions aren't stupid at all. To answer them:

Are they ugly? Well, I think you could do better in terms of aesthetics is the nicest way I can put it. ;)

Bad sound? They're pro gear, which means they're probably voiced very forward (i.e., they're likely designed to push mid-range & highs through a crowd and over ambient noise.) In other words, they're probably not designed to be relatively flat, which is something you would typically hope for in a home loudspeaker.

Bear in mind, I've never seen a pair much less heard them, so this is speculation based on general experience. Also keep in mind that I have a pair of Control 10's (somewhat similar in intended application) in my basement. They're great .............. for a basement.

Short answer to your question is these are not Hi-Fi speakers designed for in home use, and therefore are more than likely not going to provide you with the look or sound you would want in your living room.

Hope that helps.

[MikeBrewster77]

They look like PA - sound reinforcement speakers for concert and night clubs -
I'm guessing they'd probably a bit harsh for living room use.

:yes:

A much more succinct way to say what I was going for. I tend to be a bit verbose at times.... :yawn:

[hitachi]

Thank You so much MikeBrewster77. I will try to buy them anyway and post in this forum what is the sound and performance theese speakers. If I dont like them , I can always use them as a table ,put a lamp upon them and think, at all the money I wasted :D Regards hitachi

[stephane RAME]

http://audio-heritage.jp/JBL/speaker/ps15.html

Stéphane

http://www.audioheritage.org/vbulletin/showthread.php?29600-Altec-AcoustaBass-AB-2200-JBL-3732mhf-JBL-2402h
http://www.audioheritage.org/vbulletin/showthread.php?11750-My-new-Loudspeaker-Systems-%E2%80%93-Great-Plains-audio

[hitachi]

Now they are in my livingroom and the music is playing..So far so good :) Anybody know how to take them apart to see the name of the units inside ? The 15" bas must have a name or number or both. Same with the horn. Google dont have a lot of info about theese speakers.They must be rare or just awfull :D A good Review starts with the name of the things sitting inside this pro JBL. I will try to make a good review..I said try ;)
Regards from Denmark... hitachi

[MikeBrewster77]

Thank You so much MikeBrewster77. I will try to buy them anyway and post in this forum what is the sound and performance theese speakers.

You're more than welcome. I look forward to hearing how they work out for you.


anybody know how to take them apart to see the name of the units inside? :)

I do not, and they're not listed on JBL's Pro website, so unfortunately, I can't even refer you to a tech sheet. You might try to contact JBL Pro and request a tech sheet, though they refer all questions outside of the US to local distributors so I'm not sure how far you'll get.


I will try to make a good review..I said try ;)

Good luck, and again, let us know how it works out.

[stephane RAME]

The small model PS-12

http://www.hifido.co.jp/KWJBL/G2/P/A1/J/80-20/S0/C10-55710-85475-00/
http://audio-heritage.jp/JBL/speaker/ps12.html
http://kansai.audiosound.co.jp/?eid=311

Stéphane

http://www.audioheritage.org/vbulletin/showthread.php?29600-Altec-AcoustaBass-AB-2200-JBL-3732mhf-JBL-2402h
http://www.audioheritage.org/vbulletin/showthread.php?11750-My-new-Loudspeaker-Systems-%E2%80%93-Great-Plains-audio

[hitachi]

What a nice forum with nice people..Thank You stephane RAME

[hitachi]

Just tried to connect a Labgruppen FP2600 amplifier ( Lab2600) to this JBL PS15 and....... You wont believe me, I know , BUT it sounds really really nice :D:D Nice smooth and with dynamic power. I listen to some smooth jazz right now and my old ML would have to have a good day to follow. More later. hitachi

[MikeBrewster77]

Just tried to connect a Labgruppen FP2600 amplifier ( Lab2600) to this JBL PS15 and....... You wont believe me, I know , BUT it sounds really really nice :D:D Nice smooth and with dynamic power. I listen to some smooth jazz right now and my old ML would have to have a good day to follow. More later. hitachi

Nice -- glad they're working out for you. :)