russel1972
03-08-2016, 11:28 AM
This is a general question only. Not looking to buy or sell anything.
I own both 4301WX and L100T speakers and neither seem to be overly popular when I do searches.
When I first bought the 4301s, I was not impressed at all! They were being compared to a pair of Angstrom Image speakers that I got for free when I purchased a Kenwood KA-3500 and a KT-60 tuner. I found the JBLs extremely harsh and fatiguing. Couldn't listened to them more then 5 minutes at a time. They had been re-foamed so that wasn't the issue. With the Kenwood, absolutely no synergy. Then I connected them to my Akai AM 2850 integrated. A bit better, but not much.
I kept alternating between the speakers and very slowly I started to notice that they were sounding better. Still don't know if the speakers changed or if I became accustomed to the sound. Now when I listen the the Angstroms, they sound "veiled". I am really liking the JBLs especially with acoustic instruments.
Lately, I found a pair of L100t speakers for sale. Did some research and saw that they had the .035Ti Tweeter. I assumed that they would be very harsh but thought I might take a chance anyway. Figured that if I didn't like them, I could sell them or at the very least part them out and make a profit. Picked them up and bought the surrounds from Rick Cobb and installed them.
WOW! What a pleasant surprise! No break in needed. No having to get used to the sound. No harshness. Still sound very good with acoustic music. Playing the TV through these, cd player and music through cable. All with a Marantz PM 6004.
Live in a condo so high volume is not going to happen. Not looking for more power. Probably don't used more than 1 or 2 watts. Luckily, I am divorced because I can't see too many people liking the looks of these in a room. Anytime I think I should get something smaller, I close my eyes and my mind is changed.
General ramblings but amazing how I am liking both sets of speakers even if they may end up being some of JBLs less popular offerings.
Just my $.02 cents worth. Everybody have a good day.:D
I own both 4301WX and L100T speakers and neither seem to be overly popular when I do searches.
When I first bought the 4301s, I was not impressed at all! They were being compared to a pair of Angstrom Image speakers that I got for free when I purchased a Kenwood KA-3500 and a KT-60 tuner. I found the JBLs extremely harsh and fatiguing. Couldn't listened to them more then 5 minutes at a time. They had been re-foamed so that wasn't the issue. With the Kenwood, absolutely no synergy. Then I connected them to my Akai AM 2850 integrated. A bit better, but not much.
I kept alternating between the speakers and very slowly I started to notice that they were sounding better. Still don't know if the speakers changed or if I became accustomed to the sound. Now when I listen the the Angstroms, they sound "veiled". I am really liking the JBLs especially with acoustic instruments.
Lately, I found a pair of L100t speakers for sale. Did some research and saw that they had the .035Ti Tweeter. I assumed that they would be very harsh but thought I might take a chance anyway. Figured that if I didn't like them, I could sell them or at the very least part them out and make a profit. Picked them up and bought the surrounds from Rick Cobb and installed them.
WOW! What a pleasant surprise! No break in needed. No having to get used to the sound. No harshness. Still sound very good with acoustic music. Playing the TV through these, cd player and music through cable. All with a Marantz PM 6004.
Live in a condo so high volume is not going to happen. Not looking for more power. Probably don't used more than 1 or 2 watts. Luckily, I am divorced because I can't see too many people liking the looks of these in a room. Anytime I think I should get something smaller, I close my eyes and my mind is changed.
General ramblings but amazing how I am liking both sets of speakers even if they may end up being some of JBLs less popular offerings.
Just my $.02 cents worth. Everybody have a good day.:D