Could 3 x MRX512/PX512 be any good for a hometheather/hifi setup?
I've no experince with the 2408F tweeter or the 262h woofer in the 512 so I don't know how good/bad they might be :)
Or would maybe a trio of LSR6332 be a better choice?
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Could 3 x MRX512/PX512 be any good for a hometheather/hifi setup?
I've no experince with the 2408F tweeter or the 262h woofer in the 512 so I don't know how good/bad they might be :)
Or would maybe a trio of LSR6332 be a better choice?
Junk = MRX . I wouldn't use it for a PA at the Prime Ministers funeral ..... the LSR are superb !
I only knew that the 2408 tweeter was used also in the VRX series so I thought it might be OK, but I'll stay away from it then!
Aprox how good are the LSR6332 compared to other JBLs? I know it lacks lowend but I have subs for that anyway :)
The LSR6332 is a high-end studio monitor while the MRX/PRX is a small mid-line 12" 2-way PA speaker. They are designed for for completely different applications. The PA speakers may be the correct choice if your goal is ear-splitting volume in your living room. There haven't been many successful reports from those who have tried a PA speaker in their home. Ragged inaccurate response is the most common observation.
The Control 29 is an intriguing low-priced option from the pro side. An 8" 2-way with a horn might be fun or could just be painful.
I doubt if there are any unhappy LSR6332 owners out there. I'd buy them tomorrow if I had the cash.
I've used both hifi, studio monitors, PA and Cinema speakers from JBL in the past and I have no problems trying it again. If the parts are good enough it's quite possible to get very good results also for hifi/HT use. Remember... many JBL drivers are used both in PA speakers and in hifi speakers, i.e. both K2 and Array use more or less the same HF drivers as PA speakers.
Present I use slightly modified JBL 8340 in my HT setup (I've replaced the HF driver with Selenium) and they sound OK but I want to upgrade, especially since the system is also used for music :)
I can get 3xLSR speakers but I can not listem to them first since they are too far away. I have a pair of 4412 that are kind of the same speaker, but hopefully the LSR6332 is much better :) My biggest concern is that for HT use, horns probably are a better choice... but I might give it a try anyway.
How about just some Performance Series stuff instead of the ideas above? I had LSR's and plenty of PA stuff, but I like the PS stuff better.
The performanceseries is not avialable in Europe :( Otherwise I would really like to try 3xPT800
Avoid MRX.
Thanx for your answers! I'll stay away from MRX/PRX512 but I'm not sure about what to do about LSRs yet :)
Try to find some 37**,or 46**,maybe more suitable than 6332:blink:
It is their reference listening point for their sound. Should be decent enough.
http://seanolive.blogspot.com/2009/0...reference.html
At least here in the states you can find used LSR32s for around $600 a pair if you look hard enough.
I'm kind of curious as to what kind of DSP folks with LSR32's are using to get them to sound decent.Quote:
It is their reference listening point for their sound. Should be decent enough.
http://seanolive.blogspot.com/2009/0...reference.html
At least here in the states you can find used LSR32s for around $600 a pair if you look hard enough.
My experience is limited to just one pair in two different rooms with two different back ends and after listening to them for awhile I agreed with Greg that the midrange was jacked. He thought that the LSR28 would be the better choice in that series. I suspect the Century Gold remains the better twelve-inch three way system for home use. Too bad it was limited edition.
I think Drew Daniels had a successful LSR32 setup but I don't know any of the details.
A few years ago I had a trio of 4673a but I didn't like them very much, especially the 2446/2380 combo did not sound good :( But I am considering 3x3678, I think maybe the HF on them are better suited for my use than 4673a were.
I have no experince with the LSR series at all, I've just read that many people liked them but what you are saying doesn't sound too promising..
I have and use the 6332 for my 2ch home theater and enjoy them. I agree with 4313b that sometimes I think something is odd with the midrange. On the otherside sometimes I'm in love with it and find it detailed and enjoyable. A strong aspect of them that I enjoy is their lack of distortion at higher levels. If I'm watching a movie that has an action scene with alot going on I hear everything clearly and they don't miss a thing. This could very for you because I'm unsure of how high of a level you are going for and your distance from the speakers.
For home theater use I would say their strongest aspect is the clarity in reproducing dialogue. I don't find my self reaching to turn it up or rewinding after one of those "wait what did they just say" moments.
If you do go with the lsr I suggest budgeting a good amount for the amp and spending alot of time trying various placements.
Al