That little joy never goes away. Little snake eyes glowing at you. I have spare LEDs for those, BTW.Originally Posted by Slare
The grill logos are sold separately, but you'll want to call to order them and be sure you're getting the grill logo and not the one that covers the docking connectors.
Do you know the PN for the gold box black letter badge?
Harman tried correcting it but they've shipped the JBL terminal cover and also the "JBL" letters only logo that gets pressed into the actual PS1400.
The tech documents show no number for the actual grille gold box logo, and the service tech I have can't seem to figure it out. The tech sheets show only a PN for the complete grille assembly. My new PC600 grille had the badge, but the PS1400/PT800 grilles did not. Odd. If there is a PN I'll just call and order a few.
Are there any opinions out there about whether it is better to leave the PS1400 amps on all the time or switch them? I won't be using the auto mode, but I do have a couple "smartstrips" that I can use to power them up with my receiver. I really don't like the idea of leaving them on all the time but if it is better for them I will do it. Seems like the power on relay is a somewhat common failure point for plate amps...
JBL doesn't want to sell you Performance Series speakers.
No idea, but they used to sell them. Maybe His Infinite Domeness knows what might be a passable substitute.
Leave them on. They stay warm and you avoid thermal cycles that can induce wear. I think it's about 15W per unit at idle. The auto-on is useless BTW, since it's triggered only by LFE.Are there any opinions out there about whether it is better to leave the PS1400 amps on all the time or switch them? I won't be using the auto mode, but I do have a couple "smartstrips" that I can use to power them up with my receiver. I really don't like the idea of leaving them on all the time but if it is better for them I will do it. Seems like the power on relay is a somewhat common failure point for plate amps...
They became available at a discounted price to dealers last Thanksgiving. There is no new "list price", but a dealer who would like to make a sale would surely pass along some or perhaps all of their savings. If the first dealer you contact won't work with you I guess you should try another. TiDome seems to have figured it out.
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Yes, it's right in front of everyone's face.If the first dealer you contact won't work with you I guess you should try another. TiDome seems to have figured it out.
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My final two PT800 arrived last night. UPS managed to bang one around enough that a little wood brace broke loose in the upper mid chamber and was making a disconcerting loose rattle. Popped the mid out to find this little lincoln log sized brace with glue all over it. Not a big deal, easier to fix than complain about. So I now have a full 7.3 setup and am no longer shopping, all acquired outside of JBL.
I was also able to find a suitable pedestal stand for my Plasma (at Target of all places) that allows it to float high enough above my console to use the PC600. Quite a daunting task getting a 54" plasma up on that mount by myself. But it is done, and I can finally relax and enjoy the fruits of this mission.
Somewhat maddening, is that the new PT800 grilles have a different matte finish gold JBL logo on them. So I now have three different grille vintages. Glossy gold badges, no badges, and matte gold badges. I never would have guessed this would be the last hassle in the ordeal, but the grilles look a little too plain without any badge at all on the grille. So I gotta figure something out. If anyone cares I will try to take some pics of them. Would love to know a PN for the matte ones, they are actually really nice looking.
JBL doesn't want to sell you Performance Series speakers.
Sounds nice. Lets see some pictures and maybe just let'm play naked!
Mine have to keep their clothes on, or I stare at them too much and miss the movies.
Interesting. My PS units all have the glossy gold badges, and came from 3 different sources at different times.
I have to think that the gold badges are common in the different JBL lines and you should easily track some down. Have you tried calling and just asking for gold badges?
Here's a Friday dose of new owner P-series porn (note the three grille variants and a first-ever showing of my subs that still need proper cabs):
JBL doesn't want to sell you Performance Series speakers.
You'll wanna use copper for the docking connects, the provided straps tend to get corroded. T.D. hides the copper wire behind the docking strap. I got rid of the docking straps completely.
That TV mount worked out nice for the PC600. I hope the TV isn't too high for proper viewing from the couch.
Nice, I've got all gold ones but I only have 5 and no 1400's.
I did just redo my wall because the last unit was built around other speakers. I'll post some pics when the camera is done recharging.
Ok, here are some pics of the new wall. I'll start with the old wall. It was built around my old Studio L's and my WAF. It was OK but I was never very happy with it. I acquired my Performance series speakers (Thanks Doug) and some new components and then it was all wrong. I spent months trying to come up with an idea on how to redo it and finely got inspired and doodled the second pic on Photoshop.
I was on vacation last week so got the stuff and set to seeing what kind of mess I could get myself into. I designed it around my Emotiva gear and a 6ru height on each side. The center area is for the line conditioner, battery backup and my wifi/router.
I still have a Pre-Pro coming that will allow me to remove the Denon and put the BD player down below so it's not quit done but will do for now. It came out closer to my idea then I thought it would.
The PC600 is on two brackets that allows it to float above the turntable and keeps if even with the PT800's in the front. I think I can lower the TV another 4"-6" and need to cover the wires going to it but enough for now.
If you guys think reflections will be an issue I can pull the front 3 forward a few inches but the PC600 is heavy and I'll need stronger brackets to do it so
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Looks great! Only thing that bothers me is the height of the TV. And this is my own preference, but I'd lose or move the turntable and place the PC600 on the stand with the TV immediately above it. This will anchor the audio closer to the screen where it should be. If you can't part with the turntable, it could go anywhere or even on a shelf to the side.Ok, here are some pics of the new wall. I'll start with the old wall. It was built around my old Studio L's and my WAF. It was OK but I was never very happy with it. I acquired my Performance series speakers (Thanks Doug
I was on vacation last week so got the stuff and set to seeing what kind of mess I could get myself into. I designed it around my Emotiva gear and a 6ru height on each side. The center area is for the line conditioner, battery backup and my wifi/router.
I still have a Pre-Pro coming that will allow me to remove the Denon and put the BD player down below so it's not quit done but will do for now. It came out closer to my idea then I thought it would.
The PC600 is on two brackets that allows it to float above the turntable and keeps if even with the PT800's in the front. I think I can lower the TV another 4"-6" and need to cover the wires going to it but enough for now.
If you guys think reflections will be an issue I can pull the front 3 forward a few inches but the PC600 is heavy and I'll need stronger brackets to do it so
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Mike, only thing I would do in that nice of an install is get some plastic track to hide the set wires and paint it wall color.
Set height is a totally subjective thing and some folks just like it up high. I prefer the center of the set to be about head level, which my current setup is reasonably close to. When the bottom of the set is above head level - I don't know how people put up with that. I assume they must have some sort of recliner or maybe sit pretty far away. Fewer problems with glare when the set is low, too.
The ikea console I have is actually too low, but is the the best fit I could find. I am pleased with the combo of it and the pedastal stand and may eventually build some sort of front black out panel to hide the pedastal base, though more likely it will get abandoned for a nicer unit when I can wall mount the set.
JBL doesn't want to sell you Performance Series speakers.
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