why does JBL 4365 only rank 10th in Japanese eyes?

[JeffW]

On this site ??? I find that a curious generalisation not having noticed a Pass or Threshold slam fest going on.

My 2 cents is this , having dealt with Threshold in the past and met Nelson on a few occasions I have no reservations whatsoever in recommending his products. That refers to sound quality , reliability , build quality , backup , the whole nine yards.

M

I had stated I didn't want to continue to hijack the thread in post #176. And at any rate, Threshold was never in question. It fits the price range and visual aesthetic that's acceptable on the site.

Perhaps you missed posts #174 & #176 where I stated I thought Pass gear was fine stuff. That's why I bought it. The problems arose when I mentioned I had bought it, and was roundly mocked for having bought it. I have the greatest respect for all the folks at Pass labs and their gear. I can't seem to muster the same respect for the posters on this site who were never able to see past the billet aluminum faceplates and blue LEDs. Neither of which has a whit to do with sound quality , reliability , build quality , backup , the whole nine yards. But that's what they decided was unworthy about the gear. I would have to say I didn't really appreciate their POV, but it was their POV so not much I can do there, to each his own.

Once again I'd prefer, greatly, to drop the entire hijack of this thread I started, if at all possible.

[4313B]

Once again I'd prefer, greatly, to drop the entire hijack of this thread I started, if at all possible.

I think the whole 4365 thing has been so I'm not sure if it is such a bad thing to diversify at this point.

[martin_wu99]

Yeah, I think so too. Haha, well I can hear up to 18Khz. I'm 41. Is that good?

Haha,you are not too old to enjoy hi-end system

[martin_wu99]

I think you'll find that Pass amps are not very well regarded on this site. I say buy what you like, but Pass gear is a damn hard sale around here.

I don't like Pass gear either,too soft,too warm,too big,too expensive

[martin_wu99]

... a generalization I've not seen warranted, nor one I personally subscribe to.
I've always thought it would be fun to own a pair of older SA/1 monoblocks.

Someone often talk talk about Threshold,but i havn't listened to it yet.
Krell and Goldmud is often used to match JBL,so more trying can find your favorites

[martin_wu99]

Some big machines for reference

[martin_wu99]

more,not for Ad.

[Dave_72]

I think you'll find that Pass amps are not very well regarded on this site. I say buy what you like, but Pass gear is a damn hard sale around here.

Really. I haven't seen that.

[Dave_72]

I don't like Pass gear either,too soft,too warm,too big,too expensive

Well, you're entitled to your opinion on the sound. No problem there.

And that other stuff you posted (especially Boulder and FM Acoustics) is not expensive? Come on, man...

[Dave_72]

Haha,you are not too old to enjoy hi-end system

Of course not!

[Dave_72]

Yep.

BTW - I have thousands of hearing test results at my fingertips... all that means is that I get a good chuckle out of all that "air" being heard above twenty thousand cycles.

Thanks! Yeah, that's a hot potato.

[martin_wu99]

Well, you're entitled to your opinion on the sound. No problem there. And that other stuff you posted (especially Boulder and FM Acoustics) is not expensive? Come on, man...

Hi-fi and hi-end are by no means cheap,it's an expensive game

[martin_wu99]

I have very interesting to try Threshold SA1

[martin_wu99]

And more....

[martin_wu99]

Chosing a machine to match JBL is a very tuff job