believe me you would prefer a M2 over
believe me you would prefer a M2 over
I wouldn't mind to sale my 4338 for 4365... Wouldn't you ?
Regards Stephane
4429 is less expensive than the 3900. I'm a huge fan of the 1400 Array, so I'm very curious to hear what these would sound like on their sides with the horns on the inside. I'm thinking a pair of sideways 4429's with a nice sub swarm could take me to audio nirvana on a budget (too bad the UHF driver is in the wrong place though). Like Heather, I think it seems silly to spend $5,000+ on forty year old JBL tech when you can get state of the art JBL tech and fresh parts for around the same price. Vintage exotic cars are nice, but wouldn't you rather drive a brand new exotic? I sure would. The whole situation reminds me of the car situation in Cuba. They have been denied access to modern cars so they have no choice to keep the old ones on the road. Well guess what, the embargo is finally over for us here in the US, so it's time to trade in our '55 Buicks for something a little more modern. Anyone want to buy a nice pair of L200s? Anybody know if the 4306 will be available in the US?Originally Posted by Valentin
Very cool! How soon may I ask? It might be time to sell the S4700s and get the 4365s!
S4700 owner.
You have said your S4700 is good enough and will not replace it any longerVery cool! How soon may I ask? It might be time to sell the S4700s and get the 4365s!
46 lover
I change my mind all the time! lol. Don't most audiophiles?You have said your S4700 is good enough and will not replace it any longer
S4700 owner.
I don't even believe myself anymore when I say "I'm completely happy with my system as it is right now." I sure do like the aggressive US pricing if those figures above are accurate. That's almost 40% cheaper than the prices on JBL's English site which seems almost to good to be true.I change my mind all the time! lol. Don't most audiophiles?
Greetings, All,
Well, I have to say, I'm not one of those who changes his mind all the time, when it comes to my JBL's. I love our L300's, and have wanted to add just a few more JBL models to my selection of systems. But, I don't see myself getting rid of the L300's, nor most of the rest of the systems I will end up having (4-way system, L250's, and a few others, to name a few). It's fun to have a few, choice systems, and I hope to someday use them all in our home. Other than that, I have few aspirations towards the current crop of JBL offerings. No room, not enough money, and hey, pretty darn happy and blessed to have what I already own, and will soon own!!
Take care, and God Bless!
Every Good Wish,
Doc
P.S. AudioMagnate, I'm still sad that you sold your own L300's, and most especially, now that they are actually in limbo in Texas!! Maybe on our next gig in Texas, I should go by and liberate them!! I can see that HT system now: 4-way pair as R&L channels; a single 4333 for the center; L300's as the side fills, and a pair of L300's as the rear speakers!! That would be kind of fun, IMHO!! Yeah..... like that would ever happen, right?!!?!
The only thing that can never be taken away from you, is your honor. Cherish it, in yourself, and in others.
Exactly. So you know what I mean. Anyway, we'll see what happens. On paper, the 4365 is the better speaker than the S4700, but will I like the sound better? Hard to say. I need to go to a dealer where I can hear them side by side.
I like the pricing too. And I find it rather funny that you can order the 4365s from the UK website if you want a pair right now.
S4700 owner.
M2.The M2 doesn't have a blue baffle...JBL Professional did not design the 4429, it is a JBL Consumer product.4429 is studio monitor and has a competitive price,but S3900 is only a family product.i wish some people can compare them.That is very interesting. My hesitation would be that G.T. designed the S3900 many years after the 4429 so the voicing could be substantially different. A comparison listen could definitely be in order.The 4365 components are very nice. It could be tempting to put the 2216Nd from the M2/S4700 with the 476Mg/H4365 and apply the Crowns.
I really like the 1501Fe from the 4365 too though. I consider it the best JBL ferrite transducer "available".
If I had a pair of S4700's the first thing I'd do would be tune them down to the M2 Fb and bi-amp them with the Crowns.
There is no way the top end of the S4700 can compete with the M2, on paper, but I'd be damned if I wouldn't give it a try if I couldn't spring for some M2's instead.
The top end of the 4365 can compete with the M2. If I had a pair I'd apply the Crowns in place of the passive filters and never look back. But then that would end up costing more than simply buying the M2's so...
See how all this ends up?
That's really what it comes down to.
Fair warning - DON'T listen to a pair of M2's if you can't afford them or if you can't accept the fact that you would have to live without them.
Not according to the boxes
http://www.audioheritage.org/vbullet...l=1#post360203
Greg Timbers is the designer of the 4429.
I know it is confusing. They were manufactured by JBL Professional Manufacturing, now known as Harman Audio de Mexico since the move from Northridge in 2010.Not according to the boxes
http://www.audioheritage.org/vbullet...l=1#post360203
Greg Timbers is the designer of the 4429.
A few years ago I called JBL Professional to get a recone kit for a 1500AL, just for fun, since those too came in the JBL Professional Pretty Print boxes, and JBL Professional responded "What is a 1500AL?"
JBL Professional Manufacturing, aka HAdM, also manufactures pretty much everything else in the Consumer line, DD65000, DD66000, DD67000, K2-S9900, S4700, etc.
I know, it say's the same on the boxes of my PRX600 series, namly "Professional Series", and it also say's "JBL by Harman". I agree, very confusing, but, who cares, as long it sounds good.I know it is confusing. They were manufactured by JBL Professional Manufacturing, now known as Harman Audio de Mexico since the move from Northridge in 2010.
A few years ago I called JBL Professional to get a recone kit for a 1500AL, just for fun, since those too came in the JBL Professional Pretty Print boxes, and JBL Professional responded "What is a 1500AL?"
My point was that I don't think studios are buying 4429's, rather they are buying JBL Professional monitors from the JBL Professional catalog. I suppose I could be wrong. And yeah, I agree, I personally prefer the 4429.I know, it say's the same on the boxes of my PRX600 series, namly "Professional Series", and it also say's "JBL by Harman". I agree, very confusing, but, who cares, as long it sounds good.
Understand....My point was that I don't think studios are buying 4429's, rather they are buying JBL Professional monitors from the JBL Professional catalog. I suppose I could be wrong. And yeah, I agree, I personally prefer the 4429.
It schould be in the pro side those blue painting loudspeakers instead of the consumer side...just my opinion.
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