SAM1HF + S2XES Home Theater Combo

[shoshaw]

Hey Everyone,
Was daydreaming about a new LCR setup for my home theater and the concept of SAM1HF + JBL Pro S2XES seems potentially cool. Does anyone out there have experience with either of these parts? Do you think the setup would work?
Thanks!

[pos]

You will also need SAM2 LF modules to cover the 80Hz-900Hz range.

[Mr. Widget]

A friend has three of the SamHF1s with matching twin 8” woofer modules and a pair of Array 1500 subs. These subs use the same driver as the S2S-EX but in a self powered sealed box. The system rocks!


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[shoshaw]

A friend has three of the SamHF1s with matching twin 8” woofer modules and a pair of Array 1500 subs. These subs use the same driver as the S2S-EX but in a self powered sealed box. The system rocks!


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So how would you compare this system to the M2? I'm curious because I'm guessing the cost would be nearly equivalent.

[Mr. Widget]

So how would you compare this system to the M2? I'm curious because I'm guessing the cost would be nearly equivalent.

When I heard the M2, the attribute I liked best was the bass. In a home theater, you will definitely want a sub, so the great bass of the M2 won’t be as necessary or pronounced.

Regarding cost, I have no idea how the different breakdowns would work out.


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[shoshaw]

When I heard the M2, the attribute I liked best was the bass. In a home theater, you will definitely want a sub, so the great bass of the M2 won’t be as necessary or pronounced.

Regarding cost, I have no idea how the different breakdowns would work out.


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Found this online:

SAM1HF: $2500 each
SAM2LF: $1500 each

M2 is $6000 each, plus amps.

Still a tough decision...

[shoshaw]

When I heard the M2, the attribute I liked best was the bass. In a home theater, you will definitely want a sub, so the great bass of the M2 won’t be as necessary or pronounced.

Regarding cost, I have no idea how the different breakdowns would work out.


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Forgot to mention regarding subs, I've got subs - no problem. I currently have 2 IB sub manifolds each with dual 18" drivers. Whatever I install will be high-passed around 50Hz with the subs driving everything below.

[hlaari]

A friend has three of the SamHF1s with matching twin 8” woofer modules and a pair of Array 1500 subs. These subs use the same driver as the S2S-EX but in a self powered sealed box. The system rocks!


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I am sure at the Array 1500 sub are in vented box


Ari

[Mr. Widget]

I am sure at the Array 1500 sub are in vented box


Ari

Are they? I'll take your word for it.


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[hlaari]

Are they? I'll take your word for it.


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Array 1500 are vented, HB5000 are sealed, both build with plate amplifier and have single W1500H woofer



Ari

[HCSGuy]

I'm sure M2's are awesome - haven't heard them myself. For HT, you would need M2's and still subwoofers, as placement considerations almost always rule out using towers in HT without subwoofers, which may kill your budget. If you look on Audiogon, there's a set of (3) channels of SAM1HF's, SAM2LF's, SAM12X crossovers for them, and two of the older S2 subs, for $5,250. Frankly, you'd be really hard pressed to beat that deal on LCR's. I was considering them for my (under construction) media room until a better looking alternative came along (I don't get to hide anything behind a screen). I think if you did (3) M2's and subwoofers, you'd be way above this price. However, if we're talking retail dollars, you're probably right about them being close, and if you don't have to look at them, I'd probably go with M2's.