new K2 and Array Brochure

[4313B]

G.T. updated the networks from the original version.

The S4800 and S5800 have been around for awhile.

[lfh]

...unfortunately it has quite a few flaws. (Perhaps it's just a draft?)

Obviously everybody read (and probably re-read) the section written by Greg Timbers, but did anyone read the rest? Without actually looking for errors, I noted the following:

P4:
Bass extension for S4800: -6 dB figure given (instead of -10 dB)

P5:
Text in the left side figure is in French!
"The K2 S5800 15" (1500FE) and..."

P6:
"JBL introduces the legendary 4320. With /.../ in a four-way configuration..."
Furthermore, the accompanying pic shows an Olympus AFAICT.

P7:
880 and 800 are mixed up in the pics.

P9:
880 and 800 are mixed up in the pics (again).
"800 ARRAY is a three-way bookshelf design featuring dual Array 8 8" (200mm)"

Don't Marketing ask Engineering to proof-read the stuff anymore?

As to the aestethics of the Project Array series, I figure people who don't love'em at first sight (including myself) will get used to them and appreciate them after a while. If nothing else the sonic performance should make the most conservative a convert

BTW, I was hoping to hear them during the weekend at 'High End 06' in Stockholm, but the Harman representative said they'll be introduced mid year in Sweden at selected high-end stores.

Fredrik

[JBLnsince1959]

No one looked any harder than I did to finally get a set, but things have improved, at least a bit. Giskard let us know a while back that Tweeter was picking up the Performance Series, and you can in fact see and hear it in (some of) the stores. There's one in Las Vegas (Summerlin I think), but I haven't checked it out.

There's a store here in KC that has a whole room of JBL's ( i did take pictures to post - but i've misplaced them).

anyway they have the PS speakres in a complete HT setup and it is sweet...no one has bought any yet...too much money. Americans just don't get it. They'll pay $12000 for a screen and other stuff and then turn around and say to the salesman, well I have $500 what can we do for speakers?

[Titanium Dome]

There's a store here in KC that has a whole room of JBL's ( i did take pictures to post - but i've misplaced them).

anyway they have the PS speakres in a complete HT setup and it is sweet...no one has bought any yet...too much money. Americans just don't get it. They'll pay $12000 for a screen and other stuff and then turn around and say to the salesman, well I have $500 what can we do for speakers?

There are some projectors for around $1000 that project images nearly as well as the $5000 models, and many of the $5000 models are indistinguishable from the $10-12,000 models, especially in a typical room. In fact, in a recent attempt to upgrade, I considered a $16k+ DLP. (Ultimately I went back to a big, heavy, CRT projector because the picture was so much better, especially in HD.)

Uh, what was my point?

Oh yeah, some folks think that the difference between an inexpensive projector and an expensive one is worth $10k or more, when the reality is that you'll get more improvement to the overall system by spending the $10k on better speakers. It is really the better investment.

[Mr. Widget]

When the Project Array Series is really on the streets, it will be an opportunity for JBL enthusiasts in NA to put their money where their mouths are. It's a real step forward (and a challenge to a direct radiator lover like me ).

I'm already thinking about what older JBLs I'm going to sell to both make the room and to provide the money to get at least get two of the 1400 Arrays and a 1500 Array. Then I'll be contributing at least as much as the working class hero or secretary/receptionist mentioned above.

Hitting the streets may be a bit of a misnomer... they will be sold through the Synthesis Dealer Network... basically companies that do custom install and don't generally cater to tire kickers... I know of several that are a couple of guys with access to gear. They rarely stock the stuff, but order per job and outfit rooms for those with little interest in the gear... big picture and invisible sound are key.

Dinosaurs that like music systems are dying off left and right and are generally catered to by the "high end" market... a market that JBL left years ago and isn't likely to try to win back as the investment vs. profit ratio does work out...

I don't mean to say that the new JBL systems wouldn't do well in the high end world... and they may find themselves offered in a few markets, but in general... the days of heading down to Pacific Stereo or wherever to hear the "new" L220s or L300s is long past.

Try to track down a Synthesis dealer in your area and see if they have any installed systems that feature the new product... you may get an audition that way.


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[Maron Horonzakz]

I dont agree.....Who would whant to spend megabucks on TV soundtracks, just to listen to dialogs from Seinfeld, or screeming crowds of american idol? Or the slurping sounds of a porno flick?

[4313B]

[norealtalent]

I dont agree.....Who would whant to spend megabucks on TV soundtracks, just to listen to dialogs from Seinfeld, or screeming crowds of american idol? Or the slurping sounds of a porno flick?

98% of mainstream American public. Can you hear me now?

[robpatton]

I have printed Studio L series Brochures. Contact me if you would like to to drop one in the mail to you. Thanks!
Rob