JBL's cannot take any power........

[hapy._.face]

It's happened before.

lol. who?? I hope you aren't implying"me"!

[Mike33]

Ok, lets put it this way........i bought the JBL's cheap compared to the other speakers i have owned.
So i thought why not try them.
Now, it seems like JBL has 1000's of different speakers, if they are so great then why is there so many different kinds?
I want cristal clear sound that does not LACK bass and sounds musical and not dull and boring.
The type of speaker you can hear the singers breath......
The type of speaker that makes you get excited to hear and makes you go wow.
The type of speaker that does not sound great in everything but lack bass.
I want the bass to hit you in the chest and sound clean and powerfull.

Can JBL do this?

It is hard for someone new to JBL to go on ebay with 10,000 adds and pick a speaker you know.

[Mr. Widget]

JBL's cannot take any power........

I have never really used any of the smaller JBLs, but I have blasted the sh!t out of many a "real" JBL and never lost one, except a pair of compression drivers years ago due to over driving a tiny amp. I have literally done structural damage to my parents' home when I was younger and have undoubtedly done my ears harm on more than one occasion. (Luckily the human animal is fairly resilient.)

Get some real JBLs and see what it's all about.


Widget

PS. My hearing is still above average and I rarely test the metal of my speakers like I used to, but these things can be enjoyed at many different listening levels, and as long as you are listening and paying attention to them it is difficult to damage them with too much power.

[hapy._.face]

Ok, lets put it this way........i bought the JBL's cheap compared to the other speakers i have owned.

So i thought why not try them.
Now, it seems like JBL has 1000's of different speakers, if they are so great then why is there so many different kinds?
I want cristal clear sound that does not LACK bass and sounds musical and not dull and boring.
The type of speaker you can hear the singers breath......
The type of speaker that makes you get excited to hear and makes you go wow.
The type of speaker that does not sound great in everything but lack bass.
I want the bass to hit you in the chest and sound clean and powerfull.

Can JBL do this?

It is hard for someone new to JBL to go on ebay with 10,000 adds and pick a speaker you know.

OK- now we are talkin civilized. Fair questions. I had a similar approach to JBL not more than a couple months ago. I came accross a pair for cheap and thought the same thing. I got em fixed up and I bought another pair- then another. Now I LOVE my JBLs!! The answer to your question: YES JBL CAN DO THIS! You just need to get the right model. You have a killer amp- and if bass is your thing- you are in serious luck with JBL subs. I'd suggest using this forum as a research model and see what guys are saying here about the various models to see which is right for you. Then go for it. IME- you can always get your money back out of it if you don't like it.

[Mr. Widget]

Now, it seems like JBL has 1000's of different speakers, if they are so great then why is there so many different kinds?

Being the world's largest speaker company they are competing at many levels with all of the other brands.

I want cristal clear sound that does not LACK bass and sounds musical and not dull and boring.
The type of speaker you can hear the singers breath......
The type of speaker that makes you get excited to hear and makes you go wow.
The type of speaker that does not sound great in everything but lack bass.
I want the bass to hit you in the chest and sound clean and powerfull.

Can JBL do this?

Sure. You'll need to spend over a grand for used and over 5 grand for new.

I am sure various members will chime in with their favorites. I am a DIY guy.

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[Mike33]

I would say my preferred limit would be under $1500 at this time.
No subs, i find them hard to blend in and hard to tune......P.I.T.A.........subs are for movies,i.m.o. and i am strictly into 2 channel.

[Zilch]

Can JBL do this?

Oh, sure.

Not for $200, tho, unless you're REALLY lucky with a score.

Fix those woofers and use the L80T's for surround or other modest listening.

You're not gonna thump yer chest or rock the house playin' 10" woofers, nope....

[With about eight of 'em you could, tho.... ]

Click "UserCP," above, and enable location display in your profile. You might get invited by a forum member to hear what it's about if they knew you were local....

[edgewound]

Ok, lets put it this way........i bought the JBL's cheap compared to the other speakers i have owned.
So i thought why not try them.
Now, it seems like JBL has 1000's of different speakers, if they are so great then why is there so many different kinds?
I want cristal clear sound that does not LACK bass and sounds musical and not dull and boring.
The type of speaker you can hear the singers breath......
The type of speaker that makes you get excited to hear and makes you go wow.
The type of speaker that does not sound great in everything but lack bass.
I want the bass to hit you in the chest and sound clean and powerfull.

Can JBL do this?

It is hard for someone new to JBL to go on ebay with 10,000 adds and pick a speaker you know.

Wow...talk about spoiled, dude. You want Ford GT performance on a Pinto budget. JBL celebrates 60 years in business this year....no wonder they have so many models. Did you expect a warm welcome? You got's no manner's, dude.

You can go to Harman Direct....right now....and order up a pair of K2's for $30,000.00

Here's the link....order up a pair of 1000watt powered subs while you're there:
Go to the bottom of the page.

http://www.harmanaudio.com/search_br...s=C&market=HOM

[Mr. Widget]

Did you expect a warm welcome? You got's no manner's, dude.

That's OK... we have a different operating procedure here. He's catching on. With luck we'll have a convert soon enough.

So come on people what do you recommend for awesome sound for under $1500 in the used market.


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[John]

Ok I think we spanked this guy enough.

Time to welcome him

If I am wrong ignore this post and feel free to carry on.

[Zilch]

So come on people what do you recommend for awesome sound for under $1500 in the used market.

Already said it. 4430, of course!

[No subs required, but plan on redoing the surrounds on arrival.... ]

[edgewound]

That's OK... we have a different operating procedure here. He's catching on. With luck we'll have a convert soon enough.

So come on people what do you recommend for awesome sound for under $1500 in the used market.


Widget

How 'bout some badly in need of repair 4435's...probably stretchin' it....maybe some 250ti's that someone needs to get rid of. 240ti seem to be going for little on eBay. I hooked my brother up with new ones 17 years ago and just refoamed the LE14H-1 woofers for the first time...beautiful speakers....gorgeous teak wood...copius bass, especially when placed close to a wall/corner.

[John]

Hey edge that's what I was thinking. If he spends the time cruising ebay every now and then you can score a pair of 4435's in need of TLC around $1500.00

Or at least you used to be able to.

[jim3860]

Ok, lets put it this way........i bought the JBL's cheap compared to the other speakers i have owned.
So i thought why not try them.
Now, it seems like JBL has 1000's of different speakers, if they are so great then why is there so many different kinds?
I want cristal clear sound that does not LACK bass and sounds musical and not dull and boring.
The type of speaker you can hear the singers breath......
The type of speaker that makes you get excited to hear and makes you go wow.
The type of speaker that does not sound great in everything but lack bass.
I want the bass to hit you in the chest and sound clean and powerfull.

Can JBL do this?

It is hard for someone new to JBL to go on ebay with 10,000 adds and pick a speaker you know.

First select floorstanding in the option boxes, When you get speakers on ebay, then jbl. that should narrow it down to less than a 100 speakers ok. as far as picking out a speaker you know, it probably wont happen, but thats ok. pick out one or two likely canidates, then come back to the forum do a search on those models. if you then want more advice on those models post a question here it will be answered quickly. also check out audiogon for ads there. also there is a member here oznob that has a killer deal on a pair of L7s L1s and L65s for sale in marketplace now, if you live in california. $800.00 for all 3 pair. that should rock your world since your into two channel choose the L65s or the L7s. Then sell the other 2 pair for $800.00.

[hapy._.face]

Mike33-


What kind of music do you listen to?? JBL speakers/monitors tend to be "specialists". What is your listening room like?? Are you willing to make some repairs (are you mechanically inclined?) or do you want them to fall outta the box kickin a$$? I ask because it really makes a diff in $$!!