Project Array has Arrived

[Titanium Dome]

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One other thing, IME, when listening to my Bro's L250's over the past 20 years, my opinion of what good LF is has evolved. I used to like sheer output and gradualy, over time, my Brother taught me how to adjust my system for balance in all the bandwidths. I now hold the L250 as the #1 reference in which to judge the LF. Other models can have a much more pronounced LF output, but the LE14H-1 has the best quality LF IMO, all other things being equal. I am anxious to hear your opinion of these new beauties in a familiar enviroment. I, for one, will stay tuned. Thanks Rolf, Steve G.

Well-written, Steve.

I too re-examined my whole LF outlook when I heard the L250. I'm sure that's why the Performance Stack pleases me so much.

[Zilch]

and of course to beat a dead horse even more.......if you feel they are "bass-shy" then just get a couple of Subs ( 2245's, 2242's, 1500 etc) and cross'em over ..job done...

OR, some LE14H-3's.

For the record, mine required no break-in period that I could ascertain; they rocked from the very start....

[yggdrasil]

I heard the Array 1400 a couple of months ago. The pair I listened to, in that demo-room was definitely not bass-shy. It had the bass I ever heard. Very detailed.

[Rolf]

Thank you all for posting regarding my comments of the 1400 Array.

Me to have never heard a JBL model to be bass shy. (I mean of the good stuff. There has been some series over the years...) That was why I was so surprised when I listen to this model. I have heard other speakers in the same room, and this was not an issue then. BUT ... of course I know about rooms, where to place the speakers, what's on the floor, walls, ceiling etc.... That was why I want to take them home and play in a known environment.

Giskard: of course I know speakers are being constructed for different applications and use ... and in different quality.

I also know that by adding some 2245 or the like will give much more power.

Don't get me wrong here people, I believe the 1400 is a fine speaker. It was just not what I expected. (In that room anyway) Maybe I should have waited to post until after I had them in my home.

As for placement of the 1400 Array I believe there can be a little more critical than with the 43xx because the 1400 have the bass port on the back.

I will post again after the session.

[JBLnsince1959]

OR, some LE14H-3's.

10-4

[Rolf]

A little update: I have arranged to borrow the speakers this Easter, from April 12-18.

[4313B]

Wikid!

[edgewound]

Wikid!

[spkrman57]

A little update: I have arranged to borrow the speakers this Easter, from April 12-18.

I am waiting to hear all the comments you will have to offer on the array series!

Ron

[4313B]

Obviously he didn't survive the audition.

[spkrman57]

Wow, those are gorgeous! Please tell me you live near Northern California, I have got to hear those!

I would like to see and hear a array system!

Ron

[hapy._.face]

I would like to see and hear a array system!

Ron

I think he's a southern gentleman- Florida, I believe.

[spkrman57]

And hear the array system!

Ron

[hapy._.face]

I gotta hand it to the man GT for coming up with a really interesting design. The more I look at the array's the more I appreciate them. There's a lot going on: The sculpted panels which vary the overall thickness- resulting in vibration control, the tweeters molded into the upper portion of the midrange horns, the selection of drivers among the line to maintain an overall listening standard- all speak of innovation. Love em or hate em- they aren't boring ! (..thank goodness for THAT !)

I also appreciate how LHF members respect the older stuff- but I see a real awakening in the JBL brand. I hope they sell the living dogshit out of these. I hope they start a momentum for JBL USA. I hope people support the new products and I hope GT lives a long time and keeps coming up with great stuff. More than all of this- I hope I get to HEAR THESE THINGS SOMEDAY!!! Where the heck are they!?

[Rolf]

I am waiting to hear all the comments you will have to offer on the array series!

Ron

Sorry abut that, but it did not happened as planned. As soon as time let me do this I will post the result.