My new JBL 4429

[audiomagnate]

Don't they all? Though I often think it's not just more headroom that causes a perceived improvement, but because one can go a few dB's louder without clipping that gives the impression. Louder often seems better but it's just...louder.

More headroom isn't a "perceived improvement" if it is required.

[LowPhreak]

^ Well that goes without saying, but wasn't my point.

[Mctwins]

Do you really think MC252 is not as good as Crown DCi 2/600N?

I didn't say that

MC252 is as good as the Crown and vice versa.

[Mctwins]

We can just speculate wheather the MC252 is better or not compared to the Crown DCi. Maybe there is a difference in the technical topology that differ them apart. Drivecore technology versus Class AB.

I am little bit suprized how good it performs to my 4429. I wasen't expecting this... That's all...

[Mctwins]

JBL synthesis has come up with a new amp, SDA 4600, looks like Crown DCi amps to me.

http://www.jblsynthesis.com/Products/Details/252

[Mr. Widget]

JBL synthesis has come up with a new amp, SDA 4600, looks like Crown DCi amps to me.

http://www.jblsynthesis.com/Products/Details/252

What do you mean?


Widget

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[Odd]

Widget

Have you tried any of the new amplifiers on your speakers?
If so, how is the high end.
For me it looks like classe D. And that is what it is, I think.
I know M2 using something like this, nevertheless?

[Mr. Widget]

Widget

Have you tried any of the new amplifiers on your speakers?
If so, how is the high end.
For me it looks like classe D. And that is what it is, I think.
I know M2 using something like this, nevertheless?

Not yet... I've ordered one for one of my projects, but it'll be awhile before I install it.


Widget

[Mctwins]

Hallo!

I have tested my brothers Crown XLS 1500 with my 4429 and have to say that it sounds very very good. I am running in single wire with Neutrik Speakon connectors. Good connectors, just a turn and a click on the amp, connected.

Little bit pity that I didn't tested with single wire with the MC252, well, well

I will add the newer Crown XLS 2002 to run the 4429.

[snip3r]

There's XTI 2002 ( balanced only )
http://www.crownaudio.com/en-US/prod...s/xti-2-series

and XLS 2002 ( balanced and single ended ) http://www.crownaudio.com/en-US/products/xls-2002
http://www.prosoundweb.com/article/c...lifiers/church ( latest product )

Hence one has to have a true balanced system.
Would my DAC with digital pre works? http://www.productwiki.com/geek-pulse/ . I don't have a pre a the moment and powering with a 2a3. Also I'm thinking of horizontal bi-amp with the 2a3 and Crown not sure if it improves? Quite a number of my friends uses tube for highs and SS or lows.

[Mctwins]

There's XTI 2002 ( balanced only )
http://www.crownaudio.com/en-US/prod...s/xti-2-series

and XLS 2002 ( balanced and single ended ) http://www.crownaudio.com/en-US/products/xls-2002
http://www.prosoundweb.com/article/c...lifiers/church ( latest product )

Hence one has to have a true balanced system.
Would my DAC with digital pre works? http://www.productwiki.com/geek-pulse/ . I don't have a pre a the moment and powering with a 2a3. Also I'm thinking of horizontal bi-amp with the 2a3 and Crown not sure if it improves? Quite a number of my friends uses tube for highs and SS or lows.

Hallo!

I would go with XLS 2002.

I am not familiar with the DAC you are reffering too. Don't understand the 2a3. Just forgett about bi-amping!

[johnhere]

Hello, would you like to compare 4319 with other JBL you've listened, such as 4429 in detailed description？Cheers.

[Valentin]

Hallo!

I had JBL 4319 before and I got me a brand new JBL 4429 instead.

Wow, I must say, great sounding speakers. Horn sound is, well, horn sound just sounds nice. I just connected it about two hours ago. Sounds allready good. Playing at same volume setting as with the 4319, namly at 50% at the volume on my McIntosh C48 and the amp is the same MC252.

Break-in don't know what this mean

Fantastic speakers and job well done JBL.

Yummie.........

hi Mctwins ejerce did you Get your bass traps from
is there a brand ?

[Mctwins]

Hello, would you like to compare 4319 with other JBL you've listened, such as 4429 in detailed description？Cheers.

Hallo...

Sorry for late response due to long vacation and I also have to say Sorry, I am not the right person to give you a detailed description between various JBL speakers. Maybe you could be more specific?

All I can say is that comparing the 4319 vs 4429 is huge. I did like the sound of 4319, but, maybe it is because I like horn compared to dome tweeter.

I still would go for 4312E instead of 4319. Much more punch in 4312E.

There is no harsh sound in 4429 just to put it simple.

My choice is still Everest compared to what I have listening.

hi Mctwins ejerce did you Get your bass traps from
is there a brand ?

Hallo...

You can talk to Matts Odemalm of www.diffusor.com, he is the man you schould talk to if information about acoustics is nedeed.

There is a US based SMT supplier you can take a look http://www.accurateconstructionchicago.com/

but still, talk to Matts, he will give you more indepth insight how it works.

Thanks.

[watchnerd]

I don't mean to be rude by making a necro of this 2 year old thread, but OP are you still enjoying the 4429?

I'm considering getting a pair.