JBL Speakers?

[cthomp]

Looking for anybody that has experience with JBL speakers for home theater use. Are they decent speakers? They claim they are the most used speaker in theaters. I was looking at the Studio-L Series in particular. Budget $3000 (Not including sub). Tower fronts.

Thanks

 

[3x10^8]

It depends on what you're looking for, what your budget is etc., etc. Some brands have their strengths in certain product niches. To say that JBL is "good" overall is a broad generalization. To say that JBL is good in certain product categories is a bit more accurate.

The JBL brand, as well as it's parent company, encompasses a VERY, VERY broad product line, from consumer to commercial/industrial applications. Within that line-up are some horrible speakers and some that are simply amazing. Again, it all depends on what you need.

 

[jeffvee]

Jbl

Looking for anybody that has experience with JBL speakers for home theater use. Are they decent speakers? They claim they are the most used speaker in theaters. I was looking at the Studio-L Series in particular. Budget $3000 (Not including sub). Tower fronts.

Thanks

I have a complete H/T set up with JBL speakers.

7.1 Set Up:

Main Fronts JBL E 100'S
Center Channel Northridge Series JBL EC35
Sub JBL Studio L 8400
Surround Rears Studio L810'S (4)
Harman Kardon AVR630

I am extremely pleased with the amazing sound these speakers have to offer.
The room I have this system hooked up in is a 14 x 20. Watching movies in 5.1 or 7.1 surround is simply breathtaking . Make sure you do the proper set ups for speaker distance, crossover's, speaker size settings (small), to get the most out of your system.
As for the sub, this is a 600 watter, and I auditioned it side by side with the SVS, and IMO, the JBL has the edge.

I used to have a pair of the JBL Northridge rear surrounds E20's and I wasn't impressed with those. I upgraded to the Studio Series and I'm much happier.

 

[Sheep]

Personally, I like how JBL's sound with movies. Music however, didn't do it for me. The treble/mids were overemphasized.

Although, I am a warm sounding speaker kinda guy, and I like long walks on the beach.

SheepStar

 

[ElPato]

JBL speakers

I have a pair of JBL S310II speakers from the old studio series.

I really love their sound. However, i find that they are a little bit "metallic"
I mean, metal made instruments like cymbals or trumpets sound really great and lively. When i hear a ride cymbal on these speakers i can close my eyes and feel like i'm sitting behind a drum kit!!!!
However, wood instruments sound a little bit metallic. For example, acoustic guitars sound like they have metal strings instead of nylon ones (i'm exaggerating a lot).

I think that sheep is absolutely right . "warm sounding speaker kinda guys" won't like them.

Oh, and they do sound great with movies

My experience with higher end speakers is really limited (null i must say) so i'm not a really good point of reference. However, I hope that my thoughts help you.

PS: sorry if my english is bad

 

[korgoth]

acoustic guitars do have metal strings.

nylon strings are on the really cheap flea market guitars.

 

[jonnythan]

acoustic guitars do have metal strings.

nylon strings are on the really cheap flea market guitars.

Really?

News to me.

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Guitar/Acoustic?sku=518863
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Guitar/Accessories?sku=100316
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Guitar/Accessories?sku=101381


Hint: Classical guitars use nylon strings.

 

[ElPato]

nylon strings are on the really cheap flea market guitars.

Do you think that Paco de Lucia plays cheap flea market guitars?