2k Floorstanding Speaker Setup

[jamie2112]

Have either of you actually heard any speakers in the JBL Studio L line?

Yes I sure have and I am in total agreement with Zumbo on this. I am not a boston fan either but in this case between the 2 boston KILL's the JBL's.....and to the OP Yamaha vx-663 is a great unit and will drive any speakers you decide to buy with no problem...

 

[zumbo]

So then which receiver should i get?? Because one is $350 dollars the other is $2000

I would recommend to buy the receiver with all the connections and features you will need(pre-outs are a must for me). I would not recommend buying a receiver, or speakers, based on reviews or power ratings. I am liking what Denon and Marantz have to offer at the moment. I own a Yamaha, and I don't like the fact that it bypasses bass management when using multi-channel inputs. I plan to try something else. I owned an Onkyo before the Yamaha.

 

[jamie2112]

No THe JBL system is the one that im looking to buy.... Are you sure that boston will smoke the jbl??? WHATS THE BEST SYSTEM I CAN BUY FOR 2K WITH 4 FLOORSTANDING SPEAKERS?

The Rocket system for 2100 is the best deal you have been advised on IMO...with the Boston's 2nd

 

[zumbo]

Pre-outs are used for added amplification. Due to the fact receivers offer many features at a lower price than pre-pros, many of us choose to buy a receiver with pre-outs. I use a five-channel Adcom amp with my Yamaha receiver. I don't use the internal amplification of my Yamaha at all. This way, I can just upgrade my receiver as technology moves along, and continue to use the Adcom to power my system.

 

[zumbo]

The Rocket system for 2100 is the best deal you have been advised on IMO...with the Boston's 2nd

I have never heard Rockets. Just thought I would throw that in.

 

[2005_gto]

BUt the yamaha v-663 is only 95 watts per channel.... The Jbls need at least 150 watts RMS power

 

[zumbo]

BUt the yamaha v-663 is only 95 watts per channel.... The Jbls need at least 150 watts RMS power

Please read #62 and #64 together.

 

[2005_gto]

I read #62 and #64. Well then why dont u tell me what receiver you think i should get??? What do you guys think of these speakers??

http://www.cambridgesoundworks.com/store/category.cgi?category=spk_floorstandi&item=k1t205zz#

Cambridge SoundWorks
Newton Series II T205 Tower Speakers

 

[2005_gto]

ok What about these speakers these will BLOW away those boston's:

http://www.highdecibels.com/proddetail.asp?prod=RTiA9

Polk Audio RTIA9

 

[zumbo]

I read #62 and #64. Well then why dont u tell me what receiver you think i should get???

I did. Post #62. Only you know the connections/features you need.

What do you guys think of these speakers??

http://www.cambridgesoundworks.com/store/category.cgi?category=spk_floorstandi&item=k1t205zz#

Cambridge SoundWorks
Newton Series II T205 Tower Speakers

I have never heard them. Can't comment.

 

[2005_gto]

Well I need 4 Hdmi inputs, I want it to decode HD audio, do 1080P through HDMI Thats pretty much all..... I want to be able to plug my Directv Box, Ps3, xbox360, DVD player all through hdmi......

 

[2005_gto]

I like the onkyo 606 recevier but it only has 95 watts per channel..... ALso i have a question. I heard that going through the receiver to my tv via hdmi 1080P wont be as good of signal as going straight to the tv via hdmi. IS THIS TRUE???

 

[bandphan]

Did i miss anthing?

 

[Nuance AH]

THe JBL L 880 are $1200 for 4. 150 watts continous 400 max
The JBL L 8400P SUbs are $400 a piece. 12 inch 650 watts each.
The JBL LC2 center is $300. Handles 150 watts rms 400 max

$1900 total

There is much better for the same price. Many suggestions have been made that are better than the JBL's. For instance, I think the Rocket's and SongTower's linked in the very first response are better sounding than the JBL's and Boston's

For what's it's worth the SongTower's are the best speaker I've heard under $3000. However, at $1800/pair you cannot get four of them.

The JBLS handle 400 watts the bostons only handle 250

Rated manufacturer power has nothing to do with how they will perform and how much power they will handle in reality. These numbers are usually wrong. In fact, Audioholics just wrote an article about this.

Purchase based on which speakers sound better, not on their manufacturer numbers.

Have either of you actually heard any speakers in the JBL Studio L line?

I have - nothing special, especially when compared to some ID brands for the price. However, for what it's worth the Boston's sounded like they had a veil over the midrange and tweeter. I didn't like either the Boston's or the JBL's.

Now what have we learned from this boys and girls? We learned that the only opinion that matters is yours. Only your ears should decide which speakers to purchase. This is because (as evident here in this thread) we all have different preferences and hear differently, not to mention our rooms and gear differ. The best way to figure out what speakers to purchase is to go out and audition, narrow the list and then bring the final candidates home for an audition in your own room using your gear. In my opinion this is the only way to be certain that made the "right choice."

GTO - the receiver you plan to get has plenty of power to drive the candidates. Stop worrying about that. Besides, you can always an an external amp using the preouts later down the road.

For subwoofers check out SVS, AV123, Epik, HSU and Elemental Designs. All subwoofers by these manufacturers will beat what your chose originally was in my opinion.

Sloooooow down, do some research and purchase based on sound quality and aesthetic appeal.

Good luck!

 

[mazersteven]

Have any of you actually heard the JBL Studio L series?

I never said they were bad speakers. I stated "For $1900 bucks I'm out."

And the JBL's compared to the Swans 6.1. No contest

 

[2005_gto]

THis is hard for me...Because i live in oklahoma, we dont have any place besides best buy, circuit city, etc!! where i can listen to the speakers. IM not picky about speakers. I just want it to be LOUD and have good quality sound

 

[mazersteven]

I plan on using the Onkyo TX-NR906 which is 145 watts RMS x7.

That receiver is overkill for the JBL speakers IMO. I would take the extra cash saved on another receiver and add that to your speaker budget.

 

[Nuance AH]

That receiver is overkill for the JBL speakers IMO. I would take the extra cash saved on another receiver and add that to your speaker budget.

Agreed. I just responded to his PM and made some other suggestions; better ones IMO.

I hope you find just what you're looking for, 2005_gto! Please reference those links I sent you; they should help.

Good luck!

 

[2005_gto]

GUYs i think i found my sub!!! ITs a 1000 watt 15 inch at circuit city for $349.

Kicker VCVR152

 

[mazersteven]

BUt the yamaha v-663 is only 95 watts per channel.... The Jbls need at least 150 watts RMS power

Most of the time your receiver will only be using about 10 watts of power. Only with extreme material at higher volumes does your receiver use more power.