4.0 Behringer B2030P vs. 3.0 JBL S38s and JBL S-Center

[abar20]

I was recommended the Behringers, saying that they sounded twice the price they cost. They would cost about 260 for 4 of them new. I can also buy the JBL's used for 250. They will be for watching blu rays. I have gotten used to not having rear channels, cause for me it's mainly about dialogue. If you do recommend the jbl deal, do you think I should get a temporary rear channel that is really cheap? like 50 for a pair? just temporary.. if so how do you match speakers? what would go with the JBL? Thanks

PS: can I hold off on a sub for a while? Whats more important with my setup.. rear or sub?

 

[JerryLove]

How about to 2030Ps with 1 (or preferably 2) subs? You can phantom the center unless they are very widely spaced.

 

[agarwalro]

I do not have an opinion regarding the 2030P vs JBLs. I have heard neither and so...

PS: can I hold off on a sub for a while? Whats more important with my setup.. rear or sub?

Since you will have bookshelf speakers for the mains and center, SUB SUB SUB .

 

[WmAx]

I was recommended the Behringers, saying that they sounded twice the price they cost. They would cost about 260 for 4 of them new. I can also buy the JBL's used for 250. They will be for watching blu rays. I have gotten used to not having rear channels, cause for me it's mainly about dialogue. If you do recommend the jbl deal, do you think I should get a temporary rear channel that is really cheap? like 50 for a pair? just temporary.. if so how do you match speakers? what would go with the JBL? Thanks

PS: can I hold off on a sub for a while? Whats more important with my setup.. rear or sub?

The Behringer speaker above is quite unusual compared to other speakers. In general, it compares more closely to speakers costing 3-4x it's cost, in both terms of actual quality of build/parts used and in terms of it's measured response. As for subs.... you have no excuse to hold off.... in fact quite the opposite... you should be compelled. Right now Parts Express is selling both it's highly regarded budget subs, the 10" and 12" powered units, for nearly half price. A pair of the 10" ones would cost you only $160! You will get better sound using a pair of subs(one on each side of room), especially with the smaller 2 way speakers used all way around. Having dual subs allows the 80-90Hz optimal xover point to be a seamless transition, for music and movies, to the small speakers, in effect giving you '3 way' speakers.

-Chris

 

[Alex2507]

The Behringer speaker above is quite unusual compared to other speakers. In general, it compares more closely to speakers costing 3-4x it's cost, in both terms of actual quality of build/parts used and in terms of it's measured response. As for subs.... you have no excuse to hold off.... in fact quite the opposite... you should be compelled. Right now Parts Express is selling both it's highly regarded budget subs, the 10" and 12" powered units, for nearly half price. A pair of the 10" ones would cost you only $160! You will get better sound using a pair of subs(one on each side of room), especially with the smaller 2 way speakers used all way around. Having dual subs allows the 80-90Hz optimal xover point to be a seamless transition, for music and movies, to the small speakers, in effect giving you '3 way' speakers.

-Chris

That sale seems to be over.

 

[njedpx3]

+1 for JerryLove's recommendation

How about to 2030Ps with 1 (or preferably 2) subs? You can phantom the center unless they are very widely spaced.

good recommendation. If you want to keep the cost down consider the Dayton SUB-120 HT Series 12" 150 Watt Powered Subwoofer for $155 from Amazon.

Good Luck!

Forest Man

 

[abar20]

no rumble

good recommendation. If you want to keep the cost down consider the Dayton SUB-120 HT Series 12" 150 Watt Powered Subwoofer for $155 from Amazon.

Good Luck!

Forest Man

I don't want rumble, It just makes me self conscious during the movie because I know my neighbors are bothered.. I know because their sub drives me crazy.. plus I watch at 3 in the morning very often. What I do want is good sound.. good depth to the sound.. Based on that desire, should I get the dayton 12 inch for 155? or two cheaper 10 inch's(someone mentioned a seamless crossover?? dont know what that means. Keep in mind I am getting the onkyo sr 507 which is 5.1 channels.. don't know if that matters? I know nothing about crossover.. I just planned on auto calibration... Also, my sub budget is 200 dollars including shipping.. I REALLY appreciate your help, I am trying to order all of this on monday.. (4 days)

 

[abar20]

Is That Crossover Thing Doable With 5.1 Receiver?

The Behringer speaker above is quite unusual compared to other speakers. In general, it compares more closely to speakers costing 3-4x it's cost, in both terms of actual quality of build/parts used and in terms of it's measured response. As for subs.... you have no excuse to hold off.... in fact quite the opposite... you should be compelled. Right now Parts Express is selling both it's highly regarded budget subs, the 10" and 12" powered units, for nearly half price. A pair of the 10" ones would cost you only $160! You will get better sound using a pair of subs(one on each side of room), especially with the smaller 2 way speakers used all way around. Having dual subs allows the 80-90Hz optimal xover point to be a seamless transition, for music and movies, to the small speakers, in effect giving you '3 way' speakers.

-Chris

That crossover thing sounds cool. I don't understand it, but my goal is not to shake the house, but to have dynamic sound. That in mind, do you recommend I find two 10 inch subs (roughly 100 each w/ shipping) or just a 12 inch sub for 200 w/ shipping? Can a 5.1 onkyo sr507 do this crossover? Is it automatic w/ calibration or do I have to set it manually? Thanks! This is all very new to me