How does JBL fare these days?

[myriad1973]

Being that they are owned by Harman also, are they pretty much in the same class as Infinity? I know Infinity isn't anything like they use to be back in the day.

 

[myriad1973]

Not very well apparently by the lack of responses.

 

[anamorphic96]

You need to give it more time. It is Sunday and things get kinda slow around here on the weekends.

JBL is still a fine speaker and competes with many others on the market. The Studio L series is very good and i on par with the likes of Paradigm, PSB, B&W, Energy, and many others. The Infinity line is still very good for the money and as good as some of the older stuff.

 

[Seth=L]

I'm not sure what you mean about Infinity not being as good as they used to be. IMHO the polycell age was a cruel joke. Their good speakers costed quite a bit more than their base line products, even though they received accolades for their Kappa stuff. Infinitys newest offerings offer great sound at any price. JBL's lower lines leave a lot to be desired, but the Studio L series has definitely received a lot of positive reviews and testimonials.

 

[myriad1973]

Thanks guys. I was looking into JBL's ES series as a possibility. I prefer 3-way or 4-way speakers, and they seem to be the only ones in my budget. I suppose I could look more into Polk's Monitor 50's or 60's if the price is right.

I'm just tossing around ideas, and JBL was one of them.

 

[DTS]

I have a all JBL sound field {and SVS sub} and don't have any complaints at all. Using all "S" series, except my surround backs which are vintage. Found the S312's on Craigs list, came with the 36's as well.

 

[anamorphic96]

Thanks guys. I was looking into JBL's ES series as a possibility. I prefer 3-way or 4-way speakers, and they seem to be the only ones in my budget. I suppose I could look more into Polk's Monitor 50's or 60's if the price is right.

I'm just tossing around ideas, and JBL was one of them.

Check out the refurbished Studio L series over at the Harman e-bay store. there are some great deals to be had there.

 

[myriad1973]

Check out the refurbished Studio L series over at the Harman e-bay store. there are some great deals to be had there.

I noticed E-bay had some Polk dipole surrounds for $149/pair and I think they normally go for around $400.