Audioholics was invited to JL Audio’s Miramar, Florida facility for the exclusive unveiling of the Primacy S3 standmount and T4 tower speakers. These fully active designs feature ultra-precision cabinets, individually matched drivers, powerful onboard DSP, and JL Audio’s P.A.R.O., which optimizes full-range response and seamlessly integrates subwoofers with proper phase and time alignment—something many room correction systems struggle to achieve. The result is a highly engineered system focused on accuracy, low distortion, and real-world room performance.
Primacy reflects our unwavering commitment to integrate modern lifestyles and technologies into luxury audio that’s high performing, beautifully built and uniquely optimized for the space it’s in. The ultimate audio experience, Primacy lets you listen to music, movies, and games like you’re there live, inside the scene, with amazing clarity of every sound.
— Susan Lyman, Garmin Vice President of Consumer Sales and Marketing
Listening impressions revealed a clean, dynamic sound with deep, controlled bass and exceptional coherence; adding dual Gotham subs in Sound Room 3 delivered a visceral, room-filling experience with a seamlessly wide soundstage and deep infrasonic bass—fully integrated with the T6 towers without the typical sub/sat character.
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Sound Room 3 was the room to be in if you wanted to experience the full culmination of what JL Audio could do. Dual Gothams brought the T6s to the next level of depth and impact, and P.A.R.O. perfectly aligned the subs to the T6s so the system sounded fully integrated with excellent modal control and transient response. On “Differently” by Marion Hill, the bass hits shook my spine. The tactile response was surprising considering we were sitting on concrete flooring. The T6s showcased their imaging prowess while the Gothams made their presence felt, NOT just heard. “Erase Me” by Lizzy McAlpine featuring Jacob Collier sounded terrific on this system. Her vocals were intimate and airy, while the bass hit with such surgical precision and depth, it just made you want to listen for hours.
— Gene DellaSala
Sound Room 3 was my favorite. With dual Gotham subwoofers supporting the system, the presentation became effortless. Bass extended deeply while remaining controlled and musical — never overwhelming.
For orchestral and classical pieces, which I gravitate toward, the system created a sense of space and realism that felt immersive and emotionally engaging.
— Bertha DellaSala
Don't let their size fool you. We've never heard deeper, more powerful bass from a standmount speaker featuring a 5.5" single driver. The XMAX on this driver is 25mm. Pretty impressive, though not inexpensive.
