Doc Holiday Posted March 9, 2003 Share Posted March 9, 2003 Well, today I was at best buy and there was an open box pair of S38II's out, So i ask my boss how much he wants for them and in the end I end up getting the $500.00 for $250.00. That was a steal. So obvisouly I had to buy them since they would be worth more after I walked out the door then just letting them sit there. So I bring them home hook them up with some monster XP cable (I know its totally weak, I hate XP cable but I get it for more than half off so its worth it) and the gold connectors. Anyways I hook them upo and to say the least those speakers are not worth $500.00 at all. The Klipsch quintets I think sound better than these. Anyways I was wondering what you guys all thought of JBL's studio series and stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill H. Posted March 9, 2003 Share Posted March 9, 2003 Doc, I also looked at the JBL 38's. I loved the fullness the speakers produced, but to me there bass was way to harsh. 250.oo for two was an excellent deal any you cut it. I listen to classical music, and love my little Klipsch SB-3's. They fill my 12 x 20 living room with rich, full sound. I still can't beleive the sound stage they produce. My son complements me (LOL)- on their imaging! I was hesitent at first, also to try klipsch, with my limited budget, but once I brought them home, and got the speakers arranged properly I was sold. Please, when Best Buy gets in their Klipsch,(I know-all the comments), go listen, hell, even buy some SB-3's and try them out. If you don't like them-take em back. But I think would would fast become a Klipsch fan if you did. MHO.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted March 9, 2003 Share Posted March 9, 2003 Take 'em back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Invidiosulus Posted March 9, 2003 Share Posted March 9, 2003 The JBL "studio" series at best buy is kind of a joke imo. While they are not aweful speakers they are not near the quality of the real JBL studio series. JBL still makes and sells a number of lines of speakers in japan that I don't believe are generally available over here in the states. I would be interested in comparing my 1981 JBL L46 speakers to the new S38II's as they seem to be a similarly sized speaker(8" woofer etc.) Peace, Josh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill H. Posted March 9, 2003 Share Posted March 9, 2003 There is a good review in Stereophile mag on the JBL-38'S comparing them to the old JBL'S.... that I clearly remember, in about the Sept 2002 edition. But as another person said, just take them back.... Buy some Klipsch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDBRbuilder Posted March 9, 2003 Share Posted March 9, 2003 sell em to somebody who wants em for 400 bucks and buy some good used Heresys...that way your buyer saves 100 bucks and you get something great too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted March 9, 2003 Share Posted March 9, 2003 That sounds like a plan. Oh my...I'm turning into a Heritage Bigot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Holiday Posted March 9, 2003 Author Share Posted March 9, 2003 I like the idea about the used hersey's... how much is a decen pair of used hersey's run around. I already own klipsch so its not like its afirst time or anything... to tell you the truth even though a lot of the synergy series is weak, I wouldn't mind seeing what I get with my discount just because if they are as cheap as i get the jbl's then i may be buying some synergy stuff lol. Anyways thanks for the advice. I think I may take them back to a different store lol or sell em. who knows. I don't know that many people who would be interested in something like that though. The other thing with them is that which i noticed is the total lack of highs on those speakers. I just don't like the high's at all but hey it was a steal in my book.... thanks for the input. What do you guys think of a B&K pre amp with one stereo amp as opposed to a parasound or an adcom preamp with a stereo amp, because to tell you the truth I am getting ready to buy my first pre amp/amp and I am getting excited but at the same time I'd like something good..... so parasound, adcom, B&K, what do you think of Onkyo's preamp/amp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill H. Posted March 10, 2003 Share Posted March 10, 2003 Doc, email MACE on this form. He has/is quiet knowledgeable about B & W pruducts........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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