Recently launched by JBL, the 3 series has been very well received.
JBL 3 Series
Apparently they provide unmatched value at their reasonable price points.
LSR305 is available for around $259/pair and LSR308 around $499/pair.
They have been raved about on forums like gearslutz,
with members picking them over all other similarly priced products and in some cases even over more expensive ones like the Equator D5.
Customers at sweetwater.com also have great things to say.
They use a new type of wave guide borrowed from the JBL M2 series monitor which is said to provide a very wide sweet spot.
Sound is generally said to be a little Tubby, but very clean and clear.
And frequency response numbers also look great.
Does anyone know if they are available anywhere in India for an audition or sale? Has any FM heard them anywhere?
Or is any dealer planning to make them available here?
I would love to listen to them.
After toying around with a lot of things, i have finally decided i need to upgrade my Desktop speaker setup.
That means looking for a replacement for the Aktimate Maxi.
Maxi is good, features are great but i think i need to move up sound wise to a simpler setup.
Maxi has FM and Internet radio and a Display screen, all of which i dont really use.
The Maxi has a 6.5" driver and goes down to 48Hz as per the specs (i cannot verify that).
Now i need something that goes deeper and has a better defined bass. I dont mind an 8" monitor as well.
I am open to suggestions or new as well as lightly used ACTIVE/Powered speakers. My budget is only around 60-70k (pair).
I had my eyes set on Genelec 8040 but they are way way over my budget. Unless i can get my hands on a used /demo pair.
I think the JBLs will be a decent bet but i need to find a place to demo them.
So if anyone can suggest some other options or give other ideas it will be great.
JBL 3 Series
Apparently they provide unmatched value at their reasonable price points.
LSR305 is available for around $259/pair and LSR308 around $499/pair.
They have been raved about on forums like gearslutz,
with members picking them over all other similarly priced products and in some cases even over more expensive ones like the Equator D5.
Customers at sweetwater.com also have great things to say.
They use a new type of wave guide borrowed from the JBL M2 series monitor which is said to provide a very wide sweet spot.
Sound is generally said to be a little Tubby, but very clean and clear.
And frequency response numbers also look great.
Does anyone know if they are available anywhere in India for an audition or sale? Has any FM heard them anywhere?
Or is any dealer planning to make them available here?
I would love to listen to them.
After toying around with a lot of things, i have finally decided i need to upgrade my Desktop speaker setup.
That means looking for a replacement for the Aktimate Maxi.
Maxi is good, features are great but i think i need to move up sound wise to a simpler setup.
Maxi has FM and Internet radio and a Display screen, all of which i dont really use.
The Maxi has a 6.5" driver and goes down to 48Hz as per the specs (i cannot verify that).
Now i need something that goes deeper and has a better defined bass. I dont mind an 8" monitor as well.
I am open to suggestions or new as well as lightly used ACTIVE/Powered speakers. My budget is only around 60-70k (pair).
I had my eyes set on Genelec 8040 but they are way way over my budget. Unless i can get my hands on a used /demo pair.
I think the JBLs will be a decent bet but i need to find a place to demo them.
So if anyone can suggest some other options or give other ideas it will be great.
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