Okay, after much discussion, it has been decided that this thread should be Re made in this forum. So here it is! Post all your JBL questions/opinions/set ups here
I just upgraded my main speakers from JBL G300 to the JBL Balboa 30. I am looking for a more substantial center than the JBL Balboa center (prefer 3 way versus 2 way). I am looking at the JBL EC 35, but no luck finding it online (besides amazon).
Anyhow, my max budget is 200 with shipping, so are there any recommendations? I see the LC1 and LC2 and ...
Center: S Center II
Fronts: S38 II
Rear: N24 II
Sub: Athena AS-P300
Thanks to thrifty shopping, that whole system cost me under $500.
At my production station I have a pair of E30s hooked up to a T-Amp. Poor man's monitors, what can I say?
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Originally Posted by Simon2150
I just upgraded my main speakers from JBL G300 to the JBL Balboa 30. I am looking for a more substantial center than the JBL Balboa center (prefer 3 way versus 2 way). I am looking at the JBL EC 35, but no luck finding it online (besides amazon).
Anyhow, my max budget is 200 with ...
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Originally Posted by eugovector
I haven't heard the Balboa, but I would say they wouldn't match very well. The LC1 and 2 are completely different beasts: different crossovers, different drivers, different high end frequency response.
The Balboa center would be the best choice, or pick up an LC1 or 2, and then plan ...
There's one on fleabay. (No connection to me.) It seems a little on the pricey side, though. H/K's ebay store frequently has the EC35. Keep watching. I got mine from another vendor for $135 + shipping. Great little cc, IMHO. I cannot say if it will timbre match your Balboas....but I'd guess that it will come pretty close.
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Originally Posted by Simon2150
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Does the EC35 look comparable to the Balboa center?
Yes, the EC35 uses the same "3/4" (19mm) Titanium-laminate dome, shielded" that the Balboa Center uses "19mm (3/4") Titanium-laminate dome, shielded".
The key to timbre-(voice)-matching is the High...
I was thinking about doing this thread a while ago.
I love my JBLs.
Have SRX Series, Northridge E series, Studio S series, and some Studio Monitors.
Oh and some Pro Cinema JBL Subs.
JBL For the win!
Love these speakers.
My current setup (7.1) is:
L/R fronts = S - 38II (although I have also a pair of E -50)
Center = EC - 35
Surr. + SB's = E - 30
SW = SVS PB-10 ISD.
My next goal could be the Studio L Series, but only when they got discontinued (so I can get some incredible deals at Fry's, as their current prices are a bit too high, IMO and I'm fine with my current ...
From my post in the other one:
This is my current JBL setup:
Recever: H/K AVR 147
Mains: JBL E60
Center: JBL E25 (upgrade to E35 planed when one can be found in Cherry)
Surround: JBL E20
Sub: Audio Pro Ace Bass B2-40
Pulled it off (w/o the receiver) for about $350 when the E Series was just ended and there were really good deals on refurbs on E-...
Current setup (7.1)
Mains: E100
Center: EC35
Surrounds: E20 x 4
Sub: PC-Ultra (legacy version)
I've also owned the E250P (actually I still "own" that one), PB12, SP120PII, and whatever sub was the predecessor to the PB10.
They used (still do?) to have killer deals on the SP120PII. If you can find it for a good price, that is a very good sub....
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Quote: Originally Posted by BOOM85 Here's something you don't see everyday: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWAX:IT Hard to believe those were just lying around, shame the price is so steep. When I sold my S312s, I was hard pressed to get $150.
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Quote: Originally Posted by Zeratsu I was wondering if the JBL Centre Speaker ES25C is the matching speaker for JBL Series 30 Balboa's. Also how would this system sound? Balboa and ES are different series. ES replaced the Venue series, I don't know how they sound or if the ES and Balboa will sound good together ...Sorry.
Quote: Originally Posted by wu6fiend That is an excellent price. Even if you decide not to keep it, after giving it a listen, you will most likely not lose by reselling it. I would suggest the LC2 as a better center, although the price of one will likely be around $300. The EC35 would not be a good choice, IMO, as it is from a different series altogether. +1 ^ But I disagree with the last sentence. They are indeed a different series, but I...
Quote: Originally Posted by velvet396 I've never fainted, but I think if I had witnessed that, I would have. Ya, I thought a drunk had hit my house with a truck when I heard the sub slam the deck. I think he tossed it over my plants. Went outside to see him flipping the tower and just letting it fall over! Funny, he never made another delivery to my house... All setup in one room? Or spread around the house? 830/810/LC1 7ch rig ->...
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