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Summary: Wow!
Review: Although they are a bit larger than I wanted, the sound from these speakers is the best I have heard. Extremely clear at high or low volume for Coltrane or Zeppelin. I sat for hours in front of them slipping in CD after CD and marvelled at the clarity and depth. They also sound great from other rooms--they virtually fill space with sound. This is definitely one of the best buys you can make in a bookshelf speaker. They out-Bose Bose by a long shot and the price is truly incredible for this quality.
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Summary: Love 'Em!
Review: I currently own one pair as part of my A/V system and will be purchasing another pair as soon as I have the dough so that I will have 360 degress of total, blissful sound. These speakers as surrounds really bring any movie to full and rich life, and they also sound great when playing cd's. You can't go wrong by purchasing a pair of these speakers, the price is great and as others have stated you would have to spend much more to find as good or better speakers than these.
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Summary: These speakers are sharper than a barber¿s razor
Review: I know someone who has the Bose 301 Direct/Reflecting speakers and the JBL's put the Bose to shame. I have heard speakers that have cost up to $5,000 and I honestly believe these sound very similar. I bought the beech series and like them a lot more then the black ones due to the fact the wood blends well with the woofers and the cast-aluminum frames. These are a must buy for anyone who is looking high quality pair of bookshelf speakers that don't cost as much as a KIA.
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Summary: Great speakers...
Review: I searched for months for the right speakers at the right price. These are it. (You can get them cheaper elsewhere).The JBL S38 speakers are perfect for home theater, with warm mids, decent bass and crisp highs. I'm still looking for some decent stands, though. They are large for bookshelf speakers, and not light. Get the beech. They are more attractive, which is especially important if you have a wife. Ideally, I will add a JBL PB12 subwoofer at some point, but movies sound great even without a subwoofer with these babies. One warning: JBL does not honor its 5-year warranty unless bought through an AUTHORIZED online dealer. I learned this the hard way when one of the speakers' woofers blew after a few months. Also, make sure you have good quality cables (I use 12-gauge). You can check them out at Best Buy, by the way. They sound twice as good as the cheap speakers from Sony or Bose.
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Summary: Oh, very fine indeed...
Review: I wish to take a moment to giggle in glee over my new speakers. Heeheehee. My good pal Greg bought a pair of the hideous beech version of these speakers and he was getting all showy with them because, well, we all couldn't help oohing and aahing over the glorious surround sound he has achieved in his room. Fortunately, I came on Amazon.com and found that these really cool looking black versions were available, so I trapsed out and purchased me a couple of sets. Two around the bed, one by the door, one on the shelf, and BAM! we're rolling. And now I giggle, for Greg is as jealous as can be, because his speakers look like dirty cinder blocks and mine look like Monaco headlights. Don't be a freak, give in to your inner geek! Once you go black, you ain't never going to go back. Now, excuse me while I go listen to my Jai Uttal and gloat. Hahaha!
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Summary: Sonic Delight
Review: I've had my pair now for over a year, and I still feel blessed evreytime beautiful music resonates out of them. I tested them with a variety of musical genres when I first hooked them up: from Bach's Cello Suites to the deep, pulsating bass of Massive Attack. Very impressive. I have one small pet peeve...actually, I'm surprised no one else has mentioned it: the silver plastic guard that bears the brand name seems a bit tacky on these otherwise beautifully designed cabinets. Enjoy!
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Summary: Sonic Delight
Review: I've had my pair now for over a year, and I still feel blessed evreytime beautiful music resonates out of them. I tested them with a variety of musical genres when I first hooked them up: from Bach's Cello Suites to the deep, pulsating bass of Massive Attack. Very impressive. I have one small pet peeve...actually, I'm surprised no one else has mentioned it: the silver plastic guard that bears the brand name seems a bit tacky on these otherwise beautifully designed cabinets. Enjoy!
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Summary: Fantastic sound for the price.
Review: In looking for audio equipment you should seek companies that produce professional gear. On those the home line always benefits from the improved technology in the professional line. Whereas home users dedicated companies (Bose) usually work mostly in reducing the size and changing the colors ... JBL is in the sound industry since 1927. 9 out of 10 live concerts I've attended were using JBL speakers. And Studios all over the world select JBL as the reference speaker of preference. I'm a music passionate for over 30 years, and I've listened to many many speakers. JBL is my preferred choice due to the sound quality, price and durability. The S38 is a small 3 way vented box, well designed and good looking. It has a big WAF score (Wife Acceptance Factor). The box may sound boomy depending on the proximity of the wall, and in my opinion it lacks a bit of high (tweeter) volume. Still, it has a fantastic sound way better than any box hundreds of dollars above its price. (Check Harman audio store at eBay for a good deal on those). One thing I've found along the years as a quality measure is that if you don't realize you are listening to music a bit too loud until someone else complains about it (like your wife), you can be sure you have a dam good set of speaker (or a terrible ear). Those speakers will keep a smooth and pleasant listening experience, even in loud sessions, and your ears will not get tiered or irritated as when you listen to bad speakers. Of course there are better deals out there (Even JBL has better speakers, but if you are willing to pay considerable more $$$ for a unit), but in this price range, nothing beats the S38. And of course, go check them on a store. I'm positive those will be your speakers of choice. I have them for 2 years now and still love them. Of course now I'm looking on a ribbon tweeter speakers like the ADAM, but I need to work out a plan to bend my wife into accepting the fact that a $2000 speaker is a matter or life or death for me. Well, I may have to stick to the JBLs for a bit more. But hopefully those will still be an awesome set of speakers.
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