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Rating: 
Summary: Excellent As Front Or Rear Speakers
Review: A few years ago, I wrote a review of the JBL 412P's as my new front end speakers. I loved them then and I love them now. They replaced my teen-aged Bose 501's. The 412P's as front speakers have served me very well on several fronts. They are as beautiful as they are impressive esthetically. They produce clean sound that is satisfying in every range that I can perceive. The (2) 200W powered subwoofers have helped me settle the foundation of the house a few years early! Unfortunately, just as I was ready to remove the 501's (which were now my rear speakers) and replace them with another JBL Studio series product, Harmon Kardon (which owns JBL) killed the Studio series line. Not good! At first I was hesitatant to even consider the Northridge line for my rear speakers. I never liked the look of the Northridge line in comparison to Studio Series line. However, considering the price, quality and company reputation, my needs are very well met. The look is much closer to the Studio line now. I'd be happy with the E90's as either front or read speakers. I would recommend them to anyone with the possible exception of high end audiophiles. If you like to listen to music, especially DVD-A or SACD, these are some beautiful and more than adequate rear speakers! Current Surround System
Front Channel: JBL 412P 200 Watt Powered Subwoofer/speaker
Center Channel: Klipsch RC-3
Rear Channel: JBL E90
Stereo: JVC
TV: JVC
I'm waiting for the competition to gear up on these large format LCOS TV's
Rating:
Summary: Better looks than the old ND310
Review: I have been considering the JBL ND310IIs and was surprised to see that they have been replaced with the new E90s. I recently experienced them in a local electronics store and found them to have a fantastic presence. Unfortunately, I was unable to compare them directly with the old ND310s. If memory serves me correctly, their sound quality is similar or superior to the old ND310s. However, the price is about double the closeout prices on the old model. The cabinets are slimmer/deeper than the old 310s, and they are available in various wood finishes, a big plus. The new E90's frequency response is slightly better than the old ND310s, but it is close. I am not sure what to make of the differential, but am confident that JBL has improved this one over the stellar ND310s. Anxious to read a professional review. The cabinet design is much better looking. I love the tall, slim, deep look. Current system:
Front/Rear - JBL bookshelf size, wall mounted
Center - JBL TLXCenterII
Sub - Infinity 10" 80 watts
Receiver - Onkyo (don't buy anything else for the money)
TV - Mitsubishi 54" Widesreen
Rating:
Summary: Better looks than the old ND310
Review: I have been considering the JBL ND310IIs and was surprised to see that they have been replaced with the new E90s. I recently experienced them in a local electronics store and found them to have a fantastic presence. Unfortunately, I was unable to compare them directly with the old ND310s. If memory serves me correctly, their sound quality is similar or superior to the old ND310s. However, the price is about double the closeout prices on the old model. The cabinets are slimmer/deeper than the old 310s, and they are available in various wood finishes, a big plus. The new E90's frequency response is slightly better than the old ND310s, but it is close. I am not sure what to make of the differential, but am confident that JBL has improved this one over the stellar ND310s. Anxious to read a professional review. The cabinet design is much better looking. I love the tall, slim, deep look. Current system:
Front/Rear - JBL bookshelf size, wall mounted
Center - JBL TLXCenterII
Sub - Infinity 10" 80 watts
Receiver - Onkyo (don't buy anything else for the money)
TV - Mitsubishi 54" Widesreen
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