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by Azazello
2021-12-05 14:16
Forum: HiFi
Topic: JBL 308P and 708P
Replies: 789
Views: 359540

Re: JBL 308P and 708P

Discodave wrote: 2021-12-05 11:55 Can you describe the improvements while listening to music? Ta
The smile on my face is back.
by Azazello
2021-12-05 10:42
Forum: HiFi
Topic: JBL 308P and 708P
Replies: 789
Views: 359540

Re: JBL 308P and 708P

The dynamics of my 308s has improved dramatically (easily evaluated by turning on Netflix)! I suspect the guy that had them before me only listened on low volume and they were not at all broken in when I got them. Beginning to think I’ll be happy with the 708s after all … Just wish I didn’t have to ...
by Azazello
2021-12-04 20:03
Forum: Music
Topic: Playlist
Replies: 817
Views: 670935

Re: Playlist

by Azazello
2021-12-04 18:55
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Stylum max speaker stands
Replies: 16
Views: 7753

Re: Stylum max speaker stands

FairPlayMotty wrote: 2021-12-04 01:04 Neat job!

Machine shops are useful! My father headed up one prior to being quality control manager.
Yes! Found one really close to where I live, and they only wanted € 50 for the job, so next time I need stands I’ll probably ask them to build them from scratch.
by Azazello
2021-12-04 18:51
Forum: HiFi
Topic: JBL 308P and 708P
Replies: 789
Views: 359540

Re: JBL 308P and 708P

Two speakers and a subwoofer. Ah, so two different speakers and a subwoofer. Would have been better if it was a stereo pair of the same speaker. :) But still. I believe it’s a fair price for only the subwoofer (it’s a 4645?) if it’s not in bad shape. And since 4675 and 4670 share the same bass modu...
by Azazello
2021-12-04 18:45
Forum: HiFi
Topic: JBL 308P and 708P
Replies: 789
Views: 359540

Re: JBL 308P and 708P

FairPlayMotty wrote: 2021-12-04 18:29 Thanks Jajo once again. That comparative description helped a heap for me.
+1 ☺️
by Azazello
2021-12-04 15:32
Forum: HiFi
Topic: JBL 308P and 708P
Replies: 789
Views: 359540

Re: JBL 308P and 708P

For the same reason I use 708P and I doubt that I would be much happier with a fully loaded 4675C system in my normal sized living room. The thing I miss from 3677/TM is the physical feeling of someone playing an instrument. The 308’s just don’t give me that at all. Would you say that 708 will brin...
by Azazello
2021-12-04 15:29
Forum: HiFi
Topic: JBL 308P and 708P
Replies: 789
Views: 359540

Re: JBL 308P and 708P

matthias wrote: 2021-12-04 13:47 Haha,
considering this I am a fan of small passive standmounts like the 3677.......:-)
😂
by Azazello
2021-12-04 12:57
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Turntables
Replies: 31
Views: 17142

Re: Turntables

Just get a Källa and stop thinking about it. 😆
by Azazello
2021-12-04 09:19
Forum: HiFi
Topic: JBL 308P and 708P
Replies: 789
Views: 359540

Re: JBL 308P and 708P

Getting hold of the JBL 2360A is a great start. I am sure it is possible to match them with different LF-systems with great results and that could allow for a less bulky system. I sometimes bring one of the horns from the basement to my apartment and play music on it in mono. It goes surprisingly l...
by Azazello
2021-12-04 09:17
Forum: HiFi
Topic: JBL 308P and 708P
Replies: 789
Views: 359540

Re: JBL 308P and 708P

Getting hold of the JBL 2360A is a great start. I am sure it is possible to match them with different LF-systems with great results and that could allow for a less bulky system. I sometimes bring one of the horns from the basement to my apartment and play music on it in mono. It goes surprisingly l...
by Azazello
2021-12-03 20:43
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Stylum max speaker stands
Replies: 16
Views: 7753

Re: Stylum max speaker stands

One problem solved
by Azazello
2021-12-03 17:26
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Crown amplifiers
Replies: 31
Views: 11357

Re: Crown amplifiers

But I have realized that the Crown 1500 slx has built-in digital filters! So the prospect of a passive JBL sub might not be as remote as I imagined!
by Azazello
2021-12-03 17:19
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Crown amplifiers
Replies: 31
Views: 11357

Re: Crown amplifiers

Plenty of used JBLs around - saw a pair of 4765c in the UK this morning - those tweeters are hard to mistake :) I assume you mean 4675? :) Problem right now is that I sold my power amps ... And it seems that all these speakers are made to be used with sub-woofers, so I might probably just as well s...
by Azazello
2021-12-03 16:17
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Crown amplifiers
Replies: 31
Views: 11357

Re: Crown amplifiers

Fortunately not. They are most likely coming back. IMO the 308 are extremely good, but Källa -> 3677/TM had a lightness and slam to them that I don't hink I can live without. Before Källa I'm not sure I would have ended up with the same conclusion. What about the 708s Azazello? Delayed until Februa...
by Azazello
2021-12-03 14:01
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Crown amplifiers
Replies: 31
Views: 11357

Re: Crown amplifiers

The Boazu does a great job driving 3677s and then you don't need a preamp (not as good as SM/TM, of course). Probably a better budget option than the Crowns. +1, but as I understand the 3677 are sold too. Matt Fortunately not. They are most likely coming back. IMO the 308 are extremely good, but Kä...
by Azazello
2021-11-30 19:27
Forum: HiFi
Topic: JBL 308P and 708P
Replies: 789
Views: 359540

Re: JBL 308P and 708P

jajo wrote: 2021-11-30 18:13
Azazello wrote: 2021-11-30 18:09
jajo wrote: 2021-11-30 18:04The horn IS the secret with 4675C.
😭
😍

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Wait … how many do you have?
by Azazello
2021-11-30 19:26
Forum: HiFi
Topic: JBL 308P and 708P
Replies: 789
Views: 359540

Re: JBL 308P and 708P

jajo wrote: 2021-11-30 18:13
Azazello wrote: 2021-11-30 18:09
jajo wrote: 2021-11-30 18:04The horn IS the secret with 4675C.
😭
😍
They are so big!! It NUTS.

Do you seriously believe that 3677 is better than 4670?
by Azazello
2021-11-30 18:09
Forum: HiFi
Topic: JBL 308P and 708P
Replies: 789
Views: 359540

Re: JBL 308P and 708P

jajo wrote: 2021-11-30 18:04The horn IS the secret with 4675C.
😭
by Azazello
2021-11-30 17:12
Forum: HiFi
Topic: JBL 308P and 708P
Replies: 789
Views: 359540

Re: JBL 308P and 708P

Yes, but not in a reliable environment unfortunately. My gut feeling is that they are not something to go for. 4670 and 4675 seem to share all components exempt the horn (but with the same driver), and a different setting on the filter. It does seem like they should be really similar unless the hor...
by Azazello
2021-11-30 13:23
Forum: HiFi
Topic: JBL 308P and 708P
Replies: 789
Views: 359540

Re: JBL 308P and 708P

The best JBL speaker I ever heard is the JBL 4675C (probably, because of their size I haven't been able to compare them directly to 308/708P but I trust my gut feeling here). There are probably many fantastic speakers in their lineup but there are also many that aren't performing (like the 3678, 47...
by Azazello
2021-11-25 14:05
Forum: HiFi
Topic: JBL 308P and 708P
Replies: 789
Views: 359540

Re: JBL 308P and 708P

lejonklou wrote: 2021-11-25 11:32 * Fine tune the distance to the back wall down to the last mm. This might seem excessive, but often yields the biggest improvements as the music "snaps into place".
Is there any point in evaluating this step separately for each speaker, or should they always have exactly the same distance?
by Azazello
2021-11-24 20:26
Forum: HiFi
Topic: JBL 308P and 708P
Replies: 789
Views: 359540

Re: JBL 308P and 708P

Ok.

Too early for me to say that they are “better” than TM/3677. But this is by far the most ridiculous bargain ever in the hi-fi industry.
by Azazello
2021-11-24 15:39
Forum: HiFi
Topic: JBL 308P and 708P
Replies: 789
Views: 359540

Re: JBL 308P and 708P

Defender wrote: 2021-11-24 15:34
Azazello wrote: 2021-11-24 14:08 Short update: I had the wrong setting on "input sensitivity". More listening tonight, but it's immediately clear that this was the main problem.
which is right setting? I assume the -10db setting (which is actually louder) which I think is confusing vs. the +4db setting
Exactly.
by Azazello
2021-11-24 14:08
Forum: HiFi
Topic: JBL 308P and 708P
Replies: 789
Views: 359540

Re: JBL 308P and 708P

Short update: I had the wrong setting on "input sensitivity". More listening tonight, but it's immediately clear that this was the main problem.