are JBL Studio's considered "bright" or "warm"?

dale^g · 09-14-2003, 06:57 PM

i have a HK7200 and an SVS pb2+ (screw the neighbors)!

Phil Iturralde · 09-14-2003, 08:21 PM

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... are JBL Studio's considered "bright" or "warm"?

I would say neutral, ... Sound & Vision Magazines Objective Benchmark for the JBL S38 was ...

Frequency Response: 80 to 20 kHz ±3.8 dB**

... and the speaker graph indicated starting around 9 kHz, the frequency start a gradual downward slope to 20 kHz -3.8 dB.

**Frequency response was averaged over a ±30-degree window, with double weight given to the most common listening angle, 30 degrees.

So, the JBL & HK combination should be fine!!!

I use six JBL S26's*** (w/JBL S-Center & SVS 25-31PCi) with my Yamaha RX-V995 and Yamaha RX-V1300, and all my usual once or twice a month Friday NITE DVD family/friends crowd loves the 'better' than the local Cinema Theater Sound!!!

(the better local DD/DTS-5.1/6.1 Cinema Century Theaters use JBL's

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*** • May 20, 2000 - Home Theater Magazine - JBL Studio Series four JBL S26's & JBL S-Center ...

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It's important to keep in mind that the JBL system measured very flat in the lab; in fact, it had the flattest response of any ensemble in the roundup.

Overall, the JBL center was very impressive for its size and displayed excellent impact with onscreen information.

I recommend the JBL ensemble for people who tend to listen to their music flat, with no enhancements on bass or treble. The JBL Studio ensemble offers excellent bang for the buck for those who are looking to get their feet wet in home theater.

Phil

Frank Carter · 09-14-2003, 08:29 PM

I agree with Phil. They are neutral.

Michael R Price · 09-14-2003, 08:43 PM

There is no neutral! And a "neutral" tone doesn't mean the speaker sounds perfect. Some people sacrifice that "neutral" sound to get something they enjoy more.

Frank Carter · 09-14-2003, 09:07 PM

OK, to me they're not bright and they're not warm so you take you're pick of words.

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Pablo Abularach · 09-14-2003, 10:28 PM

I agree on the speaker being neutral as Phil said, but stlighty going to the brighter side, but not much. I have four S26, an S center and an SVS 25-31PCi, incredible setup for the money.

MarkMaximus · 09-14-2003, 10:43 PM

I'd just like to say that I can't really comment on if they are "Bright" or "warm" but I have a pair of S312's and S26's for surrounds, and a S-center driven by a HK-525 and I am thoroughly pleased. I have held several parties (dance, movie, etc) and everyone is very impressed.

Phil Iturralde · 09-14-2003, 10:49 PM

My definition of 'neutral' is fully discussed in Loudspeakers and Rooms for Multichannel Audio Reproduction by Dr. Floyd E. Toole Vice President Acoustical Engineering Harman International.

Dr. Floyd Toole White Paper basically says ...

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(pg. 20)
ALL of the most preferred loudspeakers are ones that exhibit the flattest, smoothest families of curves. They exhibit the fewest, and the lowest level, resonances. They have the flattest, smoothest, widest bandwidth frequency responses when measured from all angles.

The S-Series JBL consumer line was designed utilizing Dr. Floyd Toole "Science of Audio" - White Paper linked above!

Phil

Joseph Sabato · 09-15-2003, 07:14 AM

I consider them pretty neutral but your set up can affect that. I have S38's in front (on shelves) an S Center and S-36 surrounds, with 2 sealed Tempest subs. Having the s-38's on shelves affects the lower mid-frequencies making them sound warmer than if freestanding ( similar to having a center on top of a big TV ) .

Having speakers on shelves is not ideal but a good compromise with my wife considering she is putting up with 7 not so small speakers in the room ( especially the tempests!). I run the LR speakers through an equalizer and tamed most of the muddying affect from bookshelf placement and I am pretty happy with the setup.

Room placement and acoustics will definitely impact the perception of warm or bright. Good Luck