I have some JBL northridge ES30 bookshelves and center that I love that are 8-10 years old.They don't make them anymore so I am looking for recommendations for something similar.They are paired with a Yamaha receiver and sound great to me.Help!
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Jim517
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If you love them, why are you replacing them?
ArmSC
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Are the JBLs not doing something that you want them too? When you say you want something similar are you referring to the size, look, sound, price...? How about a new set?http://www.amazon.com/JBL-ES30BK-3-Way-Bookshelf-Speaker/dp/B00167341S
Have you tried Ebay?I was pawn shopping the other day(this one in Bloomington is great, gotta love college kids that overspend and need spring break drinking money...) and stumbled on a pair of Northridge N30. Almost bought them at $60.All I walked out with were a full craftsman socket set($15) and 12 BD for $45.
No I haven't looked for used.
I would prefer to buy new.
Other options for something similar?
Pioneer, Polk, Klipsch?
A couple local shops carry the popular names which would make auditioning them and returning if needed much better for me.
I figure in the $200 range, they are all going to be about the same quality. Is that a safe assumption?
Obviously sound is going to vary a bit.
I would prefer to buy new.
Other options for something similar?
Pioneer, Polk, Klipsch?
A couple local shops carry the popular names which would make auditioning them and returning if needed much better for me.
I figure in the $200 range, they are all going to be about the same quality. Is that a safe assumption?
Obviously sound is going to vary a bit.
Klipsch, unless your JBL were Studio, shouldn't be anywhere near a consideration.
John Garcia
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The older Northridge models were decent at the time, but used some less than stellar tweeters. I'd definitley look at the new ES models as I'd think they'd be an upgrade, and move the current ones to surround duty.
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