Any thoughts about JBL Synthesis 3?

DVOuSS
DVOuSS Posts: 52
edited September 2011 in Speakers
I have a chance to steal a JBL Synthesis 3 system for a very low price but I don't have much knowledge of the Synthesis line and my research is coming up cold...any help would be appreciated.
Living Room
Toshiba 55" 240HZ LCD
Onkyo TX-NR807
Emotiva XPA-5
HTPC
Polk Audio LSi 25 - Mains
Polk Audio LSiC - Center
Polk Audio LSi 9 - Surrounds
DSW microPRO 4000 x2 - Subs

Media Room
Mitsubishi 73" DLP
Onkyo TX-SR875
HTPC
2 x JBL Urei S300 Amplifiers
2 x JBL Urei S150 Amplifiers
JBL Synthesis Three S3M - Mains
JBL Synthesis Three S3HC - Center
JBL Synthesis Three S3S - Subs
JBL Synthesis Two S2A - Surrounds
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  • Monster Jam
    Monster Jam Posts: 919
    edited May 2011
    JBL is a solid brand, and Synthesis a very good line.
    Can't go wrong with JBL.
    Do you hear that buzzing noise? :confused:
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  • DVOuSS
    DVOuSS Posts: 52
    edited May 2011
    Thanks for your input...im on my way to pick them up now
    Living Room
    Toshiba 55" 240HZ LCD
    Onkyo TX-NR807
    Emotiva XPA-5
    HTPC
    Polk Audio LSi 25 - Mains
    Polk Audio LSiC - Center
    Polk Audio LSi 9 - Surrounds
    DSW microPRO 4000 x2 - Subs

    Media Room
    Mitsubishi 73" DLP
    Onkyo TX-SR875
    HTPC
    2 x JBL Urei S300 Amplifiers
    2 x JBL Urei S150 Amplifiers
    JBL Synthesis Three S3M - Mains
    JBL Synthesis Three S3HC - Center
    JBL Synthesis Three S3S - Subs
    JBL Synthesis Two S2A - Surrounds
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  • DVOuSS
    DVOuSS Posts: 52
    edited May 2011
    picked up the jbls...all four amps only produce static and popping, gonna have to send them to the shop, but picked another xpa5 to sub for now...this is what I got...

    2 Each S3M Front Surround
    2 Each S3S Front Subs
    2 Each S2A Rear Surround
    1 Each S3HC Front Center Channel
    2 Each One Fifty Powered 2 Channel AMPS
    2 Each Three Hundred Powered AMPS
    1 Each S3-SPP Sound Processor

    As well the following Equipment.
    1 Each Parasound AV2500 Receiver
    Sony ES components.
    DVD
    CD
    Tape Deck
    VCR
    Multi Disc CD Player

    for $700...i think the speakers alone are worth that, the amps wilkl just be a bonus after I get them fixed
    Living Room
    Toshiba 55" 240HZ LCD
    Onkyo TX-NR807
    Emotiva XPA-5
    HTPC
    Polk Audio LSi 25 - Mains
    Polk Audio LSiC - Center
    Polk Audio LSi 9 - Surrounds
    DSW microPRO 4000 x2 - Subs

    Media Room
    Mitsubishi 73" DLP
    Onkyo TX-SR875
    HTPC
    2 x JBL Urei S300 Amplifiers
    2 x JBL Urei S150 Amplifiers
    JBL Synthesis Three S3M - Mains
    JBL Synthesis Three S3HC - Center
    JBL Synthesis Three S3S - Subs
    JBL Synthesis Two S2A - Surrounds
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,194
    edited May 2011
    JBL Synthesis is one of the very top home theater packages you can get. It brings a life like theater experience into your home.
    If I'm reading this correctly , you got the entire system for 700.00?
    Even if you have to get the amps repaired (wondering if a lightning strike or some kinda surge) this system is well worth investing in repairing.
    TO benefit from this system , you should seriously consider a dedicated room. They are well worth it and the experience will only heighten.

    I have the JBL Synthesis system in my sights for down the road. I would love to do a dedicated room with them. Incredible system man. Congrads.
    Dan
    My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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  • DVOuSS
    DVOuSS Posts: 52
    edited May 2011
    Yeah I got a whole Jeep Commander full of stuff...the system is a synthesis 3 but it is an older model with older amps...not sure of the worth because its hard to find info about it other than the manuals...the picture with the components is all stuff that I am going to sell but I don't have enough posts yet...
    Living Room
    Toshiba 55" 240HZ LCD
    Onkyo TX-NR807
    Emotiva XPA-5
    HTPC
    Polk Audio LSi 25 - Mains
    Polk Audio LSiC - Center
    Polk Audio LSi 9 - Surrounds
    DSW microPRO 4000 x2 - Subs

    Media Room
    Mitsubishi 73" DLP
    Onkyo TX-SR875
    HTPC
    2 x JBL Urei S300 Amplifiers
    2 x JBL Urei S150 Amplifiers
    JBL Synthesis Three S3M - Mains
    JBL Synthesis Three S3HC - Center
    JBL Synthesis Three S3S - Subs
    JBL Synthesis Two S2A - Surrounds
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  • Monster Jam
    Monster Jam Posts: 919
    edited May 2011
    "do not touch knobs"

    Something about that sticker strikes my funny bone. :)
    Do you hear that buzzing noise? :confused:
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  • JimAckley
    JimAckley Posts: 1,138
    edited May 2011
    I can't believe you got a Synthesis system for 700. I've always been a big JBL fan and have been drooling over that lineup since they first announced it many years ago. Let us know when you get it running!
    - Computer Rig -
    YAΘIN MS-20L, polkaudio RT5

    - Main Rig -
    Pioneer SC-37, Overnight Sensations, Samsung 52" LCD

    - Currently In Progress -
    Curt Campbell's Uluwatu LCR, LMS Ultra Gjallarhorn, JBL W15GTi stereo subs, 2.1 entertainment system for the gf
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited May 2011
    DVOuSS wrote: »
    picked up the jbls...all four amps only produce static and popping, gonna have to send them to the shop, but picked another xpa5 to sub for now...this is what I got...

    2 Each S3M Front Surround
    2 Each S3S Front Subs
    2 Each S2A Rear Surround
    1 Each S3HC Front Center Channel
    2 Each One Fifty Powered 2 Channel AMPS
    2 Each Three Hundred Powered AMPS
    1 Each S3-SPP Sound Processor

    As well the following Equipment.
    1 Each Parasound AV2500 Receiver
    Sony ES components.
    DVD
    CD
    Tape Deck
    VCR
    Multi Disc CD Player

    for $700...i think the speakers alone are worth that, the amps wilkl just be a bonus after I get them fixed

    Congrats! Nice HT system there. Great price!!

    I still run a set of JBL studios from the mid-80s (a good period for them) in one two channel system and will probably keep them forever.

    Enjoy!

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
    [sig. changed on a monthly basis as I rotate in and out of my stash]
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  • DVOuSS
    DVOuSS Posts: 52
    edited August 2011
    evidently the "popping" and static i heard was because of the gold behind the gain knobs being almost twenty years old and oxidized. Got some cleaner from radio shack, cleaned them, good as new. Replaced my XPA with the four jbl amps, I have to say, it sounds soooooo much better. I am by far not a professional, but I believe the Emotiva was too much wattage for the S3S Subs, with the lower wattage from the JBL S300 amps the bass is stronger and more defined with no distortion. I had contemplated selling the speakers and making a little extra, but there is no way I am getting rid of this system now.
    Living Room
    Toshiba 55" 240HZ LCD
    Onkyo TX-NR807
    Emotiva XPA-5
    HTPC
    Polk Audio LSi 25 - Mains
    Polk Audio LSiC - Center
    Polk Audio LSi 9 - Surrounds
    DSW microPRO 4000 x2 - Subs

    Media Room
    Mitsubishi 73" DLP
    Onkyo TX-SR875
    HTPC
    2 x JBL Urei S300 Amplifiers
    2 x JBL Urei S150 Amplifiers
    JBL Synthesis Three S3M - Mains
    JBL Synthesis Three S3HC - Center
    JBL Synthesis Three S3S - Subs
    JBL Synthesis Two S2A - Surrounds
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  • Upstatemax
    Upstatemax Posts: 2,670
    edited August 2011
    Very nice! :cool:

    Nothing like killer audio deals. That's why I keep my eye on my local CL ALL the time...
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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    edited August 2011
    Congrats! Great score! Not to be rude, but I am looking to add an amp to my system. Are you going to hold on to the XPA?
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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    edited August 2011
    sorry bout that last post. Thought the JBL stuff were amps.
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  • DVOuSS
    DVOuSS Posts: 52
    edited September 2011
    actually i am selling one of the XPA-5s now that I got the JBL amps working, i just can't post in the for sale forum on account of my low post count.
    Living Room
    Toshiba 55" 240HZ LCD
    Onkyo TX-NR807
    Emotiva XPA-5
    HTPC
    Polk Audio LSi 25 - Mains
    Polk Audio LSiC - Center
    Polk Audio LSi 9 - Surrounds
    DSW microPRO 4000 x2 - Subs

    Media Room
    Mitsubishi 73" DLP
    Onkyo TX-SR875
    HTPC
    2 x JBL Urei S300 Amplifiers
    2 x JBL Urei S150 Amplifiers
    JBL Synthesis Three S3M - Mains
    JBL Synthesis Three S3HC - Center
    JBL Synthesis Three S3S - Subs
    JBL Synthesis Two S2A - Surrounds
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