JBL Studio Series S 312 BE...any info?

hochpt21

Has anyone heard these speakers before? Are they any good?

http://www.jbl.com/resources/Brands/jbl/Products/ProductRelatedDocuments/en-US/TechnicalSheet/S312%20STUDIO%20SERIES%20ts.pdf

http://www.amazon.com/JBL-S312BE-3-Way-Floor-Standing-Speaker/dp/B00002NDTD/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

Thanks,
Paul

nguyendot

Yes I used to sell these, the 412 and the bookshelf model in droves when I worked at best buy. Back then to me they sounded great, but compared to any of the audio we listen to now I would say they are child's play. Mass produced and poor crossover implementation. They used to sell for some crazy premium and for that price you can do much better.

hochpt21

nguyendot wrote: »

Yes I used to sell these, the 412 and the bookshelf model in droves when I worked at best buy. Back then to me they sounded great, but compared to any of the audio we listen to now I would say they are child's play. Mass produced and poor crossover implementation. They used to sell for some crazy premium and for that price you can do much better.

Guy on CL wants $195 for a pair. Look to be in good condition. Would be for a vinyl only rig in a secondary system in a 10x10 room with an older sony TT and an HK 3490.

Budget for speakers in this system would be about $200 max.

nguyendot

Personally I would pass. You can always try them out and flip them if you don't like them. There is nothing special about these speakers.

hochpt21

nguyendot wrote: »

Personally I would pass. You can always try them out and flip them if you don't like them. There is nothing special about these speakers.

Thanks for your input. Just what I was looking for.