JBL M2 versus 4367 Shootout

[fas42]

No-one would want to listen to any of my gear for "visual reasons", ... the setup always looks like shite, a mess, because what counts for me is the sound - and it always in a state ready to be fiddled with. So, don't expect to crack a fat from seeing any of my efforts ....

 

[Sal1950]

If someone says they like how the JBLs looks, I simply don't believe them even though that's their opinion.

I've expressed a appreciation for the JBL's appearance and have no money in the game to influence me.
So that brings me to wonder what designs you do like dallas? Some modern art expressions like the Kii's or a multi-faceted thing like the Beolabs. the avant garde style Giya's?
I'll take a beautiful piece of warm classic wood any time, it's been used for centuries in the construction of home items and I'd bet still will be long after todays modern art stuff has become a passe joke.
(Threads moderated as I viewed them as possibly unintentionally hurtful in hindsight.)

 

[Sal1950]

It cracked me up when arse kissers said how good looking your JBL'S were on forums ( mentioning no names )

Thomas, tell the truth now, your wife made you buy the G3's didn't she.

 

[NorthSky]

Is speaker's design important? ...In addition to good performance.

 

[dallasjustice]

I like Vivid and Estelon speakers. They also sound great. I think Tidal speakers are awesome looking and the huge KEF Muon is unbelievable. I saw a pair at CEDIA last year but it was only static display.

To me, the Muon looks pretty dangerous. Any huge speaker without a low/wide center of gravity is just asking for trouble around children.

 

[dallasjustice]

And now some truly ugly speakers. It's unfortunate for Nola that only one of these is a picture of an Internet DIY speaker kit.

 

[Sal1950]

Is speaker's design important? ...In addition to good performance

A stunning set of Klipsch!
Also the new Thiel TT1's, so many new designs showcasing the woodworkers art.
Dallas, maybe if you crafted a grill cloth for the horns like my LaScala's they might grow on you more.

 

[Sal1950]

Is speaker's design important? ...In addition to good performane

In true NorthSky fashion---
"Out of the mouth of Plenty's horn
Are there better loudspeakers for $20,000/pair than the Klipsch Palladium P-39F? Possibly—I haven't heard every one of them yet. (Give me time and I'll certainly try.) What I can tell you is that the P-39F surprised me with its balance, lively sound, and ungimmicky naturalness. It's well built and, I think, really good-looking. If, like me, you think you know what a horn speaker sounds like, the P-39F just might astound you. It certainly astounded me. It's what you learn after you know it all that really counts."

Read more at http://www.stereophile.com/content/klipsch-palladium-p-39f-loudspeaker-page-2#2tZVplS3Lg4hdQwu.99

 

[dallasjustice]

And the best looking photo of the TT1

A stunning set of Klipsch!
Also the new Thiel TT1's, so many new designs showcasing the woodworkers art.
Dallas, maybe if you crafted a grill cloth for the horns like my LaScala's they might grow on you more.

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[hvbias]

The Linkwitz are hideous. If I went with them I'd have to fabricate some sort of sock for the top part.

 

[NorthSky]

 

[Phelonious Ponk]

I've expressed a appreciation for the JBL's appearance and have no money in the game to influence me.
So that brings me to wonder what designs you do like dallas? Some modern art expressions like the Kii's or a multi-faceted thing like the Beolabs. the avant garde style Giya's?
I'll take a beautiful piece of warm classic wood any time, it's been used for centuries in the construction of home items and I'd bet still will be long after todays modern art stuff has become a passe joke.
(Threads moderated as I viewed them as possibly unintentionally hurtful in hindsight.)

I think the M2s are better-looking than the 4367s, but I don't mind the 4367s at all. Maybe all those years with PA systems. Maybe it's because my audio journey began with a pair of Altec Lansings.

Tim

 

[Phelonious Ponk]

A stunning set of Klipsch!
Also the new Thiel TT1's, so many new designs showcasing the woodworkers art.
Dallas, maybe if you crafted a grill cloth for the horns like my LaScala's they might grow on you more.

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Boy that brings back memories. Years ago, I owned a pair of LaScalas built for PA. Looked just like those...well except instead of the veneer, my plywood was painted flat black.

Tim

 

[RayDunzl]

I think the appearance of both the 4367 and the M2 are fine.

Businesslike, form follows function, all of that.

They are what they are.

 

[hvbias]

The blue color baffle of some JBLs has been used for a while. I see it now and then in pictures of Japanese audiophile listening rooms, I like those sort of old school touches. Since they are part of the high end Synthesis line IMHO they could have offered premium veneer.

 

[Thomas savage]

Thomas, tell the truth now, your wife made you buy the G3's didn't she.
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In the flesh they look really nice though form follows function with the giyas ..you won't be surprised to hear last week a giant leprechaun came knocking asking for his shoes back

 

[NorthSky]

To me all JBL speakers should be in-walls. ...Where they are covered, unobtrusive an you cannot see them.
...Like in a dedicated pro JBL Synthesis home theater surround sound system.

For exposed stereo duty in a nice living room, dedicated stereo music listening room; an attractive performing design would be welcome...IMO.

 

[RayDunzl]

For exposed stereo duty in a nice living room, dedicated stereo music listening room; an attractive performing design would be welcome...IMO.

 

[Phelonious Ponk]

No gril covers?

 

[Thomas savage]

To me all JBL speakers should be in-walls. ...Where they are covered, unobtrusive an you cannot see them.
...Like in a dedicated pro JBL Synthesis home theater surround sound system.

For exposed stereo duty in a nice

reaction cancelling rear driver?