JBL HDI-1600 Speaker Review

[Power Pop 23]

They do use real wood veneers. The plastic that he's referring to are the woofer trim rings and the waveguides.

My bad

Thank you for the correction !

 

[Sal1950]

They do use real wood veneers. The plastic that he's referring to are the woofer trim rings and the waveguides.

True, And then only visible with the grills removed as you would expect.
I had a pair of HDI 1600s here for about a month before deciding to upgrade to the HDI-3600s and a 4500 center.
I find the quality of the veneer and it's finish to be top shelf on all 5 of my examples !

 

[Ngower]

I use the 1600/4500 for my LCR. Would like to get the 3600s but no walnut left and would be absolutely impossible to make work in my apartment. For the closeout price I got these at they are definitely amazing for the average persons needs

 

[Sal1950]

I use the 1600/4500 for my LCR. Would like to get the 3600s but no walnut left and would be absolutely impossible to make work in my apartment. For the closeout price I got these at they are definitely amazing for the average persons needs

Awesome! Add a good subwoofer (I'll bet you have) and you got a great multich music system that's hard to beat at 4x the money!
Enjoy.

 

[Ngower]

Awesome! Add a good subwoofer (I'll bet you have) and you got a great multich music system that's hard to beat at 4x the money!
Enjoy.

I can’t do a sub in my current living situation, I’ve had complaints about bass from the setup as is. My walls are paper.

 

[Sal1950]

I can’t do a sub in my current living situation, I’ve had complaints about bass from the setup as is. My walls are paper.

Bummer, but the 1600s deliver good bass down to around 40hz as long as you don't push them too hard.
Anyway from what you say about your situation I don't think playing real loud is something you do much.
No problem, just enjoy the excellent inner detail and smooth response till your housing improves.
Cheers

 

[Ngower]

Bummer, but the 1600s deliver good bass down to around 40hz as long as you don't push them too hard.
Anyway from what you say about your situation I don't think playing real loud is something you do much.
No problem, just enjoy the excellent inner detail and smooth response till your housing improves.
Cheers

Yeah it’s what I like about JBL: they tend to do great at “normal” volumes