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Hi All,
I'm planning to purchase a pair of Floorstanding Speakers in the next week and am paralyzed with indecision!
I live in India where the prices are much higher than those in the U.S, so I would obviously like the best bang for the buck.
The F228Be is the most expensive then the KEF R11 Meta and the cheapest is the JBL HDI3800.
I do all my listening mostly through the TV ARC, DVD and sometimes turntable.
Music preferences are 80's Pop, Classic Rock, occasionally recent Pop and often Classical Western music.
I use 2 SVS subs as a good "Bass Thump" is my thing, especially when no one's home and I can crank up the volume.
Midrange and smooth, "high's" are very important and meaningful in my grand scheme of things!
I'm dying for the Revel Sound, but am also very impressed with the JBL reviews. I understand they don't measure too well from what I've read on this forum and from Erin's review, but is there a huge difference in the overall presentation and SQ? I know it's a tough call, but would it be like 5% or 10% worse than the Revel's?
I've read Amir's review of the KEF R11 Meta, and they seem to measure well, but I've heard the "Q" series in the years past and wasn't at all impressed.
Unlike the U.S, I can't get a live audition to compare these speakers because every dealer specialises in certain brands and they are spread out all over the country! There is not a single brick-and-mortar store to compare different brands.
Another huge issue is that Harman India, which imports the Revel's and JBL's are notorious for extremely poor customer service and product spares are never in stock!
So, I would like to also know if the Revel's and JBL's are quality products, which can potentially last for 10 years minimum, without spares and repairs needed? Of course, I understood that "luck" is a big factor with electronics, so would like to take an educated gamble if I'm spending this much money.
The KEF dealer/importer are in Mumbai, India, where I live, so support is that much better. Is KEF known for robust products?
I'm veering towards the JBL HDI3800 mainly because it's half the price, but would gladly pay more for the JBL/KEF if the advice I get from this esteemed forum recommends so!
My sincere apologies for such a long post, but I will be Most Grateful for any and every input I receive to make this journey easier.
Thank-You So Much! (In advance)
PRod
Hi All,
I'm planning to purchase a pair of Floorstanding Speakers in the next week and am paralyzed with indecision!
I live in India where the prices are much higher than those in the U.S, so I would obviously like the best bang for the buck.
The F228Be is the most expensive then the KEF R11 Meta and the cheapest is the JBL HDI3800.
I do all my listening mostly through the TV ARC, DVD and sometimes turntable.
Music preferences are 80's Pop, Classic Rock, occasionally recent Pop and often Classical Western music.
I use 2 SVS subs as a good "Bass Thump" is my thing, especially when no one's home and I can crank up the volume.
Midrange and smooth, "high's" are very important and meaningful in my grand scheme of things!
I'm dying for the Revel Sound, but am also very impressed with the JBL reviews. I understand they don't measure too well from what I've read on this forum and from Erin's review, but is there a huge difference in the overall presentation and SQ? I know it's a tough call, but would it be like 5% or 10% worse than the Revel's?
I've read Amir's review of the KEF R11 Meta, and they seem to measure well, but I've heard the "Q" series in the years past and wasn't at all impressed.
Unlike the U.S, I can't get a live audition to compare these speakers because every dealer specialises in certain brands and they are spread out all over the country! There is not a single brick-and-mortar store to compare different brands.
Another huge issue is that Harman India, which imports the Revel's and JBL's are notorious for extremely poor customer service and product spares are never in stock!
So, I would like to also know if the Revel's and JBL's are quality products, which can potentially last for 10 years minimum, without spares and repairs needed? Of course, I understood that "luck" is a big factor with electronics, so would like to take an educated gamble if I'm spending this much money.
The KEF dealer/importer are in Mumbai, India, where I live, so support is that much better. Is KEF known for robust products?
I'm veering towards the JBL HDI3800 mainly because it's half the price, but would gladly pay more for the JBL/KEF if the advice I get from this esteemed forum recommends so!
My sincere apologies for such a long post, but I will be Most Grateful for any and every input I receive to make this journey easier.
Thank-You So Much! (In advance)
PRod
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