Shootout between JBL M2 and Revel Salon 2

[Deleted member 2944]

To be perfectly honest, I quite enjoy my LSR308's and while I haven't heard the 708P's I'm taking a gamble that they will be a significant improvement and work better at higher volumes.

I have both. The 708P's are significant improvement. Whether the significantly higher cost is worth it, would be another topic.

Dave.

 

[jtwrace]

I have both. The 708P's are significant improvement. Whether the significantly higher cost is worth it, would be another topic.

Dave.

I've had all three.

 

[Deleted member 2944]

I've had all three.

I'd like to audition some M2's one of these days. But OTOH, maybe I shouldn't.

Dave.

 

[svart-hvitt]

I've had all three.

Why «had»?

 

[fitero]

As far as "working" goes....the darn things will work in a phone booth given the chance. I also stuffed Salon 2s and 4367s in the same room previously.
I've got my M2s in a 10' x 13' room at the moment. Is it ideal? No. But by using some dynamic room correction and passive surface treatment the results are quite impressive. Near-field listening is a different animal.

 

[direstraitsfan98]

As far as "working" goes....the darn things will work in a phone booth given the chance. I also stuffed Salon 2s and 4367s in the same room previously.
I've got my M2s in a 10' x 13' room at the moment. Is it ideal? No. But by using some dynamic room correction and passive surface treatment the results are quite impressive. Near-field listening is a different animal.

I sent you a PM as I’m very interested in a pair of M2...

 

[jtwrace]

Why «had»?

Kept the M2's as having multiple pairs of speakers and using just one pair seemed wasteful to me. I don't think my system sucks

 

[stunta]

I have both. The 708P's are significant improvement. Whether the significantly higher cost is worth it, would be another topic.

Dave.

I've been tempted by the 708P for my main system as well. I have the 305P Mk2 in my living room. I've been checking and the 708P never seems to go on sale. Demand must be high. At $4000 USD, its a tough one.

 

[Sancus]

I've been tempted by the 708P for my main system as well. I have the 305P Mk2 in my living room. I've been checking and the 708P never seems to go on sale. Demand must be high. At $4000 USD, its a tough one.

Used/refurbished/B-stock of these exists. Not that I'm recommending purchase from any particular ebay ad, do your own due diligence of course. But I bet deals can be found if you're patient and keep an eye on the marketplaces.

 

[Ron Texas]

I wonder... Then again, there is also Genelec...

 

[stunta]

I wonder... Then again, there is also Genelec...

I was looking at their line-up just now actually. Its a bit overwhelming how many models they have.

 

[svart-hvitt]

I was looking at their line-up just now actually. Its a bit overwhelming how many models they have.

FWIW,

Genelec make speakers to fit a specific need. So first define your need

 

[Ron Texas]

I was looking at their line-up just now actually. Its a bit overwhelming how many models they have.

The big enchilada is the 8300 series because they have an EQ and control setup including a microphone for $500.

 

[Sancus]

The big enchilada is the 8300 series because they have an EQ and control setup including a microphone for $500.

I was looking at the 8351s recently, but at $4K/speaker the jump to D&D 8cs doesn't seem all that large, and most seem to agree the 8cs are in a class of their own and also arguably offer more functionality? Both are very expensive speakers, though(for me).

I am curious how far above its price class the Kali IN-8 is going to punch.

 

[Ron Texas]

I am curious how far above its price class the Kali IN-8 is going to punch.

It already has a model number? What is it going to be, a 708P clone...

 

[Jaimo]

I've had all three.

@dreite, good to know that the 708P's surpass the 308's...

I've read that the 708's are somewhat indistinguishable from the M2's at regular listening levels -can you comment?

 

[Sancus]

It already has a model number? What is it going to be, a 708P clone...

There was a thread on it, although it got a bit derailed. It's a 3-way with coaxial mid+tweeter. It's slightly bigger than the LP-8, $400 MSRP and supposed to come out around June.

 

[jtwrace]

@dreite, good to know that the 708P's surpass the 308's...

I've read that the 708's are somewhat indistinguishable from the M2's at regular listening levels -can you comment?

https://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=149780.0

 

[Deleted member 2944]

@dreite, good to know that the 708P's surpass the 308's...

I've read that the 708's are somewhat indistinguishable from the M2's at regular listening levels -can you comment?

No, I can't comment. I haven't heard the M2's. It seems plausible though.
jtwrace is the fella to ask about this.

Dave.

 

[svart-hvitt]

I was looking at the 8351s recently, but at $4K/speaker the jump to D&D 8cs doesn't seem all that large, and most seem to agree the 8cs are in a class of their own and also arguably offer more functionality? Both are very expensive speakers, though(for me).

I am curious how far above its price class the Kali IN-8 is going to punch.

The 8351 with a sub (preferably 7382) is on par with many big speakers. GLM (Genelec’s DSP) makes sub integration child’s play. How big is your rom? Listening distance?

@Jantex has both 8351 (with a smaller sub, 7360 I think) and DD8C. He’s very satisfied with both, though the Genelecs are undoubtedly easier to set up.