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front speakers, $250-300....what to buy?

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Wanting to spend maybe $250-300 on some fronts. I am using JBL's S-Center, and like the bright and zing-y ness of the JBL, and don't want something that would clash, so clarity at high volume would be what sound I would lean to. Suggestions? Thanks.
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I had looked at the S38, but not the S36....I wasn't sure if the smaller size would be that much of a negative. JBL also currently produces a floorstander with dual 8's but I wasn't sure how well those compare.
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Your S center will go with the S26, S36 and S38. Just get whichever pair appeals to your budget and style preferences.

I like the s38 myself.
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Originally Posted by CaptJosh View Post

I had looked at the S38, but not the S36....I wasn't sure if the smaller size would be that much of a negative. JBL also currently produces a floorstander with dual 8's but I wasn't sure how well those compare.

If you can live with the shipping - the S38 seems to look good
on Ebay.
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Timer matching your fronts is always ideal. Though I haven't heard the options listed, they seem like a good match to your center.
If you don't care about the timber matching as much, the Hsu HB-1s are great speakers and use them as my fronts. I use a JBL center and never really notice any differences with panning effects. I'd love to have the hsu center, but it won't fit in my entertainment center. Good luck!

http://www.hsuresearch.com/products/hb-1.html
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How do the pioneer FL51 compare? Looks like the BS41s were very well regarded. I just wanted something a bit bigger
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How do the pioneer FL51 compare? Looks like the BS41s were very well regarded. I just wanted something a bit bigger

Will not timbre (voice) match, and the Pioneer is more laid back.
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