The OFFICIAL JBL Owners Thread - Page 423

Originally Posted by tomandbeth

I have the following JBL speakers currently in a 7.2 setup:

Front :L890s with LC2 Center
Sides: L830
Back: L820
Subs: L8400 X 2

I was able to snag another LC2, and moving a third LC2 from the office i could have a pair of LC2s replace the L830 for the side. But I have seen at least one recomendation in this forum to have LC2s across the front. In that scenario, would I replace the L830s with the 890s? I would keep the center LC2 either way.

BTW, I'm also running a stereo setup with 820s and 830s in the same room. This is all wired so that I can either use the Stero mode, 7.2 mode, or both.

Yes, I realize the best answer will come from my own ears, but pinging the collective wisdom of this group while I await shipping.

Thanks in advance.

Originally Posted by rdgrimes


LC2's on the sides. L890s in front for stereo.

Originally Posted by rdgrimes

LC2's on the sides. L890s in front for stereo.

Originally Posted by bhazard

The 130 bookshelves are $99 now

Originally Posted by bhazard

WW Stereo is the one who has it for $99. Call Ira back and have them credit you.

Originally Posted by mikeronesia

I think the people that talked about using 3 LC2's across the front were doing so in place of L820's when 880's or 90's were not an option. If it were me I'd leave the front as is with the LC2/L890's and move the 2 new LC2's to the sides and L820's to the back. This makes your 7 all 3.5 ways. I would also use the L890's for 2 channels as well. With no sub needed they are by far the best 2 channel speakers you have listed.

If I could only use the L890's for one thing it would be 2 channel and then I would use 3 LC2's across the front for your 7 channel. But like I said, in my room the L890's would be used for both as I never listen to 2 channel while watching a movie.

Sorry if that's confusing.

Originally Posted by tomandbeth

Heh, actually I followed it all quite well. I took rd's suggestion and plugged the L890s into the Stereo Amp, L820s into the 7.2 config. Surprisingly the amp is able to handle the 890, at least at the levels I listened to today. I guess all 4 L830s will be moved into the office or bedroom.

The L890s sound so smooth in the Stereo configuration. Spent a few hours kicking back and just listening to some Allman Brothers, Janice Joplin and Santana with a big smile on my face. Wife gets bad migraines on windy days like today so the levels were subdued and mellow.

Originally Posted by bhazard

The 130 bookshelves are $99 now

Originally Posted by afterlife2

Are these worth getting if you have the JBL E20? It will be used for music and HT or should I go for Klipsch RB-25 Bookshelf Speakers. Please someone answer.

Originally Posted by bhazard

Build your entire system around the same speaker line. I don't like to mix and match speaker lines and brands, although you can. I wouldn't mix with it personally.

It is a steal for a pair of bookshelves for $99 though.

Originally Posted by 4DHD

The L890 has an impedance dip from about 80~250 htz, that drops to 3u. So if playing mid-bass heavy music, then there could be a problem at high volume. That said, my daughter drives a pair of L890s with a HK AVR635 rated @ 90w in stereo, as I recall.

Originally Posted by afterlife2

Thanks BH I'll keep them in mind. Those 190's look nice too what is the lowest they've gone down on price?

Originally Posted by bhazard

$589 for a 5.0 set with 190s, 130s, and the 120... but that deal is long gone. They won't be getting any more in. That was almost a third of the retail price.

Originally Posted by CkDedmon

Appreciate some assistance from fellow JBL-owners...

I have some JBL SP6ii in-wall speakers for the fronts and rears, which were installed by the previous owner of my house. I would like to do a quick and inexpensive upgrade to complete the system.

The JBL LC1 center speaker gets good reviews and would be an appropriate size to fit in my shelf system. Would this center channel match up well with my existing SP6ii's?

Or is there another center channel that would match up better? I'd prefer to avoid replacing the in-wall speakers and starting over.

Thanks in advance!

Originally Posted by CkDedmon

Appreciate the quick feedback.

So, within the same manufacturer, staying with the same or similar tweeter material should make sure the speaker sounds are working together rather than "conflicting" with each other?

Regarding the LC2, it's unfortunately too large for my space.

Originally Posted by bhazard

The 130 bookshelves are $99 now

Originally Posted by 4DHD

The L890 has an impedance dip from about 80~250 htz, that drops to 3u. So if playing mid-bass heavy music, then there could be a problem at high volume. That said, my daughter drives a pair of L890s with a HK AVR635 rated @ 90w in stereo, as I recall.

Originally Posted by bhazard

The 130 bookshelves are $99 now

Originally Posted by dannynjoni

Where?

I just finished setting up my Studio 180 HT and am in love . I just got off the phone with IRA at wwstereo.com and ordered another set of 130's for front height speakers for $110. My wife would be thrilled if they were $99!

Originally Posted by afterlife2

Are these worth getting if you have the JBL E20? It will be used for music and HT or should I go for Klipsch RB-25 Bookshelf Speakers. Please someone answer.

Originally Posted by bhazard

Build your entire system around the same speaker line. I don't like to mix and match speaker lines and brands, although you can. I wouldn't mix with it personally.

This is a steal for a pair of bookshelves for $99 though.

Originally Posted by gogo_vs

I currently have JBL N38II and JBL N-Center. I was able to get JBL ND310II for a great price to upgrade my front speakers. Do you think that the JBL N-Center is good enough for my new fronts or should I look for something better to match them (JBL S-CenterII)?

Senstivity/Max Amp Power:
-JBL N38II - 90db/175W
-JBL N-Center - 90db/150W
-JBL ND310II - 91db/250W
-JBL S-CenterII - 91db/150W

Originally Posted by rdgrimes

The S-Center is a much better speaker. Alternatives might also include the EC35.

Originally Posted by gogo_vs

Thanks,
The reason I am asking is that I heard front and center channel speakers should match. Fronts are N-series and the center is S-series, but they have same sensitivity and I think that is what matters most.