I collect vintage speakers and individual drivers. Lightweight paper cones with the ridges in the cone often sound better to my ears with drums and lower midrange than similar drivers with smooth cones. Especially at higher volumes. I assume it's because of the extra rigidity it adds without adding weight to the cone. It might not look cool, but it works

Hi, May I ask you what stands these Speakers are sitting upon? Looks like they go well.

As an owner of the RP-15M, I strongly suggest investigating the issues with Klipsch powered speakers. The internal amps have lots of failures, and if you intend to keep your speakers for many years, buy unpowered speakers and use an external amp. The internal boards are covered with epoxy and goop that make them almost impossible to repair.

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Haven’t heard the JBLs. I own 1st gen Klipsch. Take the drivers out and line the inner cabinet with sound deadening and 1inch foam. Huge upgrade. Bigger tighter bass, and all around cleaner sound. Amazon have them for $275. Unbeatable value after the upgrade.

Hey pal, great review! New subscriber here! Would you consider reviewing anything from CerwinVega! ? A good start would be there new LA 165. It’s on sale right now with free shipping and there is 10% off codes available. It’s a great speaker for the price, and I think it would get you lots of views. 👍🏻

The JBL speakers definitely sound more realistic. They probably sound very close to the Elac Debut Reference 6.2 which is also - guess what - sold at the same price, $699 at Crutchfield. Thanks for the video.

Of low cost horns?

I have very defining demands on treble, and midrange performance being specifically tube powered in light of such poor present day recording, and mastering. Levels and compression are beyond stupid, and there’s way too much darn screaming going on into those poor microphones. Present-day music is, for lack of a better word, complete horse-💩. Sad, but unfortunately true.

…..and your work was good, in reporting your findings.🌹

…..I, at this point, don’t particularly care for either one. The Klipsch, imo can only be tamed by tube amplification, its heightened sensitivity has it screaming almost all the time. The quality at these inflationary times is woefully unbalanced away from consumers, to the point where I know building my own and going bi-amp/electronic crossover will get me the high-end performance I know I really want. For example, Paradigm Persona B, but nowhere near $8 grand.

that klipsch tweeter is not in the center of the horn?? that wide lens wild things haha klipsch being shouty nasal shrill as always. i know, i have a pair of rb 61ii. i dont really like for music.. using some paradigms and monitor audio now

The Klipsch fanboys bout to eat you alive 😆

JBL sounds way better.... Klipsch sounds tinny, JBL has more detail, more meat and a wider soundstage

My problem with your soundclips - 1. You should have removed the unused speaker. 2. You should have displayed on screen which video is playing.

I think this series of JBL is very attractive. I would still prefer the grill on

My own experience with klipsch speakers is that they are revealing of amps and sources, even as they are not neutral.

Still love my JBL towers from 1981 (they were $500 at the time). P.S. I'm not going to type in the name of the speakers from your last video, ... so there.

Why are you missleading? RP600 is NOT a HORN!! It is a wave guide. Please do check it out what is a design and characteristic of a proper horn.

Open them up lets see the crossover

klipsch every day.

Great new channel nice work . I agree and I dont think its really that close in my opinion the jbl at current discounts I believe is a best buy depending on the color. I have tried most of the usual suspects in the 3-700 dollar range and those are some of my favorites. I have not heard the 12.2 (225 I have) or the magnat 503s probably the only two in this range. Thar bamar and erins audio corner did reviews both positive overall. I think when people glance at erins review they dont listen to the whole review he was mostly saying they were inferior to the hdi series and those are 2000 or were a pair.

End-of-video challenge: M Design Eleganza 5.1! Hope it helps 🙂

*thumbsup* cool …just don’t forget to look into the camera. 😉 Keep on it mate

Have used JBL for my surround sound for years love them also enjoy the channel and subscribed

Great review. Btw is it possible that one day you review Insignia bookshelf speakers, I’m kind of curious to wonder if it’s worth it or not since I don’t see many review videos talk about it or go into more depth about it. That would be nice to see.

interesting, I wonder how the droves of people who own the rp-600m will react to this

ありがとうございます。 クロスオーバーが、1480hzになつたって、驚きです。ステージAシリーズとは、別物です。早く試聴したいです。😂😂😂

Another song to complement "Chocolate Chip Trip" Is "Caramel Prison" by AIR. Towards the end a sound should approximate circling around your head. In addition.. Linkin Park "Session" at 0:54 pitches a sound behind you.

Beating the RP-600M II is a tall order. I can say the SVS Ultras certainly do beat the Klipsch. You are comparing a new JBL speaker priced at 399.95 with the 649 Klipsch. JBL's 5 1/4 with a 6 1/2. Even Klipsch RP-500 II are 499, that would have you within 100 dollars difference. Do you have thoughts on this new JBL with the Stage a130 predecessor ?

I suggest you test these speakers much more thoroughly, as Generationhifi has. The speakers measure very poorly.

You have some extraordinarily nice equipment. I hate when people keep the hype stickers on though, but that's your choice.

What the hell? Monster tried to bcome a speaker company?

This system must be from the late 80's or early 90's. Awesome find. Too bad it would be too expensive to ship to Texas.😊

Thanks for the review, I was going to go get a pair today and I held off wil be getting the klipsh instead tomorrow. Keep up the good work.

Monitor Audio Silver 100 7g be lot better speakers to buy

Better off with Q150s

Need to review Emotiva Bookshelf speakers soon. You will find it's a better build speaker the the upcoming Martin Logan...

Now It would make sense to review the HDI-1600 next although they are pretty expensive if you have to buy them yourself. I hope ELAC gets back to you and sends the DB6.3 for a review for free!

Thanks for putting this out. ATM there is very little content on the new Stage 2 speakers. It seems JBL is not actively pushing these out to KZbinrs to review. You have a new subscriber!

Dunno why you'd compare these the price point and size are so different... The Studio 630 is much better... It has been reviewed by Tharbamar, Erin's Audio Corner, Cheap Audioman, Audio Advice, Andrew Robinson, New Record Day, Audioholics, among so many others... Plus JBL made it clear that these were designed for young people on a budget to get into home theater and to pair with their MA receivers.... I own the Studio 530 and it wipes the floor with both of these.... But thanks for your honest impressions and keep going

Sound is really bad dude get a mic man

Thx for the review, it is great to know that they are for home theater... I was looking for my stereo speakers...thx again

so these arent good?

Very nice Speakers.... When are you planning to make a review on those, I would like to know how they sound

Very nice looking speaker. I hope they sound as good as they look. 👍

Thanks for the (somewhat?) unboxing. Really handsome speakers. I have a set of JBL Northridge E30s running on my system and they're excellent. Looking forward to your next vid on these. Dying to know how they sound.

How is it for movies compared to SVS sb3000?

Honestly that’s pretty well built for the price.

Finally double boxing from JBL! About time!