JBL S4700 owners

[jdandy]

Originally Posted by migman

Thanks Dan. I am looking forward to their arrival. I went back and forth between the Array 1400 and the S3900 but decided the S3900 is probably best for my room. I also located a gently used pair in outstanding condition, so I was able to save some money in the process. I will start a new thread once they arrive and will post lots of pictures along the way. Cheers!

Matt.......We have several members using the JBL Array 1400 speakers. They get excellent reviews but I have never been able to embrace the look of the horn position. To my eyes, the JBL S3900 is far more attractive with its horns placed in the more traditional fashiuon.

[migman]

To be quite honest I am going on the opinions of others for the most part in my selection of the S3900. I owned a pair of Array 800s prior to my current Vienna Acoustics and I enjoyed them very much. I knew the Array 1400 would be a big step up but the aesthetics and size of the S3900 appealed to me the most. My room is very small and I did not want it completely dominated by my speakers. But if I had the right room I would probably go with the Everests as I have lusted after them since the day I first saw them. Unfortunately, I have yet to see a pair in person.

Originally Posted by Garth

just curious if the room was the right size for the speaker as in wider and bigger for the everest and narrower for say the 4700. How would you list the jbl models best sound first.

Just like to know which JBLs you think are best say for rock and blues.

[Dave_72]

Originally Posted by Garth

just curious if the room was the right size for the speaker as in wider and bigger for the everest and narrower for say the 4700. How would you list the jbl models best sound first.

Just like to know which JBLs you think are best say for rock and blues.

Most of 'em really. The Array 1400 on up. The S4700s can handle everything heavy metal and electric blues but can also sound good on 3 piece acoustic jazz. We're talking heavy duty compression drivers and bullet proof 15" (or in the case of the S3900 2 10") woofers. I'll go public and say, I have tried to abuse these, and they would not quit. My hearing was shot for a day or 2 after that listening session!

[Dave_72]

Originally Posted by migman

Thanks Dan. I am looking forward to their arrival. I went back and forth between the Array 1400 and the S3900 but decided the S3900 is probably best for my room. I also located a gently used pair in outstanding condition, so I was able to save some money in the process. I will start a new thread once they arrive and will post lots of pictures along the way. Cheers!

Congrats! Can't wait for the pics!