Bryston & JBL Project Array ... New Member!!

ChrisBo · « **on:** 9 Jul 2008, 03:41 am »

Hello Everyone, I came across this forum while searching for some information on the potential combination of my 3B and a pair of JBL Project Array 1400's. Does anyone have experience with Bryston and any of the Project Array's? Any help, thoughts, or input would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

vegasdave · « **Reply #1 on:** 10 Jul 2008, 09:04 am »

Great speaker! I would go for a least a 4B on those. I run a 4B on the lower echelon L890s, and the results are superb.

ChrisBo · « **Reply #2 on:** 14 Jul 2008, 12:58 am »

Oh ya a 4B SST would be the eventual goal once the speakers are in place aa

Now I just need to find some with some info on this match!

vegasdave · « **Reply #3 on:** 14 Jul 2008, 02:33 am »

Cool. Also, those speakers are a good candidate for bi-amping, imo. So, consider that as well.

ssmith · « **Reply #4 on:** 28 Sep 2008, 12:09 am »

I have A Krell 400xi amplifier and these speakers and I have never heard anything like them and I listen to alot of high resalotion cds and vynil.

ChrisBo · « **Reply #5 on:** 29 Sep 2008, 03:31 pm »

I agree the sound from these speakers is quite unique. JBL is really the main compression driver manufacture I have not any other brands with this type of driver. To date they are my 1st choice after listening to about 7 - 8 other brands.

One question I do have though ... what is your impression of these speakers at moderate to higher volumes ... lets say half way up the dial and above?

Also, what type of speaker cable and interconnects are you using for your set up?

Thanks.

buzzer · « **Reply #6 on:** 30 Sep 2008, 07:05 pm »

I have a 7.1 setup that includes the 1400s, 880 centre, 1000s, and HT4vs powered by a 4B SST and a 9BSST along with an HTPS400 sub. This combination sounds fantastic. It is better than anything else I could find after searching for over a year and a 1/2.The sound feels alive and real The clarity and detail is more than I had hoped to achieve before finding Ron at his shop, Altronics, in Etobicoke. One result has been a reconnection with vinyl that I had thought had been lost. I am extremely glad that I followed his advice.

James Tanner · « **Reply #7 on:** 30 Sep 2008, 07:44 pm »

Think I need to get a pair of these 1400's for a listen in my soundroom.

james

vegasdave · « **Reply #8 on:** 30 Sep 2008, 10:54 pm »

Hey James, why not go all the way and go for the K2's, or the Everest?

James Tanner · « **Reply #9 on:** 30 Sep 2008, 10:58 pm »

Quote from: vegasdave on 30 Sep 2008, 10:54 pm

Hey James, why not go all the way and go for the K2's, or the Everest?

What's the difference between them?

james

vegasdave · « **Reply #10 on:** 30 Sep 2008, 11:03 pm »

Here you go:

K2: http://www.jbl.com/Home/k2_story/default.aspx

Everest: http://www.jbl.com/home/products/product_detail.aspx?prod=DD66000EB&CheckProduct=Y

James Tanner · « **Reply #11 on:** 30 Sep 2008, 11:06 pm »

Quote from: vegasdave on 30 Sep 2008, 11:03 pm

Here you go:

K2: http://www.jbl.com/Home/k2_story/default.aspx

Everest: http://www.jbl.com/home/products/product_detail.aspx?prod=DD66000EB&CheckProduct=Y

Hi Dave - what are the US price points and do you think it is a quality difference or just sound pressure level capability?

james

vegasdave · « **Reply #12 on:** 1 Oct 2008, 12:02 am »

James, the K2 is $30,000/pair, and the Everest I believe is $60,000/pair

Very expensive stuff there.

Not sure, I haven't heard both side by side. I did hear the Everest at CES 2007, and I was bowled over. At that price, I should have been!

James Tanner · « **Reply #13 on:** 1 Oct 2008, 12:10 am »

Quote from: vegasdave on 1 Oct 2008, 12:02 am

James, the K2 is $30,000/pair, and the Everest I believe is $60,000/pair

Very expensive stuff there.

Not sure, I haven't heard both side by side. I did hear the Everest at CES 2007, and I was bowled over. At that price, I should have been!

Interesting topic. I have not had 'Horns' since my very first system - a pair of Klipsch La Scala!
How do you think the JBL Horns compare with the more esoteric designs like AvantGarde etc.?

james

vegasdave · « **Reply #14 on:** 1 Oct 2008, 03:35 am »

Well, I dunno really. I've never heard the AvantGarde's. Sorry about that.

Have you ever heard the big Tannoy's (Prestige series?) Those are good too.

ChrisBo · « **Reply #15 on:** 1 Oct 2008, 05:22 am »

Today I picked up my 7B's hooked everything up and I am exremely happy with my purchase aa

I can't wait until I have the 1400's in my room to go along with the amps ... right now I'm using a pair of Def Tech and it's nice to hear them open up but it's nothing like what the compression drivers have to offer.

James it would be very interesting to hear your view point if you decide to bring this in.

Thanks.

James Tanner · « **Reply #16 on:** 1 Oct 2008, 11:38 am »

Quote from: vegasdave on 1 Oct 2008, 03:35 am

Well, I dunno really. I've never heard the AvantGarde's. Sorry about that.

Have you ever heard the big Tannoy's (Prestige series?) Those are good too.

Hi Dave,

I am doing the Rocky Mountain Audio Fest Show next week and we are sharing the room with Tannoy so maybe I will have a chance to hear them.

James Tanner · « **Reply #17 on:** 1 Oct 2008, 11:39 am »

Quote from: ChrisBo on 1 Oct 2008, 05:22 am

Today I picked up my 7B's hooked everything up and I am exremely happy with my purchase aa

I can't wait until I have the 1400's in my room to go along with the amps ... right now I'm using a pair of Def Tech and it's nice to hear them open up but it's nothing like what the compression drivers have to offer.

James it would be very interesting to hear your view point if you decide to bring this in.

Thanks.

Hi Chris,

Have you ordered the 1400's?

james

vegasdave · « **Reply #18 on:** 1 Oct 2008, 11:08 pm »

Quote from: James Tanner on 1 Oct 2008, 11:38 am

Quote from: vegasdave on 1 Oct 2008, 03:35 am
Well, I dunno really. I've never heard the AvantGarde's. Sorry about that.

Have you ever heard the big Tannoy's (Prestige series?) Those are good too.

Hi Dave,

I am doing the Rocky Mountain Audio Fest Show next week and we are sharing the room with Tannoy so maybe I will have a chance to hear them.

Cool, James. Let us know are they are with your gear, please.

ssmith · « **Reply #19 on:** 2 Oct 2008, 05:19 pm »

Hi Dave,

I can see you know your loudspeakers The Jbl Everest DD66000 :,K2-9800s,and project array are the cats Meow,And tannoys westminster royals (prestige are definitely runner up).