My Harman (JBL M2) Trip

AJinFLA · « **Reply #220 on:** 9 May 2017, 03:36 pm »

Quote from: JoshK on 9 May 2017, 03:13 pm

It is definitely not what I'd consider the audiophile standard for dedicated rooms.
http://www.avsforum.com/forum/89-speakers/1454077-jbl-m2-master-reference-monitor-88.html#post52484753

Yes, that looks like a sane persons living room.

jtwrace · « **Reply #221 on:** 9 May 2017, 05:40 pm »

Quote from: JoshK on 9 May 2017, 03:11 pm

Rabbit, this is true and some have done it. I didn't want to go the DIY route and I got the M2s on 'sale' because it was the end of the fiscal year for JBL, so they discounted their stock at the time. I just happened to be in the right place at the right time. But from what I've read the D2 driver can be fragile, so keep that in mind which looking for used drivers on the bay.

Also should point out that many that are posted are actually fakes...

rabbit · « **Reply #222 on:** 9 May 2017, 06:00 pm »

fake tweeters? i find that hard to believe, if so its quite an achievement in itself. you would need a lot of tooling, not to mention the motivation for doing so (demand).

jtwrace · « **Reply #223 on:** 9 May 2017, 06:10 pm »

Quote from: rabbit on 9 May 2017, 06:00 pm

fake tweeters? i find that hard to believe, if so its quite an achievement in itself. you would need a lot of tooling, not to mention the motivation for doing so (demand).

Yep. I'll stick with my new from JBL M2's though and know that I have authentic drivers as intended.

Going to JBL is an eye (and ear) opening experience and there was a lot talked about.

andy_c · « **Reply #224 on:** 10 May 2017, 03:37 am »

Just in case someone hasn't seen it, here's a link to a video by Toole in which he discusses the "spinorama" anechoic measurements and their relationship to loudspeaker subjective evaluation. The link starts the video at 21:35, which is the beginning of that aspect of a broader discussion.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrpUDuUtxPM&feature=youtu.be&t=21m35s

jtwrace · « **Reply #225 on:** 10 May 2017, 01:16 pm »

Quote from: andy_c on 10 May 2017, 03:37 am

Just in case someone hasn't seen it, here's a link to a video by Toole in which he discusses the "spinorama" anechoic measurements and their relationship to loudspeaker subjective evaluation. The link starts the video at 21:35, which is the beginning of that aspect of a broader discussion.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrpUDuUtxPM&feature=youtu.be&t=21m35s

Yes, that's a good video for all to watch. Thanks for the link!

fredgarvin · « **Reply #226 on:** 11 May 2017, 03:31 pm »

Quote from: DaveC113 on 9 May 2017, 02:02 am

You've been condescending and insulting to me the entire time. Take a hint from literally everyone else in the thread that understands how to communicate without being condescending and insulting. There's nothing to "solve". Again, I'm out and I actually mean it this time.

Every once in awhile I think a like button would be nice.

jtwrace · « **Reply #227 on:** 11 May 2017, 04:40 pm »

Quote from: fredgarvin on 11 May 2017, 03:31 pm

Every once in awhile I think a like button would be nice.

Even better you get to write your thoughts.

jtwrace · « **Reply #228 on:** 11 May 2017, 04:54 pm »

Freight company called and my M2's get delivered tomorrow.

dflee · « **Reply #229 on:** 11 May 2017, 05:07 pm »

We know what your gonna be doin all weekend.
Being pro series, do they require any kind of break in?

jtwrace · « **Reply #230 on:** 11 May 2017, 05:33 pm »

Quote from: dflee on 11 May 2017, 05:07 pm

We know what your gonna be doin all weekend.
Being pro series, do they require any kind of break in?

Actually I'm pretty busy this weekend at a fundraiser (St. Judes) so I doubt I'll get to do much other than unbox them. Break-in? Dunno. I'm sure me playing them non-stop will mitigate the need to think about it though.