My Harman (JBL M2) Trip

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Re: My Harman (JBL M2) Trip
« Reply #220 on: 9 May 2017, 03:36 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.

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« Reply #221 on: 9 May 2017, 05:40 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...

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Re: My Harman (JBL M2) Trip
« 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).

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« Reply #223 on: 9 May 2017, 06:10 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.   :green:  Going to JBL is an eye (and ear) opening experience and there was a lot talked about.   8)

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« 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

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Re: My Harman (JBL M2) Trip
« Reply #225 on: 10 May 2017, 01:16 pm »
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!   :thumb:

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Re: My Harman (JBL M2) Trip
« Reply #226 on: 11 May 2017, 03:31 pm »
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.  :D

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« Reply #227 on: 11 May 2017, 04:40 pm »
Every once in awhile I think a like button would be nice.  :D
Even better you get to write your thoughts. 

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Re: My Harman (JBL M2) Trip
« Reply #228 on: 11 May 2017, 04:54 pm »
Freight company called and my M2's get delivered tomorrow.   8)

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« 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?

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« Reply #230 on: 11 May 2017, 05:33 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.

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Re: My Harman (JBL M2) Trip
« Reply #231 on: 11 May 2017, 07:46 pm »
I win?!  Unfortunately, I won't get my Anthem AVM60 until next week.




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« Reply #232 on: 11 May 2017, 07:50 pm »
I win?!  Unfortunately, I won't get my Anthem AVM60 until next week.

I'm sure they won't work if they're on their sides  :green:

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Re: My Harman (JBL M2) Trip
« Reply #233 on: 11 May 2017, 08:55 pm »
I win?!  Unfortunately, I won't get my Anthem AVM60 until next week.
Yes, you win, you and JBL are Making Audio Great Again.   ;)

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Re: My Harman (JBL M2) Trip
« Reply #234 on: 11 May 2017, 10:14 pm »
I have been thinking a lot about the JBL 7 series. Is the logical conclusion that audiophiles without an m2 budget live in the 7 ecosystem?

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« Reply #235 on: 11 May 2017, 10:16 pm »
I have been thinking a lot about the JBL 7 series. Is the logical conclusion that audiophiles without an m2 budget live in the 7 ecosystem?
Yes, they're VERY good.  I wouldn't hesitate one bit on the 7 series at all. 

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Re: My Harman (JBL M2) Trip
« Reply #236 on: 11 May 2017, 10:40 pm »
Time for a trip to the basement in a bit.




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Re: My Harman (JBL M2) Trip
« Reply #237 on: 11 May 2017, 10:43 pm »
I hope you got some help! 

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Re: My Harman (JBL M2) Trip
« Reply #238 on: 11 May 2017, 11:09 pm »
Gravity my man.  Going down the stairs is the easy part.

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Re: My Harman (JBL M2) Trip
« Reply #239 on: 11 May 2017, 11:12 pm »
Gravity my man.  Going down the stairs is the easy part.
Speaker is still 129 lbs.