Such a awesome video. I have been struggling between 4329P and LS60 for a long time. I usually listen to British Rock, J-POP and some movie OSTs. Could you give me some suggestion for selection? Thanks a lot
I’d like to know that too. I’m the unhappy owner of the LS50 Wireless. Got my eye on The Nines. I reckon they will sound better for my tastes. The ls50s are nearly always not hitting the spot. I’m sure it’s largely down to the styles of music one listens to. However not entirely!
Thinking about a pair of these for a gift. For a room that is about 14 feet by 17 feet, would getting the 4305ps with a subwoofer be good enough or would you recommend stepping up to the 4329P?
Either combo would work well, going with the sub might give you more flexibility in placement. Please feel free to reach out to our team at www.audioadvice.com to discuss your room layout in more detail. Thanks for watching
Quick question: Can either the Klipsch 9’s or the big JBLs referenced here be added to DUAL subs? So not one sub but two. I’m looking for a 2.2 active setup. Thanks Audio Advice…Huge fan of your videos!
@@AudioAdvice The problem is that then the bass is mixed (which is fine for movies). But for music, I want true 'stereo bass' aka full range from the left and the right speaker independently. Let me know if this is possible. If not, no worries, but thought if anyone could figure it out, it would be you!
Great video. I am fine using a remote to change volume. I understand that HDMI passes higher resolution audio than optical. But from a practical perspective do you think HDMI audio from television shows is actually any better than optical? Seems like there would be no practical difference and I would be fine with the JBLs.
Which one do you recommend if you still also want to connect vintage hifi separates like a R2R and tape deck through a pre-amp? I am afraid that the additional analog to digital to analog conversion destroys the analog quality (thats what I experience currently with my KEF LSX). In addition I also need the TV connection. The room is quite large.
Please reach out to our team at www.audioadvice.com to discuss your needs in more detail. The JBL's have balanced analog inputs and a toslink for TV, they might be your best choice, but we can certainly help by learning more. Thanks for watching
The funny thing is when you are talking about true quality sound, most prestige speakers are gimmicks, while the partybox line from JBL is the real deal
In the old days horn loaded tweeters were loud but tended to be a bit harsh. The newer designs, particularly the new patented JBL design on these have largely removed that harshness and now measure and sound terrific. They are worth hearing.
I have the Klipsch Fours (R41PMs) and while connectivity and subwoofer control is awesome, they don't sound nearly as good as my passive Triad LCRs. Good for gaming but not 2 channel hifi. Better than sound bars.
That sounds like a pretty accurate analysis. The speakers featured in this video though are far better than the R41PM's and would certainly challenge your Triads :) Thanks for sharing
@@AudioAdvice I'm sure they must sound better than the 41s. I'd use the 9s or 7s if I had them but wouldn't ever buy them. I need to A/B speakers to be able to hear which are better. I run bi-amped quad 15' Marantz woofers with my Triads, crossed over at 100 hz.
Proprietary connections between the primary and secondary speakers make Klipsch powered speakers useless to me. Something like an RCA or even ethernet cable, sure. Proprietary? Not interested.
For ease of use, proprietary can sometimes be annoying. However, a lot of times they will use proprietary simply because they are better and perfectly matched to the product. Thanks for sharing!
@@EirkenElite You know it took almost a year before someone finally reacted to that. In fact I used to sell Hi-Fi in the 80's - I am sure things have moved on since then but the best speaker - actually system I ever heard were the Infinty IRSV's hooked to two Mark Levinson Power Amps (cant recall which ones) a Krell CD player and I think Audio Research SP9 Preamp - Courtesy of Tony Revelle - who owned Audio Excellence and then merged with Audio T - he is still active in that Co I heard recently. First sound out at full bore volume was Tracy Chapmans For My Lover - and it hit me in the head, the stomach and imprinted itself on my brain forever. I knew then I would probably never hear a better sound and to this day I am still right - still got the bug - but I went safe with a pair of Kef LS60's actives with a couple of matching Kef KC62 subs all in white hooked up to a Samsung UST Projector so I can stream or watch unimpeded by an ugly TV in the middle or in fact do both - RU-vid has never sounded better!!!!! Good stuff and no B+O are very much style over substance even the new speakers which cost 90k - although the 9's are probably ok they are troublesome I heard - chassis disintegration......
Best ?! No Neumann, Genelec, ATC, Bohne Audio, Barefoot, PSI Audio, ME Geithain... instead cheaply made in china Klipsch. I dont understand why always these clickbait titles, why not ,,Selection of Active Speaker over 1K,,. JBL is okey, ìm not a big fan of horns but for some people theyre okey. But specially the Klipsch Master & Slave Systems are the first k.o that i wouldnt buy them. i know you sell them so you need to,push them a little but as active, i would choose long established Brands who have a name in this sector. Its an solid review as always but it would be interesting how these sound compared to the big names in the Active section as mentioned before in my comment
Thanks for commenting. Those are all very good professional brands, but most all of them lack the input flexibility for home use cases. Perhaps we should have called it the best consumer powered speakers over 1k :) Our founder does have an older pair of Genelec 208's and felt the JBL 4305's had a much sweeter and open top end.
@@AudioAdvice but why a speaker need HDMI build in ? Just buy an good DAC or use for the start the AVR. As more Inputs and Electronic Parts are inside, more can get damaged and youve less space for good capacitators and high quality amplifier parts. Sound is of course subjective, but with nowdays DSP you can tweak the loudspeaker as you want, and with Genelecs powerful SAM Dsp Platform, you can even measure them in. Dont want to criticize, i own / hear with actives for many years and use them with a High End Studio based DAC - without even an remote and for me all these gadets the brands like klipsch build in their actives are just weak parts for more problems after the warranty expire - specially theyve only 1 Year on the electronics (and theyre made like most klipsch stuff in china… wich is also a point). I understand that people want an All In one product, otherwise we havent so much of them the past year Buchardt, KEF etc. but sometimes its better to stay a little bit more ,,oldschool,, and choose stuff wich is many years on the market with confirmed longterm qualitys
Why are you going this in? At the end of the day, this is a sales pitch for speakers they’re selling. So why are you getting wound that they didn’t go super niche for products they’ll never carry?
Those are all “Pro Audio” monitors that perform best in near-field studio systems where the user wants “accurate” or “linear” playback. I agree though, the both Klipsch & JBL are still dated; old Bluetooth codec, no Wi-Fi Network connectivity for Apple Airplay 2, chrome cast, or a native app like the Kef Connect App. And no HDMI? But still, the Audio Advice clearly told us the JBL & Klipsch lacked those things. Maybe check out the System Audio Legend 5.2 Silverbacks! Now these are meant for high end home audio. The Silverbacks use a WiSA (wireless) preamp/ transmitter stereo hub. Unfortunately, they are direct to consumer, but they are awesome, and #1 or #2 on my list! Also, SVS has the Prime Wireless Pro powered speakers. They look great, and have super connectivity. I hear great things about their sound too.
@@edmundgil6008 Just because theyre pro audio doesnt mean you cant use it in home environment. Ive many Friends who use Genelecs, Neumanns etc in normal Living room and it works perfectly. And no one misses the times with ,,normal,, passive speakers. Most people never testet it out. I had both (Studio & Home speakers) and i prefered the studio gear. And personally this wireless Stuff is better when you sourced it out. More Technologys on the Backplate is wasted space for good Amps. XLR & Digtal Input & Ethernet Port is more than enough. But the Hifi Brands doesnt have that because they just bought the cheap Pre made Plate Amps in China for the lowest price instead to develop a complete new product
