Hi Tanmay, this is certainly not an audiophile speaker in any sense (as you mentioned). This at best can be used as a speaker for TV viewing (at stereo mode without surround effects at best) plus a just about okayish speaker which can be hooked to a home audio source player (non-amplified of course). Besides, at this price, there are some other great options that sound so much better than this with way better holographic soundstage and stereo imaging.
lol not sure what do you exactly mean by “not an audiophile speaker” so not gonna comment on that but the rest of your description is totally wrong; this is a powerful great sounding speaker not a TV speaker although can be used as such. I’ve had this for a while now the only issue would be the stereo separation compared with a LR speaker set so that might be what you mean by “not and audiophile” but other than that your description of what this is is completely misguided
Hi Tanmay. Nice informative video as always. But I seriously struggle to understand where is JBL going with this. Priced at 1.7 lakhs, any consumer would be spoilt for alternatives. If I want a simple stereo solution, I would be better of getting something like the Klipsch The Sevens. If I want an all in one sound bar which does not need a sub, I would get a Senheisser Ambeo. I have demoed both the Sevens and the Ambeo and both sound fantastic. But again, JBL is trying something different I guess so I would really like to hear this before forming an opinion.
Absolutely! 2ch stereo speakers will always be wise option for those who want better separation and want to keep the Left and Right far for a wide soundstage. But not everyone has the luxury or space to opt for same. Btw, JBL has an entire range of active speakers for Left/Right setups too in Synthesis range. This L175ms is for those who want punchy sound with JBL signature for large living rooms without need or possibility of atmos.
@@TanmayMehta TV 65 INCH, WATCHING DISTANCE 10 FEET, ATMOS NOT MUCH OF AN ISSUE, PRIORITY IS QUALITY OF SOUND AND CHANNEL SEPARATION, WHICH IS BETTER BAR PRO OR LIFESTYLE?
MRP is ₹169,990/- and it’s great for music listening in Living Rooms, due to wide coverage and all the required connections. Authentics 500 is more like a multi room speaker.
Ambeo is a pure soundbar without an option for turntable connectivity. As mentioned in the video, it is for those who know Atmos is not possible due to large viewing distances, no immediate side walls and primary purpose is music listening!
Depends on the series in these brands. Not all speakers from JBL or Polk are boomy. Also, Elac Cinema 12 speakers are warm and not boomy. The subwoofer can be a little boomy only if not configured properly.
the remote seems flimsy ....this product is now coming to India a bit late i guess the wood finish is the one to consider for a audiophile how will klipsch and polk audio compare to this
Very true on the color choice 👍🏻 And with regards to comparison, it’s difficult to do that, as it’s an all in one integrated system meant for those who do not want multiple speakers or cables or amplifiers!
Please help me out. I want to buy the Best bookshelf speaker under 2000 US dollars or 2 lakh rupees. Klipsch 9s , sonus Faber lumina 2, q acoustics 5020, kef r3 meta , warfdale linton 85 ? We don't get arindal 1723 or 1961 in my country. Any other speaker that you would recommend under or a little over 2000 dollars / or 2 lakh.
Recommendation on your quest for best bookshelf speaker under 2000 USD may dampen because what lately affects the quality of sound (music for reference) is the room dimensions and it's acoustics. A great speaker without reasonably good room acoustics may sound not so good at all. So, even before you buy a good speaker one should know how the sound would interact with the dimensions, walls, floor, ceilings, furniture and furnishings of the room. Besides,your choice of speaker (passive speaker) pair also should be dependent on the amperage, wattage, headroom of your stereo amplifier. Do not rush into buying one without auditioning one at the place where you'd be using it with your own gear. Choice would always be yours nevertheless...😊
Looks like JBL and other mainline audio brands have surrendered to the Lord Physics. I am telling this in context of prevailing soundbar and a base systems flooding the market. Using tiny speakers to radiate everything above 80Hz greatly enhance the the cosmetics but destroy the main purpose of a sound system. Sound from a high excursion small driver can not be natural and pleasant. So, I welcome this new trend started by JBL.
