JBL Speakers and Yamaha Subwoofer - $150: Worth It?

[SubLover]

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JBL Speakers and Yamaha Subwoofer - $150

http://newjersey.craigslist.org/ele/1362505716.html



"I have two jbl northridge n3811 speakers and a yamaha yst-sw305 subwoofer which has dual 8" subs. The cabinets aren't mint but in decent shape, but the speakers work perfect. I'm trying to buy a car and need money, and I don't have room for big speakers in my new apartment. I can be reached at 201-321-7182 ask for Ben"


I'd appreciate any info on the vintage and quality of the JBL's--same for the Yamaha sub, too.

Thanks,

Sublover

 

[rifftrax]

JBL N38II:

http://www.jbl.com/home/products/product_detail.aspx?prod=N38II

http://www.audioreview.com/mfr/jbl/bookshelf-speakers/n38/PRD_124199_4290crx.aspx

Yamaha YST-SW305:

http://www.yamaha.com/yec/products/productdetail.html?CNTID=200488&CTID=5003300

http://www.audioreview.com/mfr/yamaha/subwoofers/yst-sw305/PRD_126958_2741crx.aspx

Definitely not a bad deal for both. In fact, it's pretty good. Depends on how much stuff you currently have in your system. I'd expect the servo controlled dual-8" sub to be pretty powerful and the JBL northridge series is very respectable (I've heard northridge bookshelves that sounded very good for being somewhat 'entry-level').

You could justify that you are paying $75 for the JBL's and $75 for the sub in which case they would both be extremely good buys no matter how you slice it. Maybe not like walking to Goodwill and finding a pair of famous altec's for $10 but you get the idea.

You could do a lot worse for the money that is for certain. Maybe try to talk him down to $125 if you're feeling lucky.