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Klipsch or JBL

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Okay, here's the dilemma. I'm looking at JBL 4310s and Klipsch Heresy speakers. They are both in great shape and original. They are both $300 a pair. If you had to pick, which would you choose. I pretty much listen to classic rock. Thanks.
 
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I'd wait and spend the $300 on a pair of JBL 4410's or 4412's - more accurate, later and better driver / crossover technology, and just as interesting. besides, you'll still get pretty much the same value when it comes to selling them.

Classic JBL's are always a good investment, especially if you're patient and wait for the right speakers at a bargain price.

Regards,

Bart
 
HF Transducers

Klipsch = Horns
4310 = Cones
441x = Titanium Domes (JBL is still using today)

What do your ears prefer?
 
I've owned both and currently listen to a pair of Fortes. For your listening preference though, I'd go with the JBLs. Just my opinion.
 
mech986 said:
I'd wait and spend the $300 on a pair of JBL 4410's or 4412's - more accurate, later and better driver / crossover technology, and just as interesting. besides, you'll still get pretty much the same value when it comes to selling them.

Classic JBL's are always a good investment, especially if you're patient and wait for the right speakers at a bargain price.

Regards,

Bart
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If you find a pair of 4412's for $300, I'll take all you can get off your hands. :D

I'd wholeheartedly agree on the 4410's. I picked up a pair of 4410A's with a crown D75 amp and flipped the amp for more than I paid for both. :banana: The 4410A's image better than many of the other JBL's in the house, and def win for me over the 4310's(late), 4311B's, L100A's I have. To a degree, I prefer them over the 4312BMkII as well.
 
I appreciate all of the feedback. Honestly, I was thinking the Klipsch would be the better choice. I haven't had a listen to either, yet. It seems that strong opinion favors the JBLs. Thanks everyone.
 
I too own both the 4310's and the Heresy...
and while I'm a huge Klipsch fan I am going to say the JBL-- especially at the price.

The JBL and my Khorns are 2 speakers that I won't be parting with anytime soon.
The Heresy is a great speaker, but mine will be moving in the future.
 
Well, I don't like the sound of either of them particularly, but I'd go with the Heresys if they were raw birch.
 
Disclaimer: I have 4312Bs and 4412s (my personal favorite), but have spent a good bit of time listening to Analog Addict's various Klipsches.

I can listen to rock or electronic music played through JBL 43xx or (in particular) 44xxs for a longer period of time than I can through Klipsch Heresies. On the other hand, acoustic jazz will have me sitting all day in front of the horns.

I'd lean towards the JBLs.
 
how 'bout you buy both for $500/$600, flip 'em for $1000, and then buy a pair of Altec A7's??!!:thmbsp::guitar::thmbsp: it'll make both L100 and heresy piss their pants.:music:
 
brutal said:
If you find a pair of 4412's for $300, I'll take all you can get off your hands. :D

I'd wholeheartedly agree on the 4410's. I picked up a pair of 4410A's with a crown D75 amp and flipped the amp for more than I paid for both. :banana: The 4410A's image better than many of the other JBL's in the house, and def win for me over the 4310's(late), 4311B's, L100A's I have. To a degree, I prefer them over the 4312BMkII as well.
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Just keep checking the auction site and CL's locally. They do sell for less than $300 on occasion but may need to be shipped which will add costs. However, during the summer, the market tends to soften a bit so deals can be had with patience.

Bart
 
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