Opinions on speakers needed

[Treyfus84]

I think I've got it narrowed down to Pioneer HPM 100 -vs- JBL L100t. Please give honest opinions on both pros and cons. I mainly listen to classic/hardrock/metal. Thanks.
Trey

 

[stereofanboy]

I owned HPM 100s and JBL L100s at the same time and preferred the sound of the JBLs. Although I haven't heard the L100t, I've seen many posts indicating that they sound better than the L100s and none that said the opposite. So I'd guess that...

HPM 100 < JBL L100 < JBL L100t

 

[rmeade]

I have a pair of "third generation HPMs" which are known as Pioneer DSS 5. They have a 10" dual voice coil woofer and Beryllium mids and tweets (I seem to recall). I listened to these side by side to my L100s, and took the L100s out of rotation. The DSS 5 are my daily drivers in the living space; other stuff in the cave.

Both the HPMs and L100s have been described (here) as fatiguing and that was my experience (with the L100). I like my DSS speakers. They were expensive when new and are not well known today (thus they can be a bargain). The DSS 5 is the bottom of the line (7, 9, 10). Both the HPMs and L100s are in demand and are very expensive.

 

[donprice]

I think they are close enough that it may come down to which one you can get a better deal on.

I've had L100, 4311B, and 4312 for years. Picked up a pair of HPM-100 a couple of weeks ago and gave them away for Christmas after a little cleaning up.

 

[Keymaster]

I can only comment on the HPM-100's since that what my dad owns and has owned since I was 8 (I'm now 41). They are a great set of speakers and have held up nicely. I would like to own a pair someday, just don't have the scratch right now. On average, I have seen them sell for around the $400 mark, but have seen them sell for much higher than that. I agree with donprice, it may just come down to what kind of deal you can get. I have never heard the JBL's, but they have a following that is similar to the HPM crowd. Good luck.

 

[dumptruck]

Both are generally overpriced and harsh-sounding speakers if you ask me, but I'd go with the JBL. L100t and L100 have very little in common, btw.

 

[Mystery]

I owned HPM 100s and JBL L100s at the same time and preferred the sound of the JBLs. Although I haven't heard the L100t, I've seen many posts indicating that they sound better than the L100s and none that said the opposite. So I'd guess that...

HPM 100 < JBL L100 < JBL L100t

Yes, L100t are much better than L100's. I liked L100t's very much.
Never heard the HPM-100's though but had HPM-60. Didn't like them.

 

[Treyfus84]

Well I went with the JBL's ....$200. Wow didn't realize how big these things are..they weigh a ton. Sound is great....amazing bass. Thanks everyone for your replies. I'll post pics later of my setup.

 

[Tucker99]

You made the right choice !!

 

[Jenkster]

I concur, you made the right choice. I have had both and preferred the overall sound of the L100t's. I assume the woofer surrounds have been replaced? If not, they will need it. The 2214H is a great driver and worth repairing correctly.

 

[mech986]

You made the right choice !!

I concur, you made the right choice. I have had both and preferred the overall sound of the L100t's. I assume the woofer surrounds have been replaced? If not, they will need it. The 2214H is a great driver and worth repairing correctly.

Concur +10