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Altec604 or JBL 130A plus 175? I plan to use them in the bedroom with the Reel to Reel and a 45 amp. Is the Altec efficiency comparable to the JBL?
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Either one would be nice. The 604 has the benefit of being coaxial, giving maybe a better point source presentation, and there are a lot of crossover tweeks to the 604. I would imagine if you went either way you would be satisfied. Go with the cheaper option?
For a low power system ( like an SET amp ) the Altecs would work better.
Overall JBL's tend to be a little less efficient a system than Altec 604's.
Have fun
Willie
One for the Altec and one for the JBL. So now you know the story. Opinions are like noses; everyone has one and everyone is different. Unless you want to shoot craps you will have to listen to them to get any meaningful data.
Is the cabinet size a consideration? How big is the room? Can you try both?
Cabinet size is not important but it's hard to find either one to listen to. I'm relying on You Tube auditions if you can believe that!
Hey use whatever means is available. I own the Great Plains Audio 604 8H III's, bought new November 2014. I was stopped in my tracks long ago in an Audio Salon by their sound. I am not familiar with the JBL's but I googled them. I think both would make an incredible bedroom or fine Main system speaker. The 604's like a large cabinet (> 9cuft), that is why I inquired about size. I currently use a pair of Klipsch Forte speakers in my bedroom system and another pair for my computer in a living area. I can certainly recommend them to be considered. Just do some reading! Feel free to contact me via personal email.
Have Fun!
Chuck
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oerZfiMcUp0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRgRe0xE-GY
I use that JBL combo and wouldn't think of swapping it out for the 604. Horses for courses.
For bedroom, my vote goes to 604 any day. Efficiency is no problem.
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