Which to pass-on, which to keep?...

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Posted by dark_dave56 (A) on February 20, 2021 at 03:58:32

...and these are not anything particularly "special" or "high-end"--they are remnants of my old bedroom system, and I need to pick one pair to keep (with the new bedroom components), and the other can move on.

JBL S38 Series II vs Klipsch RB-81 IV--both are small-format speakers w/8" woofers and titanium tweeters. Similar FR ranges, the JBLs are 3-ways and far less efficient, the Klipsch are 2-ways and brutally efficient.

Current components to be paired with--Yamaha A-S501 Integrated, Yamaha CD-N301 Network CDP, Yamaha T-D500 Tuner, and Dual CS5000 TT.

Again, this is a bedroom system, so don't get too critical. My mains are monsters and in their own dedicated room with all of the big-boy toys.

Preferences?, and why? Both are very competent--I've tried both, but can't really pick. Sub support is here and available (if needed), but it is a bedroom.

"And today is for sale and it's all you can afford. Buy your own admission. The whole things got you bored. Well the Lord chooses the good ones, and the bad ones use the Lord"--a very dear friend for decades Michael Stanley (Gee)--RIP

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Topic - Which to pass-on, which to keep?... - dark_dave56 03:58:32 02/20/21 (15)

RE: Which to pass-on, which to keep?... - audioasylumman 11:54:54 02/20/21 (0)

I would keep the Klipsch in case you want to screw with a little tube amp later. nt - viridian 10:44:15 02/20/21 (2)

I'm kind of leaning that way too... - dark_dave56 03:22:32 02/21/21 (0)

Great advise plus given experience with both brands (if not models), my choice... N/T - musetap 12:34:33 02/20/21 (0)

RE: Which to pass-on, which to keep?... - mlsstl 08:06:12 02/20/21 (6)

Listen to this man - he knows what he speaks of - airtime 11:39:50 02/20/21 (0)

maybe Dave needs a new girlfriend - Story 09:09:14 02/20/21 (4)

Kinda/sorta got one--not sure LOL... - dark_dave56 03:50:32 02/21/21 (3)

only one thing to do - Story 05:51:55 02/21/21 (2)

RE: only one thing to do - dark_dave56 02:56:07 02/23/21 (0)

If she likes critters.... - Steve O 06:20:15 02/21/21 (0)

RE: Which to pass-on, which to keep?... - G Squared 05:25:24 02/20/21 (1)

RE: Which to pass-on, which to keep?... - dark_dave56 06:44:38 02/20/21 (0)

RE: Which to pass-on, which to keep?... - Story 05:05:21 02/20/21 (1)

RE: Which to pass-on, which to keep?... - dark_dave56 06:53:45 02/20/21 (0)

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