JBL HLS610 Bookshelf Speakers for Surrounds?
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So would they be good for surrounds and if so how high should I mount them above ear level. I had my Optimus speakers about a foot and a half above ear level. The one place where the JBL home theater system didn't excel was surround sound. Even though there were speakers surrounding our listening panel, most of the reviewers felt as if the front-left and front-right speakers were doing all of the work. There is a scene our reviewers watched where motorcycles surround the main character in the movie.
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I bought the Monster Cable from a Audio Video shop that was going out of business. I should be upgrading the entire system in a couple of years. Probably going with Klipsch, Martain Logan or maybe PSB. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. This means that the product has been opened, may show slight signs of use and cosmetic blemish, and may be missing minor accessories, but remain in excellent condition.
Thank you very much Jason, that was some great help. Yep my speakers are a mishmash of different speakers. I plan to go all Klipsch or maybe Martain Logan or PSB in a couple years. I received the JBL 240Tis from a friend who upgraded to some B&W speakers. And the Primus I bought that at a yard sale for $20.
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It's a good one - just be aware that it's old, and we have stopped reviewing home theater systems. We now cover the best soundbars instead. In terms of overall treble response and dialogue clarity, only our top home theater speaker system ranks higher. The JBL has five satellite speakers that feature a 3-inch driver and 1-inch tweeter in each speaker enclosure. The speakers offer dialogue that is squeaky clean. The dialogue and sound effects split right through the bass to be out front and center.
So now I am replacing some old Optimus Pro 77 Bookshelf speakers that I had for surrounds. Yes they were cheap and not very good sounding speakers. So I was wondering if these JBLs would be good for surround speakers. I have a pair of floor standing JBL 240Ti speakers for the fronts and an Infinity Primus Series PC250 for the center. They are being driven by a Yamaha 500 Watt AVR. And all connected by 12 gauge Monster Cable.
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Turn your flat panel TV into a full home theater with the JBL Cinema 610. Easily connects to any audio/video receiver, the JBL Cinema 610 delivers a box office experience that can’t be matched anywhere else. With customized wall-mount options and an easy plug-and-play format, you’re headed to the movies in no time. The small footprint subwoofer and wall mount capability means that these speaker systems will fit into just about any room. The Cinema 610 sound system has an eight-inch bass reflex 100W powered subwoofer and four identical satellite speakers. The system also has a dedicated center channel speaker and all the speakers are voice matched.
They should "work" for surrounds , but the bigger issue is the mishmash of speakers in your system. Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you. Also, no need to spend $$$ on Monster cable in the future.
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People sell their speakers and have no idea what they have. But anyway I do understand more about this. For your fronts, however, it's a different story. Here it is MUCH more important that your mains and center match each other - that usually means they come from the same manufacturer and the same product line. This helps ensure a uniform front soundstage - especially for panning effects and to make sure dialog is well balanced with the mains.
JBL has announced a pair of new home theater sound systems including the JBL Cinema 610 and JBL Cinema 510. Both of the home theater audio systems are designed for plug-and-play connectivity to any AV receiver using the included speaker cables. The audio systems also feature a small footprint subwoofer and wall brackets allowing users to mount the satellite speakers to the wall. Compact enough to fit into any living space, the JBL Cinema 610's 4 voice-matched satellites and dedicated center speaker can be wall-mounted. The JBL system should not be overlooked just because it isn't atop our lineup. This system sounds really good, sharp and powerful.
JBL is quick to answer any questions you have via both email and phone. The subwoofer's performance was also impressive. At 60-watts, the subwoofer isn't nearly as powerful as the one in the Polk Audiopackage, but it pairs well with the rest of the system. The bass was prominent and still had plenty of volume to go before maxing out. The subwoofer was low, punchy and powerful. Our panelists felt this was one of the better bass performances in our comparison.
Monster has no advantage over much cheaper cable from Monoprice.com or even Home Depot and Lowes. There's no need to replace it , just no need to waste money on it. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used.
Its dialogue clarity and bass prowess are top tier, but our panel was unimpressed with its surround sound performance. Compact enough to fit into any living space, the JBL Cinema 610’s 4 voice-matched satellites and dedicated center speaker can be wall-mounted. I recently bought a pair of JBL HLS610 Bookshelf Speakers for $10.
Many of the top home theater systems in our lineup vary only slightly in audio quality. Just because the JBL Cinema 610 didn't rank among the best home theater systems, that doesn't mean it's inferior. We had a listening panel compare the systems against each other. Our panelists critiqued each system by based on its bass response, surround sound effect and dialogue clarity as they watched a scene from an action film. Right from the start, it was apparent that this system featured both great dialogue clarity and bass response.
The mounting height of 1.5 feet above ear level is about right. Just keep in mind, that ideally, if this is a 5.1 setup, the surrounds should be to the sides of the listening position, maybe just a little bit behind . JBL covers this surround sound system with a five-year warranty.
Both require an AV receiver of some sort to operate. I paired it with a Pioneer receiver and the sound is just amazing. You can literally feel the bass in the next room.
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