Does Best Buy have decent enough speakers?
11-18-02, 07:06 AM
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Brian, strictly a personal impression from the few models which we have tested (all old stuff) and the 2 times I have listened to the new 801's. Clearly they are the market leader for a good reason and they have excellent engineers and product.
11-19-02, 10:30 AM
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Originally posted by Master J
They carry the JBL Studio series which have received many great reviews. I own Studio series all around and in my opinion these speakers cannot be beat for the money. That being said, I would still avoid Best Buy because even with %10 off you can buy these speakers cheaper online from authorized dealers (J and R, etc.).
J
They carry the JBL Studio series which have received many great reviews. I own Studio series all around and in my opinion these speakers cannot be beat for the money. That being said, I would still avoid Best Buy because even with %10 off you can buy these speakers cheaper online from authorized dealers (J and R, etc.).
J
11-20-02, 10:58 AM
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Originally posted by uteotw
I agree with this. I got this JBL center channel speaker here and have absolutely LOVED it (though I, as noted above, found it cheaper elsewhere).
I agree with this. I got this JBL center channel speaker here and have absolutely LOVED it (though I, as noted above, found it cheaper elsewhere).
11-21-02, 04:41 AM
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I've had my JBL S-310II's for a couple of months now, and they are wonderful. I'm haering things in my music I never knew existed. And you don't need a separate sub with them either.
I got them new online for about $550 shipped or so. They are like $800 or something at Best Buy, so shop around online.
I got them new online for about $550 shipped or so. They are like $800 or something at Best Buy, so shop around online.
11-21-02, 10:05 AM
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Like I stated before. It just depends on a persons taste. Best Buy does not carry any of my equipment, so I could not go there, but if they did, I would have taken a look. Most of there stuff is considered "entry level", but people should pick what they like the sound of, not whether it is entry level or not.
11-21-02, 12:46 PM
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Originally posted by JBabbitt
Like I stated before. It just depends on a persons taste. Best Buy does not carry any of my equipment, so I could not go there, but if they did, I would have taken a look. Most of there stuff is considered "entry level", but people should pick what they like the sound of, not whether it is entry level or not.
Like I stated before. It just depends on a persons taste. Best Buy does not carry any of my equipment, so I could not go there, but if they did, I would have taken a look. Most of there stuff is considered "entry level", but people should pick what they like the sound of, not whether it is entry level or not.
In this example I must strongly disagree.
I have never seen a "Best" Buy store that would allow anyone to properly evaluate an audio loudspeaker period. There is no way here to "pick what they like the sound of".
They do not have the ability to demonstrate their equipment and rely on the impulse buyers to walk out with their boxes.
11-21-02, 01:03 PM
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I have never seen a "Best" Buy store that would allow anyone to properly evaluate an audio loudspeaker period. There is no way here to "pick what they like the sound of".
The higher end speakers work the same way, but only if you have a local dealer. Those can be few and far between from what I understand
11-21-02, 01:16 PM
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If you don't like the sound of them when you get them home, it's easy to take them back
11-21-02, 01:57 PM
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The plus side of the bestbuys set up is you know that you are listening in a controled situ. The electonics are not exposed to the customer so the set up is not messed. Up. I can not tell you how many times I have see products displayed with incorrect settings.
11-21-02, 02:16 PM
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The plus side of the bestbuys set up is you know that you are listening in a controled situ. The electonics are not exposed to the customer so the set up is not messed. Up. I can not tell you how many times I have see products displayed with incorrect settings.
The plus side of the bestbuys set up is you know that you are listening in a controled situ. The electonics are not exposed to the customer so the set up is not messed. Up. I can not tell you how many times I have see products displayed with incorrect settings.
The "Best" Buys stores I have been to use their "demonstration" area as a psuedo stock area. All of the demos are running at the same time. You have no way to a/b speakers from two different manufactures against each other. You have no way to provide your own demo material. You have no way to verify that whatever setup has been done is correct because the equipment is locked up.
It is a shame what people will settle for and what people will accept all under the guise of price.
11-21-02, 03:22 PM
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Would you be willing to share where you got it from? Only if it is online tho I don't feel like driving to Nevada this weekend
Would you be willing to share where you got it from? Only if it is online tho I don't feel like driving to Nevada this weekend
P.S. What's wrong with Nevada? I actually just moved here FROM MN! It's a nice 27-hour drive...!
11-21-02, 03:54 PM
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Originally posted by uteotw
Sure: Right here
P.S. What's wrong with Nevada? I actually just moved here FROM MN! It's a nice 27-hour drive...!
Sure: Right here
P.S. What's wrong with Nevada? I actually just moved here FROM MN! It's a nice 27-hour drive...!
Must be nice we just got our first coating of snow today!
Thanks for the info.
11-21-02, 04:59 PM
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Originally posted by Brian Shannon
Again I strongly disagree and I am suprised to see you of all people bfrank say this.
The "Best" Buys stores I have been to use their "demonstration" area as a psuedo stock area. All of the demos are running at the same time. You have no way to a/b speakers from two different manufactures against each other. You have no way to provide your own demo material. You have no way to verify that whatever setup has been done is correct because the equipment is locked up.
It is a shame what people will settle for and what people will accept all under the guise of price.
Again I strongly disagree and I am suprised to see you of all people bfrank say this.
The "Best" Buys stores I have been to use their "demonstration" area as a psuedo stock area. All of the demos are running at the same time. You have no way to a/b speakers from two different manufactures against each other. You have no way to provide your own demo material. You have no way to verify that whatever setup has been done is correct because the equipment is locked up.
It is a shame what people will settle for and what people will accept all under the guise of price.
I understand that BB's are planning some changes for next year. We will need to wait and see.
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11-25-02, 12:34 AM
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Check out the JBL S38 II at Best Buy. Those are the best speakers they sell in the entire store, IMHO. Pair them with the S36 II for the rear, the S-center 1 for the center, a decent sub, and a yamaha htr-55xx series reciever, and you have a more than adequate home theatre system.
edit: You can get those same speakers much cheaper elseware than at Best Buy, but If you want to get everything from BB, then I believe that is the best home theatre you can construct Best Buy.
edit: You can get those same speakers much cheaper elseware than at Best Buy, but If you want to get everything from BB, then I believe that is the best home theatre you can construct Best Buy.
Last edited by llzackll; 11-25-02 at 12:45 AM.
