JBL HDI Speaker Series Review

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The HDI line up has 5 models aimed at high-performance home theater systems, two-channel music lovers, or if you are like most of us, a combination of the two!
Today’s fully immersive world of home theater is best experienced when all of the speakers sound as close as possible to each other. Heck, if you could use identical speakers all around the room, that would be the ultimate, but it’s pretty much totally impractical in a normal room. What you can do though, is assure the different speakers in a system sound are as close as possible to each other. JBL hit the ball out of the park in accomplishing this with the new HDI series.
The patented 2410H-2 compression driver which trickled down from their professional Vertec series is identical in all of the speakers. It sits behind the patented HDI Waveguide, which is also identical for all of the speakers. You can not get any better than that for matching things. This technology gives you extremely consistent performance across a wide range, meaning everyone in your theater room will enjoy great sound, not just those seated in the sweet spot center seat. This same tech also provides a sense of great dynamics with never even the slightest trace of harshness found in some other compression type speakers.
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@WillHardison 4 жыл бұрын

Since the bookshelves were still connected to the McIntosh stack this morning in the store, a few of us gave them a listen and they were fantastic. We played a track by Lake Street Dive and the female's voice just floated above the stack and sounded so clean. These should be on everyone's list to demo.

@ErnieChartier 4 жыл бұрын

I keep getting pulled in to the demo room where these are set up, trying out tracks I have heard a million times, and I am very impressed! These HDI1600’s sure don’t sound like a bookshelf speaker. Big, bold, effortless presentation with lots of clean detail.

@johnsteitz6310 3 жыл бұрын

I listened to the 3800's today and WOW these are some crazy awesome speakers. Huge sound with massive dynamics with no sense of strain or distortion and not a trace of harshness.

@JasonDominus 4 жыл бұрын

I just heard these in the JBL/Arcam room @ Bristol Hi-Fi Show. They played A Star is Born movie on one of the music pieces to show how these are musical and not just home theater speakers. I literally had goosebumps. Sweet Jesus it was SO good. I was completely impressed.

@AudioAdvice 4 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear you enjoyed them! That would be quite a good demo to experience.

@hi-fihaven2257 4 жыл бұрын

Man those speakers look sharp! Looks like awesome build quality. Beautiful finish. Cast frames, bonus!

@AudioAdvice 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! We agree. Good looking speaker.

@markaochoa2017 4 жыл бұрын

Love JBLs. Running a pair of G300 with my turntable. Would to try these out.

@martybrazill7935 4 жыл бұрын

These are the speakers that JBL fans have been waiting for. Technology shared with legendary Synthesis speakers like the M2 and the 4367 while being more affordable and room friendly. I can't wait to play some bombastic classical on them at the Raleigh showroom.

@jstoli996c4s 2 жыл бұрын

I just ordered the 3800’s today in the Gray Oak, can’t wait! Question - did you experience a break-in period with the compression driver or woofers?

@markrussell. 4 жыл бұрын

I wish they would re-issue the 4311's. I would buy a pair in a heartbeat.

@chadlott4566 4 жыл бұрын

These look awesome. Can't wait to hear them.

@AudioAdvice 4 жыл бұрын

They are worth the time...

@tee-jaythestereo-bargainph2120 4 жыл бұрын

I have owned so many JBLs in the last 30 years , my first being the LX-300 I mowed alot of grass in my neighborhood to by those at 13 or 14 years old , been a fan ever since just reviewed the Studio 530s and was pretty impressed for 599.00 US retail wrote Harmon for a pair to review of those HDI bookshelfs to review I habe many amps and a monster Sansui that will drive them easy 😆 Thanks for the video ! . Thanls for the video

@AudioAdvice 4 жыл бұрын

Few companies can match JBL's rich history of innovation in both professional and home speaker design. They are an Icon in this business.

@Diatonic5th 4 жыл бұрын

Really excited to check these out! It's about time JBL made a speaker that will look good in a living room. Maybe I can finally leave the man cave now😂

@AudioAdvice 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them. They do look good! Come on out, lots to listen to :)

@bobgauthier1569 4 жыл бұрын

Love my cs3115. I just need a bigger room.

@ca77721 3 жыл бұрын

How much distance from the back wall do they need to sound good?

@jamestartaglia7686 4 жыл бұрын

How do these compare to klipsch ...im thinking about the 3800 s....

@williamtomkiel8215 4 жыл бұрын

Could you do some sort of comparison of these horns as compared to characteristics of SEOS horns?

@jeffrobison3008 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this review. I have been anxiously waiting for some feedback and reviews of these. Since the port is in the back, does JBL think these are okay to go behind an AT screen. Currently I am using three of the 708p for LCR but am highly considering the 3800 towers.

@AudioAdvice 4 жыл бұрын

Jeff, Yes, these are fine to go behind a screen. Like all ported speakers the more room you can give them the better you may be. But, you do not need much if the space is not available.

@jeffrobison3008 4 жыл бұрын

@@AudioAdvice Thank you for the information.

@klausnielsen7102 4 жыл бұрын

Gives you what you wanted yesterday ...

@chunguspizza 4 жыл бұрын

Looks nice!

@AudioAdvice 4 жыл бұрын

We agree!

@antoniobolgnameyerwe3844 3 жыл бұрын

What about the 3800s?

@hs7382 4 жыл бұрын

I am a Klipsch fan. How are these speakers compare to Klipsch RP series speakers (RP8000F and RP600M) ? Thanks for your response.

@johnsteitz6310 3 жыл бұрын

I just listened to both and the 3800's smoked the RP's.

@lalit9012 3 жыл бұрын

Can 80watt amp drive them enough? Only 85db sensitive fors it need huge power?

@porkchopspapi5757 3 жыл бұрын

You won't get near enough of their capabilities with a tiny amp. To get your moneys worth out of low sensitivity speakers, you need lots of power on tap.

@charlesludwig9173 4 жыл бұрын

Wondering how these bookshelf speakers compare to JBL L20t3’s?

@AudioAdvice 4 жыл бұрын

The L20t3 was a great speaker back in the day and still sounds really nice. We think you'll find the new HDI stand mount speakers to sound much bigger and more effortless than the the L203 while providing a sweeter and smoother upper midrange and treble. This is due to the outstanding new horn loaded compression driver that JBL has developed over the last few years. They really are remarkable.

@r2d3vadar92 Ай бұрын

What I would most definitely appreciate is if you can comment on if there is an improvement over the 2007 Expert Series Northridge 4 way towers. I am looking to upgrade but no one at JBL answered tech questions - I called multiple times and eventually asked to speak to a supervisor to no avail as he had no idea about the ES series that came out in 2007. So JBL HDI as good as the ES series or inferior? Is it worth the upgrade?

@AudioAdvice Ай бұрын

These should be much better than the older models. However, you could try contacting our experts at audioadvice.com via phone or chat for more help. Thanks!

@Gimmesoup88 3 жыл бұрын

Question - Will a Anthem MCA 525 Gen 2 amp work good with them in a HT setup?

@AudioAdvice 3 жыл бұрын

That would be a fantastic choice! Thanks for watching

@Gimmesoup88 3 жыл бұрын

@@AudioAdvice Great to hear! and thanks for the quick reply - really appreciate it.

@GT4viper 4 жыл бұрын

How do they compare to the JBL Studio 5 series?

@SqueamishPuppet 4 жыл бұрын

Much more WAF.

@dednside5229 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah , that's the question I heard they didn't like the American designer of the studio series , the studio is a really good design

@chrisj9008 3 жыл бұрын

Ha, yeah WAF. Fortunately my 580s and 530s are all in a carbon grey dedicated theater room where grills off they fit perfect and truely look the part. In person they look way better than the pictures . But look out of place in the living room. I am impressed with them, especially for what I paid... I habe a fair large room with great accoustis and all the 5 series just sound better and better the more you push them. So much so I am on the hunt for the 590s now...

@ianmason2003 4 жыл бұрын

Why aren’t these advertised on their site?

@martybrazill7935 4 жыл бұрын

They are featured on the JBL Synthesis website. This is where JBL's high performance modles are located. www.jblsynthesis.com/products/loudspeakers/floorstanding-loudspeakers/HDI-3800.html?cgid=floorstanding-loudspeakers&dwvar_HDI-3800_color=Walnut-USA-Current

@Bullittphotography 4 жыл бұрын

How well do they plan metal?

@AudioAdvice 4 жыл бұрын

We just played "Domination" and "Walk" from Pantera at 87db average volume levels in one of our sound rooms. They played very cleanly with plenty of bass kick. Certainly passed the test.

@Bullittphotography 4 жыл бұрын

@@AudioAdvice only 87dB ??

@Shift4g 3 жыл бұрын

Why aren't those wave guides seamless and flush with the cabinet for those prices?

@alvarosainz7804 9 ай бұрын

Mi marca favorita tuve las jbl lx 44 nunca tuve algo mejor

@AudioAdvice 9 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for watching!

@reikoshea 4 жыл бұрын

Man, the fact that these are finally on sale make my wallet quiver. Poor Studio 5s are inches away from being relegated to the kids playroom.

@martybrazill7935 4 жыл бұрын

They are really impressive sounding. The fit and finish is top notch as well.

@kingtrance6826 4 жыл бұрын

The HDI series look very nice indeed. We’re in a very challenging time however and I think JBL and the dealers will have to lower prices considerably to move product, especially during a global pandemic and economic meltdown.

@Clint_the_Audio-Photo_Guy 3 жыл бұрын

Haha, as an audio dealer I can tell you, demand has never been higher. The only problem we are having right now is getting product quickly. Supply is down, and demand is up.

@kingtrance6826 3 жыл бұрын

@@Clint_the_Audio-Photo_Guy - Well finally some good economic news then! 👍

@oluhamilton2121 3 жыл бұрын

I hope so. When they do l will purchase them.

@jessestone785 Жыл бұрын

Not going to happen. The HDI Series are selling like hotcakes at MSRP. You can always wait … only to find out the dealers are sold out.

@yttean98 4 жыл бұрын

This is suppose to be Audio Advice channel, it sounds and looks more like a product promotional one.

@RennieAsh 4 жыл бұрын

It sounds like a car model

@noco-pf3vj 3 жыл бұрын

JBL, an American company, now owned by Korean, and made in China. I have JBL Studio 530, built quality is not good, the wood coating is split open on the edge of the box. To be honest, I like this speaker, but the build quality is pretty disappointed.

@dan_hitchman007 3 жыл бұрын

They are still too expensive for non American made speakers. JBL made a huge mistake by not including matching surround models, Atmos overheads, nor adding wall mount attachment points for their bookshelf model. No in-wall's/in-ceiling's either. There is no way in hell I would spend double or triple for JBL Synthesis surrounds because they didn't design their HDI lineup correctly.

@carlosoliveira-rc2xt 4 жыл бұрын

No such thing as 90dB efficiency. Efficiency can only be expressed as a percentage. Sensitivity can be expressed as 90dB though. Most speakers are 1% efficient.

@carlosoliveira-rc2xt 4 жыл бұрын

JBL is looking more and more like Klipsch all the time.

@kelronronan1207 3 жыл бұрын

Made in China.... I am so gladi hang on to my old jbl s made in denmark and usa

@ritareyes8031 3 жыл бұрын

@basakarvdm860 2 жыл бұрын

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@porkchopspapi5757 3 жыл бұрын

What in the he'll are you doing with your hands?!

@nataliehy9129 4 жыл бұрын

Did he say $1600 for a pair of the bookshelves? Lol JBL is dreaming

@bugpack6 4 жыл бұрын

How so? Seems right in line with the other competitors.

@Dead-bl7to 3 жыл бұрын

Go get some polks then.

@itsmorphed6416 3 жыл бұрын

Depends where you are on your hi fi journey . My next upgrade would be around this price range .

@Dead-bl7to 3 жыл бұрын

@@itsmorphed6416 Natalies definition of hifi is sitting on the discount section in Walmart.

@truckyouable 4 жыл бұрын

Looks like they copied Klipsch 🤔

@itsmorphed6416 3 жыл бұрын

I wouldnt worry , jbl been building speakers for decades .

@Grizzly1644 4 жыл бұрын

This is not a review. It’s a sales pitch..

@-MarkWinston- 4 жыл бұрын

Go listen to them yourself, this vid will turn into an honest review after youve heard em.