Jbl Stage A130 - Exceptional Value and Torches the Klipsch R-51M

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@RockCity1111 3 жыл бұрын

This stimulus money will be going towards my new budget Audiophile system. Some say buy food and pack it away for the end of America but I'm going to enjoy this system I'm slowly building until the electrical grid goes down.

@artcoffeejeff 3 жыл бұрын

Get some solar panels, and a battery. I've got a small solar system just for audio emergencies! Lol

@georgec1779 3 жыл бұрын

When America ends at least we’ll have a kick ass soundtrack and system to hear it on.

@bmpk4954 3 жыл бұрын

Damn straight

@offason 3 жыл бұрын

What speakers do you want?

@Chiroman527 3 жыл бұрын

Rock city, you are a thinking person. Imagine that in America in 2021 that there are worries in the regard of our power grid. When i mention things like that, people, ususally the liberal ones, say Im crazy.

@jeffsloane8628 3 жыл бұрын

You are getting really good at this Randy. A fantastic video. I've never heard these JBLs, but based on my experience with the other speakers you referenced, which I do own, feel like I've already listened to them. Thumbs up!

@Jviotr 3 жыл бұрын

I'm not even an audiophile, and I enjoy these reviews. It's all the music of my childhood.

@littlegti84 3 жыл бұрын

Amazon delivered a pair of these yesterday and so far I really like them, very enjoyable even at lower volumes. Turn them up and they do not disappoint. great sounding speaker. Powered by the Fosi Audio BT20A, I am still blown away by the sound quality and power that comes out of that little sucker. So far, I am streaming to the Fosi via bluetooth as my DAC has not arrived yet.

@yonkocommander5531 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly what I was looking for, just used your link to buy a pair!!

@slaynnyt8130 Жыл бұрын

Hey man just wanted to say thanks. I've never owned so-called hi-fi speakers before as they have very inaccessible prices in my country. However for some reason I found these JBL a130 on a reasonable enough price for my country (about $245 USD converted, and yeah that IS very cheap compared to the rest, taxes for imported goods suck in Brazil lol for example the Klipsch here are almost double that price). Also paired them with the only cheap amp I could get my hands on from China (some FX-Audio D502BT, I bet it isn´t even that good, but OMG did these speakers change my entire listening experience. It's almost unbelievable how much better these are compared to the JBL soundbar I had before (JBL Bar 3.1). It was your review that made me decide to pull the trigger on these and I couldn't be happier with the results. Thanks a ton and keep doing your awesome work!

@eriktomas9194 4 ай бұрын

Maybe try swapping polarity at the posts and compare. Mine have phase distortion when wired as sold. It's as if JBL made a speaker that could be made to sound budget or reference depending on phase orientation.

@ej-mo5xz 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic review, very concise and helpful, especially with comparisons to other speakers and even the 530

@earlismarks7108 3 жыл бұрын

Totally awesome...JBL is really doing the damn thang...I looked at the Klipsch 51 like a year ago did not pull the trigger...this JBL 130 really "sounds" like a viable option...Happy Birthday young fella...

@jonmason1955 3 жыл бұрын

Love your reviews a d descriptive, homey delivery. We completely get what you're saying by not relying arrogantly on cold technospecs. I wanted some of your recent live stream, but frustrated with the rapid comments and snobbishness contained within. I watch you streams, but find it worthless to send off responses. HOWEVER, it's like visiting you directly. You're great!

@dannyperez7478 3 жыл бұрын

I was waiting for this review video!

@brandonhampton7505 2 жыл бұрын

You are awesome Randy. I always enjoy the reviews.

@Finite-Tuning 2 жыл бұрын

I've gotta say, you have a definite way with words! I'm in the market for some new bookshelf speakers and it seem like you've done a review on just about everything I'm looking at. What I find most impressive though, is how you articulate using words what I'm seeing in numbers and measurements. I'm all about those numbers and there is no way you have seen some of the measurements I have, and yet you seem to describe almost perfectly what I'm seeing on frequency sweeps. After watching many of your videos now, I've learned to trust your ears almost as much as my measurement software and microphone! Very well done man, and of coarse I subscribed! Cheers 🍻.

@iowaudioreviews 3 жыл бұрын

You beat me to it Randy. Great review 👍Mine will be out in a few days.

@seand3980 3 жыл бұрын

Great video RandALL! :) That unexpected ending was hysterical! Hope you had a wonderful Birthday!!! :)

@royd7984 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your insight on these JBL speakers. Very good video and helpful. Keep em coming. Lifetime Texan here.

@TheOnlyGHOST1015 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the info I have been looking for a video on the speakers

@kencooper2059 3 жыл бұрын

Good review. JBLs have never let me down.

@zardoz2627 3 жыл бұрын

When I hear so many speakers compared / contrasted to the Elac B5.2s, I'm so glad I bought mine a couple years ago at $199 when I found them.

@rolig3518 2 жыл бұрын

I have been listening to the A170 for the last few days. They are an amazing value when on sale. If you like a live and expansive sound with great tonality, these are excellent.

@brochg 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!!!!!! Thanks, Randy!

@GregorMitchell 9 ай бұрын

Stopped in to say Thank You! I had some old old Fischer floor standing speakers that I wanted to replace with something that sounded good and didn't make me miss the Fischers. So I watched many reviews, mostly yours, and after deliberation decided on these Jbl Stage A130s. I just got them yesterday and spent the night listening to how good they made my LPs sound. I also upgraded to an AT-VM95E stylus which probably helped.

@kristaps2010 2 жыл бұрын

thank you for good review. I love you do give song test examples. thank you!

@kendoglarson5419 Жыл бұрын

My R-51's that are now completely broken in after about 75 hours of stretch playing of my multi genre playlist sound absolutely amazing. There is a huge difference in playing the 51's new on a 25 watt system and playing a worked speaker on a 100 watt per channel system. Now my JBL's Studio 530's after break in begin to take on Klipsch sound properties. The entire tweeter changes after it's been broken in. The 51's are amazing after breaking in if you like Klipsch. The 530's are astonishing in bass if you push the bass during breaking in. Overall a proper break in of JBL and Klipsch yield similar sounding speakers except JBL base is quicker and more detailed while Klipsch is more round & thicker.

@geezer5236 3 жыл бұрын

As I type this (22 May21) the price has dropped back to $179. Jumped on this and yes these are great. I just listen to 2 or 2.1 stereo and would be happy if these were the only speakers I had. A bit brighter than my old Polks which helps my old ears which have lost hearing on the high end. These have extended listenability and I can relax and just enjoy the details in all kinds of music genres. Randy is right on about these.

@Bloodmoon1985 3 жыл бұрын

I was hoping you’d review these!!!

@frankyfurbo7 3 жыл бұрын

The best sound system I have in my house now is at my computer desk with Amazon Music HD/Micca OriginG2 dac/Fosi Audio TB10A amp/Klipsch R51M . I had the Klipsch R51M in my living room and they were not too impressive but at my desk they are amazing!

@justosantiago 2 жыл бұрын

Gosh, how is that you are not famous? Great video!🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

@MuscleMindConnect 3 жыл бұрын

Great review!

@andrewforsythe7240 3 жыл бұрын

My Elac B6.2's are 2 years old this month and the cabinets are still PERFECT.

@cheapaudioman 3 жыл бұрын

I move my stuff around too much. Stack speakers on top of each other etc. if I moved them less than I do I wouldn’t imagine most speakers would probably be fine from a finish stand point

@jetfansuperd 3 жыл бұрын

@@cheapaudioman good point but nice to know which are more durable. Some of us may have kids or just are not great at babying stuff like it is a museum piece. An thanks especially for the video work with the legendary Steve Guttenberg

@andrewforsythe7240 3 жыл бұрын

@@jetfansuperd I don't baby them but do not find the need to move them. If I were a reviewer yes. In fact all grills are off, that includes the metal grills on the tweeters.

@andrewforsythe7240 3 жыл бұрын

@@cheapaudioman Good review for the JBL's. I thought they would be really good especially for the price. Thanks !!

@matthewhilty4209 3 жыл бұрын

I haven't met a bad JBL speaker. There are some that aren't amazing but never bad. Always good to excellent IMO

@bochiebochie 3 жыл бұрын

They look rad with the white woofers!

@dillonbray 3 жыл бұрын

So glad you reviewed this Randy! Not only does it sound great, but it also measured extremely well in test by audio science review. So now we have an objective review, and the science to backup what you experienced. The A130 is likely the best all-round speaker for less than $500. I would encourage you to test the A190 if you get the opportunity. Also, the white polycellulose woofer is likely an homage to the vintage JBL speakers.

@cheapaudioman 3 жыл бұрын

Uh oh. I can’t believe something I like got the ASR seal of approval. Glad I’m hearing things right at least

@leodesforges161 Жыл бұрын

@@cheapaudioman hahahahahahahaha. I hate to tell you, but they like a lot of the speakers you like.

@sfloydk 2 жыл бұрын

I bought the JBL A130’s and love them. I made the choice on you have kept the as a benchmark in comparison with others

@harrybaque5502 3 жыл бұрын

Great review, you sound like you got a good night sleep!

@jorgeolafsen4991 3 жыл бұрын

JBL A130 is now on my listen list; and thanks to you Tool "Fear Inoculum: is now on my play list. (Awesome). You Rock CAM.

@amb3cog 3 жыл бұрын

Uh, I'm pretty sure his name is Randy. Not CAM. And why would you spell a name with all capital letters like that? That's weird. But I guess it could be cool. Like to show off. Like I'm so cool, my name is spelled with all capitals. But that's kind of like shouting I think, and it would be a little tiring to have to always shout your name, and have people shout it back at you. But, uh yea that Tool album is pretty good. Pretty great actually. I think we should all listen to it. On Zoom maybe? We could have a big Zoom/Tool listening fest. Or not. Whatever, it's cool either way. But I would definitely listen to it, if I were you. I mean I'm not going to. But you should. ✌️

@wa2368 3 жыл бұрын

God bless the cheapaudioman.

@ginom407 3 жыл бұрын

Another Great Find!!! Keep hunting for Audio Treasures! 👍👍👍

@josexavierjr.5633 3 жыл бұрын

Good one, Randy. Gonna wait for a good sale on these.... I feel it coming soon. Still digging my Sony’s and Wharfedales........

@brucehazen8982 3 жыл бұрын

I've done the research, and the results are in -- you are the best (and least precious, by far) audio reviewer on the KZfaqs. I'd take my hat off to you, but I don't want anyone to see my bald spot.

@cheapaudioman 3 жыл бұрын

@EricWebSurfer Жыл бұрын

Something I’d LOVE to hear in your reviews is how each speaker handles bad recordings. If it still sounds good with fairly inexpensive amps/equipment. If it’s scalable, as in as you add better amps and peripherals, will the speaker continue sounding better and better? I know you do sometimes, but just a suggestion. Thanks for the good content.

@NeilBlanchard 3 жыл бұрын

I notice that this tweeter has a diffuser lens; similar to the one that is on the SVS Prime, (and a few others). This seems like this is a feature that is worth noting. White woofers are kind of JBL's signature look; going all the way back to the L100. I *think* the "polycellulose - is multiple types of fiber in the paper? This is probably one of the *big* advantages it has over the Klipsch aluminum cones - metal has nasty breakup modes.

@Casey.S. 3 жыл бұрын

Good review. 👌 I like these. Good price.

@joemaloney7037 3 жыл бұрын

Good review, on point. I owned these for several months before gifting to my brother and this is the best sub $200 bookshelf imo. Go grab some! Would have kept if I wasn't grabbing the AA+'s.

@porkchopspapi5757 3 жыл бұрын

aa+ ? What's that

@joemaloney7037 3 жыл бұрын

@@porkchopspapi5757 affordable accuracy + ; it's a DIY speaker

@robmills537 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Randy they sound like a real bargain I wonder if I can get them in the UK. Great video also the music you use for the review is quality.

@NuclearCowboyTube 3 жыл бұрын

Nice to hear these are better then Klipsch

@rustyjeep2469 3 жыл бұрын

I love my JBL Power Series 6.5" components I installed in my car. Clear, detailed, bright but not harsh. Unfortunately the rubber surround tore on one midrange driver. Somehow it still plays fine at moderate volumes. I need to contact JBL about it but I don't know if they even stock replacement drivers since these have been out of production for a couple years. If I can't get it replaced I'm hoping maybe somebody can repair it. I really like the way these speakers sound... even bought some Morel components to replace them with but I still like the JBL's too much to give up on them yet.

@ronzack4572 3 жыл бұрын

First of all, they would never stoop so low as to have JBL speakers in Wakanda. They have their own line of speakers with vibranium tweeters, that just blow away anything else on this planet. Sadly, they are not available outside of Wakanda, but we would never be able to afford them anyway. But, I'm super glad you did this review! If there's one company that can beat Klipsch at their own game, JBL can. Glad they sprinkled some of their magic into these very affordable little guys, even if they just have common aluminum tweeters rather than vibranium. Best of all, you snuck in one of my all-time favorite statistics: CUBIC INCHES! I thought I was the only audio nerd that found that stat informative. Interesting note: The JBL speaker displaces more than TWO Chevy big block V-8's! Talk about power! Now if you will excuse me, I need to go finish that tree house in the backyard, while I listen to Andrew Robinson reviews on my outdoor speakers, which look like little fake-granite rocks. Maybe you can do some fake granite rock speaker reviews in the future.....

@hermesjr.pascual3066 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Randy for finally reviewing a JBL specially the Stage A130. I own the discontinued JBL Studio 220 and 230 respectively which were the predecessors of the Stage A130. Their difference are just black woofers, exactly what the Black Panther likes. You are my idol Cheapaudio man. You have the most accurate and the most honest reviews sir. Wakanda Forever

@dgregory4178 3 жыл бұрын

I own these both as well. they are my rear and Dolby heights in my system and perform flawlessly.

@droidzhunterz6861 3 жыл бұрын

Actually the studio 2 series, (now discontinued) were produced to a higher price point, with better build and sound quality, than these stage series. And the woofers were silver not black.

@enchantress7940 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Randy, it’s sucks for me living across the pond. All these fabulous speakers and I can’t get zip where i am. I know you are there and I am here, but I don’t know why they only make certain speakers for certain countries? I love your analytical reviews in describing the sound. I bet it’s harder than you make it look. Loving your channel

@thefactor6909 3 жыл бұрын

I’ll take 2 please with a Tree house 😂 Another outstanding Review Randy ! Oh and I’d also Like a female black panther 🤣

@danceswithanxiety 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Randy, I know you're not a center channel enthusiast, but I love your videos and I would love to see you do some comparisons / reviews of center channel speakers. Detailed center channel commentary is an oddly empty niche in the world of audiophile KZfaq. You could fill that niche very well! Just think of the fake sponsors -- crappy universal remotes, Blu Ray players, HDMI cables, cable management stuff, on and on forever. Thanks!

@tommylaniel 6 ай бұрын

Just bought those and they’re arriving tomorrow and this review made me so impatient to hear them. They’ll be powered by an amp that i found on amazon (fosi BT20a) that i bought while i wait for the OSD NERO-MAX12 to be back in stock but hopefully it will still sound good.

@nc3419 3 жыл бұрын

Jut an FYI for those who like their Rock music at really loud levels, like turning an amp all the way up, the Boston Acoustics M25, discontinued but available new on Amazon or used via ebay, where made for that. They are dark sounding at low to moderate volumes but give them power and current and they open up when other speakers would flat out distort. Just an FYI. The JBLs are probably the best option at its' price for low to moderate volumes.

@cnhhnc 3 жыл бұрын

Next week's sponsor? Bonomo's Turkish taffy banana flavor! Any of you boys and girls old enough to remember that? Also had vanilla, chocolate and strawberry if I remember correctly? JBL still has it, now and then! My main system is a pair of old JBL L80ts and a Chinese tube integrated El 34 @ 50 watts x 2 into 8 ohms, also does 4 ohms. And it still sounds great! Bought these refurb from JBL in 1991 with the full warranty at 60% off. Was that cheap? Well, it was affordable back then, and I was working at my first full time with benefits job! Bought a car a year later. Shows you WHERE my priorities were, lol! Keep it cheap, but don't sacrifice the audio!

@iowaudioreviews 3 жыл бұрын

I purchased a set of these because for the money they measure better than speakers costing double or triple. AudioScienceReview gave them a great review and wanted to have a speaker around that measures well to compare to other speakers I like that dont measure well. These are proof a very good speaker is possible under $200 and expensive speakers or gear doesn't always sound or perform better.

@cheapaudioman 3 жыл бұрын

Man if I knew ASR gave these a good review i would have passed on them... kidding... I’m kidding....

@johnpeschke7723 3 жыл бұрын

i have always loved JBL and your review really caught my attention. Will these do well with an NAD316BeeV2?

@avjake 3 жыл бұрын

Holy cow those look so cool and sorta pro. A bargain. I wouldn't be surprised if JBL has more speaker patents than anyone else. Also wanted to mention - cabinet size also has an effect on efficiency, all else being equal.

@cheapaudioman 3 жыл бұрын

They’re really good. Going to be in the sat speaker shootout tomorrow

@snowfiend_8062 3 жыл бұрын

I just ordered these for $188.00 as they're on sale. This review was instrumental in that. I look forward to giving these speakers a run. Thanks!

@nc3419 3 жыл бұрын

Where were they $188?

@snowfiend_8062 3 жыл бұрын

@@nc3419 Crutchfield.

@marcegomez5168 3 жыл бұрын

@@snowfiend_8062 after buying this, what do you think about the stage a130?

@snowfiend_8062 3 жыл бұрын

@@marcegomez5168 The Stage A130s rip. I'd recommend them for the price. They have a sweet bass sound with a fantastic roll off, and as far as the tweeters go, they sound very much like being in a concert, which I think is from the wave guides that JBL places over the tweeters. They're amazing speakers and I'm excited to listen to them as much as I am able to do so.

@marcegomez5168 3 жыл бұрын

@@snowfiend_8062 thanks very much for sharing! I am from Argentina 🇦🇷, I order the stage 130 yesterday, hope to enjoy them a lot!! 😁

@AG-33- 3 жыл бұрын

😂🤣😂 great guest!! She's a looker too! 👌

@DougMcDave 2 жыл бұрын

I decided on the JBL Stage a130. I'm not an expert on this stuff. But I do like the sound of these. Because I am using old lamp tables which sit kind of low, I definitely do not need a sub with these. Sometimes I need to boost the treble, a bit! This is more true when I play records using my Audio technica AT-LPGO-BT (Wal-Mart AT-LP60XBT).

@odwatchguy 3 жыл бұрын

Great review Randy, Ron named his Neumann, Randy. Maybe you should name your helper, Kristi.

@yuckysamson 3 жыл бұрын

I think he should name it Olaf.

@prestonf1047 3 жыл бұрын

Great review. I've been looking at the Sony SS-CS5 but I think I'll go with these instead.

@cheapaudioman 3 жыл бұрын

both incredible but this is really a step up from the Sony's

@PAULGRILL 3 жыл бұрын

Slick potshot! That made me laugh 😆👌🏼

@cheapaudioman 3 жыл бұрын

Ha. I’m silly. But we like to have a good time over at CAM studios!!

@rjzlwop3153 3 жыл бұрын

Oops I posted that in the wrong spot, EMOTIVA, JBLA 130, Polk audio TSI 100? Thank you very very much Mr. cheap audio man

@ziggy8757 3 жыл бұрын

speaker shootout: micca rb42, jb stage a130, elac b5.2, emotiva b1+, jamo s803...

@davidlowland4618 3 жыл бұрын

Add the Sony SCSS5s for a low-priced item too. I'm looking for something for my son at college. Bookshelf + a small bluetooth capable amp from Fosi, Topping, Dayton, or SMSL. The speaker comparo would be awesome. Gen 2 of your

@davlippo7 3 жыл бұрын

I ordered the Fluance Signature but I was wondering how they would compare to these. I do already have the center channel JBL Stage A125C with JBL 570 towers as the mains and Emotiva dual ribbon E2+ surrounds. It's a mixed bag of some of your best. The only Klipsch I have is the sub R-110SW because i was told it was good for a wider frequency range and better for music.

@mikeleathead6579 3 жыл бұрын

Do you think this speaker is good enough to be added to your recommended speaker list in your description?

@kmolyaamol 3 жыл бұрын

I own these. Sounds great. Paired them with marantz NR 1509

@ouslander1 3 жыл бұрын

Great review. Hopefully your fame or co-host hasn't scared away your fine sponsors.

@cheapaudioman 3 жыл бұрын

They’re coming back. I just need to figure some out because I’ve run out of things to grab in the house

@ouslander1 3 жыл бұрын

@@cheapaudioman just schiit talk Brother. I really enjoy your channel. In case you haven't noticed, you've Sparked the Audio community. Pun intended. Well done!

@cheapaudioman 3 жыл бұрын

@@ouslander1 I can’t even believe people are even watching. I’m having so much fun

@jakegibson6096 3 жыл бұрын

I figured you’d like these. These and the emotiva are my favorite. I wish they could have a baby and that’d be the perfect speaker lmao

@quicktoevil 2 жыл бұрын

I auditioned a pair of the A120's which are a bit smaller but what a surprise! Dynamic and full bodied sound that caught me off guard. Of course, they're small and inexpensive but still have that classic JBL aesthetic and sound. Lively little speakers; easy to recommend.

@jjchmiel78 3 жыл бұрын

I love my JBLs and have no desire to upgrade unless I go stupid and get something like JTRs, Mine are 20 year old Studio series, 1st gen with copper toned drivers. S312 towers left right, S-Center for center, S38 for side surrounds, and when I upgraded setup to 11 channels I got 6 S36s from ebay for rears and ceiling. I have 4 of them hanging from the ceiling as my Atmos speakers.

@Bloodmoon1985 3 жыл бұрын

Those are great speakers. I’ve owned a bunch of the Studio MKII’s. Still have a pair of S26II’s and S412PII’s. These Stage A130’s are excellent but sound quite a bit different.

@analogaudiorules1724 Жыл бұрын

This isn't surprising when you consider there are no off the shelf parts in these speakers and that jbl builds and designs their drivers as well as makes their own wave guides "which is a lot of complex math"

@DBrownCo 3 жыл бұрын

Brother Love?, I really liked the review. But it got me thinking about the current pair of JBL Venue bookshelf speakers I'm using. Wondering what they would sound like side by side, Wondering if the crossovers are similar or the same 15 years later. Sorry pontificating all over the place I'll bring a bag next time.

@saw3v1 3 жыл бұрын

I've been thinking to upgrade to the stage a180s from the sony SsCs3 towers which are just ok. My subwoofer hides a lot of the flaws of those speakers. I do think the sony towers do a good job with atmospheric sounds,radiohead, blonde redhead, etc. Any time with that kind of sound?

@collinwood60 3 жыл бұрын

Randy, you already sold me on the Sony SSC5S’s about 3 weeks ago. I bought them and am really happy with them. The rest of these speaker reviews are just a temptation! How about a review of a 10” to 12” subwoofer to go with the Sony’s? How about a Robovac with a sub? Nice mug. Looks like it would be hard to drink out of; a dribble cup.

@solomonstewart1025 3 жыл бұрын

Like the Elac 1010 sub.

@adrewtube1 3 жыл бұрын

I bought the Sony’s recently too. They are awesome! But I know what you mean about further temptation. Speaking of, I think the corresponding Sony sub is on sale for $150-160, I am considering that but really I have been very pleased with the bass in these Sony’s. I should probably not watch any more speaker vids, but I would suffer extreme withdrawal.

@pearl04tl 3 жыл бұрын

I have a set of SSCS5's paired to a polk psw505. All in the 2.1 setup cost about $274 (the sub has went up to about $300 in price though). I just watched this video and ordered the JBLs.

@thomasedward2231 3 жыл бұрын

I have a power conditioner for my power conditioner. Thinking about adding a third.

@petethegreekre 3 жыл бұрын

Lol, you should say that at an audiophile meeting.

@zenos.5315 3 жыл бұрын

Haha!

@Old_Sailor85 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, and I could hear the butterfly landing in the right rear corner of the recording studio when I added the third power conditioner. You need the $1500 power cable for the second power conditioner, otherwise it sounds gray. What the hell does gray sound like?

@arena_rock_man9030 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Randy, do you think you will review the A17o tower version of the A130 sometime in the future?

@edmarsouza4811 3 жыл бұрын

Would you rank these better than the Klipsch you tested and compared with other speakers? they are about the same price in my country and both look like a very well balanced sound (just how I like)

@deedeeuser 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, love your reviews. Interested for some review from 'european market' speakers, like Magnat. Thinking of buying Magnat Monitor Supreme towers.

@teddybonkers337 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Randy I just bought a pair of Edifier s3000pro active speakers and i was wondering what kind of component would you recommend to get the most out of the hi res audio?

@SuicidalTwinkie 3 жыл бұрын

You should check out the Infinity R152 or R162. They frequently go on sale for under $200. And are a great value at those prices.

@angelosantabarbara517 3 жыл бұрын

My thought exactly!

@lumntoob999 3 жыл бұрын

The R152 is still on sale now for $129, which is just insane to think you can get that much speaker at that price, but the with the stage series on sale at the same time, a120 is $149 and the a130 is $179, it makes the infinitys a bit less of a bargain at the minute. I was about to pull the trigger on the r152 for a secondary near field setup but I'm happy I waited, the next day the stage series went back on sale and I grabbed a pair of the a130. I hope it's not too big and integrates into a near field setup ok. They are scheduled for delivery today so we'll see how it goes.

@chem_e_markmark6374 3 жыл бұрын

I gleaned joy from this video just as kids glean joy in from tree house.

@lmtrades 3 жыл бұрын

when you started moving the table, i knew something is coming... hilarious again with the female ending, this channel rocks

@rjzlwop3153 3 жыл бұрын

Now that was super Duper funny LOL I love it, if your voice was just a little bit more raspy, you would sound like Jack’s from Sons of Anarchy

@nc3419 3 жыл бұрын

Is it enough speaker to bring out the best of what the Spark II is capable of or is a much better speaker needed to bring out its' ability as an amp?

@matthuston1767 3 жыл бұрын

I just purchased on through the market place a speaker called rhyme acoustics NuScale 216. I’m don’t looking these things are crazy good. Not much on them. They are the same as a fountek version of the speaker using there drivers. They respond from 45hz-40khz. I think they go even lower in my room and sound flat yet fun. Best part I paid 100$ for the pair. Stole them.

@eeyorebill04 3 жыл бұрын

I love you and your channel but I want to see more cheap floor standers Randy! I really can't do bookies due to the fact that my listening room is also the living room, where the speakers get moved in and out a bunch and my dog could knock bookies off the stands onto his little (but energetic) 20 lb self... How about the Polk S50? Or maybe the Tekton Mini Lore (with some of your discount code magic?) Pretty pleeeassee!!

@cheapaudioman 3 жыл бұрын

Would love to get the Tekton’s in. I need to email him again

@eeyorebill04 3 жыл бұрын

@@cheapaudioman Awesome! From what I hear, Eric Alexander is more of a phone call guy.

@megakebab1702 10 ай бұрын

Im thinking about adding these to my system, i currently own the stage a170 floorstanding ones from the series, and the a100p sub, if i add these its a complete system😮

@titan90000 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting, I never even considered JBL before. I thought they were party speakers. I will have to look more into the brand now.

@dilankalpa 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Randy, A130 vs Emotiva B1+ for a nearfield desktop setup, which is better by considering only the sound quality?

@nicholasfox6198 3 жыл бұрын

I want to hear more about your Bluesound Node 2i!

@jonuiuc 3 жыл бұрын

Gutenberg always said he liked the floor standing versions of these.

@IrenESorius 3 жыл бұрын

I would´nt invest to much in what a +70 year old geezer says about sound.

@nc3419 3 жыл бұрын

I think he's in the camp where floorstanding speakers are preferred but I think he reviewed a similar JBL bookshelf model favorably.

@edgardorivera617 3 жыл бұрын

How do these compare with Q acoustic 3030i?

@petethegreekre 3 жыл бұрын

@@IrenESorius Yeah, that's why most of the best recordings ever made where from old sound engineer geezers in studios. Like most of the stuff everyone listens too.

@estenray6685 3 жыл бұрын

@@phantasm1004 could you not tell That @Irene Sonus was being sarcastic? She does start by saying the best recordings were made by “old geezer’s”!

@eduardomoreno2305 3 жыл бұрын

Are these a new revision of the JBL arena 130 or are they something completely new?

@robertungemach8352 2 жыл бұрын

This one is on my short list of inexpensive speakers for my older JVC RX-707V receiver. These will be replacing Infinity reference 1 speakers. Notice the JBL are 6 ohms impedance. Will it make a difference since the JVC receiver is 8 ~16 ohms?

@Audiodreamer192-24 3 жыл бұрын

By what you said they sound great! I’m gonna check out the a190’s, I’m a floor standing guy over bookshelves. I would assume that the towers would have similar characteristics with more room filling capabilities. I know it’s not always true ie. Sony sscs3’s (flawed)vs sscs5’s but usually in my experience it is. Thanks Raners!🔊👍🤟✌️🍻

@Bloodmoon1985 3 жыл бұрын

The A190’s are great far more dynamic. I own both:)

@Audiodreamer192-24 3 жыл бұрын

@@Bloodmoon1985 I figured they would be , good to know. Thanks! 🍻

@paulwg2112 3 жыл бұрын

great review. do you find speakers more consistently likely to disappear when lowering vs raising?

@cheapaudioman 3 жыл бұрын

Normally I keep them at ear level for the tweeter. I honestly wasn’t trying to make them disappear I just pulled them out from the wall and my stands were a bit short and they just faded away. Just happened by accident really.