Great For The Price

Pioneer DEHX3500UI Receiver Variable Illumination

I had never heard of this brand myself. It has great picture and sound for a product priced for the budget minded. The built in Bluetooth is a nice bonus. I stream Pandora via Bluetooth and make calls flawlessly. You do have to speak up a little as the mic is in the face of the unit. But I haven't had any complaints that people couldn't hear me.. (Except for my Dad that is getting fit for hearing aides currently) Touchscreen is responsive. My only real complaint, which isn't even a bother to me, is when you go into your phone book in the touchscreen it is not in any order. I have my galaxy s2 on a bracketron mount directly under the unit with driving mode on I touch the screen and say the name I want to talk to and am connected all while pausing the music.

I plan on getting a second for my wife's car

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Seems good

Fahrenheit TID 893B Source Player Single

I had never heard of this brand myself. It has great picture and sound for a product priced for the budget minded. The built in Bluetooth is a nice bonus. I stream Pandora via Bluetooth and make calls flawlessly. You do have to speak up a little as the mic is in the face of the unit. But I haven't had any complaints that people couldn't hear me.. (Except for my Dad that is getting fit for hearing aides currently) Touchscreen is responsive. My only real complaint, which isn't even a bother to me, is when you go into your phone book in the touchscreen it is not in any order. I have my galaxy s2 on a bracketron mount directly under the unit with driving mode on I touch the screen and say the name I want to talk to and am connected all while pausing the music.

I plan on getting a second for my wife's car

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Hifonics

Hifonics ZXI6 5C 6 5 Inch Component Speaker

After reading the reviews here and elsewhere, I noticed some good formulated medium rated comments. I live in Guatemala, so buying these speakers on line was a silly choice due to shipping. So I bought them locally. More so, now that I think about it, if you're searching for any kind of speakers the best way to go is to go to an actual store and listen to them. When you choose the ones you like the best, then purchase them wherever and however you prefer. But go listen first!!

I've used JBL speakers, but the pro audio models before (JRX series) and I have always enjoyed the sound of them, even when they were assembled in Mexico. The eons active speakers sound amazing as well. So when I saved enough to buy myself a pair of floorstanding speakers my first choice was JBL.

I also gave Infinity, yamaha, and sony a listen. To tell you the truth, I did not have much to choose from here in Guatemala of floorstanding home speakers.

I decided to buy them with the yamaha rs-700 STEREO amplifier. NOTE: my only interest in home systems is music. Not movies. So the amp that I bought is stereo. No 5.1 or 7.whatever piece of equipment. PLUS: I love vinyl records, so my review here is based on spinning those black circles.

This last paragraph is important. If you buy or try these and use them with a home theater amp and don't have the entire home theater speakers then you're not using them correctly, thus your comments are a bit unfair and not trustworthy. Even if its a positive review.

These speakers (and the rs-700 amp) are bi-wiring compatible. Usually, if you're buying these for home theater and you amp is for home theater, then you will probably not be using this feature. And this is a huge difference. I must add that this is a topic of discussion, but I tried both ways and Bi-wired sounded much different (wiht music). The advantage of bi-wiring is that you separate the high frequency drivers and the low frequency drivers (woofers) from the source signal (amplifier), plus the internal crossover separates the mid frequencies from both. Big picture: I am using 4 speaker cables to connect 1 amp to 2 speaker cabinets. Google bi-wiring to understand better.

Most of the complaints are due to the excess of midrange and lack of bass. This might be caused by the amp you're using. Not only the speakers fault. You have to try for yourself and go to an actual store and compare. Take a cd that you know and care enough to judge between each combination (amp-speakers) the seller lets you. IMPORTANT: i'll explain this with an example......

One record: The Jimi Hendrix Experience first album, "Are You Experienced". Most are familiar with "Fire". This piece is mixed in a way that Redding's bass is all over the track. The guitars are wonderfully all over your face, every audible note very well defined. Plus Mitchell's bass drum soars with such power as his fiercing snare and cymbal attack. The floor shakes with this track. Same album, different track "Love or Confusion". Sounds amazing still. But not close to "Fire" and the description I made. I can barely sense the bass lines as the guitars and vocals all over this track. This is just the way it was mixed. Every song is mixed differently, and every record is also mixed differently. Add the fact that most listen to cd's or mp3's that are overly compressed then you have a variety of listening and appreciating possibilities.

I for one am very pleased with the reproduction of my records on this combo. And to tell you the truth, my turntable is a cheap audiotechnica model. Can't wait to upgrade.

Do yourself a favor and go to a store and compare. You will find better speakers, but it comes with a price. As you will find better amps. For this price, this will be among the best choices you can make.

VIVA VINYL RECORDS!!!!!!

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great speakers

JBL ES90BK 8 Inch Floorstanding Speaker

After reading the reviews here and elsewhere, I noticed some good formulated medium rated comments. I live in Guatemala, so buying these speakers on line was a silly choice due to shipping. So I bought them locally. More so, now that I think about it, if you're searching for any kind of speakers the best way to go is to go to an actual store and listen to them. When you choose the ones you like the best, then purchase them wherever and however you prefer. But go listen first!!

I've used JBL speakers, but the pro audio models before (JRX series) and I have always enjoyed the sound of them, even when they were assembled in Mexico. The eons active speakers sound amazing as well. So when I saved enough to buy myself a pair of floorstanding speakers my first choice was JBL.

I also gave Infinity, yamaha, and sony a listen. To tell you the truth, I did not have much to choose from here in Guatemala of floorstanding home speakers.

I decided to buy them with the yamaha rs-700 STEREO amplifier. NOTE: my only interest in home systems is music. Not movies. So the amp that I bought is stereo. No 5.1 or 7.whatever piece of equipment. PLUS: I love vinyl records, so my review here is based on spinning those black circles.

This last paragraph is important. If you buy or try these and use them with a home theater amp and don't have the entire home theater speakers then you're not using them correctly, thus your comments are a bit unfair and not trustworthy. Even if its a positive review.

These speakers (and the rs-700 amp) are bi-wiring compatible. Usually, if you're buying these for home theater and you amp is for home theater, then you will probably not be using this feature. And this is a huge difference. I must add that this is a topic of discussion, but I tried both ways and Bi-wired sounded much different (wiht music). The advantage of bi-wiring is that you separate the high frequency drivers and the low frequency drivers (woofers) from the source signal (amplifier), plus the internal crossover separates the mid frequencies from both. Big picture: I am using 4 speaker cables to connect 1 amp to 2 speaker cabinets. Google bi-wiring to understand better.

Most of the complaints are due to the excess of midrange and lack of bass. This might be caused by the amp you're using. Not only the speakers fault. You have to try for yourself and go to an actual store and compare. Take a cd that you know and care enough to judge between each combination (amp-speakers) the seller lets you. IMPORTANT: i'll explain this with an example......

One record: The Jimi Hendrix Experience first album, "Are You Experienced". Most are familiar with "Fire". This piece is mixed in a way that Redding's bass is all over the track. The guitars are wonderfully all over your face, every audible note very well defined. Plus Mitchell's bass drum soars with such power as his fiercing snare and cymbal attack. The floor shakes with this track. Same album, different track "Love or Confusion". Sounds amazing still. But not close to "Fire" and the description I made. I can barely sense the bass lines as the guitars and vocals all over this track. This is just the way it was mixed. Every song is mixed differently, and every record is also mixed differently. Add the fact that most listen to cd's or mp3's that are overly compressed then you have a variety of listening and appreciating possibilities.

I for one am very pleased with the reproduction of my records on this combo. And to tell you the truth, my turntable is a cheap audiotechnica model. Can't wait to upgrade.

Do yourself a favor and go to a store and compare. You will find better speakers, but it comes with a price. As you will find better amps. For this price, this will be among the best choices you can make.

VIVA VINYL RECORDS!!!!!!

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Great subwoofer

JBL GTO1214D 12 Inch Voice Subwoofer

I don't really like to do reviews,however, I haven't had a chance to listen to these speakers much, but today I am listening to some cd's I have and I've got to tell you, these speakers are fantastic. I replaced some JBL monitors that I purchased when working for a stereo chain many years ago and JBL hasn't forgotten how to make excellent speakers. These are clear sounding, with more than adequate bass. I'm listening to Elton John and it sounds like the piano is in the living room, the sounds are so clear and true. I'm using Yamaha separates (amp, pre-amp and cd player) to power these speakers and the sound will rival any high priced set up. I can't recommend these speakers enough. If you want great sound, buy these speakers, it doesn't get much better than these.

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Great for the money

JBL Performance 8 inch Floorstanding Loudspeaker

I don't really like to do reviews,however, I haven't had a chance to listen to these speakers much, but today I am listening to some cd's I have and I've got to tell you, these speakers are fantastic. I replaced some JBL monitors that I purchased when working for a stereo chain many years ago and JBL hasn't forgotten how to make excellent speakers. These are clear sounding, with more than adequate bass. I'm listening to Elton John and it sounds like the piano is in the living room, the sounds are so clear and true. I'm using Yamaha separates (amp, pre-amp and cd player) to power these speakers and the sound will rival any high priced set up. I can't recommend these speakers enough. If you want great sound, buy these speakers, it doesn't get much better than these.

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Oh...my...god.

Infinity 6829CF Inch 2 Way Speakers

I bought these (two pairs- front/rear doors) for my 2009 Mazda 6S touring, the stock speakers were absolutely junk, cheap cardboard cone and NO mid range/bass. I connected the speakers to the aftermarket DVD/GPS HU. Powered by the HU, the Infinity have great sound on the low, mid range, high ends, and much more clarity than the other brand (Pioneer/Polk)(returned). Some people don't really like the dongle connection box, but for me it has not problem with little extra work, and it took me about one and half hours for four speakers installed. With the correct adjustment on the HU, it sounds wonderful and can play loud with low distortion. I definitely would buy these again. I am very impressed with how these speakers sound and even more it sounds so good without adding an amp.

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