|   Already Need new Center!!! | Brian34
Mar 25, 2001 7:19 PM | | Hello everyone. I have a BIG problem. I just bought a pair of JBL ND310 main speakers and a JBL S-center, The mains are excellent no problem at all with them. The center on the other hand sucks!! It is way to bright w/ my yammie Rxv595a, I hook up my cheap center and it doesnt sound as bright.. Anyway I know you should keep the speakers matched but I just paid $700.00 for these speakers over the net and I cannot return them, So I figured I would sell the center on Ebay and keep the main's. I dont have a local Hi-fi store around that I can audition speakers at so I would like to know some recomendation's for a good center to go w/ my yammie.. Thanks alot for any info
Brian.. |
| re: Already Need new Center!!! | chingwe
Mar 26, 2001 4:45 AM | | What are the specs on the JBL ND310? I have the Yamaha as well, and some of the speakers seemed a bit bright when teamed w/ it. The Polk Audio's and Boston Acoustic's sounded good to me. |
| re: Already Need new Center!!! | paulbl
Mar 26, 2001 8:15 AM | | You may not need a new center. Make sure the tweeter is pointing directly at you when viewing. If the center is not at the same level as your mains (+- 10 inches or so), the sound will be different. Try using a paperback book or cassette tape (remember those?) case to elevate the back of the center to point the center directly at you. Or elevate the front of the speaker. Either way, make sure the center is pointing directly at you, not above or below. Sometimes a little placement expermentation can make a big difference in sound. |
| re: Already Need new Center!!! | Keith from Canada
Mar 26, 2001 10:29 AM | | If they are properly matched (same tweeter and woofer design), then you should not be hearing a difference as scenes pan from left to right or vice versa. If you do, then you might have a beef with the speaker company and you might want to send them an e-mail directly. |
| re: Give it a little time. | Ms. Nomer
Mar 26, 2001 11:05 AM | | The sound will get smoother as it breaks in. Does your receiver have some form of "re-EQ" or center channel tone controls? Also, if possible, try placing it below the TV. This worked better in my set-up because the early reflections get attenuated by the back of the sofa and carpet, instead of bouncing off of the back wall and ceiling. Aiming the speaker down made things worse in my case. Bottom line is now I hear more of the speaker and less of the room. Even if you can't move the speaker, I would live with it for a few weeks and see if your perception changes. If not, return it then. |
| Spec's on S-center | Brian34
Mar 26, 2001 8:06 PM | | Here are the spec's on the S-center,
Maximum Recommended Amplifier Power 150 Watts
Impedance 8 Ohms
Sensitivity (2.83V @ 1m) 91dB
Frequency Response (3dB) 75Hz - 20kHz
Crossover Frequency(ies) 800Hz, 3200Hz
High-Frequency Driver 1" Pure-titanium dome with EOS waveguide
Midrange Driver 4" PolyPlas
Low-Frequency Driver Dual 5-1/4" PolyPlas
Dimensions (H x W x D) 7-7/8" x 20-1/2" x 9" (200mm x 521mm x 229mm)
Weight 15 lb (6.8kg.)
Reference Price: $299.99 |
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