JBL Control One -As good as the hype
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I picked up a pair of bargain (seemingly barely) used JBL Control One speakers, having seen them recommended.
They really are good for their size. They give a great sound, with nice detail.
Used in my kitchen, with a 6" sealed sub to fill out the lower frequencies, I'm really pleased with them.
They really are good for their size. They give a great sound, with nice detail.
Used in my kitchen, with a 6" sealed sub to fill out the lower frequencies, I'm really pleased with them.
I’ve got a black pair in my garage connected to a tiny amp fed from my old Mac Mini using Spotify. They sound really good, they’re on the wall with the wall mounts that came with them.
Many moons ago you would always find these in pubs and clubs (often supported with a sub). I managed to get mine for about £80 on Amazon.
Many moons ago you would always find these in pubs and clubs (often supported with a sub). I managed to get mine for about £80 on Amazon.
Edited by oldaudi on Wednesday 1st November 23:09
I remember when my brother first demonstrated his set to me via a Kenwood amp and passive realistic sub. Sound great for dance music.
I then replaced my beloved Mission M73s with a pair (and a sub) when my lad was born. I was really surprised how much more detail there was with the JBLs. Still have them although don't use them currently.
I then replaced my beloved Mission M73s with a pair (and a sub) when my lad was born. I was really surprised how much more detail there was with the JBLs. Still have them although don't use them currently.
Originally designed as studio nearfields or in commercial applications.
As mentioned, they're pretty clear and transparent in the highs, and quite competent overall when partnered with the SB1.
They're also very tough, or at least originally. The ones I came across recently were made with more flimsy materials than the original 1980s version.
They were never considered great hifi speakers due to their lack of musicality, but whatever works works I guess.
As mentioned, they're pretty clear and transparent in the highs, and quite competent overall when partnered with the SB1.
They're also very tough, or at least originally. The ones I came across recently were made with more flimsy materials than the original 1980s version.
They were never considered great hifi speakers due to their lack of musicality, but whatever works works I guess.
Sporky said:
The hi-fi world has long relied on loosely defined - and unmeasurable - terms.
True, it's mostly all fun and nonsense when most domestic listening environments are acoustically untreated and massively inaccurate anyway.However having owned these since the 80s I'd concur that they are fairly clear and make half decent studio references, but IMO absolutely the last thing they are is musically engaging when compared to something designed as a hifi speaker. eg. the Dali Zensor Pico.
Not to take anything away from people who really like them in whatever context, this is just a subjective opinion and general consensus at the time (many decades ago....)
dan98 said:
Originally designed as studio nearfields or in commercial applications.
We had a load of these at collage, all the studios had a set as reference.More of a tool than a home hi-fi speaker, I had a pair in the warehouse, but they finally gave up a few years back, they were probably 25 years old.
TheRainMaker said:
dan98 said:
Originally designed as studio nearfields or in commercial applications.
We had a load of these at collage, all the studios had a set as reference.More of a tool than a home hi-fi speaker, I had a pair in the warehouse, but they finally gave up a few years back, they were probably 25 years old.
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