JBL S38 3-way 8

JBL S38 3-way 8
alaScore 77

11 reviews

May, 2013

We have collected and analyzed 11 user reviews from international sources. Users rate it 93/100. The average review date is May 12, 2003. We have compared these reviews to 202394 reviews from other Speakers. The alaScore™ for this product is 77/100 = Good. Last update: May 24, 2013.

Review analysis

(Based on 11 reviews)

User Reviews  

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Great value!

 

Great value!

For the price these are the best sounding speakers I have heard in a long time. Frequency response is great with no dead spots over the entire range. The 8 inch ported woofers give plenty of base response and the mirror image installation provides...

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I Love These Speakers!

 

I Love These Speakers!

I auditioned many speakers--looking for a great bookshelf speaker. I have small children and was afraid that a speaker on the floor would abused by the little ones. These JBL speakers sound incredible. I especially like how they produce clear...

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Great speakers!!

 

Great speakers!!

Speaker size was a consideration for our home theater system since it's in our living/great room. Floor speakers were out of the question. After extensive "listening & research" these handle the range of sounds we needed to cover and fit the...

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I do not like these at all.

 

I do not like these at all.

I have tried to get used to them hoping they would get better with time. I find them to be very tinnie and flat.

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Best for the Money

 

Best for the Money

After looking around for months, I finally chose the S38ii's as my rear surround speakers. What a smooth sound they have. They can play every type of music with clarity and ease as well as perform great as a surround speaker. I would have to suggest...

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A musician's ear

 

A musician's ear

I am genuinely pleased with our new pair of JBL S38II speakers. They are compact, smaller than the pair of three ways they are replacing. However, they are solidly built and deceptivey heavy for their size. The sound is rich and pleasing, easily...

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The Best Bookshelf Speaker on the Market

 

The Best Bookshelf Speaker on the Market

These JBL S38II speakers are a true investment in your listening future. When I recently decided to purchase a new set of speakers, my inclinations were initially to buy something from Bose, because it is a popular brand these days. However, upon...

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Great sound at a very reasonable price.

 

Great sound at a very reasonable price.

The components which most affect -- by far -- the sound of your audio system are the speakers. And (except for electrostatic speakers costing thousands of dollars) the best sounding speakers currently available are those in the JBL studio series --...

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Great Speakers, Great Value at a Great Price!

 

Great Speakers, Great Value at a Great Price!

I have a pair of the S38's not these S38 twos (my mistake) as surround speakers for my home theater system. I think that the only difference between these speakers is that the S38's have copper colored cones (which look great when you remove the...

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Solid sound, good price

 

Solid sound, good price

They have been sounding better and better since purchased. No sub needed plenty of bass with very tight mids and highs. Large for "Bookshelf Speakers" and sound better laid horizontally although difficult to find space for them. Best speakers for the...

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Product Specifications

The S38II is a unique horizontal mirror-image nearfield/midfield monitor that brings the studio experience into your living room. This 3-way 8" loudspeaker with MDF enclosure and Elliptical Oblate Spheroidal (EOS) waveguide reproduces sound with unparalleled spaciousness and definition. The pure-titanium tweeter and the midrange transducer are mounted on a Linear Field Proximity (LFP) bezel that ensures a seamless transition between the middle and high frequencies. The PolyPlas (polymer-coated cellulose fiber) cone woofer features traditional JBL engineering, the same technologies used in JBL's Professional equipment that can be found in stadiums, music halls and movie theaters around the world. Shielded components allow placement near video monitors. High-temperature, oversized Kapton voice coil and HeatScape motor structure allow these speakers to effortlessly play all types of movies and music. The woofers are built on cast-aluminum frames, which reduce distortion and increase power-handling capability. A low-diffraction IsoPower baffle directs the sound power into the room, reducing distortion caused by cabinet vibration. The computer-designed enclosure requires no bracing. The FreeFlow flared port increases bass response without adding unwanted port noise. JBL's custom-designed drivers allow the use of simple, Straight-Line Signal Path (SSP) crossover networks with high-quality electrical components that minimize processing that could degrade the signal. All Studio Series loudspeakers are equipped with all-metal, 5-way, gold-plated binding post speaker terminals.

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:11.7in
Height:11.5in
Weight:28lbs
Width:17.5in

Header

Localization:English
Manufacturer:Harman International Industries/JBL
Model:S38II
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:JBL Studio

Miscellaneous

Color:Beech/Black

Remote Control

Type: None

Service & Support

Type:5 years warranty

Speaker System

Amplification Type:Passive
Connectivity Technology:Wired
Crossover Channel Qty:3-way
Max (RMS) Output Power:175Watt
Speaker System Type:Left / right channel speakers
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