JBL vs. KLIPSCH Which Is Better? JBL L100 Classic VS Klipsch Heresy IV
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JBL vs. KLIPSCH WHICH IS BETTER?
Two iconic speakers that anyone would love to own, Klipsch and JBL have been making outstanding loudspeakers for years. But which speaker is better? JBL or Klipsch?
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Probably. But unfortunately, I live in the boonies and am unable to audition either one, unless I buy it online!
Umm, either one was a winner in my book, but guess they just dont build em like the old l100, 4311 etc, klipsch always had top notch build quality.
@@JukeboxAlley From what I've read, the JBL speakers are still designed, engineered, tested at the JBL Northridge complex. But now assembled in Indonesia. Most of the JBLs of decades gone by were built at Northridge. If the L100 Classic were being built at Northridge, maybe the build quality would equal JBLs of decades long gone.
Edit: Thinking back 15-20 years ago, working for a Cal. construction company, building staircases. We had a huge problem with the watered down contact cement, to be compliant with CA EPA reg. The wood veneers were popping off the HDF Newel Posts up in the high, dry mountains along the state line. The problem only got corrected by having a company located up in B.C. do the veneering. So with that thought, if the L100 were still be manufactured in So.Cal. the use of watered down contact cement, most likely would not be an improvement.
@@mjjm6220 Still, the crossover and drivers are much better now. I just don't like 4 grand a pair from Indonesia and not US made.
Hi Andrew you make me confused between heresy 4 and b&w formation duo.plz help me to choose one.i am only concern about sound quality. Wireless or with wire doesn't bother me.plz tell which one is better between two sound wise.or make a comparison video betwee them.it will be fun to compare wireless speaker with traditional one.this is Naveen from india.i love your videos thnx
Actually I would like to have a pair of both.
John Brentford same
Pair of pairs
You want to hear the decay not witness it on your 1 year old speakers
Paul klipsch:
“Klipsch loudspeakers aren’t incredible sounding because of only their horns, but because they are a quality loudspeaker through and through
@@hugobloemers4425 are you willing to spend a lot more? Now that Klipsch is owned by audiovox I think they're trying to hit price points that people are willing to accept more than ever.
@@hugobloemers4425 Choosing to buy American products is laudable. Supporting job creation at home is highly desirable. It is unfortunate that so many good products are made elsewhere. Yet, as a capitalist I love competition. One example are the Chinese designed and made low powered tube amplifiers. I bought a $1,500 Willsenton R8 to pair with my Klipsch Forte IV and it runs circles around even comparable McIntosh amps at a fraction of the price. We had a world-wide reputation for ingenuity. In many areas it seems to have disappeared. We only have ourselves to blame.
I own 2 sets of JBL (original buyer, yes I am a old due) speaker's. JBL L300 Summits, bought in 1980 & JBL L166 Horizons, bought in 1982 (both at Pacific Stereo). They are still fantastic! Other than lemon oil to the cabinets (for 40 & 38 years) there cabinets are perfect, like new. I have seen the new L100's an the veneer is thinner! A friend has a pair original L100 Century's & a pair L100 Classic, they sound very close to each other. Have you every seen/heard a JBL Paragon, they are like a angel is singing to you....
The break in period for a speaker is on the day you can no longer return them lol
I have two pairs of jbl L100 s …bought new in 70’s STILL….my babies 👶
My son is a klipsch man so we’ve compared back & forth over sound & have to say …comes down to personal preference… we both think 🤔 ours is better so🤷♀️🤷♀️🤷♀️but then …he’s a YOUNGUN…I’m 68 mom so who knows better🤷♀️ME!!!😂😂😂&&&& WHO WAS RAISED ON ROCK&ROLL …..ME!!!😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😊
Klipsch is a good speaker. JBL is better. IMO HEARD THEM BOTH SIDE BY SIDE.
The JBL is the party speaker....with a cigarette in its mouth.
I have Buchardt S400’s, ELAC UNI and Zu’s and I would be screaming bloody murder if the veneer was separating from the cabinet !!!
This build quality that you talk about has everything to do with the mere fact that these are no longer made in USA. The Cabinet is put together in Indonesia, the drivers are made in China and the price is a whopping $4,000.00 for the pair. So My question? Would you pay that much for something made so badly? No is the real answer...JBL has messed up in a BIG way by shutting down all manufacturing in the USA... We are giving away everything to China! That needs to stop!!!!!
Paresh Premjee My question to you: Are you willing to pay the additional cost for these made in the USA versions of the JBL? Are the masses?
@@kirarittberg5088 YES! KENRICK! Finally, someone else online who knows about them! I'm not a JBL guy, but those particular items are indeed exceptional.
I was quite interested in the L100's but purchased Cornwall IV speakers instead.
Those JBLs are way too expensive to start falling apart after a year of use. I still have my Polk Audio SDA-2s that I brought back in 1985. They've survived several moves including overseas and still look and sound great. JBL you have to do better!
Never heard either speaker. My loss ,right? But I have always had a soft spot for Klipsch because my grandfather had a pair of Klipschorns. Every time someone says the word Klipsch, I immediately think of my grandfather. Great video! Lot of fun!
Thank you for watching!
I like the fact that Klipsch are made in the USA whereas JBL - foreign manufacture. JBL are made in Mexico, Hungary, and China. I support American manufacture.
What does it matter? :)
@@MrMilanina Are you serious?
Klipsch Heritage are US made. The rest are built overseas like JBL.
I would love to see an updated review on the JBL L100 Classic MkII
Speaker shopping is making me go insane. True story. 😋
Equal, but I prefer the Klipsch sound, JBL’s are WAY overpriced now! Therefore not a good value.
I had JBL. They were good but now I have Klipsch, they are great.
You are re-awakening the wannabe audiophile in me that went dormant in my 20s. My wife is going to hate you, but thanks for the review!
Excellent "review." Is it possible that you could do a similar one comparing the Heresy MkIV to a similarly priced Tekton speaker? The Tektons also have high efficiency full range performance, so a good golden eared comparison would be very valuable. Thanks.
Adrian S Nope. This will never happen. Not going anywhere near that drama.
@@KristiWright ???? What drama are you referring to? I am not aware of what that may be. Thanks.
Adrian S not totally sure, but she may be referring to the “fun” that New Record Day had with Tekton. Don’t blame them from staying away from that one.
Rick Lowes Somebody give this man a prize! To be honest, this is probably the last direct comparison we ever do.
Kristi Wright I think comparison reviews can be very helpful to help people zero in on a choice of competitive products, but perhaps remaining within the realm of what are the “differences” rather than which one is “better” or “worse”, since, as we know, that is in the ear of the beholder. In this case, I think it was great Andrew told us his preference and why, but that doesn’t always have to be the case and in most comparisons I would rather a clear outline of the sonic differences than reviewer preference (or at least, leave that as an afterthought). Plus it keeps you out of hot water with the vendors! :D
Lol so many salty plebs wanting to listen to the speakers, that were recorded with a mic, edited in video, compressed onto youtube, then played through their garbage ipad speaker.
You understand. 👍
I agree, the loss of quality is usually astounding as well as astoundingly misunderstood. Still, it might be cool to have done that since this is comparing two specific speakers instead of a general "this is how good it sounds". Of course then you're getting into the category of "Does this $4,000,000 melodica sound BETTER than this $4 melodica? *insert shocked face*" videos.
Where’s the sonic comparison? 16 minute video and no sonic comparison? Just opinionated talk and no A/B testing? You want our opinion without a side by side comparison? GTFOH.
Maybe if you hadn’t gushed over them for so long, they wouldn’t be rusting now.
I jest sir!
😂I like that. Be well!
You are way too kind on JBL. Peeling veneer and oxidation on the stands in a year at that price point?! Garbage quality. Disgraceful. I had a pair of polk audio M7SEII that i shipped canada to USA to Australia to USA. Used them for 20 years...no issues with the black ash veneer no scratches original stands still mint black.
I was thinking the same. That kind of damage from nornal use would make me want to return them. A rusting stand after a year or less? Super thin veneers that crack? I couldn't care how good they sound it. This deficit in build quality is a disgrace.
Poor quality control, cheap parts and labour. No longer made in the USA 🇺🇸
Avoid
your hilarious. throwing away Heresy's....like tearing out your own heart and flushing it. I've always wanted a pair and STILL can't afford them. someday...ah, maybe the wife can use my life insurance when i die and bury me with a pair.
Still have my old Heresys that I bought in the 70s, tried replacing them a few times, but missed the cleaness?, clarity? Whatever it was other speakers didn’t have it. I did put newer Klipsch bass drivers in a few year’s ago along with a new Crites crossover. Horns are still good and the walnut veneer would still be perfect except for the water stains left after my ex wife would water her stupid plants.
Klipsch is far better
Stands starting to rust at one year, that's just cost cutting ( or laziness) at the prep stage for powder coating. JBL needs to tighten up their shot group.
ta think ya should have called the manufactor?
My Dad has some JBL 4311's that I grew up on. I was awakened to what music truly is when he plopped me down in the "sweet spot" and played "comfortably numb" at a questionable volume for a small child. Sub's wernt a thing, really, in the early 90's so FEELING the music from those 12's was life changing. One of my best memories.
The veneer on my JBL 4311’s have nicks, dings and scratches from 25 years of abuse in a Nashville studio, 10 years in my Florida studio and 10 years in my home studio/listening room. Their WAF/GAF is very low however their battle scars and beauty marks are well earned and I wouldn’t part with them until they are ready to wheel me out the door.... Years ago I passed on a pair of La Scala’s and now i wish I had them also. Thanks.
There’s just no contest, and I was even biased towards the JBL’s to begin with. But in my own trials and testing, the Klipsch just outshine and outperform the JBL’s on every level, all the way from build quality and finish, to pure sound quality. Especially the JBL mids and highs sound muffled compared to the wide open and live feeling you get from the Heresy’s.
That’s why the Heresy’s are now in my living room strapped in front of my Hegel H360, and I couldn’t be happier. Goosebumps all the way😍
There is no best in audio. Everybody hears different, it's like finger prints, unique. It's what you like / prefere.
An element of truth but this also gets used by people who are simply broke and trying to justify their crusty gear.
At this point I want to be buried in my vintage KHorns. They may not be the "best" sounding speakers I've ever heard, but damn they put a smile on my face like no other and make me dance around my living room like no one is watching. Dope from Hope!!
Truly the only thing that matters...
2023: I agree with the Klipsch as my favourite. I love JBL but almost $1,000 of it'e price tag is for their name alone. Their build quality isn't as good as Klipsch, which is sad for their price.
Nice job......I would not want to have to choose....Screw it. Keep em both! :)
I bought my JBL 4311s from a well known recoding studio in Chicago (they changed equipment every few years and sold their stuff pretty cheap) in the mid ‘70s and they’ve been my main studio monitors since then. The sound as good today as they did then and have had no work done. In the early ‘80s I bought my JBL 4401s at a garage sale for next to nothing and, as with the 4311s, they sound great today. But maybe I’m old school.
I got some 4311s update the crossover and they sing
As a studio pro who has been working since the 70's, I can tell you that the JBL L100's, even though they were a popular small studio speakers during that time period, were know to be highly inaccurate- boomy mid-bass, blaring midrange, and scratchy, beamy high end. I have a pair of L112s and can tell you that they are much better speakers than the L100- smoother highs and mids, and not nearly as boomy low end. IMHO
Have you ever noticed that whenever someone says "There is/are better..." anything, they can never name any?
Thanks for calling out the thin veneer! That’s bull crap for a 4K speaker. Unforgivable
Remember these are vintage jbl not made and cost closer to 800 brand new in the 70s
No they’re not. These are the new ones.
JBL has higher quality speakers than Klipsch, but Klipsh makes better boxes than JBL ! 😉
of course is Klipsch better...Thank you for this amazing video, more of this please
How about this one Andrew, with the introduction of the JBL L100 75th Anniversary and the JBL SA750 Streaming Integrated Stereo Amplifier - Anniversary Edition, do you think your opinion would change? Seems like there were some improvements to not only the design but also the speakers used.
veneer peeling at $4,000. James B is spinning..My L100 never peeled in 30 years of ownership. bought for @$197 at Radio Shack on a Saturday 1975 morning in Panorama City.
Greed and complacency killed a lot of American industry, not just unfair trade.
I have 2 friends that have the Klipch heresy. They sound good but I had a party and I own cerwin vega D9 and they only take 1 watt to drive them and I had more sound and deeper bass than the klipch. I have had my cerwin Vegas since 1983 and the only problem I ever had was the foam on the woofer drie rotted. Got the original foam and redid the woofers and they still sound great. That was the best money I have ever spent on any audio equipment.
Andrew I have found that one of the most opinionated subjects on earth is concerning stereo or "HIFI" equipment ,which I'm sure you already know. I know it from personal experience by just expressing an opinion about my preferences concerning vintage equipment on some other websites. There are always those who will let you know your opinions are not worthy to be expressed in the audiophile community, or elsewhere for that matter. I was a teenager in the 70's and spent a lot of my time since then purchasing and selling my vintage equipment and there's always seems to have been a differing opinion as to what I saw was most enjoyable to me. We all like what we like. I love your comment about the fact that I am the one who decides what I like and what sounds best to me. A lot of us forget that and may be trying to enjoy what someone else tells us we should enjoy. Love your channel and your interesting perspective on all the equipment you review. Keep viewers like me in mind and know we respect what you say even if we don't agree 100% - which isn't that often :). Thank you. Keep the reviews coming!
Dumpster Diving here I come!!!
I wish this guy knew what he was talking about... My JVC gigatube boombox could blow these away. Just kidding 😄. Really enjoyed the video! Klipsch Forte iii rocker here, love em.
I am still using the Klitschko Forte II speakers that I bought second hand in 1990. THIRTY YEARS LATER they are still going strong. They are still beautiful and sound fantastic.
L100s have been the BEST rock and roll speakers for nearly 50 years. Enough said...12:26 - "Klipsch might last longer than L100?" OK check back with me in 2074......LOL
So it took Klipsch over 50 years to discover that a bass port in the back gives better bass. Slow learner.
The Heresy IV really is, as Andrew said, a noticeable step up from the Heresy III. Not in a subtle, gee, I think I might hear a difference, sort of way either. It's really something the average person with no real concern or interest in higher end audio can tell right away. To me they need a good pair of subs because they really are light in the upper reaches of the last octave. I'm not talking that they get get down to a powerful 30 hertz so we'll call it good. I'm talking probably 40-45 hertz with enough authority to maintain pace with the mid and treble horns. But it does sound amazing within it's range. The Forte III with it's larger cabinet and passive radiator as well as the Cornwall IV with it's larger cabinet and fifteen inch bass driver do deliver lower, more powerful bass but the real star is the improved mid-range horn that the Heresy doesn't have room for. But if like the sound of Klipsch and don't have the space or cash for the big boys you will not be disappointed with the new Heresy IV.
absolute true story......when I bought my klipsh heresy loud speakers in 1980 I had to special order them. I wanted the raw birch cabinet to do the finish myself. the boxes were damaged during shipping and the salesman unboxed them to see if they got damaged but he also hooked them up so we could also give them a listen. a bad ground wire connection on the turntable blew out the woofer on the right speaker. it just so happened a klipsh rep was at the store and immediately apologized for the disaster and opened a new box from another pair and replaced the driver on the spot. I was seriously impressed they stood behind their product like that. as far as the low bass goes I initially used a 60 watt onkyo IA but when I switched to a 100 watt yamaha receiver the low end was much better. still own those speakers and have purchased 2 other pairs of klipsh loudspeaker s and can say they are battleships that last a lifetime and sound great. awesome brand !
Years ago I changed from the Heresy to the LaScala. Kept the Yamaha. Also remember looking into the specs of the Yamaha - I think it was rated 700 watts. I know that seems crazy, and I remember trying to figure out if this was true, but could not figure anything out. Maybe they were 100 watts for each channel output. Which might be 100 watts in the end? My point is the Yamaha receiver was an important ingredient...
I bought a Klipsch Heresy pair in 1984, also bought a 100 watt Yamaha Amp. We must share similar taste in sound. Anyway, I was out of touch with my system when PC became my music avenue. Klipsch and Amp in storage. recently ~ the love for Hi Fi returned and the speakers and Amp still sound fantastic. However, today ~ i research and seek to buy an affordable Network/ Streamer to play High Res source music and bridge to my PC. Since we seem to have similar taste... any recommendations?
There’s no good reason that the L100’s veneer should be cracking and pulling apart, except that they are cheaply made. I’ve had speakers for 35 years that have endured multiple moves that still look new. I’m sure that you are not throwing them around. Appearance and design are a big component of hi fi enjoyment. That L100 is not a cheap speaker. It’s too bad that they made such a poor decision with the finish work. Kudos for saying so.
JL Main I m sure he is. Have them for 13 months, no issues here. No rust on stands, no veneer problems
Dennis H. Oh good. Thanks for saying so.
I have a pair of L100's purchased in 1977. (Melbourne Australia) The cabinets are like the day I bought them.
That's awesome!
I picked a ONKYO RECIEVER FOR 20.00 THE OTHER DAY HAVE IT HOOKED TO MY SANSUI SP 3500s listening the the EAGLES HELL FREEZES OVER.and man I'm telling ya..
I want the Klipsch right now!!!!! Cheers from Mexico City!!!
Manuel Barragán me too man:)
Now we want a comparison between the Heresy IV and Cornwall IV to know what the extra buys or doesn't buy.
Chuck Simonds We’d love you bring that video to you.
Well probably not a direct comparison video but we definitely want to review the Cornwalls.
I fully agree. Decent reviews of the Cornwall IV are few and far between, and I really enjoy Andrew's style and approach.
The Cornwall IV is on my hotlist.... I'm OK with the price.... but boy are they W I D E..... I wonder if they made them 3 inches narrower, but 2 inches deeper, how that would affect their sound.... I might have to settle for the Forte just due to size.
I can’t get enough of my Klipsch La Scalas. The don’t strain and handles what ever I throw at them
That's because in it's original design La Scala it's a PA speaker , NOT a hi fi one , and it's still NOT a hi fi one !! did you opened one to see what's inside ?? even these that Andrew Robinson is reviewing ??? you will be amazed to find a 50 USD Celestion CXD1 midrange driver + a 30 USD ( Celestion CXD07) , plus the ultimate design , that consists of an 15 Eminence guitar speaker , with a metal frame cheap steel frame chassis :))) ( probably costs about 80 to 100 dollars !! that brings the total value of you speaker to an astonishing 200 USD in worth of components !! Congratulations in paying 6000 USD extra for a big , nicely veneered wooden box :)) !! oh excuses , there are 2 boxes , on each side , anyway, you get my point !!
Amen
Forget about either speaker and buy Cornwall 4s.
The La Scala ain't no slouch either.
The opening of this vid is hillarious
Progressive Guy 🙏🏻 Thank you!
Andrew I just came on ND WAS LISTENING you are correct I have heard both of them and it is my opinion that sounds deeper and richer
It is very pleasant to have your wife comment.
Luc Tardif 😍😍😍
Klipsch Heresy's, Spent hours in a listening room trying various speakers, with similar audio at varying amplitudes, by the time we ended we could tell most speakers apart just by listening. Klipsch always compared better. Finally bought them never looked back. And yes the salesperson got tired of us, but they are going strong 40 years and 2 continents later.
Hi Andrew, I was wondering if you placed the Heresy's on the JBL speaker stands while you had the chance? I see many people speak of improvements putting them a bit up. Can you confirm that? Thank you and happy new year ! Looking forward for more great content! Thanks!
I'm on team, "I can't afford those"!
😂😂
you can find basically every replacement part for klipsch heritage/cornwalls and build the speakers at a fraction of a cost (like $1200 a pair).
Let's not forget the Heresy being $1,000 less expensive than the JBL. I love the April Fools intro though, great hook into the video.
It was a fun intro to do. Thanks for watching!
Hey Andrew, I have been absolutely enjoying your videos, I'm glad I found you on here! I've always been a music fan growing up, playing brass instruments and such, but the "audio enthusiast" bug hit recently when a co-worker of mine gave me some worn out Bang and Olufsen RL140 loudspeakers. I have since recapped the crossovers, refoamed the woofers and replaced the tweeters. They have such a great sound that isn't beat up by room features and I absolutely love the look of them! I might go red speaker cloth as well to match my U-turn Orbit Plus. With that said, what's your opinion on these and other B&O Speakers/components? It would be nice to hear about your history with this brand in the future. Thanks!
It’s interesting how much beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I think the Heresy’s are gorgeous, while the JBL’s are one of the most hideous things to ever exist on the face of this earth. But hey, that’s just me…
I own a pair of the original Heresy speakers which I bought in college in the 70s and I still love them. They still look great. Although they fall short of newer versions, especially the IVs, I'm enjoying the retro quality
I bought mine in graduate school, back in 1986. They are now serving as a center channel for my La Scalas , I love them... Yes, of course I wish they were the kpt version, as are my industrial La Scalas
Pioneer should have hired Greg Timbers and built a new HPM-100 😃 some will get this lol (Bart Lancotti)
The oxidation, worn rubbers and veneer issues on the JBLs may be easily 'maintained/fixed' ... But, I suggest, 'unacceptable' on a speaker of it's price/positioning/age.
That's so sad n stuff oh well.. my 4412's still doin the thang.
Heresy IVs win easily. Quality build and can be bought for $2500 a pair. Oh, and they have the crossover design implemented in the La Scala. Good choice, Andrew 🎉
$2500 a pair? xD in USA maybe..
I bought a pair of Klipsch heresy H 100 in 1976, still listening to them today, i have my old Sony STR DA 3000 ES, with other Klipsch surround speakers, don't need anything else, iv listened to many brands of speaker over the years ))
I totally agree with your last statement that " only you have to like it". As an, audio engineer for the past 54 years, started my first company when I was 16 and I am now 70, I have seen many developments in the home and pro audio field. Years ago My Dad asked me for a radio for Father's Day. I gave it to him and he asked me to set it up for him. 1 volume and 1tone knob. He sat in his favorite chair and had me set the volume and tone knobs. He marked them with a pencil and when he passed 15 years later it was still set at the pencil marks. I guess it was just perfect for him. Pro audio is a different world, you are always chasing the idea of perfection. I am not a recovering audio guy. I am heavily addicted to all types of audio gear and so is my crew. Thank you for this channel, I truly enjoy it great
that's such a beautiful story and may he rest in peace.
the video has an extremely low volume.... had to turn up the volume on my iMac extremely high and almost got my ears bleeding when the advertising started at many times of the vid.! Careful with this!
Me too, I thought there was something wrong with my computer.
Interesting presentation. I put my money on Klipsch many years ago with a pair of Cornwall II speakers. The only thing I've done to them is Bob Crites crossovers and titanium mid-range diaphragms. The point I'm trying to make is Klipsch, as the oldest speaker manufacturer in America, represents a lifetime investment because parts are available through the years and its efficient horn-loaded tweeter and midrange are the most intelligible of all types of speakers at any sound pressure level. Bell Labs discovered this back in the 1920s. I'm driving my Cornwall with a Marantz 2220B receiver, which also has never needed repair and it will produce 100 decibels at one meter from only 1 watt input. Its 20 watts per channel is more than enough for any size room and it is the most beautiful industrial design in electronic gear on the planet. Try to find a used pair of Cornwall IIs. We owners keep 'em! I'd think about a new pair, called the Cornwall IV, but my old ears couldn't hear the difference. The new Heresy is outstanding. It can go to 40 hertz. The 1987 Cornwalls only go down to 43 hertz, but the bigger 15" woofer moves more air. However, not every listener will want the size and weight of my Klipsch CWIIs , which weigh 108 lbs, each and stand 38.5" tall with risers. You have to have an understanding wife!
Oh my; I was thinking about buying a pair of these JBLs (or the smaller ones, the L82 Classic). But those 3 quality drawbacks you describe here with your JBLs I find shocking! For me this is a very poor build quality, particularly with such expensive loudspeakers! Did you contact JBL or your dealer on this regard? What did they say and what about warranty.
@Andrew quick tip: treating the veneers with a wood conditioner (I use Howard Feed-N-Wax) keeps the veneers soft, and in my experience makes them a little more resilient to light scratches and nicks.
I bought my first Klipsch speakers about a year ago....used RF 25 2 way towers....I am totally impressed with the lively and dynamic sound. Low volume excellence ....LOVE THEM...Klipsch are exciting, enjoyable and fun.....maybe if you like to hear grass grow Klipsch might not be your speaker BUT if you enjoy music, I can't think of a better brand out there.......GREAT video....Thanks !
love the grass grow comment, lol...Forte 2!!! for me since 1993.
Forte beat the Heresy any day :)
(in the Klipsch family)
that extra passive radiator really bring more.
IMO, Forte is very aggressive. I demoed both. I would have had both. But got Zu DW instead 😀
@@faludabutt8253 I don't think I would use Zu but in the Klipsch brand, I dont find the Forte or Cornwall agressive at all with proper electronics. Of course, use a vintage SS amplifier and it may be very agressive indeed.
Veneer on my L100t3’s is still perfect after 34 years.
It was probably a better build 34 years ago.
Orange grills? Welcome back to the 70's. What next, avocado appliances?
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you do realize that was the point, right? btw - you can also get them in 80s blue or 90s black
@@srobak Appliances? ;-)
Andrew...excellent presentation, I remember when the L100 was released first back in the day...WOW I was blown away...worked in a couple of studios that had the classic 4312's and as a result I've always loved JBL's...again thanks for your video, great work!
Great rundown between the two, but I feel like Andrew didn’t address the central question, namely, who is making his hair so fabulous when all of the barbers, at least in my area, are on mandatory quarantine. 11 out of 10, would buy speakers with a current heresy of a hairdo.
Been cutting my own hair here at the house while in quarantine.
I can’t believe I’m the only person that believes you need both
That's because most of us haven't got the money for both
And most of is haven't got even $3000 sitting around in our accounts that isn't already spoken for by more important things.
That's because most of us don't have even $3000 let alone $10,000 just sitting in our account which isn't already spoken for by things which are much more important.Im a big fan of both but even if I come afford both, I wouldn't need both.
I would choose which bone I like more and be happy. Heck why not buy 2 pairs ($6000) of he ones I like the most - the Klipsch .They are less expensive on all aspects They also require less power to drive.
The Heresy IV's are fine furniture that play music.
Not that I can afford speakers in that price range but I would be very irritated that simple thing like steel stands start showing wear after a year when they're not cheap themselves.
They are NOT cheap and it does irritate me. The cost of ownership on the L100 Classic speakers MUST be taken into account for $4K doesn't buy you a system you can just up and listen to with them, there are a lot of other costs one has to consider. Be well!
I'm thinking of getting a pair of kanto yu6 for my lounge. It's not a big room. Have a Cambridge audio air200 right now which has reasonable volume but being a single panel has no stereo imaging.
The finish on the Klipsch will be good 50yrs from now .
I don't agree with much of this at all. Klipsch makes bright speakers with understated base and soft midrange. I have heresy and the 600s played them on my luxman, yahama and rotel equient. The klilsch make me fatigued after a couple hours. The old JBL L5 I have are no where near as balanced with no where near as rich vocals and deep sound stage as the L100. The choice of amp point you made about the klipsch is irrelevant in my view. Anyone paying for decent super book shelf should be able to invest in enough power to.deive them. I am not a klipsch hater but they are not all that. I looked at klipsch Cornwall 4s recently torn down. The boxes looked ridiculously cheap with minimal face plate support and chipboard brace. Looked like kids in the back yard made it. Klilsch are OK but that's all in my view. JBL did a better job of the boxes and the engineering.
I’ve had bad experiences with foam speaker grills disintegrating in my hands, leaving me only the frame and a whole lot of foam dust. Add cheesy veneer that starts peeling at the edges and I immediately start shuddering.
Homer Jones The grills on our pair are still in great shape but now I’m thinking about foam dust which I do not love for me. 😂
I just found your channel and really enjoy it. Subscribed! Side note: for a split second I thought you were comic Billy Eichner. “I like the Heresy Mark IVs... YOU DON’T EVEN KNOW!!!!”
Great video. I inherited a pair of vintage early-80's Heresys from my father-in-law a few years back, beautiful cherry cabinets with the classic cane grills, and I love them very much. I wonder how they'd compare to the latest/greatest Mark IV's?
The JBL's don't come close to delivering the amount of performance a $4k speaker system should deliver. Considering the Heresy's retail for less than half the JBL's, the Klipsches win by default. However, horns aren't for everyone.
Tannoy legacy series next??
Regarding break in: testing has shown that there is a difference with break in. It is not massive, but facts and numbers are a thing. Check out GR research on this, I found the same thing.
Be well,
He's not trolling just trying to make a point. Break in is a thing but a minor thing that has no major effect on the overall sound. Think about it, jeans and shoes get more comfortable with break in, the rubber surrounding the speaker will also adjust. But although it is a thing it's really minor.
JBL because they used modern tech in their new retro speakers. Klipsch are for people who want to have that live concert venue expirence, not modern state of the art. They want that Klipsch house sound with its fun dynamics..
I bought a pair of Klipsch Heresy H100 back in 1975, replaced the tweeter years ago ,not sure what what i put in it, still the best sound for my ears
$300 a pair stands are rusting after a couple years? GTFO JBL!!!
your wife sounds very smart and grounded, your lucky to have all three in the same room.
Hi Andrew - Vintage Hi-fi collector here - your channel was a welcome discovery!
Regarding the walnut veneer: Aren't the walnut veneer on the L-100 the standard thickness 0.6mm? I have had 4 pairs of the original L-100's, from minty to complete restoration projects. I haven't seen veneer starting to crack from normal handling (and this is based on over almost 50 years) do you think the veneer-work in the classics are worse than what JBL did back in the 70's?