REFURB JBL CF-80 Bookshelf Speakers ONLY$63pr

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al4k28

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Holy bahgeez this is a GREAT deal!!! After CA tax and shipping the total came out to $71.98. I wonder why it's so cheap!?! Anyways, here's a link to their "specials" page: Click Here.
 
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Jdog

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"100 watts - not bad!"

Speakers should not be measured (quality-wise) in their max power handling capabilities.

"Are these Good speakers? How do they compare to Bose 301's?"

Bose speakers are universally laughed at in the hi-fi/audiophile community. Here are three audioreview links: Bose 301 the Bose 301 Series III and the Bose 301 Series IV

In other words, a couple of soup cans and a string generally have higher fidelity than do most Bose speakers.
 
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Lucky

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I went ahead and bought the jbl hls810 speakers. They are rated very highly for upwards of $200, so at 94 shipped, this is a steal.
 
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brnbngls

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Wow, some Bose-bashers in the place. I suppose everyone is entitled to their opinion, no matter how wrong it is. I will concede that when I purchased mine, I listened to the 301's and the 201's and the 301's had a muffled sound. Although I think the clerk was trying to tempt me with the premise of bass rather than quality. The 201's which have a smaller woofer actually handle the whole frequency spectrum well. Granted they don't pump out the bass, but they're not supposed to. I combined my pair of 201's with a powered JBL 10" sub. And for you naysayers out there, I put a pair of Bose 141's on my rear channel. And the whole package sings wonderfully.

I consider myself to be rather well versed in the realm of home theater and while I will admit, Bose may not be the best product available, but they're are splenid for those on a modest budget. Gee wouldn't it be nice if we all could afford a system of B&W's? But not all of us can. So we get what sounds good on what we can afford. Bose prices have come down a bit over the last few years. And their quality and durability is above par.

So since I'm way off topic I'll say this, these JBL's are a great find. Heck, most JBL products are incredible! As far as how they compare to Bose, it's all about your own listening preference. I recommend visiting a dealer and finding comparable equipment to listen to. Don't let the clerks try to bowl you over with "the best". Find what's right for you. And since I'm sure to get flamed by this, feel free to continue this discussion with me by emailing bmcmeans@columbus.rr.com.
 
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TimidOCer

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". Bose prices have come down a bit over the last few years. And their quality and durability is above par. "
IF YOUR A DUCK! And you have hearing problems and your duck wife just left you for the duck across the street cause he has more bling bling than you and you are stuck in a dead end duck job sitting at the park pickin up trash.....then maybe in all that bose would sound good...
 
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Jokeram

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<< This site is extremely slow!!!!!!!!!! >>



I would say Extreeeeeeeeeeemly! 2 minutes and still opening page.
 
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Slugbait

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It would appear the HLS810 JBL speakers are a better deal as far as original MSRP, tho' they will cost an additional $26.

However, that HK AVR300 looks like a fantastic deal at $209. Two coax inputs, S-video switching, 5.1 analog input, component input, etc. Can't find non-refurbs online for less than $500. Probably deserves its own thread...

Some other decent deals on receivers there...
 
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MarcusAsleep

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Hi! Thanks for the nice deal. I will finally replace those car speakers in plywood boxes-although I think they still probably sound better than a pair of Bose. (Well just kidding :p)

Anyway, the Dolby receiver deals are amazing and the shipping is too. Watch the price on the remotes for these though, 1/4 the price of the receiver-ouch!

Thanks again.
 
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majestik6

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The JBL HLS 810s are definitely the ones to get, they are excellent!

I used to own a pair, then I sold them to a friend to get larger speakers. I am going to get them AGAIN, they're that good!

Corey Greenberg gave the a very favorable review in Audio magazine a few years ago. He used to review for Stereophile, I've always trusted his opinions.

Here's some online reviews:

http://www.audioreview.com/reviews/Speaker/product_7480.shtml
 
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Wag

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Hey, thanks alot! I was looking to buy new speakers just yesterday and this is perfect. I was ready to spend a bit more too!

Now does anyone have a deal on speaker stands? ;)
 
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