JBL HDI 1600 Standmount Speaker

Review of the JBL Synthesis HDI 1600 standmount speaker

I purchased a used pair of 1600s about 6 months ago for $150. Wow, very impressed...I actually used them to replace B&W DM604s. The B&W's have more clarity, detail, better soundstage...but the JBLs just sound better. I found the B&W to be "fatiguing"...

This is a nice speaker with a sound that is perfect for home theater applications. This is probably because of the horn which makes the sound of the speaker more direct and present. The bass response from the two woofers are well balanced and dynamic....