Anyone had experiences with either? Which is better? WHat else out there is good?

Last edited by amdmaxx on Jul-11-2002 at 19:44

Numbers wise the Cermin Vega wins hands down.

Sensitivity (efficiency of speakers)
JBL: 129dB
CV: 135 dB

Power handling (loudest as well as a cleaner cleaerer sound)
JBL: 300W
CV: 750-1500W

CW has bigger and more drivers than JBL for more rounded sound.

There's more tech stuff but you get the idea. CV wins in this comparison.

we had 2 300 watt speakers set up and 1 eon 15.

In the end we just used the one eon cuz it sounded better.

What do you want it for?

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to spin in the basement..
Also, what amp to I need to drive them? Will 100 Watt/channel Pioneer reciever do the job?

if its the JBL just hook it up to your mixer. They are self powered, no amp needed

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Thanks, but now I am inclining towards Cerwin V-253's

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Originally posted by j_spot if its the JBL just hook it up to your mixer. They are self powered, no amp needed

I would suggest getting a separate amp to power the CV if you decide to get them. I use to power my monitors and loudspeakers on my HT receiver (110 W/c) and it would keep clipping sparodically.

Thanks..
Is Crown CE-4000 a loud one with a fan?

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Originally posted by Scottaculous I would suggest getting a separate amp to power the CV if you decide to get them. I use to power my monitors and loudspeakers on my HT receiver (110 W/c) and it would keep clipping sparodically.

The crown 4000 is too much for your basement. I suggest getting the crown 2000 and spending some money on a woofer. Most loudspeakers lack in the low ranges and a woofer will fill that right up. Your housemates might hate you though.

On a side note, you won't have to worry about your speakers being too soft. Cranking any decent speaker in the basement fills the entire basement with sound because of the low ceiling and reverberations and echos from sound bounce back. Have your monitors loud because you might get confused from the echos.

Thanks!!!
Do CE2000 comes with a fan?

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Originally posted by Scottaculous The crown 4000 is too much for your basement. I suggest getting the crown 2000 and spending some money on a woofer. Most loudspeakers lack in the low ranges and a woofer will fill that right up. Your housemates might hate you though. On a side note, you won't have to worry about your speakers being too soft. Cranking any decent speaker in the basement fills the entire basement with sound because of the low ceiling and reverberations and echos from sound bounce back. Have your monitors loud because you might get confused from the echos.

Yep, proportional speed fan. (Hotter it gets, faster it spins.)

The amp has 1/4" stereo input and XLR 3-pin inputs only. Make sure your mixer has XLR inputs are you'll need to get adaptors. Low end mixers have RCA outputs, high end mixers have XLR. Check your mixer.

hi Scottaculous
looks like u know a lot about speakers.
can u teach me how to see if a spearker is good or not from its
Specifications? i want to know some basic stuffs.so if i am gonna to get myself a pair of speakers later,then i can look myself.

here is a sample

Subwoofer: 15 inches
Tweeter: 1 inches
Frequency response: 42Hz to 20kHz (+/-3dB)
Average power: 400W
Maximum power: 1200W
Sensitivity (1w/m): 98dB (1w/m)
Maximum sound level: 130dB SPL
Resistance: 8 ohms
Nominal dispersion: 40 x 130 (V x H)
Size (H x W x D): 69 x 48 x 41cm

is this a good speaker?

and what is frequency response? is the # higher ,the better?
and can u also explain about sensitivity and Crossover frequency.

any help is appreciate