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JBL "K2 S9800" - Retail $25,000

Rating : D

Positives: Exciting dynamic range, a lot of bass power, very forward high frequencies for those who like this effect.

Negatives: Horn coloration, high distortion from paper 15" woofer. NOT an audiophile unit.

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JBL "K2 S5800" - Retail $18,000

Rating : D

Positives: High efficiency, dynamic. Fabulous "punch" in the midbass.

Negatives: Horn coloration, sounds like a 1950s design.

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JM LABS "Grand Utopia Be" - Retail $85,000

Rating : C+

Positives: Great looking speaker! Crisp highs for those who favor "detail" over musicality.

Negatives: Wide baffle destroys image focus, veiled midrange, total lack of driver integration.

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JM LABS "Utopia Nova Be" - Retail $35,000

Rating : C

Positives: Very nice cosmetics. Very clean highs, perhaps too detailed?

Negatives: Veiled midrange, lack of driver integration, sounds "boxy."

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JM LABS "907 Be" - Retail $3,500

Rating : C

Positives: Very good cosmetics.

Negatives: High price, low value, veiled mids.

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JOSEPH AUDIO "Pearl" - Retail $20,000

Rating : B-

Positives: Good overall performance, good bass power.

Negatives: Metallic midrange signature, low-end tweeter.

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JOSEPH AUDIO "RM 33 SI" - Retail $9,000

Rating : C+

Positives: Decent performance, deep bass.

Negatives: Metallic midrange signature, mid-fi tweeter.

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