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Author Topic: JBL surrounds: which one ? 8340 or 8340A ? David Baum Film Handler Posts: 90 From: Brussels, Belgium Registered: Aug 2000 posted 06-08-2001 10:49 PM                    I know some theaters here complain about the new plastic design vs the old wood design, the latter being prefered for more natural sound quality. any opinion ? stunned by JBL power handlings data on the plastic versions however...  |  IP: Logged Steve Guttag We forgot the crackers Gromit!!! Posts: 12814 From: Annapolis, MD Registered: Dec 1999 posted 06-09-2001 05:04 PM                     The plastic ones seem to work just fine and are easier to install. You might also want to look into the 8330A if you are interested in the best sound...not as efficient nor handle as much power but it is flatter out of the box. Steve ------------------ "Old projectionists never die, they just changeover!"  |  IP: Logged Bob Maar (Maar stands for Maartini) Posts: 28608 From: New York City & Newport, RI Registered: Feb 2001 posted 06-09-2001 09:52 PM                        IMHO The JBL 8340 looked better and sounded better than the 8340A. The plastic is not easy to keep clean. GMD (Given My Druthers), I would choose the the 8340 but alas, they are not available.  |  IP: Logged Mark Mayfield Film Handler Posts: 12 From: Whitinsville, MA, USA Registered: Jan 2001 posted 06-11-2001 02:00 PM                     EAW makes a fine THX-approved, 150 watt, 95 dB sensitivity, ALL WOOD surround speaker - called CR72i. Check it out!  |  IP: Logged

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