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[naiku 10+ year member]

Has anyone got any experience using a JBL MS8 and Logic 7? how much better is it than using an Alpine PXE-H650? I used to have an H650, running a pair of components and a single sub. I sold it a few months back in order to upgrade to an MS8, and give Logic 7 a try.

I am now at the point that all I would need to buy is the MS8, and a center speaker. But, I am wondering if I will really notice any great difference. I am sure my wallet would notice a difference, since I could pick up another H650/H660 for around $200, whereas an MS8 would cost at least $400. But, does the MS8 really sound that good?

During the time I had my H650 I never had any issues with it, and liked how it sounded. Literally the only reason I sold it was for an MS8. I still want one, but I just wonder if I will really hear a $200 difference.

Not sure if it makes any difference, but the rest of my system is:

Audi Symphony II head unit

Massive Audio CK6 comps (front)

Alpine Type R coax (rear)

eDesign 11KV.2 (sealed box)

Alpine MRV-F345

Alpine MRD-M605

I wish I knew someone with an MS8 that I could borrow. So, any opinions?

Thanks.

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[duro78 10+ year member]

It really depends on what your looking for? Do you want a dsp that you want to tune yourself or one that can do what takes weeks to do in 5 minutes. i actually have an ms8 and Ill say out of all the equipment I've bought that $470 purchase made the biggest difference. Its a phenomenal unit but I guess it comes down to is it worth it.

 

[naiku 10+ year member]

I actually have an ms8 and Ill say out of all the equipment I've bought that $470 purchase made the biggest difference.

That is what I have heard multiple times. I am no good at manual tuning, and probably just being impatient since the H650 did a good job, and I want to get my sound stage back to what it was or better.