New JBL 3 series - LSR305 & LSR308!!!

[darthvader]

did anyone find out who stocks these speakers?

Bajaao lists pretty much every other JBL speaker but these ain't mentioned.

 

[raja_mastana]

Yes, found 2 system integrators

System Integration Services, Turnkey Solution Providers in India
Allwave- Audio Visual Consultants| IT consultants| Audio Visual Technician| AV System Integrators.

But their price is almost double of US price - approx 33,000 INR for a pair

 

[darthvader]

ah. so no point in getting them i guess. Even if ordered from the States, these will cost a bomb because of the weight.
was really interested in getting em but at this price, Presonus Eris it is for me

but interesting import info here :
http://www.cybex.in/imports-data-india/professional-lsr305.aspx

 

[darthvader]

Have the prices increased or what? JBL India quoted me 50k for a pair lol !
and these are available here too
Buy JBL Online | JBL Prices in India | Sudeep Audio India

 

[cyber_cat]

Most of the pro audio stuff sold in India will be x2/x3 price listed in US.

There are many pro audio studio which are really VFM but once they land here, rates x2/x3.

Don't know what is the reason, dealer margin/shipping/customs ?

I get pissed off seeing the prices here.

For example, Behringer A500 costs ~200 USD, really VFM product. Bajaoo listed price 33K, seems they have reduced the price now, to 25k (joke ?) .

Some company's monitors do sell very close to MRP listed in US, Yamaha/M-Audio for example.

x2 the price is a pain, x3 is a rip off IMHO.

Cheers.

 

[Thad E Ginathom]

Have the prices increased or what? JBL India quoted me 50k for a pair lol !
and these are available here too
Buy JBL Online | JBL Prices in India | Sudeep Audio India

Good grief! Looks like they should headline their site: SuDeep Audio for cheap speakers at ridiculously high prices!

 

[manniraj]

Have the prices increased or what? JBL India quoted me 50k for a pair lol !
and these are available here too
Buy JBL Online | JBL Prices in India | Sudeep Audio India

The site says the price per single speaker, so the total for a pair comes close to 50k.

 

[Thad E Ginathom]

Yep. So a low-budget, good-value-for-money monitor is forced completely out of its price bracket. What are they thinking? Will they sell any?

 

[jai1611]

One thing to keep in mind is the extra discounts one gets on studio gear when buying in store. I recently picked up a pair of Presonus Eris E8 monitors from Reynolds in Bangalore at Rs39k including all taxes (against a list of Rs47k). This compares to a sweetwater price of $500 or ~Rs31k

 

[nn_in]

Request members for suggestions : for home hifi

Objective :To connect JBL 305 via preamp : The preout (main level L/R) connects to JBL and the bass/treble/volume and inputs can be controlled via the remote/manual control of the amplifier.

Situation 1 :Assuming that a new preamp is needed (bass/treble/volume ,full fledged remote is a must,no passive pre-amp,no thumps while switching inputs or when amp is powered on/off,less than Rs10k-Rs12k,) .Is the Sonodyne SIA310 a good choice ? Any other choices in India ?

Situation 2 : Use a mixer to connect to JBL 305

Situation 3 : Control volume via the source

Situation 4 : Any other recommendations from hifivision experts

 

[cyber_cat]

Request members for suggestions : for home hifi

Objective :To connect JBL 305 via preamp : The preout (main level L/R) connects to JBL and the bass/treble/volume and inputs can be controlled via the remote/manual control of the amplifier.

Situation 1 :Assuming that a new preamp is needed (bass/treble/volume ,full fledged remote is a must,no passive pre-amp,no thumps while switching inputs or when amp is powered on/off,less than Rs10k-Rs12k,) .Is the Sonodyne SIA310 a good choice ? Any other choices in India ?

Situation 2 : Use a mixer to connect to JBL 305

Situation 3 : Control volume via the source

Situation 4 : Any other recommendations from hifivision experts

Situation 4 -> Buy a decent usb audio interface.

 

[nn_in]

Thank you.

 

[raja_mastana]

One thing to keep in mind is the extra discounts one gets on studio gear when buying in store. I recently picked up a pair of Presonus Eris E8 monitors from Reynolds in Bangalore at Rs39k including all taxes (against a list of Rs47k). This compares to a sweetwater price of $500 or ~Rs31k

Nice, so that makes me wonder if there are any stores in Mumbai for JBL pro products like the LSR 305

 

[raja_mastana]

Great News
Finally :clapping:

Vardhman Mega Tech - Vardhaman

They are the official dealer of JBL prob based in Kala Chowki, Mumbai

 

[Thad E Ginathom]

12,000 plus taxes :sad:

less than US$150 in USA

 

[mpw]

thad,

rs 12000 is quite an OK price for something that costs ysd 150

especially if you look at the falling rupee and all the courier and transportation hassle.

regards

 

[Thad E Ginathom]

Maybe you're right, but what about the "plus taxes?"

If these things sound as good as people say, then they are probably worth the in-India price, but part of their charm in USA is their amazingly low price.

Anyway... an ownership report would be good! Hope somebody buys and writes

 

[arnabroy]

The latest price as of today at bhaleraoenterprises/Vardhaman, JBL305 costs almost 29.5-30K (298$ in US)

 

[iaudio]

I believe they have mentioned 12 k plus taxes for each. I guess that means 24 k plus taxes for a pair!

 

[arnabroy]

12.9K plus tax.

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