carbidetooth

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

Price Paid:  $75.00 from GATOR ELECTRONICS

Summary:
I bought these as a replacement for my 6.5" RCA speakers . i did not like them at first. but i knew the woofer had more potencial. so i made some modifications: i replace all the internal wiring for 12 AWG cable, welded every connection inside, made a port in the back of the enclosure, put sound deadening material inside. disconnected the midrange.because it was so strident at louder levels. i used both resistances (crossovers) for the tweeter, and that was all they needed. now the bass is deeper and more powerful the highs are clear even at louder levels. they sound great with almost any kind of music. what i recommend when you buy this price- range speakers is that you try to get the most out of them, you will be surprised of what a little tweaking can do for your speakers. and if, at the end you don't like them you can always replace them and not loose much money in the process.

Strengths:
well built enclosure . good woofer and tweeter, nice kevlar cone, price, good sound (without modifications of course)

Weaknesses:
only thing i did not like was the midrange. but for the price....

Similar Products Used:
JBL speakers , RCA speakers, PIONEER speakers, etc.

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vanwilder42

Overall Rating
 1 of 5

Value Rating
 3 of 5

Used product for
Less than 1 month

Price Paid:  $99.00 from BB

Summary:
Poor sound quality, almost no low end and the highs are shrill. You would be better off getting some used speakers or buying thrift store speakers and replacing the drivers for about the same money.

Strengths:
They Look nice

Weaknesses:
Overall poor sound quality, no soundstage, no range.

Nash Hunter

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Used product for
3 Months to 1 year

Price Paid:  $50.00 from best buy

Summary:
These Sony SS-MB350H "bookshelf" speakers are one of the best sounding speakers I've ever heard (in their price range).Their so good and so affordable that I replaced my Yamaha speakers with 4 pair of them and haven't looked back sense.I've got them set up in a 7.1 surround sound system with two for the front and rear center channels; two for the front left and right sides; two on the sides walls and three in the back for rear fill. once I put them in place( the center and side speakers is bolted to custom made brackets firing up at a agile) and hooked up;I set the crossover in my receaver at 60hz(using 12 occtive slope filters) and let them play and boy did they ever.even without the my Accoustic Research S115PS 15" subs backing them up they played loud and low with good highs and midbass attack.Now I'm not saying their better then some of those $5,000.00 plus dollar systems out there but for just under $3,000.00 total( receaver and speakers) I've got a system that I bet can take them on no problem. If your not looking for audiophile type sound try these speakers in your system.They sould do great.

Strengths:
good highs and midbass attack; shielded so your TV won't get damaged if their mounted close by and kinda looks entimadating when used in a surround sound system.

Weaknesses:
as good as the bass is still needs 1 or more subwoofers to handle bottom end(around 40-60hz and below); the box(enclosure) could be better built and more entertaining to look at and yes their are vary big for "bookshelf" type speakers.

Similar Products Used:
pioneer

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twillson

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
3 Months to 1 year

Visitors rate this review
4.00 of 5, 4.00 votes

Price Paid:  $85.00 from JR Electronics (I th

Summary:
These speakers come highly recommended and are indeed great all around bookshelf speakers for the money.

I am using them as rear satellites (for which they are probably overkill).

they are very good bookshelf speakers, but I would reccomend using one of the floorstanding Sonys as your main speaker (particularly the SS MF650 if you have a home theater setup). In a dorm room, or conbined with a sub, these would be more than sufficient.

Also, if you are thinking THX, this is about the best price for a full-range side or back speaker that you are going to find.

Strengths:
Very accurate sound for a bookshelf that at least offers some bass capability.

Accurate at both high and low volume settings.

Outstanding value.

Weaknesses:
Somewhat large for a satelite. On the other hand not as much bass or efficiency as a floor standing model.

Similar Products Used:
Listened to everything, but the speakers these replaced were extra-crappy KLH units.

MANICMECANIC

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Used product for
Less than 1 month

Visitors rate this review
1.00 of 5, 1.00 votes

Price Paid:  $109.00 from amazon.com

Summary:
These speakers are good quality for the money( $55.00-each) It does take some power to drive them (acoustic -susp.) but at some volume provide adequate bass and fair separation. OK by themselves, much better with a sub. Use them for the front or rear in a HT system, just don't expect toooo much. Overall I am pleased, considering the price.

Strengths:

looks, nice grilles, speaker materials, price

Weaknesses:
You only get so much for $100.00 bucks.

Similar Products Used:
Lower-end JBL's, Cerwin Vega's and other's.