would it be best to get these or the es20/es30 for more money? better buy?
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I would not buy it, I returned it because it was too heavy and not what I was looking for. I would favor a smaller speaker, lighter and with more power.
929298
I use mine for surrounds, where the work fine. But for a front set of speakers, I'd suggest the larger ones. The es10 has only a 4 inch woofer.
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I have them as my sides and rears in a 7.1 system, paired with the rest of the jbl ES line. The are excellent. I used to have def tech omni polar surrounds. These crush them.
929300
These are great in my living-room wall-mounted for rear surround sound. I have ES20s in my bedroom, and they get plenty loud and sound great whether watching movies or listening to music. The ES10s are not as loud, but that is to be expected since they are not as big.
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It really depends on the receiver you're using. If you're pushing over 100 watts per channel then go with the 20's, if not go with the 10's. I have not heard the 20's but can't imagine they aren't up to par. I went with the 10's and really like the wide profile on the wall.
929302
for surround speakers these work great. I would not spend extra money. For front or main speakers you may want to invest in better bass response.
929303
Depend s on what your using them for...the es20 n 30 are bigger speakers and are mostly used for fronts...i think they would be over kill for surrounds. But the es10 are nice n slim and don't take up much room...they could be used for either fronts as they have the power n are 3 ways or they could be kick ass surrounds. They have a good freq rage as well. You can't beat the price either way you want to use them. Hope this helps
117381
I went with the E3200 I got for 99 bucks on Ebay. Its real close to this one minus a few features. I love it !
656019
They are both almost the same as far as wattage and size. The R20 is lighter, weight wise than the R30. That's was about the only difference I could see.
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If you're buying off Amazon go with Focal's. If you're buying from an authorized dealer I would go with these. I had to replace a cross over which is 50 dollars. Great speakers non the less.
684718
Thanks! that's very helpful, especially the tip that the price may drop.... I'll go with the ZS3 based on your recommendation and I can definitely wait a month or two.
10780
Hey Tracy, where did you buy your EB305? I've been looking for one, preferrably used so it's cheaper. Thanks.
298306
I had the same dilemma but the prices were different at that time. S3 does have more "stuff." Reviews indicated that the S4 had too much stuff. I chose the S2 because I just wanted the basics. Maybe would have gone with the S3 if the prices were the same. I suggest you go back and read the reviews to see which appeals to you the most. I have no complaints about e S2.
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I'd go for this one over the 3E. The 3E is good, but it's a lot older. No shake to wake, charge ports top out at 2 A (this one is 2.4 max) so it's slower for devices that can take higher current. The charge display is also 4 LEDs, not 10 like this one. I had some 4 LED display batteries and I can tell you that those extra LEDs really help- they give you a much clearer idea of how much power is left (especially if it's one of the higher capacity packs, like the Astro E5). With the old 4 light display, when it gets to 25% you see one light lit... same as when it's at 1%. 25% is quite a bit of juice on something like the E5 (15,000 mAh) but 1% isn't on anything, and the thing is you can't tell which it is. The 2nd gen Astros can show you all the way down to 10% granularity which is a whole lot better.
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The low light lense is a bit better. If you have the G10, don't bother with the G20 unless you want the upgrades. If you don't have the G10, get the G20, because the g20 is the fixed version of the g10. THE G30 however gets it just a little better in the mechanics department. UI, hardware, etc....but quality wise.....they are all about the same. Its the structure of the camera thats really being improved upon when they make new models. Don't waste your money unless you are one of the iphone geeks that have to have every new iphone they release...because technically, they are all the same. I have the G20 and love it. The low light lense is a bit better. If you have the G10, don't bother with the G20 unless you want the upgrades. If you don't have the G10, get the G20, because the g20 is the fixed version of the g10. THE G30 however gets it just a little better in the mechanics department. UI, hardware, etc....but quality wise.....they are all about the same. Its the structure of the camera thats really being improved upon when they make new models. Don't waste your money unless you are one of the iphone geeks that have to have every new iphone they release...because technically, they are all the same. I... » Read More The low light lense is a bit better. If you have the G10, don't bother with the G20 unless you want the upgrades. If you don't have the G10, get the G20, because the g20 is the fixed version of the g10. THE G30 however gets it just a little better in the mechanics department. UI, hardware, etc....but quality wise.....they are all about the same. Its the structure of the camera thats really being improved upon when they make new models. Don't waste your money unless you are one of the iphone geeks that have to have every new iphone they release...because technically, they are all the same. I have the G20 and love it. « Show Less
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Fortunately I have access to both and did a pretty thorough review of them on my blog site at http://www.blendblog.net/Default.aspx?tabid=36&EntryID=64. Hope this helps, I like both devices but they are different and which one to get really depends on what you are looking for which I breakdown in my review. Sean
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I haven't tried the A720IS (I assume that's the one you're looking at) but a quick glance at the specs and photos leads me to believe the Powershot SX100IS is easier to control, i.e. it's easier to use manual settings and control the flash. (I always had problems with compact cameras where the flash would go off when I didn't want it, and when I thought I had it turned off. With the SX100IS the flash doesn't go off unless you actually lift it up, so there is no problem with accidental flash. This suits my needs, but might not be important to you.) Both cameras have a similar sensor, both use SD cards, both use 2 AA batteries, and the size and weight are not all that different. Both have face detection and image stabilization, though it's important to consider how important these features are and how easy they are to turn on/off when you need them. Both cameras have a 2.5" screen. The biggest difference I can see, aside from the layout of the controls, is the zoom, and this is a pretty big deal to many people. The A270IS has a 6x zoom, which is already twice the zoom of an average compact camera, but the SX100IS has a 10x zoom which really makes a difference. My dad uses this camera and on a recent family trip he was getting similar shots using the 10x zoom as I was getting on my DSLR with a 300mm lens! So you get a lot more freedom from the longer zoom, and it is ideal for shooting wildlife. I believe the only thing the A720IS can do that the SX100IS cannot is use lens adapters. If this is a concern for you, then you'll want to stick with the A720IS. Otherwise, I highly recommend the SX100IS, but try to test both cameras at your local store even if you plan on purchasing them from Amazon (which I also recommend).
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Previous reviewers have answered the technical questions. I own the E4 and love it. I'm buying the E5 as a Christmas gift, and as it's pretty much at the same price point, I would suggest going with it over the E4 at this point. But the difference between the two is not so great that I would go rushing to upgrade from the E4 to the E5.
591608
Both are fine. As to which is"preferred" that's up to you. I like the 20mm personally.
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This probably is not helpful: I'm delighted with the 45-175mm, but I got it for a steal as an Amazon lightning deal for just under $200. Buying was a no-brainer. So the only real advice I can offer is to be extremely patient and keep your eyes open for a great deal on the 45-175mm.
309181
Depends on the price. I think extra 10$ def worth the macro keys and the wrist rest.
176602
Its nice to have the extra 20mm for low light applications. Cost is a factor though, depends on what you want to use it for. I think the larger unit is better for a number of different aplications
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I have the ES8249 and I bought the same combo. I believe there is no difference between ES8249 and ES8249S. I would buy it if that helps you