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May 25, 2021 5:49 AM

JBL Control X 2-Way 5-1/4" Indoor/Outdoor Speakers (Pair, Refurbished)

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JBL has JBL Control X 2-Way 5-1/4" Indoor/Outdoor Speakers (Pair, Refurbished) for $89.99. To earn 2.5% in Slickdeals Cashback, before purchase, follow the cashback instructions below. Shipping is free.

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Includes:
  • 2x JBL Control X Speakers
  • Owner's Manual
  • 2x Adjustable Wall Mount Brackets
General specs:
  • Finish: Black / White
  • Enclosure Type: Ported System
  • Recommended Amp Power: 20-100 Watts
  • Inputs: Gold-plated 5-way binding posts
  • 5.25" (130mm) polypropylene graphite-filled cone woofer
  • 1" (25mm) CMMD Lite Dome Tweeter
  • Dimensions: 9-1/4" x 6-1/2" x 6-1/4"

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Written by powerfuldoppler | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This price is $259.96 lower (74% savings) than the list price for a brand new set of $349.95.
  • About this product:
    • Rating of 4.5 from over 40 JBL customer reviews.
  • About this store:
    • Details of JBL's return policy here.

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JBL has JBL Control X 2-Way 5-1/4" Indoor/Outdoor Speakers (Pair, Refurbished) for $89.99. To earn 2.5% in Slickdeals Cashback, before purchase, follow the cashback instructions below. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter DJ3xclusive for finding this deal.

Includes:
  • 2x JBL Control X Speakers
  • Owner's Manual
  • 2x Adjustable Wall Mount Brackets
General specs:
  • Finish: Black / White
  • Enclosure Type: Ported System
  • Recommended Amp Power: 20-100 Watts
  • Inputs: Gold-plated 5-way binding posts
  • 5.25" (130mm) polypropylene graphite-filled cone woofer
  • 1" (25mm) CMMD Lite Dome Tweeter
  • Dimensions: 9-1/4" x 6-1/2" x 6-1/4"

Editor's Notes

Written by powerfuldoppler | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This price is $259.96 lower (74% savings) than the list price for a brand new set of $349.95.
  • About this product:
    • Rating of 4.5 from over 40 JBL customer reviews.
  • About this store:
    • Details of JBL's return policy here.

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PurplePenguin830
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The klipsch are $139 at Costco right now. $50 off. I got those instead. https://www.costco.com/klipsch-kh...62155.html
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Didn't say they were your posts only you compared them and they aren't exactly the same level of product.

I personally bought new for $99 so a refurb for only $10 savings isn't 'great'. That being said, the deal for $99 new, was exceptional and $89 for a refurb is still a slick deal in my eyes.
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May 25, 2021 5:53 PM
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AkujunkanXMay 25, 2021 5:53 PM
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Quote from vizsala View quoted comment :
Eh, not my post. I've had two refurbished bt jbl headphones (everest and buds) in the past year. Both are really great. No issues.
Didn't say they were your posts only you compared them and they aren't exactly the same level of product.

I personally bought new for $99 so a refurb for only $10 savings isn't 'great'. That being said, the deal for $99 new, was exceptional and $89 for a refurb is still a slick deal in my eyes.
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May 25, 2021 6:08 PM
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PurplePenguin830May 25, 2021 6:08 PM
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Quote from PurplePenguin830 View quoted comment :
The klipsch are $139 at Costco right now. $50 off. I got those instead. https://www.costco.com/klipsch-kh...62155.html
Um klipsch are premium brand, brand new, returnable, slightly better specs, better build, better cosmetics, etc etc
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May 25, 2021 6:20 PM
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PurplePenguin830May 25, 2021 6:20 PM
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Quote from cppc View quoted comment :
Can you recommend a cheap amp to go with these?
Tons of little amps on Amazon 90-100W for btwn $50-100. https://www.amazon.com/gp/bestsel...ics/537344
May 25, 2021 6:32 PM
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kobewankenobiMay 25, 2021 6:32 PM
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im using these for atmos in a 7.2.4 setup and they dont sound that bad, i havent heard other more "premiere" atmos speakers but these get the job done. Maybe later ill upgrade to see if theres a difference but for now im happy.
May 25, 2021 7:22 PM
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AkujunkanXMay 25, 2021 7:22 PM
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Quote from kobewankenobi View quoted comment :
im using these for atmos in a 7.2.4 setup and they dont sound that bad, i havent heard other more "premiere" atmos speakers but these get the job done. Maybe later ill upgrade to see if theres a difference but for now im happy.
Don't get FOMO for ATMOS upgrades. ATMOS, especially when used for Dolby Digital+ are in a special tier of audio compression that renders any high-end speaker wasted.

And even when used with an uncompressed channel in HD audio its mastered poorly most of the time.

This isn't to trash ATMOS. I love ATMOS...its just plainly not needed to be matched to your main system doing the real work in your home theater.
May 25, 2021 7:45 PM
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Hexum944May 25, 2021 7:45 PM
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Quote from PurplePenguin830 View quoted comment :
Um klipsch are premium brand, brand new, returnable, slightly better specs, better build, better cosmetics, etc etc
Klipsch is not a premium brand.
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May 25, 2021 9:28 PM
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cppcMay 25, 2021 9:28 PM
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Thanks. By the way, although the speakers can be used outdoor, I guess they still need to be under some cover like below the roof, correct? I see the connectors are all open so I'm kinda confused if they can be put literally outdoor.

Quote from dTor View quoted comment :
This is what I'm using. I got it when it was on sale for around $50.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08NX68...FBHK?psc=1
Quote from MattG7350 View quoted comment :
Pyle PFMRA340BB.5 2 Channel 200 Watt Marine Weather Resistant Amplifier Audio Receiver Sound System with Bluetooth Wireless Streaming and MP3/USB/SD https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FMGQ...UTF8&psc=1


I bought this one for my outdoor speakers. It's marine so water resistant, however it is one few marine ones that run on ac power. The only downside is the Bluetooth is 2.1 which is terrible. I ended buying a dongle to put in aux port. They also have 4 and 6 channel versions of it.
Quote from lottathought View quoted comment :
I picked up the Klipsch last month and got this little amp. I was not sure what to expect but it sounds fantastic. And I cannot imagine needing more power. Of course it is stereo...so if you are looking for surround, it might not work. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0...asin_title
Quote from PurplePenguin830 View quoted comment :
Tons of little amps on Amazon 90-100W for btwn $50-100. https://www.amazon.com/gp/bestsel...ics/537344
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May 25, 2021 9:48 PM
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dTorMay 25, 2021 9:48 PM
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Quote from WhosUrBuddiee View quoted comment :
Congratulations 🎉! You won the stupid comment of the day award.
Are you saying that Klipsch is an upper-tier brand? How do you figure?
They are a mass-produced, mass-marketed speaker manufacturer, and while they do make good products, there are tons of other brands that are way higher in the spectrum, both in terms of sound quality, specs, and price.
They are the General Motors, the Anheiser-Busch, the Rocky Patel of speakers. Big budgets for branding and advertisement to make people think they are better than they really are.
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Bergkamp10May 25, 2021 10:08 PM
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I have failed
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May 25, 2021 10:10 PM
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mcarther101May 25, 2021 10:10 PM
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Quote from dTor View quoted comment :
Are you saying that Klipsch is an upper-tier brand? How do you figure?
They are a mass-produced, mass-marketed speaker manufacturer, and while they do make good products, there are tons of other brands that are way higher in the spectrum, both in terms of sound quality, specs, and price.
They are the General Motors, the Anheiser-Busch, the Rocky Patel of speakers. Big budgets for branding and advertisement to make people think they are better than they really are.
Klipsch, like GM's C8 Corvette is a high-end, affordable brand. Most people aren't shopping for Ferrari-level speakers here that cost $10k+ per pair for marginally better performance.
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May 25, 2021 10:14 PM
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dTorMay 25, 2021 10:14 PM
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Quote from mcarther101 View quoted comment :
Klipsch, like GM's C8 Corvette is a high-end, affordable brand. Most people aren't shopping for Ferrari-level speakers here that cost $10k+ per pair for marginally better performance.
Be that as it may, stating that Klipsch is a premium brand is not an accurate statement, the same as saying that Chevrolet is a premium brand because they make a single high-end car.
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May 26, 2021 2:26 AM
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hamhMay 26, 2021 2:26 AM
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Let's just say, if Klipsch is a premium brand, then what is not a premium brand?

Get it people?
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May 26, 2021 3:36 AM
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KhoaN3644May 26, 2021 3:36 AM
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Quote from devdevil85 View quoted comment :
Why didn't you go with the JBL's?
Klipch is better, or go with B&W for quality (made in England) not China
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Burner00May 26, 2021 6:01 AM
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No white 😔. So I ended up going with theses : https://slickdeals.net/share/android_app/t/15050770

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