An audiophile dilemma


A friend of mine just bought the JBL PRX635 stage speakers and they sound just great!
These are not the typical high end speakers that are in demand among audiophiles and they cost far less than their high end siblings.
Sometimes I wonder if all the money is well spent, because for far less $$ someone can become an owner of a pair of these JBL's and be happy for the rest of his life.
Are those high end (and very expensive) speakers really better than the JBL's?

Chris
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Chris compared to the 2 speakers you mention;what is the JBL lacking in your opinion that would make them equal to a soundlab or dunlavy;I presently own Soundlab m2;'s and had dunlavy sc III's.If I had to guess it would probally be what Ralph mentioned.
Rok2id, Why don't you just travel and hear some more systems. This will tell you what you want to know. No one can explain it to you. You must listen for yourself. Go to RMAF or some other audio show. If you live near an audiophile society go check them out.

If you still don't think it's worth seeking out higher performance equipment after that then at least you will not have to waste time with this hobby anymore.
'If you still don't think it's worth seeking out higher performance equipment after that then at least you will not have to waste time with this hobby anymore.'

Thats good advice, but my hobby is the music. I'm not wasting my time, jusr trying not to waste money. Music has always played a big part in my life.
You don't have to spend lots of money to enjoy music. You are obviously curious about quality sound production or you would not be here. I'm just saying the only way to satisfy that curiosity is to experience it for yourself. Then you can make your own value judgement's.