JBL ES20 vs. Polk Audio TSi100


Hello Everybody.

I'm thinking about buying a new pair of bookshelf speakers, around $150-250. What I'm considering are these two:

1. JBL ES20BK
2. Polk Audio TSi100

Which one do you think is better? I usually listen to all kinds of popular music (rock, pop, r&b/soul, hip-hop, electronica, jazz....), but I'm not a big fan of classical music.

Also, I'm using Sony SS-B3000 bookshelf speakers now (I know, but I cannot spend much money on my audio system right now...). If I replace it with those speakers above, will it be upgrade, or just the same cheap bookshelf speakers?

Thank you.
funky829
I'm currently using Polk Audio TSi400 speakers.
I used to use the JBL bookshelf speakers as main speakers too.
If you listen to pop/jazz/rock rather than classical, I think JBL is better.
Without knowing what you are using for an amp or receiver, it is hard to give you a definite recommendation. Of the two that you listed, I would go with the Polks. I find that Polks do a good job across the board within their price range and if you look around you can score a pair of the TSi100 for under $200/ per pair.

If you can nudge your budget to $300, there are two excellent speakers that I have owned and used that would do a good job with your musical tastes:

Energy RC 10

Ascend Acoustics CBM 170 .

Rich