Inside JL Audio’s Insanely Overbuilt Primacy Active Speakers ($$$)

Audioholics was invited to JL Audio’s Miramar, Florida facility for the exclusive unveiling of the Primacy S3 standmount and T4 tower speakers. These fully active designs feature ultra-precision cabinets, individually matched drivers, powerful onboard DSP, and JL Audio’s P.A.R.O., which optimizes full-range response and seamlessly integrates subwoofers with proper phase and time alignment—something many room correction systems struggle to achieve. The result is a highly engineered system focused on accuracy, low distortion, and real-world room performance. Listening impressions revealed a clean, dynamic sound with deep, controlled bass and exceptional coherence; adding dual Gotham subs in Sound Room 3 delivered a visceral, room-filling experience with a seamlessly wide soundstage and deep infrasonic bass—fully integrated with the T6 towers without the typical sub/sat character. 👉 Read our Full Report of the JL Audio Primary Speaker System:https://www.audioholics.com/tower-speaker-reviews/jl-audio-primacy 👉 For more information on JL Audio Primary: https://www.garmin.com/en-US/c/home-audio-systems/ ► Shop Audio Advice: https://audioadvice.io/3NQEIDf ► Shop Dreamedia AV: https://dreamediaav.com/?ref=3 👉 Book your FREE custom home theater design service NOW: https://bit.ly/HTDesign 👉 Book a consultation with Gene: https://bit.ly/Gene-consultation 🛒 Kaleidescape Terra Prime HDD: https://bit.ly/KscapeTerraPrimeHD 🛒 Kaleidescape Package Deals: https://bit.ly/Kscape-bundle 🛒 NEW Kaleidescape Strato E: https://dreamediaav.com/products/kaleidescape-strato-e-mini-terra-prime-8tb-ssd/?ref=3 🛒 Kaleidescape Strato C + Terra Prime: https://bit.ly/Kscape-bundle 🛒 Kaleidescape Strato V Movie Player: https://bit.ly/4bS6Kbf 🛒 JVC NZ800 Projector: https://rb.gy/zb6e1j 🛒 JVC NZ900 Projector: https://rb.gy/qqoov9 Recommended AV Separates Trinnov Altitude 32: https://bit.ly/TrinnovAltitude32 Trinnov Altitude 16: https://bit.ly/TrinnovAltitude16 Trinnov Amplitude 16: https://bit.ly/TrinnovAmplitude16 Anthem AVM 70: https://audioadvice.io/40yMpFM Anthem AVM 90: https://audioadvice.io/3YySzDr Anthem MCA 323 Gen 2: https://audioadvice.io/3UQJBA2 Anthem MCA 525 Gen 2: https://audioadvice.io/4exQI7B Recommended AV Receivers: Onkyo TX-RZ70: https://audioadvice.io/4fbRoRs Denon AVR-X3800H 9.2CH AV Receiver: https://audioadvice.io/3AxgmeH Anthem MRX1140: https://audioadvice.io/3YzxZTl Anthem AVM 90 15.4CH Processor: https://audioadvice.io/3YySzDr Yamaha R-N2000A: https://tidd.ly/41jHOHN Yamaha R-N1000A: https://tidd.ly/3ZnkEhf Yamaha R-N800A: https://tidd.ly/3OF64N5 Recommended Speakers: RBH Sound SFTR/AX: https://dreamediaav.com/products/unrivaled-sftr-ax-pair/?ref=3 SVS Prime 5.1 Speaker / Sub System: https://audioadvice.io/3JZJOt5 SVS Prime Elevation Surround: https://audioadvice.io/35aZCdR Polk R700 Tower Speakers: https://audioadvice.io/3C0TK2B Arendal 1723S Tower Speakers: https://bit.ly/Arendal1723s Arendal Sound 1528 Tower 8: https://bit.ly/ArendalTower1528 Arendal Sound 1528 Center+ 8: https://arendalsound.com/product/1528-center-plus-8/?refer=gds Arendal Sound 1528 Monitor 8: https://arendalsound.com/product/1528-monitor-8/?refer=gds Audioholics Recommended Cables: 250ft CL2 12AWG Speaker Cable: https://amzn.to/2vwS9QH 50ft 10AWG Speaker Cable: https://amzn.to/3DeMTT5 Locking Banana Plugs: https://amzn.to/2ZQt15x 9ft 4K HDR HDMI Cables: https://amzn.to/2WiIXeD Klipsch RP-8000F II: https://amzn.to/3M2Mt8n THX Short Reach 48Gbps HDMI Cables: https://bit.ly/THXHDMI-short THX Long Reach 48Gbps HDMI Cables: https://bit.ly/THXHDMI-long 00:00 - Intro 0:48 About Primacy 1:35 Primacy Models 5:00 What about Vinyl? 5:31 What is Dante? 5:50 Removable side panels? 6:55 DSP Talk w Nick Aimes 7:44 What is P.A.R.O.? 11:43 P.A.R.O. Calibration Tips 13:00 Sub/Sat Set Up Optimization 13:42 Brett Hanes Driver Talk 14:30 Why a 5.5" Bass Driver? 15:25 Bass Response 16:55 Advantages of Active Speakers 17:30 Why no waveguide on tweeter? 17:57 Shane Lee & Gene Listening Impressions 22:05 Multi-sub benefits Disclaimer: Audioholics earns commissions from qualifying purchases with the Affiliate Links used in the description of this video. We appreciate your support. Thanks to Brad Pipkins of @HomeTheaterGamer for producing this video. Follow us on: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/audioholics FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/Audioholics TWITTER https://twitter.com/AudioholicsLive #bass #hifi #audiophile