Can you please make a more generic video about getting started with speaker setups? I have no idea where to get started… All I know is headphone amps and dacs etc, that equipment I know very well, but I am clueless as to how to begin setting up a speaker setup.
If active speakers like the one he's using you just need a DAC and some cable for XLR outputs. If they're passive speakers then add a speaker amp to the chain.
Try a simple self powered set, swan OS-10, maybe some edifiers. Something cheap that won’t break the bank. That way you can Play with speaker placement and get an idea of how sound plays in a room. Speakers are super fun and you shouldn’t stress out over the “rules” of hi fi, just plug n play and you’ll figure out what you like.
If you want to get into speakers, pay absolutely no attention to whatever advice the headphone community has to offer. 1. Don’t buy cheap electronics off Amazon. 2. Be ready to consider way more factors when purchasing speakers; will they play nice with not just your preferences, but your equipment, your room and your living situation? And I’m not just talking about whether the frequency responses compliment each other well. With this in mind, the hype speakers/amps more than likely WILL NOT WORK FOR YOU. You have to make your own specific choice, not just get a good product. 3. Sensitivity and impedance are a big deal when pairing speakers and amps. Be prepared to acquire some relevant electronics knowledge if you don’t have it already from looking into headphones. 4. The best value is often had by dividing spending in half between speakers and amps. E.g. £300 speaker with £300 amp. How much to spend on the source is left as an exercise to the reader, but if you’re into headphones you’ve got one already.
I love the appreciation for budget speakers… everyone will recommend a $1000 pair of speakers, but giving reasons why a $99 pair of speakers are great is harder to find. Thank you!!
@@stevenf9298 I bought a used set of 305P for $100. Best money I've ever spent. The market is flooded with these speakers. In my area there's also a pair of 308MKII for $250. And these deals come up all the time. I think that DMS mentioned it's a great speaker for 99% of people, and I heartily agree. But even at $340 a pair new, the value is outstanding.😎
@@headphone307 If one does not have enough space for these speakers on their desks fo you have any speaker arm/stands you would recommend for these? Or could there be any compact speakers that, despite being a little more expensive, deliver similar sound quality, or is that physically impossible or they exist but are much more expensive? I'm not very knowledgeable in the audio field so I would love to hear someone knowledgeable's thoughts.
Great vid, I have to say it's also been a pleasure to see your channel cinematography evolve this video is so clean and well shot/ edited, really great stuff DMS.
Bought a pair of LSR305 + subwoofer as a backup set of speakers years ago and it quickly became my main setup for music production. Been looking into a set of room speakers, for normal listening, that don't require as much of a near-field listening position. I almost fell deep into the Hi-Fi rabbit hole but these seem like a great option, and I can stick with 1/4"/ XLR connections on the gear I already have. Also, loving the ultrawide video format.
how much of a difference does the subwoofer make to the bass quality and resolution ? stupid question I know but I have the same setup without the subwoofer
@@ravoid36n my case, subwoofer was crucial. Without it, there wasn’t enough low end for me, especially if you listen to electronic or hiphop. The mid-highs are veeery clean though. I went with a KRK S10.4 sub and I can’t recommend this combo enough.
Ive had the lsr305 for like 8 years now and I dont even feel the need to look for anything better since I love how they sound and how the waveguides work, pretty impressive for the money.
I started with those, and they remain my favorite monitors. I’m using the 308s with a sub now, but they still don’t have the clarity or detail of the 305s (which are serving as keyboard speakers now). Just phenomenal.
I’ve had the LSR308’s for years and they are truly my endgame. The 8 inch cones with my properly treated room is just magical to listen and mix on. LOVE me some JBLs. Back in my geurilla mixing days I took them to atlanta and they even survived a drop down a stair… No issues since then!
I've been running the 305p mk2 for almost 5 years and i haven't felt the need to upgrade. they're great for my use case which is just listening to music, watching movies and shows, and gaming.
IMO the only downside of these JBLs is their slight hissing while music is very quiet/not playing. Apart from that they are amazing for their price, one of the best bargains in audio.
Try switching to some high quality xlr ("worlds best cables" makes good Xlr that won't break the bank) if you aren't already and if connected to an interface/amp/dac try using optical instead of usb from source
I got a pair of Genelecs that I was skeptical of in terms of beating these. Once they were set up, and the SAM room correction was applied, I was absolutely floored with how much better they sounded. DSP is the way forward.
Uhm affordable Genelecs kind of don't sound good, and i refuse to listen to unafforable things. Is SAM going to iron that out? What's it down to anyway?
@@stimpsonjcat26 room correction isn't a last resort at all. Room treatment fixes problems that DSP can't and DSP fixes problems that room treatment can't.
You guys from the headphone show should take all your speakers and all of you into one room, audition all of them and make a video on each of you guys's toughts.
Depending on the subwoofer, I've found about 80hz works with the 305s,306s and about 65-80 depending on movies or music for the 308s. I've had a lot of fun with all of them. Love Magnapans but they need so much room to bloom.
Very true on the Maggie’s. I couldn’t believe the difference in time and then changes rooms(size) with different wall/ceiling/floor treatments and materials. They def react dif to what amp is pushing them as well. Def eye opening for experience taking the time to test and mess around.
I have the JBL LSR308 monitors 5 years now - can't express enough how much I am in love with them, combining the sound with my new HiFiman Sundara headphones can't be more happy. I recommend both to be used in your collection if you are an avid music lover on a budget. This is THE Price/performance set that everyone needs to have :)
About a year ago I decided to look in to upgrading my LSR305s to 308s. I got on ebay, and just kept watching. Within 2 weeks I bought four of them, for about $100 each. They may be first gen but still sound phenomenol. One pair sits on my headboard, never had better sound in the bedroom. Amazing sound, at a price that can't be beat.
As someone who has built and designed speakers I appreciate the way you review speakers using actual measurements to back up what you are hearing. The vertical response is largely due to the shape of the waveguide. I doubt it can be fixed with the crossover and even if it can be it would affect the horizontal axis too much. Edit: I meant messing with the xo would mess with the overall response not just the horizontal axis
@@SianaGearz I wasn't saying they did. I was just pointing out why they respond the way they do. A narrow vertical response can be good for less ceiling and floor reflection. Speaker design is all about tradeoffs an design goals.
I got the 305s on my desk with a Monoprice Stage Right 10-Inch Powered Studio Subwoofer, and they are phenomenal! I got the 5s because out of all three (the 5,6 and 8), the 5 is arguably the best and measures the best. Honestly, tho the price to performance is insane on these.
Got a pair of these to use in my living room. They work amazingly, both for general content and dedicated music listening. And I picked up a pair for $200 off ebay that were basically just open box returns with some slight cosmetic damage. Thanks for the recommendation and review of these! Can't wait to see what the projects you have in the pipeline, like an update on the speakers.
Thanks for the review! And here I've been thinking of getting a pair of these to upgrade my JBL LSR30X (yep, the Drop-customized LSR305 in piano black) speaker and moving the 30Xs to my bedroom.
This series is well known for their wide sweet spot, as well as for being a tad noisy. I use these exact ones for my composition and practice keyboard lab, and removed the sub (Presonus) in the end as these are delivering a great full band representation.
Yes! Much like you after getting a pair of LSR 305’s for my studio it made me re-evaluate all my other speakers. They are fantastic and still in my studio after several years. Got rid of my other speakers in my life and went JBL Studios 5 series 5.2 system in the den, JBL Stadium speakers in my car, JBL 300tws earbuds and a Charge 5 and man am I hearing some of the best audio I have ever heard where ever I am now.
I've had these speakers for over 5 years now. I'm glad i went for the 6 inch version. Has easily enough bass. Have had zero problems. I absolutely love them. Super punchy sound and great stage. I have my sanyo-929 turn table connected to these with a only preamp into the Yamaha AG06 that i use for my pc. Sounds fantastic
I’ve always been a big fan of JBL. I have a 5.1 system using the older LSR4328p speakers and LSR4312sp subwoofers. I will be setting up more of these speakers in an Atmos configuration once my studio build is done, but I only have the space for 5.1 at the moment. Looking forward to your review of the 306 mk2 in Atmos. I’m curious what sub(s) and processing you will use.
Is there any budget friendly way to setup a 5.1 channel home theatre with these JBL speakers? All the affordable AV receivers I've seen don't have any line-level RCA outputs which this speaker needs. Right now, I have a stereo setup with LSR305 using a Topping DX3 pro+ as a DAC and volume control, but don't know how to set up a home theatre.
@@panzer3279 You would need an AVR that has pre outs, or one with balanced xlr connections. I’m using a Yamaha Advantage cx-a5100 but it certainly isn’t cheap. There are older Denon receivers that have xlr outputs for 5.1 as well, but they also use older HDMI protocols for video, so while they may be cheap their resolution is likely capped out somewhere around 1080p.
I would love to see reviews of more budget studio monitors like these. Specifically, the Kali LP-6, Adam T5V/T7V and the KRK Rokit 5/7 G4. I’ve owned them all with the exception of the Adam monitors and I’d like to see how you feel they compare to each other and which you like best.
@@Bumper210 It's not like they're idetical so there's a value in comparison. Besides the Rokit i heard so far forgot which were pretty unpleasant, but Adam t5v were actually pleasant.
Have had a pair of LRS.305 for my digital piano. Then I played some songs to them via a streamer and I was shocked how good they were near field. Then bought the 306 and also a pair of Whatfedale Diamond 12.2 for a far field TV setup. I returned the 306 & kept the 12.2. Started regretting the decision very shortly after. Should have kept the 306. For simplicity and good sound, I should have kept the 306. Cost wise, they were also better at a sales price less than half of that for the 12.2.
Wait till you get your hands on a pair of vintage 4311 studio monitors by JBL. I'm a JBL fanatic, I've owned the 8" version of these speakers, which was a gateway drug into JBLs for me. Currently I have a 4311 and a 4429 (which is a bit of an overkill for me), running through a Krell integrated amp. Uff, delicious. I have Avalons, Keffs, Hedd Type20s, etc but the 4429 gets all the love.
I still have the orginal Massdrop edition frequency-matched pair of JBL LSR305 that I got for $180, TOTAL. Best return on investment for ANY of my tech buys. Ever. Period. I will eventually upgrade to the Kali LP8 V2 and then the Hedd Type 30 Mk2 at some point, but honestly I don't have the time, the space, or the money to properly appreciate the power, clarity, and range of those speakers yet. You really need your own house to make that possible.
I got the 305 mk2 I wanted to get the Kali in-5 3-Way. But they were way too expensive in my country compared to the JBL. I am happy with my purchase 1yr later they have really started to open up.
Frank Filippetti one of the worlds best producers recommended the LSR monitors as the best under 1000 dollars. He said these beat way more expensive monitors and he wasnt kidding. they are amazing. especially for the stupid cheap price
i have the LSR305's the og's and was super impressed. i have 2 different paradigm systems, and for pure detail the jbl's are the best. one day i want to make a full HT setup with LSR's
You teased at the beginning that “spending a little more you could have something g really spectacular” but never said what that was. We’re you just referring to adding the subwoofer? Or choosing a higher up model in the JBL professional range? Thanks for the excellent review.
Powered speakers are just so underrated. They are typically uninfluenced by snake oil and measure flat or flat as possible for their price point. I'm rocking a pair of Monoprice Monolith Encore B6s, but if I were to start again, I'd get some JBL monitors or Presonus XT in 8" woofers. I started off with headphones and have some decent IEMs, but nothing is quite like having a nice stereo setup. :)
powered monitors aren't I herently anymore flat than passive speakers, especially on the lower end of the market. Preaonus XTs typically have a boosted top end for example. What powered speakers do offers is less phase Distortion due to the active crossover and steeper slopes. This provides better imaging and potentially louder output with less Distortion.
@@Cakebattered Steeper slopes in both active and passive crossovers actually affect phase more not less. If you take an active and passive crossover and match the slopes they will have the same amount of phase change.
I highly recommend that you check out the Focal Alpha 65 EVO's. They are a studio monitor that are exceptional detailed. And have a WIDE sound stage. They quiet often get chosen by professionals as an upgrade over these. Studio monitors are under rated for audiophiles who are wanting a detailed speaker. My alpha 65's are set up in a mid field arrangement from my work station. I love them, I was originally going to choose the brand new Adam A7v's. but these beet the Adams in my AB listening experience and were cheaper. Especially if you are considering Atmos, as they have a standby feature and Have an extremely low noise floor. Both super important for Atmos set ups. Focal also do a Alpha Sub one that is a great paring to the Alpha line of speakers. As the Sub one also High passes the Monitors so that there is a clean cross over between the low frequencies.
As an owner of JBL 305s and 306Ps I would steer clear from these speakers. They have nice qualities about them but the high levels of distortion they possess not only ruin the sound quality but ruin their SPL capabilities. I would not recommend these for midfield use. The sound falls apart when cranked up. Measurements point back this up. My go to budget speakers are Adam T5/7Vs which are better in pretty much every way. I've done a home theater with Adam S3Vs and Adam T7Vs and the results are truly incredible. The T series speaker sound pretty close to the S series so they blend seamlessly with each other. T7V would be great fronts for a stereo or HT system with subs in the mix. 306P's cannot compare. The sound quality and sound output are far superior on the Adams.
Congrats on 100k! 🎉 I’ve used the 305s with a 310S in my office for most of my music listening for several years now and i couldn’t be happier with the combo. Clear, direct, accurate, and the bass could tear down the walls if I let it.
How could I use these as desktop speakers? Edit: Would you please recommend a few DACs to drive these? perhaps a range from affordable to no budget buyers, personally my budget is around $100, but i would consider $200
I've owned all the different sizes of this speaker series. They are good. I upgraded to FOCAL monitors and realized the JBL speakers did one hell of a job for their price. I prefer the FOCALs, but the JBL really good especially for their price.
This video is GREAT! I never had this set into account. You just opened my eyes. You should do next - an ultra cheap Hifi audio system, I would like to see with what you come up with 😮
These are problematic with Atmos unless there is one listening position. The Kali IN-5c is mountable, coaxial, and works for overheads and a center channel. If this guy is using a projector though and it's just one row of people it could be fine if he's good screwing things into the speakers.
I like to see people's faces when they hear anything on reference monitors for the first time. The mix sounding as it did in the studio and the relative quality of the recordings reeeealy come through. Recent spooky looks came from Utopia Japan Redux: "Wow the vocals are pushed away back there." And Roxy Music early stuff is lost to history. I don't think the masters will help much- shame.
I remember the first time one of my Ex's ever came over to mine and heard my system. We were having some cuddle time, and I was playing massive attack in the background. The song Teardrop came on and she suddenly stopped and was like "WTF is it raining?!" as it was in the middle of summer at the time, but it was just the crunchy vinyl sound texture that's baked in to that song filling the air with a rain like atmosphere. I was surprised as she worked in theater ... but hadn't heard that level of detail in music before. It was a chuckle anyhow.
Oh heck yeah. I recently had a friend over who had no idea about good audio and she was literally speechless for a solid hour while she went over her favourite songs haha
@@snjert8406 Yeah it's really sad that nowadays listening to music on a phone is the norm. So many people just don't know what they are missing out on. Everyone used to have a stacked single unit hifi at one point, it was almost as common as having a TV. People rarely even get them all in one units that took over the market now, since CDs and Tapes aren't a thing really anymore, and at best it's a 3-4" junky bluetooth speaker.
I agree that the JBL horns are amazing. I would also recommend the Studio 530s which I believe sound even better, having owned both. You can also get the 530s for as low as $199 on their refurb store from time to time. No one does value like JBL, but higher end speakers absolutely dominate all over these little guys. That being said 99% of people don't know what they're missing and ignorance is definitely bliss. Calling these speakers perfect for 99% of people is totally right.
Hey man I really enjoy the channel and you seem like the perfect person to ask this I got a set of new drivers for Focal Alpha 65 evo, meaning two midwoofers and two tweeters. I took the manual PDF and put it in the cad software to generate dimensions of the fronts, knowing that they are 15mm (info in the description) + a friend of mine gave me an old speaker box after alpha 50 evo, so it's pretty similar. I managed to perfectly reproduce the shape of the front panel and the whole box itself, including custom, 'perforated' bass reflex. THING IS: They originally are active speakers with two amps per speaker. I was thinking of a few designs, either replicating this - putting separate crossovers and running each driver independently, so 2 stereo amps, one for lows one for highs. Other idea was just turning them passive. There are ready to buy active spekaer amp kits/backplates but I wanted to make this a little more custom + I have got already amps that collect dust mostly (class D, cheap) so getting new ones just for this projects seems not right What would you do?
I had a pair of JBL 305's. Bought some Adam T5V's about 6 months ago and pretty sure I liked the JBL's better. I'm going to eventually try a pair of Kali's.
I run the 305s for over a decade now, still love them for near field everyday usage, i remember being shocked by the imaging and soundstage coming from a rather bad 2.1 system back then. If they ever break down, the 306s or 308s are definitely going to be a strong contender, hope they fixed the hissing after all those years.
I bought a pair of 305s a while ago . Im not an audiophile neither do i mix and play any instruments . I just use them with my turntable to listen to my 70s and 80s vinyl and couldn't be happier.
I went through a few sets of powered monitors including these but eventually just went with some passives and a micca amp because they ALL hiss to some degree. As speakers you listen to across the room, they're fine, but at a desk the hiss drove me nuts
I have Yamaha HS5s and it's basically the same thing. I don't see myself replacing them. I'm so satisfied with how they make everything sound, from music, to guitar that I play through different VSTs. I like a more neutral tuning for music listening and big ridiculous bass for games and movies so they're perfect for, like you said, 99% of what I do
Have basically the same exact setup, except it’s at my desk and I have T8Vs instead of JBLs. They curb stomp my PC38X and modhouse Argons and I came to the conclusion that the money I spent on headphones was a waste in comparison.
i have the lsr308s sadly they are discontinued. I like them because a little more bass response with the 8 inch woofer and a matte finish instead of the glossy finger print magnet of the newer versions you showed. I wonder what the difference is between the old ones i have and the newer mark II versions they have now?
I have a pair of 308P MkIIs, that I bought open-box for $350, and they're magic. They don't absolutely need a sub, but given the room size I paired them with a Klipsch R-112SW and they're exactly what just about anyone would want.
I've had these for years. Well the 308's, Along with PreSonus R80, KRK Rokit 6s and One Kef Q350 paired with a Q650. Now the Kefs are on my desk where I listen to most of my music, PreSonus on my DJ booth and I mix on them 3-5 times a week, the JBLs are in the garage where I spend 1 or 2 days a week and the KRKs are in the kitchen.
i have always liked your videos, but I really feel you have found a very nice production that suits your style since your office move, really nice stuff :)
I have the Elac BS243.3 on my desk with a Rotel RB850, and I'm thinking about getting some Monitors, the BS243.3 sound great actually and because they go pretty low, even movies have enough bass.
I use 3 - 308s and 2 - 305s and the 310 sub for mixing atmos in 5.1, eventually I would like to have a 7.1.4 sometime in my future but these speakers are great for mixing
Using thier MK308s in a 9.4.6 Atmos setup, really incredible speakers for theater use. Front LCRs are crossed at 30Hz with dedicated LSR310s subwoofers behind the screen and below the center speaker apart from the 4 main subwoofers. It creates a strong screen presence esp for action movies and dialogues, far far better than many of the towers.
So if you are using the powered JBL 308s for HT use, you are using a multichannel processor/preamp to control them, I assume? Since the 308 only take balanced inputs which one did you get? I couldn't find any with XLR outputs for less than $2K which out of my budget.
I had the chance to listen to the Tower version of these speakers at a conference many years ago. When i was able, i purchased the 8" varitant of this speaker and they're great.
Your video just popped up in my feed, as a music gear freak i nornally clicked on it, first reaction... this dude speaks like Morpheus :D ( really nice info by the way, earned my sub )
Try a dedicated Dac with Volume control, I've had to many to mention but they can really contour the sound to your room. Schitt, PS Audio makes a killer Gain Cell Dac that cost more than the speakers but wow good synergy, Also Schitt has a cheap Bitfrost with Volume that while more forward was also more wide making the speaker resemble a Magnapan but without the exact point source of image. But nice never the less. Always buy from a place you can return. While the JBLs as stated show flaws, they do become more forgiving with older Equipment that has tone control's. Fun video, they make good PC speakers for larger rooms, 10 x 12.
Would it make sense to execute your 7.1.4 speaker system with these speakers? Have you listed your setup's speakers for sale as well? And how noticeable would the quality difference or how much would the improvement/$ be with the more expensive ones? Would love to hear your thoughts. Edit: Nevermind, you did say at the end of the video that you're planning to build an Atmos system with it
Gah! Another glowing review on these. I'm gonna have to bite the bullet and grab a set or curiosity on how they compare to my current setup will eat me alive and poop me out.
I have these also, they are my second favorite desktop speaker. My favorite pair is my $60 pair of OSD Nero Studio 5 but I think they discontinued them. I also have the 8" Mark II and the 10"JBL LSR310S sub. It's a great setup especially considering the price tag, you really can't beat them.
i love my JBLs to be honest i went to a radio station and they have a bunch of them inside the recording studio and in the monitoring side, so when i was choosing for my setup i inclued that, which won. i love how i can position them facing forwards instead of inwards so it looks better if i took a picture of them.
Great video as always Dms. I’ve had the 1st gen JBL LSR 308s and the LSR 310 subwoofer for about 4 years now. If anyone’s interested in that pairing at all I have a video on my channel with some thoughts on that. Excellent monitors.
I own the 308's. Love them. Music - spoken - anything audio - my favorite speakers. I actually own nothing but JBL speakers since - well - more than 30 years. Always a great sound at an affordable price point.
I got a set of 305s in an endorsement for my band from Harman when they just came out. We were the content for a showcase they did for the new pro line and they had the full lineup of studio monitors setup in the control room for people to listen (those m2's are also ridiculous btw). I immediately asked if they could throw in a set of the 305s once i heard what they sounded like. I had them as my a/b with the rokit rp8's in the studio and mostly used the jbl's only turning on the krk's to impress a client with a mix or whatever for some more bass. Since then i bought a set of 306's for the home setup and they are equally awesome.
Ive owned 306P, Adam T7V, and Focal FX80 and used them along side Genelec 8050b as second sets and would be fine mixing a record on any of the three. Fact is, the lower level speakers available today are fantastic and better than a lot of mid range nearfields from decades ago. I'd rather mix on any of those than a set of NS10 every day of the week.
Out of curiosity (because I've never mixed on speakers before) what do you think of the old adage of "if it sounds good on an NS10, it'll sound good on anything"?
I own a pair of NS10t and found that to be so not true that they live in my garage for when I'm changing the oil or doing yard work. I was never able tl acclimate to the midrange of those and they have zero low end so it is really easy to make a mix that is way too scooped and tubby in the end. @@CockatooDude
Would be nice to see a review from you of some older JBL classics like the L112 or 120Ti or L166 or just the good old L100, or maybe the big boi 250Ti. They are all still very nice speakers today, and they have the beautiful vintage look.
I have a Kawai ES7 Digital Piano and I don't love the internal speakers. I have 3 questions:: 1) Would the 306 work with my piano (I heard that they buzz)?? 2) Would the 306 work well as a replacement for my VERY old Altec Lancsing towers/sub combo for my COMPUTER and 3) What sub would you recommend (the Monoprice 10in???) ??
Screw the speaker thing, I want to hear you do the "I have a special set of skills" routine. What I am saying is your future is in voice over if you are not already doing so. Quite unique. Hints of Rod Serling, hints of Nicholsen, hints of Shatner, hints of all the greats.....since Klippel speakers are a fine deal, but voices could be copywrited...... You are welcome, but listen to the wise man typing here.
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Can you please make a more generic video about getting started with speaker setups? I have no idea where to get started… All I know is headphone amps and dacs etc, that equipment I know very well, but I am clueless as to how to begin setting up a speaker setup.
If active speakers like the one he's using you just need a DAC and some cable for XLR outputs. If they're passive speakers then add a speaker amp to the chain.
Also he said get a woofer. That means the speaker might not put out lower frequencies bass guitars an low end bass rap/electronic music can have
Try a simple self powered set, swan OS-10, maybe some edifiers. Something cheap that won’t break the bank.
That way you can Play with speaker placement and get an idea of how sound plays in a room.
Speakers are super fun and you shouldn’t stress out over the “rules” of hi fi, just plug n play and you’ll figure out what you like.
If you want to get into speakers, pay absolutely no attention to whatever advice the headphone community has to offer.
1. Don’t buy cheap electronics off Amazon.
2. Be ready to consider way more factors when purchasing speakers; will they play nice with not just your preferences, but your equipment, your room and your living situation? And I’m not just talking about whether the frequency responses compliment each other well. With this in mind, the hype speakers/amps more than likely WILL NOT WORK FOR YOU. You have to make your own specific choice, not just get a good product.
3. Sensitivity and impedance are a big deal when pairing speakers and amps. Be prepared to acquire some relevant electronics knowledge if you don’t have it already from looking into headphones.
4. The best value is often had by dividing spending in half between speakers and amps. E.g. £300 speaker with £300 amp. How much to spend on the source is left as an exercise to the reader, but if you’re into headphones you’ve got one already.
dac, amp, speaker, and a power supply to clean up the output from the mains (highly underrated)
I love the appreciation for budget speakers… everyone will recommend a $1000 pair of speakers, but giving reasons why a $99 pair of speakers are great is harder to find. Thank you!!
Cheap yes, but not $99 cheap. Around $340 a pair right now at JBL.
@@headphone307 You can probs find the mk1 version of these which sound very similar for 99 each
@@stevenf9298 I bought a used set of 305P for $100. Best money I've ever spent. The market is flooded with these speakers. In my area there's also a pair of 308MKII for $250. And these deals come up all the time. I think that DMS mentioned it's a great speaker for 99% of people, and I heartily agree. But even at $340 a pair new, the value is outstanding.😎
@@headphone307 100% I've had my 305 for 6 years, added a matching LSR310 sub last year and it's still just so good!
@@headphone307 If one does not have enough space for these speakers on their desks fo you have any speaker arm/stands you would recommend for these? Or could there be any compact speakers that, despite being a little more expensive, deliver similar sound quality, or is that physically impossible or they exist but are much more expensive? I'm not very knowledgeable in the audio field so I would love to hear someone knowledgeable's thoughts.
Great vid, I have to say it's also been a pleasure to see your channel cinematography evolve this video is so clean and well shot/ edited, really great stuff DMS.
Bought a pair of LSR305 + subwoofer as a backup set of speakers years ago and it quickly became my main setup for music production. Been looking into a set of room speakers, for normal listening, that don't require as much of a near-field listening position. I almost fell deep into the Hi-Fi rabbit hole but these seem like a great option, and I can stick with 1/4"/ XLR connections on the gear I already have. Also, loving the ultrawide video format.
how much of a difference does the subwoofer make to the bass quality and resolution ? stupid question I know but I have the same setup without the subwoofer
@@ravoid36n my case, subwoofer was crucial. Without it, there wasn’t enough low end for me, especially if you listen to electronic or hiphop. The mid-highs are veeery clean though. I went with a KRK S10.4 sub and I can’t recommend this combo enough.
Ive had the lsr305 for like 8 years now and I dont even feel the need to look for anything better since I love how they sound and how the waveguides work, pretty impressive for the money.
I started with those, and they remain my favorite monitors. I’m using the 308s with a sub now, but they still don’t have the clarity or detail of the 305s (which are serving as keyboard speakers now). Just phenomenal.
same except i have lsr308 its better
Kali LP-6 V2 are said to be a great contender for these speakers at only a marginally higher price point. I would love to see a comparison video!
Not to talk about the new IK Multimedia monitors that are great options as well.
I have the V1 and I love em, I'm sure the V2 is even better
me too!
I have both the V1 and V2. They are stupid good for the price. Wish DMS did compare them!
+1 on this. The LP-6 is amazing.
I’ve had the LSR308’s for years and they are truly my endgame. The 8 inch cones with my properly treated room is just magical to listen and mix on. LOVE me some JBLs. Back in my geurilla mixing days I took them to atlanta and they even survived a drop down a stair… No issues since then!
I've been running the 305p mk2 for almost 5 years and i haven't felt the need to upgrade. they're great for my use case which is just listening to music, watching movies and shows, and gaming.
Do they necessarily need to be plugged into audio interface? Someone told me they sound 2X better when connected via audio interface?
@@PuneetMehra hey have you figured out? i still need to know if i need to buy one.
IMO the only downside of these JBLs is their slight hissing while music is very quiet/not playing. Apart from that they are amazing for their price, one of the best bargains in audio.
Try switching to some high quality xlr ("worlds best cables" makes good Xlr that won't break the bank) if you aren't already
and if connected to an interface/amp/dac try using optical instead of usb from source
@@KabuTheFox The hissing is from the speaker's amp, not the sources connected to them.
@@IndianaBonez42 specific issue with this speaker? Cause I've had hissing with other speakers before and it tends to be emi or usb jitter
@@KabuTheFox Specific issue with this speaker. It just has a really high noise floor compared to other monitors in this price range.
@@IndianaBonez42 ah good to know, thank you
I got a pair of Genelecs that I was skeptical of in terms of beating these. Once they were set up, and the SAM room correction was applied, I was absolutely floored with how much better they sounded. DSP is the way forward.
Genelecs that arent in a totally different price bracket ?
Room correction is a last resort. Room treatment is more important since it removes problems that room correction cannot.
@@stimpsonjcat26 both 🤝
Uhm affordable Genelecs kind of don't sound good, and i refuse to listen to unafforable things. Is SAM going to iron that out? What's it down to anyway?
@@stimpsonjcat26 room correction isn't a last resort at all. Room treatment fixes problems that DSP can't and DSP fixes problems that room treatment can't.
You guys from the headphone show should take all your speakers and all of you into one room, audition all of them and make a video on each of you guys's toughts.
Depending on the subwoofer, I've found about 80hz works with the 305s,306s and about 65-80 depending on movies or music for the 308s. I've had a lot of fun with all of them. Love Magnapans but they need so much room to bloom.
Very true on the Maggie’s. I couldn’t believe the difference in time and then changes rooms(size) with different wall/ceiling/floor treatments and materials. They def react dif to what amp is pushing them as well.
Def eye opening for experience taking the time to test and mess around.
Would you use the 306 mk ii for movies?
I have the JBL LSR308 monitors 5 years now - can't express enough how much I am in love with them, combining the sound with my new HiFiman Sundara headphones can't be more happy. I recommend both to be used in your collection if you are an avid music lover on a budget. This is THE Price/performance set that everyone needs to have :)
Yo, I have the JBL LSR 308s and the Hifiman Sundara’s too! Great bang for buck choices!
308 gang!!! Love mine for mixing! so much so that I’ll grab a second set as soon as I get a chance to.
About a year ago I decided to look in to upgrading my LSR305s to 308s. I got on ebay, and just kept watching. Within 2 weeks I bought four of them, for about $100 each. They may be first gen but still sound phenomenol. One pair sits on my headboard, never had better sound in the bedroom. Amazing sound, at a price that can't be beat.
What kind of amplifier do you use for them ?
@@adambenk0 they are active, so no need for an amp, just an audio interface or whatever you're listening on
As someone who has built and designed speakers I appreciate the way you review speakers using actual measurements to back up what you are hearing. The vertical response is largely due to the shape of the waveguide. I doubt it can be fixed with the crossover and even if it can be it would affect the horizontal axis too much.
Edit: I meant messing with the xo would mess with the overall response not just the horizontal axis
It doesn't need to be fixed. They're not floorstanders so not difficult to mount at appropriate height or maybe even tilt a little.
@@SianaGearz I wasn't saying they did. I was just pointing out why they respond the way they do.
A narrow vertical response can be good for less ceiling and floor reflection.
Speaker design is all about tradeoffs an design goals.
I got the 305s on my desk with a Monoprice Stage Right 10-Inch Powered Studio Subwoofer, and they are phenomenal! I got the 5s because out of all three (the 5,6 and 8), the 5 is arguably the best and measures the best. Honestly, tho the price to performance is insane on these.
I have the 305 mk 1 in white. Love them. I personally don't like the glossy MK2 look. It's a no go for me.
Me to. Almost got the Red ones.
Got a pair of these to use in my living room. They work amazingly, both for general content and dedicated music listening. And I picked up a pair for $200 off ebay that were basically just open box returns with some slight cosmetic damage. Thanks for the recommendation and review of these! Can't wait to see what the projects you have in the pipeline, like an update on the speakers.
Thanks for the review! And here I've been thinking of getting a pair of these to upgrade my JBL LSR30X (yep, the Drop-customized LSR305 in piano black) speaker and moving the 30Xs to my bedroom.
Nice! I’ve got the 305 mk 2 in my studio and have always loved the sound.
This series is well known for their wide sweet spot, as well as for being a tad noisy. I use these exact ones for my composition and practice keyboard lab, and removed the sub (Presonus) in the end as these are delivering a great full band representation.
Personally perferred the Adam audio t5v myself but no doubt the jbl 305p/306p series is top notch
Yes! Much like you after getting a pair of LSR 305’s for my studio it made me re-evaluate all my other speakers. They are fantastic and still in my studio after several years. Got rid of my other speakers in my life and went JBL Studios 5 series 5.2 system in the den, JBL Stadium speakers in my car, JBL 300tws earbuds and a Charge 5 and man am I hearing some of the best audio I have ever heard where ever I am now.
I bought a Swan OS-10 and it's replaced my 3k usd headphones for home use, they became ones I put on mostly at night.
Gratz! on 100k!
Love the Hakke hoodie!
I've had these speakers for over 5 years now. I'm glad i went for the 6 inch version. Has easily enough bass. Have had zero problems. I absolutely love them. Super punchy sound and great stage. I have my sanyo-929 turn table connected to these with a only preamp into the Yamaha AG06 that i use for my pc. Sounds fantastic
I’ve always been a big fan of JBL. I have a 5.1 system using the older LSR4328p speakers and LSR4312sp subwoofers. I will be setting up more of these speakers in an Atmos configuration once my studio build is done, but I only have the space for 5.1 at the moment.
Looking forward to your review of the 306 mk2 in Atmos. I’m curious what sub(s) and processing you will use.
Is there any budget friendly way to setup a 5.1 channel home theatre with these JBL speakers? All the affordable AV receivers I've seen don't have any line-level RCA outputs which this speaker needs.
Right now, I have a stereo setup with LSR305 using a Topping DX3 pro+ as a DAC and volume control, but don't know how to set up a home theatre.
@@panzer3279 You would need an AVR that has pre outs, or one with balanced xlr connections.
I’m using a Yamaha Advantage cx-a5100 but it certainly isn’t cheap. There are older Denon receivers that have xlr outputs for 5.1 as well, but they also use older HDMI protocols for video, so while they may be cheap their resolution is likely capped out somewhere around 1080p.
I would love to see reviews of more budget studio monitors like these. Specifically, the Kali LP-6, Adam T5V/T7V and the KRK Rokit 5/7 G4. I’ve owned them all with the exception of the Adam monitors and I’d like to see how you feel they compare to each other and which you like best.
All these options are great, no matter which one you'll choose IMO
Very happy with my T8Vs, pair very well with my SB1000 crossovered at 50Hz
@@Bumper210 It's not like they're idetical so there's a value in comparison. Besides the Rokit i heard so far forgot which were pretty unpleasant, but Adam t5v were actually pleasant.
@@SianaGearz KRK before RP4 sucked, they were just fancy hifi speakers. RP4 are fantastic, just like two mentioned pairs
I own a pair, and matched to a Schiit Modius/Magnius stack running balanced/XLR...can confirm, fantastic set!
got the 305 for my desk audio ... 👍❤️ very nice.
Have had a pair of LRS.305 for my digital piano. Then I played some songs to them via a streamer and I was shocked how good they were near field. Then bought the 306 and also a pair of Whatfedale Diamond 12.2 for a far field TV setup. I returned the 306 & kept the 12.2. Started regretting the decision very shortly after. Should have kept the 306. For simplicity and good sound, I should have kept the 306. Cost wise, they were also better at a sales price less than half of that for the 12.2.
Agent Smith vibes in that intro. But fab video, i LOVE this speaker!
Wait till you get your hands on a pair of vintage 4311 studio monitors by JBL. I'm a JBL fanatic, I've owned the 8" version of these speakers, which was a gateway drug into JBLs for me. Currently I have a 4311 and a 4429 (which is a bit of an overkill for me), running through a Krell integrated amp. Uff, delicious.
I have Avalons, Keffs, Hedd Type20s, etc but the 4429 gets all the love.
Yep, lived with 4408s and 4312s, wish I would have kept both pairs.
They're just too ugly to have in a house imo, great for studios
L100’s, 4311, 4312 are some of the most overrated speakers in existence. Way too much money for way too little performance IMO.
I still have the orginal Massdrop edition frequency-matched pair of JBL LSR305 that I got for $180, TOTAL. Best return on investment for ANY of my tech buys. Ever. Period.
I will eventually upgrade to the Kali LP8 V2 and then the Hedd Type 30 Mk2 at some point, but honestly I don't have the time, the space, or the money to properly appreciate the power, clarity, and range of those speakers yet. You really need your own house to make that possible.
I got the 305 mk2 I wanted to get the Kali in-5 3-Way. But they were way too expensive in my country compared to the JBL. I am happy with my purchase 1yr later they have really started to open up.
Frank Filippetti one of the worlds best producers recommended the LSR monitors as the best under 1000 dollars. He said these beat way more expensive monitors and he wasnt kidding. they are amazing. especially for the stupid cheap price
i have the LSR305's the og's and was super impressed. i have 2 different paradigm systems, and for pure detail the jbl's are the best. one day i want to make a full HT setup with LSR's
You teased at the beginning that “spending a little more you could have something g really spectacular” but never said what that was. We’re you just referring to adding the subwoofer? Or choosing a higher up model in the JBL professional range? Thanks for the excellent review.
Adding a sub and room treatment. Thanks!
I love my Kali's. I think JBL is in trouble in the studio corner of they don't start really competing.
Powered speakers are just so underrated. They are typically uninfluenced by snake oil and measure flat or flat as possible for their price point. I'm rocking a pair of Monoprice Monolith Encore B6s, but if I were to start again, I'd get some JBL monitors or Presonus XT in 8" woofers.
I started off with headphones and have some decent IEMs, but nothing is quite like having a nice stereo setup. :)
powered monitors aren't I herently anymore flat than passive speakers, especially on the lower end of the market. Preaonus XTs typically have a boosted top end for example. What powered speakers do offers is less phase Distortion due to the active crossover and steeper slopes. This provides better imaging and potentially louder output with less Distortion.
@@Cakebattered I said typically flat.
Presonus XT series have very good directivety. You can EQ them flat with ease.
@@Cakebattered Steeper slopes in both active and passive crossovers actually affect phase more not less. If you take an active and passive crossover and match the slopes they will have the same amount of phase change.
My system is 305’s, w sub. I like the smaller profile too, and can find each at deals for $100@. Might upgrade front 3 to 306.
I highly recommend that you check out the Focal Alpha 65 EVO's. They are a studio monitor that are exceptional detailed. And have a WIDE sound stage. They quiet often get chosen by professionals as an upgrade over these. Studio monitors are under rated for audiophiles who are wanting a detailed speaker. My alpha 65's are set up in a mid field arrangement from my work station. I love them, I was originally going to choose the brand new Adam A7v's. but these beet the Adams in my AB listening experience and were cheaper. Especially if you are considering Atmos, as they have a standby feature and Have an extremely low noise floor. Both super important for Atmos set ups. Focal also do a Alpha Sub one that is a great paring to the Alpha line of speakers. As the Sub one also High passes the Monitors so that there is a clean cross over between the low frequencies.
As an owner of JBL 305s and 306Ps I would steer clear from these speakers. They have nice qualities about them but the high levels of distortion they possess not only ruin the sound quality but ruin their SPL capabilities. I would not recommend these for midfield use. The sound falls apart when cranked up. Measurements point back this up.
My go to budget speakers are Adam T5/7Vs which are better in pretty much every way. I've done a home theater with Adam S3Vs and Adam T7Vs and the results are truly incredible. The T series speaker sound pretty close to the S series so they blend seamlessly with each other.
T7V would be great fronts for a stereo or HT system with subs in the mix. 306P's cannot compare. The sound quality and sound output are far superior on the Adams.
6" 2-way, bookshelf monitors, between $300-$600/pr have been the sweetspot for loudspeakers since the late 80s.
Congrats on 100k! 🎉
I’ve used the 305s with a 310S in my office for most of my music listening for several years now and i couldn’t be happier with the combo. Clear, direct, accurate, and the bass could tear down the walls if I let it.
305s mk1 + 2x 310s subs is the perfect combo, nothing at the price comes near.
@@JefeBoss My office is small enough not to need dual 10" subs. 😂 Doesn't mean I don't *want* them, of course... 😉
Yooo finally 100k congratulations 🎉
How could I use these as desktop speakers? Edit: Would you please recommend a few DACs to drive these? perhaps a range from affordable to no budget buyers, personally my budget is around $100, but i would consider $200
I've owned all the different sizes of this speaker series. They are good. I upgraded to FOCAL monitors and realized the JBL speakers did one hell of a job for their price. I prefer the FOCALs, but the JBL really good especially for their price.
This video is GREAT! I never had this set into account. You just opened my eyes. You should do next - an ultra cheap Hifi audio system, I would like to see with what you come up with 😮
Looking forward to the Atmos setup with these!
These are problematic with Atmos unless there is one listening position.
The Kali IN-5c is mountable, coaxial, and works for overheads and a center channel.
If this guy is using a projector though and it's just one row of people it could be fine if he's good screwing things into the speakers.
I like to see people's faces when they hear anything on reference monitors for the first time. The mix sounding as it did in the studio and the relative quality of the recordings reeeealy come through. Recent spooky looks came from Utopia Japan Redux: "Wow the vocals are pushed away back there." And Roxy Music early stuff is lost to history. I don't think the masters will help much- shame.
I remember the first time one of my Ex's ever came over to mine and heard my system. We were having some cuddle time, and I was playing massive attack in the background. The song Teardrop came on and she suddenly stopped and was like "WTF is it raining?!" as it was in the middle of summer at the time, but it was just the crunchy vinyl sound texture that's baked in to that song filling the air with a rain like atmosphere. I was surprised as she worked in theater ... but hadn't heard that level of detail in music before. It was a chuckle anyhow.
Oh heck yeah. I recently had a friend over who had no idea about good audio and she was literally speechless for a solid hour while she went over her favourite songs haha
@@snjert8406 Yeah it's really sad that nowadays listening to music on a phone is the norm. So many people just don't know what they are missing out on. Everyone used to have a stacked single unit hifi at one point, it was almost as common as having a TV. People rarely even get them all in one units that took over the market now, since CDs and Tapes aren't a thing really anymore, and at best it's a 3-4" junky bluetooth speaker.
I agree that the JBL horns are amazing. I would also recommend the Studio 530s which I believe sound even better, having owned both. You can also get the 530s for as low as $199 on their refurb store from time to time. No one does value like JBL, but higher end speakers absolutely dominate all over these little guys. That being said 99% of people don't know what they're missing and ignorance is definitely bliss. Calling these speakers perfect for 99% of people is totally right.
Hey man I really enjoy the channel and you seem like the perfect person to ask this
I got a set of new drivers for Focal Alpha 65 evo, meaning two midwoofers and two tweeters. I took the manual PDF and put it in the cad software to generate dimensions of the fronts, knowing that they are 15mm (info in the description) + a friend of mine gave me an old speaker box after alpha 50 evo, so it's pretty similar.
I managed to perfectly reproduce the shape of the front panel and the whole box itself, including custom, 'perforated' bass reflex.
THING IS: They originally are active speakers with two amps per speaker.
I was thinking of a few designs, either replicating this - putting separate crossovers and running each driver independently, so 2 stereo amps, one for lows one for highs. Other idea was just turning them passive. There are ready to buy active spekaer amp kits/backplates but I wanted to make this a little more custom + I have got already amps that collect dust mostly (class D, cheap) so getting new ones just for this projects seems not right
What would you do?
I had a pair of JBL 305's. Bought some Adam T5V's about 6 months ago and pretty sure I liked the JBL's better. I'm going to eventually try a pair of Kali's.
I run the 305s for over a decade now, still love them for near field everyday usage, i remember being shocked by the imaging and soundstage coming from a rather bad 2.1 system back then.
If they ever break down, the 306s or 308s are definitely going to be a strong contender, hope they fixed the hissing after all those years.
@@grsamael
They haven't, and they've made them look cheaper and more ugly with the shiny black plastic
I bought a pair of 305s a while ago . Im not an audiophile neither do i mix and play any instruments . I just use them with my turntable to listen to my 70s and 80s vinyl and couldn't be happier.
I went through a few sets of powered monitors including these but eventually just went with some passives and a micca amp because they ALL hiss to some degree.
As speakers you listen to across the room, they're fine, but at a desk the hiss drove me nuts
Really speakers this size are all usually going to have a sacrifice in sound at desk distance.
Definitely would like to hear yours and Mad Economist's thoughts on the Kali LP-6 (v2?) comparitively.
What about the hiss? Got a pair of 305P Mk2 and had to return them because the hiss made them unusable at low volume
I have Yamaha HS5s and it's basically the same thing. I don't see myself replacing them. I'm so satisfied with how they make everything sound, from music, to guitar that I play through different VSTs. I like a more neutral tuning for music listening and big ridiculous bass for games and movies so they're perfect for, like you said, 99% of what I do
Have basically the same exact setup, except it’s at my desk and I have T8Vs instead of JBLs. They curb stomp my PC38X and modhouse Argons and I came to the conclusion that the money I spent on headphones was a waste in comparison.
Makes sense, I've never been happy with anything on my head or in my ears.
T8vs at your desk 😮
Love this.
i have the lsr308s sadly they are discontinued. I like them because a little more bass response with the 8 inch woofer and a matte finish instead of the glossy finger print magnet of the newer versions you showed. I wonder what the difference is between the old ones i have and the newer mark II versions they have now?
I have a pair of 308P MkIIs, that I bought open-box for $350, and they're magic. They don't absolutely need a sub, but given the room size I paired them with a Klipsch R-112SW and they're exactly what just about anyone would want.
i knew it! i have these and been telling people for years how incredible they sound!
Dude sounds like Agent Smith! I LOVE my JBL 305's!!
I've had these for years. Well the 308's, Along with PreSonus R80, KRK Rokit 6s and One Kef Q350 paired with a Q650. Now the Kefs are on my desk where I listen to most of my music, PreSonus on my DJ booth and I mix on them 3-5 times a week, the JBLs are in the garage where I spend 1 or 2 days a week and the KRKs are in the kitchen.
Lovely collection, what kind of amps you using? Thanks!
The SVS 1000 SB Pro are excellent. Have one but they say two is better.
I just started watching this channel, suprised to see a studio monitor being reviewed. Now I want a pair.
I use the 305p MKII and am very happy with them so far. I paired them with an 8 inch woofer, but I will likely upgrade it to a 10 inch
They open up immensely if you use them with the subwoofer they were designed with - the JBL LSR310s, and even better with two of those subs.
i have always liked your videos, but I really feel you have found a very nice production that suits your style since your office move, really nice stuff :)
i have been using the l308 with the matching sub as my living room setup for almost 6 years. they are fantastic and worth every single penny
What subwoofer would be a match for these in a similar price bracket? Would be nice to have a full system recommendation
I have the Elac BS243.3 on my desk with a Rotel RB850, and I'm thinking about getting some Monitors, the BS243.3 sound great actually and because they go pretty low, even movies have enough bass.
I use 3 - 308s and 2 - 305s and the 310 sub for mixing atmos in 5.1, eventually I would like to have a 7.1.4 sometime in my future but these speakers are great for mixing
Using thier MK308s in a 9.4.6 Atmos setup, really incredible speakers for theater use. Front LCRs are crossed at 30Hz with dedicated LSR310s subwoofers behind the screen and below the center speaker apart from the 4 main subwoofers. It creates a strong screen presence esp for action movies and dialogues, far far better than many of the towers.
So if you are using the powered JBL 308s for HT use, you are using a multichannel processor/preamp to control them, I assume? Since the 308 only take balanced inputs which one did you get? I couldn't find any with XLR outputs for less than $2K which out of my budget.
@@BronsonWhite Tonewinner AT300 Processor
I had the chance to listen to the Tower version of these speakers at a conference many years ago. When i was able, i purchased the 8" varitant of this speaker and they're great.
Love the HAKKE sweater. Eyes up guardian!
what is the least expensive upgrade in passive speakers it we want to get rid of the tweeter hiss of the jbl 306 ?
Your video just popped up in my feed, as a music gear freak i nornally clicked on it, first reaction... this dude speaks like Morpheus :D ( really nice info by the way, earned my sub )
I think this video needs to be a little bit wider as it is not wide enough, maybe 32 by 9.
Try a dedicated Dac with Volume control, I've had to many to mention but they can really contour the sound to your room. Schitt, PS Audio makes a killer Gain Cell Dac that cost more than the speakers but wow good synergy, Also Schitt has a cheap Bitfrost with Volume that while more forward was also more wide making the speaker resemble a Magnapan but without the exact point source of image. But nice never the less. Always buy from a place you can return. While the JBLs as stated show flaws, they do become more forgiving with older Equipment that has tone control's. Fun video, they make good PC speakers for larger rooms, 10 x 12.
Would it make sense to execute your 7.1.4 speaker system with these speakers? Have you listed your setup's speakers for sale as well? And how noticeable would the quality difference or how much would the improvement/$ be with the more expensive ones? Would love to hear your thoughts.
Edit: Nevermind, you did say at the end of the video that you're planning to build an Atmos system with it
Not sure how many fucks you give about random guy from Internet, but see my comment under this vid :)
A great public service video DMS, with a touch of the Matrix or Lost in Space to elevate the entertainment value 5/5 video and advice!
Please make a video about your Atmos setup with these JBLs in the future!
Gah! Another glowing review on these. I'm gonna have to bite the bullet and grab a set or curiosity on how they compare to my current setup will eat me alive and poop me out.
I have these also, they are my second favorite desktop speaker. My favorite pair is my $60 pair of OSD Nero Studio 5 but I think they discontinued them. I also have the 8" Mark II and the 10"JBL LSR310S sub. It's a great setup especially considering the price tag, you really can't beat them.
I love my JBL 2300LSR 8" pair. I've been using them as near field monitors for years and have written a ton of music on them.
i love my JBLs to be honest i went to a radio station and they have a bunch of them inside the recording studio and in the monitoring side, so when i was choosing for my setup i inclued that, which won. i love how i can position them facing forwards instead of inwards so it looks better if i took a picture of them.
Great video and sick Hakke hoodie, thanks for the content!
I’ve been using them for about 3.5 years and still enjoy them. I paid just under $200 for the pair from Focus Camera.
Love the Hakke jacket man. Destiny for life.
Great video as always Dms. I’ve had the 1st gen JBL LSR 308s and the LSR 310 subwoofer for about 4 years now. If anyone’s interested in that pairing at all I have a video on my channel with some thoughts on that. Excellent monitors.
I own the 308's.
Love them.
Music - spoken - anything audio - my favorite speakers.
I actually own nothing but JBL speakers since - well - more than 30 years.
Always a great sound at an affordable price point.
I got a set of 305s in an endorsement for my band from Harman when they just came out. We were the content for a showcase they did for the new pro line and they had the full lineup of studio monitors setup in the control room for people to listen (those m2's are also ridiculous btw). I immediately asked if they could throw in a set of the 305s once i heard what they sounded like. I had them as my a/b with the rokit rp8's in the studio and mostly used the jbl's only turning on the krk's to impress a client with a mix or whatever for some more bass. Since then i bought a set of 306's for the home setup and they are equally awesome.
Ive owned 306P, Adam T7V, and Focal FX80 and used them along side Genelec 8050b as second sets and would be fine mixing a record on any of the three. Fact is, the lower level speakers available today are fantastic and better than a lot of mid range nearfields from decades ago. I'd rather mix on any of those than a set of NS10 every day of the week.
Out of curiosity (because I've never mixed on speakers before) what do you think of the old adage of "if it sounds good on an NS10, it'll sound good on anything"?
I own a pair of NS10t and found that to be so not true that they live in my garage for when I'm changing the oil or doing yard work. I was never able tl acclimate to the midrange of those and they have zero low end so it is really easy to make a mix that is way too scooped and tubby in the end.
@@CockatooDude
I have had the 8 inch version of the speakers since 2018 and I love them and also the 10 inch subwoofer
Would be nice to see a review from you of some older JBL classics like the L112 or 120Ti or L166 or just the good old L100, or maybe the big boi 250Ti. They are all still very nice speakers today, and they have the beautiful vintage look.
I have a Kawai ES7 Digital Piano and I don't love the internal speakers. I have 3 questions:: 1) Would the 306 work with my piano (I heard that they buzz)?? 2) Would the 306 work well as a replacement for my VERY old Altec Lancsing towers/sub combo for my COMPUTER and 3) What sub would you recommend (the Monoprice 10in???) ??
Screw the speaker thing, I want to hear you do the "I have a special set of skills" routine. What I am saying is your future is in voice over if you are not already doing so. Quite unique. Hints of Rod Serling, hints of Nicholsen, hints of Shatner, hints of all the greats.....since Klippel speakers are a fine deal, but voices could be copywrited......
You are welcome, but listen to the wise man typing here.
Great video!
I have the 305 MK1 running with a SVS micro3000 sub. Any reason to upgrade? With the 306 what x-over with sub?