JBL 1 Series 104 Compact Powered Desktop Reference Monitors Bluetooth Version – White (sold as pair)
JBL 104 Bluetooth Reference Monitors
Compact Bluetooth Powered Desktop Monitors
JBL 104 compact, full-range, powered reference monitors draw from seven decades of JBL Professional engineering to deliver the truest, most accurate sonic presentation of any monitor in their class. These models include Bluetooth connectivity making them ideal for home recording enthusiasts, podcasters and video producers, as well as professionals seeking accurate portable reference monitors. JBL 104s combine powerful 4.5-inch low-frequency drivers with coaxial .75-inch soft-dome tweeters, potent 60-watt amplification and innovative acoustic design to provide exceptional imaging, neutral frequency response and crisp detail in our smallest, most affordable reference monitor yet. With their sleek, elegant design and compact form factor, they’ll make a stunning statement in any home or pro studio while conserving valuable work space.
- Coaxial 4.5-inch (118mm) LF driver and .75-inch (19mm) soft-dome HF driver
- Bluetooth Enabled
- Integrated 60-watt Class D power amplifier (30 watts distributed to each speaker)
- Acoustically optimized for desktop placement
- Front-panel volume control and headphone jack
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Trust the TransparencyWith JBL 104 Reference Monitors, you’ll hear true clarity and detail, without coloration. The JBL 104s deliver crisp highs and rich bass just as they were intended, at any volume level; they’re acoustically optimized for desktop placement, to deliver accuracy even in crowded workspaces. And their smooth off-axis response means you can monitor with confidence in a wide sweet spot. Whether you are podcasting, creating online content, or mixing your latest jam session, the JBL 104 can help you take your sound to the next level. | Pro Performance, Scaled to SizeWe’ve optimized JBL’s legendary technology in our smallest form factor ever: our innovative new coaxial driver design features a high frequency driver aligned with a woofer cone precisely contoured to deliver accurate response, exceptional detail and impressive off-axis performance, for the most neutral, accurate presentation, desktop to desktop, room to room. Its low-frequency port works with the driver to provide accurate bass at all listening levels. | Power and PunchThe world’s top recording studios and touring artists rely on JBL monitors to deliver unparalleled fidelity and performance. The JBL 104 Reference Monitors’ integrated 60-watt Class D power amplifier distributes a potent 30 watts per speaker. With a coaxial 4-½-inch LF driver and ¾-inch soft-dome HF driver, creative professionals and music lovers alike can count on the JBL 104 to deliver a reliable sonic reference and a truly enjoyable listening experience. | Streamline Your SessionsThe JBL 104 Reference Monitor integrates smoothly into any production workspace, thanks to smart features like a front-panel volume control that allows convenient level adjustments without straying from the sweet spot, and a front-panel headphone jack that automatically mutes the speakers, giving you isolation in one simple step. And, the JBL 104’s dual ¼-inch balanced, dual RCA, and single â…›-inch inputs accommodate a wide range of sources. |
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Perfect for Musicians | Perfect for Vloggers | Perfect for Podcasters | Perfect for Gamers |
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| LF Driver Size | 4.5″ | 5″ | 6″ | 8″ |
| HF Driver Size | 0.75″ | 1″ | 1″ | 1″ |
| HF Driver Type | Soft Dome | Soft Dome | Soft Dome | Soft Dome |
| Frequency Range | 88Hz – 20kHz | 43Hz – 24kHz | 39Hz – 24kHz | 37Hz – 24kHz |
| Crossover | 1725Hz, 1st order | 1725Hz 4th order acoustic Linkwitz-Riley | 1425Hz 4th order acoustic Linkwitz-Riley | 1800Hz 4th order acoustic Linkwitz-Riley |
| Power Amp | 30W (60W for Pair) Class D | 41W Class D | 56W Class D | 56W Class D |
| Maximum Peak SPL | 92dB | 108dB | 110dB | 112dB |
| Weight: | 450 g |
| Dimensions: | 12.4 x 15.29 x 24.69 cm; 450 Grams |
| Model: | JBL104-BT-WH |
| Colour: | White |
| Colour: | White |
They are easy to setup, sound very balanced, all of those low frequencies come through without overpowering any of the other frequencies. Get to a very loud volume without sacrificing sound quality or cracking at all. Overall way more than I expected I would get for these speakers and definitely sound better than most systems I have listened to even using a sub woofer up to at least the 500 dollar price range. Honestly so pleased with them, thank you JBL for making a quality high value low price product to record with!
Ich bin kein Profi und habe auch keinen YT Kanal. Ich hatte nur die Nase voll von hufig wechselnden Mistboxen am PC.
Frher habe ich den PC nur sehr selten fr Musik genutzt, aber das hat deutlich zugenommen. Deswegen musste da was vernnftiges her.
Party mache ich damit nicht. Mir waren Boxen wichtig die mit einem Klangbild ohne die elektronische Glattmacherei der blichen PC Boxen daherkommen und sie sollten auch nicht grer sein als meine beiden 27 Zoll Monitore. Die JBLs passen schn dahinter, so wie es sein soll.
In diesem Preissegment ist mir noch nichts besseres unter die Ohren gekommen.
Was soll ich hier noch gro zu den Klangqualitten der Boxen sagen, was nicht viele andere Rezensenten schon so eloquent dargelegt haben.
Absolute Empfehlung von mir.
This can also be used as normal speakers for desktop or laptop.
Cracking sound for a desktop speaker louder than my sound bar and crisper too
I wanted a good pair of 2.0 speakers for my laptop or DAP. Sure, there are much better (and much more expensive) studio monitors out there. I have a set of JBL LSR 305s as well-which are much better (and bigger and way more expensive). But for the price (I paid $94 recently for the pair) they sound great and are unbelievable value. I think you will struggle to find anything that comes close for even 2x the price.
Schnelle Abwicklung, Ware i.O. Funktioniert auch gut ber PC / Desktop mit Bluetooth Stick 5.0.
Heavier than i thought. They are going to be my travel speakers. But they sound great for what I need to do with them. At first only one speaker was working. Once I changed the speaker wire everything was OK.
Calidad extraordinaria para el tamao que tienen, buenos graves y agudos, son de tamao intermedio, ideal para sobremesa, por poner un pero, que hay que comprar aparte el cable para conectarlo al Pc o al Tv
Wow! En effet la puissance de son est limite mais quelle aubaine ce prix! Je les ai install dans ma cuisine et le tout est juste parfait, une fois mon Equalizer ajust sur Spotify!
I’ve used all sorts of larger monitors over the years, mainly for a bedroom DJ setup. These JBL’s are PERFECT for both sound quality, clarity, and size. I also don’t need a clunky amp anymore. And that price?!? Wow. Just wow. They nailed it! Very pleased with this purchase.
Great for the price. Low-end seems a little “fake”-sounding when paired with an actual sub. Great for the price though!
I love these they are super clear and lots of depth to the sound. Highly recommended for any application.
I originally had them hooked up to my computer, but now they are hooked up to my TV and they beat most soundbars I’ve owned!
A decent economical solution for computer monitors with a bit more power. The sound quality is great at volume but not as articulate as other reference monitors, so don’t expect Porsche performance at chev prices. They will be more than adequate for general mastering, production, better for editing, outstanding for general use.
Great price, quality name, well built, unimposing size and shape when placed beside monitor.
They have an auto-sleep and wake feature that means you don’t have to get up to turn them on. They can also accept audio input from any source without any fiddling, providing a seamless transition between TV and podcasts or music.
Bluetooth volume control is a problem, as for some reason bluetooth audio comes in LOUD unless you turn it off.
I have had JBL speakers before, so the brand trust was already there when I purchased these. I needed a solution for surround sound as I already had a sound bar with sub, and did not want to completely replace my set up and spend large sums of money. These now act as my surround, with the main sound and base coming from the sound bar and sub. The fact that they have their own built in amp made it very easy for me to set up.
When I solely use these speakers (during testing) they were great. Crystal clear sound, the base and treble is very impressive too for such small compact speakers. My living room is not huge, so these were a perfect solution for me. Combined with my sound bar and sub, I now get amazing surround sound for the theatre experience needed. Delivery was very quick and set up is super easy.
JBL never disappoints me in terms of price and quality. Highly recommended!
These are rather good speakers. The speakers are well built, with a solid, weighty feel to them despite relatively compact size. The speakers have an unusual shape (well, unusual by traditional standards) replacing the boxy design of traditional speakers with a sleek, ovoid shape – without entering the realms of wackiness. The speakers have rubberised bases and aren’t prone to slipping on a desktop. These are the basic, wired only versions. The speakers run on mains power via a single mains input.
At the combination of price point and size, the sound quality is really very good. The bass is a little weedy, but better than expected considering the size. I’m happy with them — and would not have been unhappy had I paid the circa hundred pound asking price, instead of receiving them as review items.
If you want studio quality unprocessed sound quality at a budget – these are just bellissimo . And they look great.
Compact and solid for home studio, the balance is accurate, the bass sound is obviously low, as size proposes. However, it is suitable for mixing and hi-fi listening.
Used for listening to music while I work, and as near-field monitors when I’m composing. Best speakers I’ve ever had, and at a bargain price. Buy ’em!
Plus these JBL’s look way nicer, whether on you desk or in the living room, whatever you need. And they were $30 less ($95 CAD).
I’ve owned a ton of Bluetooth speakers and computer speakers over time, these are hands down the best for the price, outperform stuff 3x as much and the best sound quality of any that I’ve owned personally.
They are very hard to hook up to bluetooth. We couldn’t get any help from JBL. After 2 weeks of trying daily, we managed to get the connection to hold. But do not know how long it will.
Die JBL haben den Vergleich gewonnen und knnen bleiben. 🙂
Noch kurz ein paar Anmerkungen.
Die Presonus wirken alles in allem recht billig im Vergleich. Sie sind sehr leicht und der Kunststoff wirkt auch nicht gerade hochwertig.
Klanglich sind sie sehr przise und bieten eine gute Auflsung. Ideal als “Abhre”, aber nicht, um Musik zu genieen. Der Bass drhnt eigentlich immer, egal, wie sehr man ihn herunter regelt. Rockmusik macht einfach auf Dauer keinen Spa mit denen.
Die JBL 104 wirken da schon wesentlich solider verarbeitet, und durch die Ei-frmige Optik auch “schlanker” auf dem Schreibtisch.
Mir gefllt das Design.
Durch das Koax-Chassis sind Tief-/Mitteltner und Hochtner auf einer Linie, das wirkt sich positiv auf das Abstrahlverhalten aus. Der sogen. Sweet-Spot ist grer, als bei anderen vergleichbaren Boxen. Selbst wenn man auf nur 50cm Abstand geht, hat man immer noch eine tolle, durchgehende Stereo-Bhne, ohne das ein “Loch” in der Mitte entsteht.
Besonders hervor zu heben sind hier die Mitten und die Hhen. Vielleicht hauen sie in den Hhen ein bisschen zu viel auf die Kacke, aber es hrt sich sehr lebendig an, ohne zu nerven.
Kein “Sibilanten” Zischeln bei stimmlosen S-Lauten.
Der Bass ist gut, aber auch nicht mehr. Etwas konturierter, als bei den beiden anderen Testprobanden.
E-Gitarren Soli von Knopfler, Bonamassa, Gilmour und Co. hren sich auf den JBL einfach “schner” an, als bei den beiden anderen MItkonkurrenten.
Die Wavemaster Cube Mini Neo sind optisch, verarbeitungstechnisch und ausstattungsmig noch mal eine ganze Liga hher, das ist schon erstaunlich, was man da fr 120 Euro geboten kriegt.
Lackiertes MDF !! Das hat man sonst nur bei wesentlich hherpreisigen Boxen.
Und sogar eine Fernbedienung, von der aus man sogar die Tiefen und Hhen noch anpassen kann. Inkl. Loudness Taste und Bluetooth.
Allerdings wirken sie auf meinem Schreibtsich doch schon sehr volumins und ich htte stndig Angst, mir irgendwelche Macken in den Korpus zu hauen. Die Lackierung ist nmlich nicht so perfekt und ultrahart wie z.B. bei den Audioengine A2 (wei). So waren schon bei Anlieferung einige Kratzer auf dem Korpus zu erkennen.
Klanglich spielen sie etwas runder und lebendiger, als die Presonus. Aber fr meinen Geschmack werden sie auch hier von den JBL leicht geschlagen.
Very good for price range. A bit low on volume range, but understandable based on the size/quality. Sound is almost pro – quality for studio work.
NO LAS COMPREN
These monitors are perfect for a deejays who have their set up in room where space is limited. Connect them to your controller or mixer’s output and there you go.
They are good for monitoring in a recording set up. Cost effective and sound very good. They give you a well balanced frequency response. Especially for the beginner on a tight budget. They have good volume and good low end punch for a speaker that size.
I have 2 pair. One pair in my studio connected to my deejay set up and the other in may bedroom connected to my streaming device on my TV. They sound better that most soundbar systems in that price range
These are quite simply fantastic, I bought them to run a Pioneer tuner through. The built in amplifier is sensational for its size and the tone and quality of the sound is something only much bigger monitors could manage a few years ago. Simple to set up, with ample connections. Plus, the power save feature is a real bonus so you can leave them switched on and they bounce back to life when you need them. Astounding product.
Honestly, I’m not sure you can get a better overall value for the price. Shockingly clear across the frequency spectrum at a decent volume, with the only (expected) caveat being sub 60hz or so is basically non-existent just due to the physical size of the cones. Highly recommended if you need some great sounding speakers for home/office listening, or even a secondary pair of reference monitors for comparison to less than full spectrum listening situations.
ich habe mir die JBL gekauft, da ich in Audio Fachzeitschriften sehr viel positives darber gelesen habe und auf der Suche nach Nachfolgern fr meine bisherigen Bose war.
Der Versand war typisch Amazon extrem flott und gut verpackt.
Bei den JBL Boxen selber sind mir paar Dinge aufgefallen:
Recht einfache Terminals fr die Verbindung zwischen den Boxen (gilt auch fr das beigelegte Kabel), es ist zweckmig aber irgendwie habe ich mir etwas solideres erwartet,
Die Boxen wirken sonst gut verarbeitet, wirken sehr solide und sind hbsch.
Warum der Power Knopf auf der Rckseite angebracht ist, verstehe ich persnlich nicht und finde es etwas unpraktisch.
Der Lautstrkenregler ist dezent beleuchtet und griffig.
Die Regelung selbst ist gefllt nicht Stufenlos sondern man merkt Stufen, was ich auch sehr schade finde.
Die Lautstrke der Boxen ist okay und bei mir im Arbeitsbereich (ca 15qm) vollkommen ausreichend, wobei ich gerade hier eine feinere Abstufung bei der Regelung vermisse.
Wie gesagt hierbei handelt es sich um Anmerkungen auf hohem Niveau 😉
Eines muss man aber wirklich auch sagen, die Dinger klingen, meiner Meinung nach, fr den Preis einfach sehr gut. Wenn man mit den paar Punkten die ich oben aufgefhrt habe leben kann erhlt man wahrscheinlich ein sehr faires Angebot.
Actually my 2nd pair. Originally had these for desktop recording monitoring, which I still use.
Thought I’d see what the TV sounded like through them. Sounded great, so wanted another pair.
When I saw them now being advertised for 50 less than the other pair cost, just had to get them!
Always loved JBL.
I think the reason they are now being sold at a greatly reduced price on Amazon, it that they are now being
replaced with the more expensive Bluetooth version. I don’t like the lag you get with Bluetooth, so these are great for me.
Best studio monitors on a budget! Absolute steal! These may look small, but these pack a punch of a sound. These connect very easily to my interface and Bluetooth. Satisfied customer!
I would recommend these to anyone that is looking for studio monitors like if you are making music or editing videos etc. The build quality is excellent, you can feel and hear that it’s JBL. I have heard a lot of monitors and I can tell you that these are real reference monitors. They are not for amateurs. And for the price you can’t beat them. I just got them, but so far they work grea
Le casse sono arrivate nei tempi previsti e nelle condizioni descritte (prodotto usato con piccoli segni estetici che non ne pregiudicano la funzionalit). A parte il piccolo difetto sopra descritto e di cui ero consapevole, le casse funzionano molto bene, la caveria allegata di ottima fattura, il range delle frequenze e la potenza delle casse sono notevoli per le dimensioni delle stesse e per il prezzo.
These are my very first studio reference monitors. I’m just getting into music production and I honestly like them a lot. Obviously you’ll get better mixes with higher end speakers but the price point can’t be beat. I love the features it has (bluetooth). If you need TRS cables, definitely buy some because it doesnt come with it. It just comes with the white and red one.
ACHTUNG! Hier eine Aktualisierung:
Die Lautsprecher sind dezent “gesoundet”. Nach wie vor gilt: Hervorragende Mitten, feine hhen, hohe Auflsung. Kommen wir zum Bass: Der ist nicht “Bumm-Bumm-Equalizer-Loudness”, sondern ist so, wie die Aufnahme ihn liefert. Selbst in tiefste Tiefen, eine Aufnahme die bis 40Hz herunter geht legt ein sauberes Bassfundament, erstaunlich! Ein exzellentes Stereo-Panorama mit hervorragender Ortbarkeit, trotzdem dass man sich zwischen den Lautsprechern bewegen kann, nichts scharfes, nichts gebndeltes. Echte Monitore die nichts verzeihen und nichts “besser” machen wie das Original, die (relativ) neutral klingen und Musik und Stimmen plastisch darstellen. Fr diese Preisklasse und darber hinaus, ganz klar 5 Sterne!
Aktualisierung: Was mir aufgefallen ist, ist dass der Ton generell leiser ist… Erklrung: Wenn man Kopfhrer dran hngt ist der Ton dort auffallend lauter als ber die Lautsprecher. Dies gilt auch fr die Lautsprecher die ich zuvor hatte. Man muss die JBL etwas mehr aufdrehen. Kein wichtiges Detail, aber eine Bemerkung wert.
It is a truly great product for it’s sounding and price. Now I really don’t understand why you should want to buy generic PC speakers from known brands for 100, 200 and even more euros and get that poor sound.
There is super clear highs and mids, the sound panorama is wide and have plenty of details.
There is a lack of bass, so for those, who want to make bass party, you should think about buying a subwoofer or pair of 305p monitors.
EDIT: while bending over to pick something up from the floor i noticed the speakers sounded much better. originally i had them placed on the desk but speaker placement is very important for these. im updating my review and bumping the rating to 4 stars because after making speak stands and placing them 60 degrees from center the sound much better and actually make decent monitors.
I’m probably not great and describing the way audio equipment sounds, but I know I’m very happy with these. The short version is this: accurate but pleasant. I don’t feel like any frequency dominates over any other whatsoever. That’s perfect for me as a hobbyist musician.
I feel like these would be the perfect speakers to get if one is dabbling with music production, but maybe not fully committed. Say you got these for that reason, and then decided not to go any further. You’ve at least now got a very versatile and pleasant set of speakers for a desk. Add a little sub and you’ll be having a lot of fun with these.
The quality of these monitors is excellent. They feel heavy and the sound quality is good. These are a nice low end entry monitor for a small apartment.
Great speakers. Love the size and the quality. Great sound. Would definitely recommend these!
Good enough for a small space. And they look cool.
Long version: My testing comparison was against an Audio Pro A10 and – unfairly – my full 5.1 hifi (Onkyo receiver, Dali sensor floorstanders, etc). They destroyed the A10, literally no comparison on any measure. And in some cases they showed detail In recordings that my hifi blended out.
Obviously this set of stereo speakers is no match for the range and power of a big expensive setup (whether hifi or studio). But for this size of speaker at this price? If you have the need, they’re perfect.
They have a very good range and would work well for listening to music right up to medium sized rooms (30-40sqm) at moderate volume levels.
For monitoring they have great detail. They show up bad recordings. I noticed fairly subtle mic/setup changes mid verse in well produced songs I’ve heard many time before and never picked up on.
Unlike some detailed speakers they’re not tiring/annoying to listen to, they’re dynamic and fairly warm. Bass and mid are smooth and punchy, trebles are crisp without ever being shrill or metallic.
They’re solid, good build quality and have a clean, modern look.
This is a simple, versatile setup, plug it into whatever you want. Way better than a Bluetooth/Smart speaker that will get out dated; there’ll always be some new tech, new codec, new ai assistant. In ten years these will still plug into the latest AI device while your first gen smart speaker is deep in landfill somewhere.
Finally, these speakers could be used in any way you want. They’re not just for sound engineers. No reason they couldn’t be used in any room for music or tv or whatever. I haven’t tried them outside, they have a big sound but would probably sound a bit lost outside of a smallish patio/pool setting, so maybe don’t use them as the PA system at your wedding.
This is the first time for me owning a desktop monitor, I have had some experiences with headphones and audio and done my studies about speakers. These sounds excellent if you just want to enjoy music and for normal desktop use. The bass is not overwhelming but is tight and surprisingly nice. The highs are clear but not the clearest I’ve heard for speakers, and mids are a little bit dark but are all fine for what they are. Just don’t expect crazy bass for those bass heads. The volume control knob is very nice and fidgety. Most importantly these get loud and punchy, probably louder than you will ever need these to be, plus they are self-powered so no need for amps and as that could easily cost a lot more. Overall, an easy recommendation for beginners into speakers or just need a desktop speaker for normal use.
These are the shape of a big egg, but not like standard box speakers.
My previous setup for video / audio editing was an old pair of NS10s powered by a mini hifi amplifier as the MacBook Pro speakers aren’t ideal. This setup sounded good at low and higher levels, but s Still, it took up a large amount of desk space. I am due to be moving to a smaller editing suite so the idea of a smaller pair of monitors was something to be jumped at. In built amplifier too? Let’s do this.
JBL have been around sinceJames Bullough Lansing founded them in 1946 and have been installed inprofessional in homes, studios and cinemas the world over. So a pair of speakers with the JBL name on it must be good? Right?
So in the box are the two eggs. They’re not too heavy and they have a rubberised base so they won’t slide around on your desk. They connect to your sound source by a RCA sockets at the back of the right hand speaker. I used a 3.5mm jack to RCA cable from my 2019 MacBook Pro headphone out. Other inputs available are a pair of TRS and on the front, a 3.5mm aux in.Behind the grill you have a 4.5-Inchlow frequency driver combined with a 0.75-Inch soft-dometweeter. Power is a class D 60 watt (30w + 30w). They’re designed to be placed at head / ear height reasonably close and don’t take up much room on your desk.
Running for a week and I was somewhat unimpressed with the sound, there was no sparkle, no oomph from them. Then I started to hear what they were capable of. Music, uncoloured, which is what you would want in a (home) studio. They are not meant to give you fake bass or colour the sound. The volume knob is stepped, and glows when the speakers are powered. They don’t go loud loud, these are near-field monitors for a small or home studio (even just a laptop and DAW of your choice). For me, when video editing, I know the sound, be it vocal tracks or music, what I hear is what the edit should be when published. They’re now a useful piece of my studio.
Negatives? They are a tad bass shy. The sound took a while to open up. The on-off button on the rear of the right speaker is a little stiff, I felt I would accidentally push the speaker over trying to turn them on. The figure of eight power cable is too short (yeah, that’s more of a niggle and I had a longer cable on hand to fix that).
Note: there’s another version of these speakers with bluetooth built in. If you don’t need that, then these could be worthwhile.
For the price its an amazing investment. That being said there is no Low end on these but that can be a good thing. I have an older neighbor and when making music i cant blast it so make it between these and my headphones and i get great mixes. Perfect also as b monitors next to 6.5 or 8 inch woofers
From sound professional to amateur home producer these are a very solid pair of monitors. Clean, pure and clinical sound with a very precise sound range and absolutely no reverb. Very fast drivers deliver punch when switching and predictable fade from the horns make subtle tone shift audible clearly. Impressive quality for the price and good build/design features.
Note these are not for listening to music per say but designed to remove all variations from speaker/amp materials and build to to deliver clean sound so that the sound design can be judged.
Elles sont trs agrables pour couter de la musique et pour faire de la musique donc trs bon choix pour commencer. Si vous tes dans mon cas vous ne serez pas du
Bought these because JBL is a great brand and always good for sound. My first stereo system included a pair of JBL and I was not disappointed than, and they still delivery the goods as after as sound reproduce go. They a built very very well, with a great design. They are a perfect fit for desktop speakers.
Okay so these are NOT gonna blow your brains out and if you are only buying for casual listening i’d recomend getting the flip speaker instead. However, as I got them for bedroom djing while living temporarily with a family with young kids who go to bed early, these are *perfect*, especially when you consider the price. It’s not like I can throw a party here anyway lol. Sound quality seems okay-ish but I’m just someone having fun messing with serato, not a pro. My usual monitors are pioneer DJ-DM 40, which are about twice the price and definetly louder and way clearer, so if you wanna make some noise while still somehow staying on a budget those are better.
Livr rapidement, les petits moniteurs donnent un bon rendement. J’aime bien le contrle du volume sur le devant la caisse.
Not for high end mixing, but for listening in front of the computer, they are great. I am an audiophile, and these are a great buy, if you buy them for what they were intended for.
I have been listening for 2 days now and they have opened up and are very accurate. Exceptional sound stage and separation for a speaker this size. l Love them!
They have a small footprint and are designed to sit on a desk. Hook-up was easy. The sound is crisp and and clear. These are designed for reference, not entertainment sound–so you’re not getting much bass or modified sound.
It’s nice to have several input capabilities. You switch between inputs by pushing the selector button. The markings on the indicator are a bit small but it’s not a big drawback. The volume control and selector switch have a good solid feel to them.
So I’m a happy camper. I was a bit concerned that these were available before the release date listed on other sites; however, the box indicates US and I had no problem registering the product with JBL. I’m not sure about if they would honor the warranty since Amazon is not list, but I doubt if I would have any issues with the speakers. They work great and I don’t play them at extreme levels.
So I recommend them and I believe the asking price make them a good value.
Wow. These monitors are more than I expected. Very clear sound and surprized by the low end. It has the prop 67 warning from California. I emailed JBL to find out whats in it but they just gve back doule talk. I’m taking my chances for now and ventilating the room more.
Connected to a desktop computer mainly for music or music-video watching. Clean, open and crytal clear JBL sound.
I was skeptical at first of the size and weight. Boy was I wrong these have a sound that is just right and well balanced. I turned mine own and immediately tossed my old pair. They’re Not super bassy but just right for DJing or light productio
I use it to make beats with my Maschine Mikro, listening to music on Youtube, Soundcloud, lossless tracks, all are incredible. It is a worthwhile purchase.
I actually like it very much. It’s hard to believe that it does not have a subwoofer. I’m coming from using a cheaper no-name 2.1 speaker that had a subwoofer; the only thing that I sort of not like is that the on/off button is in the back of the speaker. I think it would’ve been nice to have the on/off button as part of the volume control – you turn the dial all the way down and then some to power off, etc.
As far as the sound quality goes, it’s pretty awesome. I can never have it more 1/3 of the way because it’s loud, and it’s really clear too.
Muy buena referencia de audio a un precio bastante accesible
They were a bit bigger and heavier than I expected but they sound great and it’s a pleasure to work with them.
The product is small but give a wonderful sound and presets through the woofers.
one Conn is there is no place to mount it. I saw smaller speakers with the ability to place a walldesk mont to them, and this feature could save me some desk space.
Quality: The sound is so clear the bass is as much as it requires .
1. The movie experience on this speakers are so great that it actually meets 95% of cinema experience
2. If you are bass lover- you wont like this and if you love to hear the song in its true form these speakers are great.
Customer service: the customer services are atleast available infact better than others mackie and all the other brands..
Jbl will surely be on top with other brands in terms of customer service
These self powered speakers sound decent. They present a good sound stage. Depending on your source, they may feel underpowered though.
For the price point and what you get, I’m extremely happy. The coaxial speakers work wonderfuly to keep things in phase and sound like a single point source. Make sure they are ear level when using these speaker. They really shine when your ears and the drivers are at the same height. So listen to them on axis. I have these on my night stand right now pointed at my bed with my head in-between them. It sounds like I have studio headphones on. I plan to get another pair. I am not sure about mastering / mixing as I don’t do that. Though again they sound like having a good pair of headphones on. I think it’s because it’s all coaxial and in phase working as if it’s one driver. Which in a way it is. Oh, and no details are lost or accentuated depending on volume. It’s very much the same response at all levels.
Me la jugu con estos JBL por un par de videos que vi en internet… Y mi sorpresa fue mayscula. Son cojonudos, buenisimos graves y muchisima claridad en agudos…pero es que los medios son lo que mas me llamo la atencin, un sonido bastante plano como deben ser estos altavoces pero agradables de escuchar y con un plus de graves que se agradece. Tienen entradas de sobra jack3.5, RCA y balanceada jack.
Tengo tambien unos Edifier de su gama de precio…que estan muy muy bien y los recomiendan en todos los sitios posibles, pero me quedo con los JBL… Son todoterrenos puros con un plus de “chicha”.
Y eso sin hablar del tamao y diseo que es increible.
JBL es garanta de calidad y al ver su precio tan accesible no dud en comprarlos
I just installed today. Extremely accurate and volume and drive is perfect.
I don’t listen to hard music much and especially not at the office but these speakers make me smile.
Caveat, I am using a USB Topping D10 digital audio converter which helps with resolution.
The combo is awesome. Get it. You wont be disappointed.
Achetes pour du monitoring studio, ces enceintes ont des points forts…et pas mal de points faibles.
Les plus :
– le design en formes de Tic-Tac gant est sympa
– le format compact permet de les intgrer aux set-ups les plus restreints en terme d’espace
– pour de l’coute Hi-Fi rcrative, c’est suffisant
Les moins :
– la connectique est pauvre, d’o une mise en place un poil laborieuse
– les enceintes sont lourdes, trop lourdes et encombrantes pour les dplacer souvent sans encombre
– la restitution sonore est pauvre et beaucoup trop colore
– aucun rglage fin n’est permis, absence de filtres et d’EQ
– l’alimentation est fournie…avec des cbles un peu trop courts
– le bouton on/off n’est pas idalement plac
– leur plage dynamique est assez restreinte, d’o un rodage trs compliqu
hese speakers are good build and sound guality,the only complaint is that it could use a bit more bass
The build is excellent and the range of inputs great – I got these on offer for about half price and they are perfect for my office space, playing mostly vinyl and flac files. Highly recommended.
This is a beautifully engineered pair of speakers from JBL. They feel extremely solid and everything about them says “quality”. In the box with the speakers is a mains lead, an instruction leaflet and a cable to connect the two speakers. This is straight speaker wire meaning that if it is too short for your planned installation it’s really easy to substitute a longer cable, no special connectors needed.
JBL have used expanded polystyrene for packing, it’s really time to switch away from this.
Inputs, power and controls are on the right-hand speaker. Supported inputs are a pair of RCA sockets and a pair of quarter inch sockets (balanced) on the back, and a 3.5mm stereo socket on the front. On the back there’s also a mains switch and the mains cable socket. On the front there’s a volume control above the stereo 3.5mm input socket and a headphone jack underneath.
I had these up and running quickly and was very impressed with them. They are professional reference speakers, the kind you’d use in a home studio, and at 30W per channel they sound fantastic. However they can also be used with a computer if you’re really fussy about your audio.
My only criticism is that there’s no threaded mounting hole provided to wall mount these speakers, which is a shame. JBL don’t do a mounting kit either and the rounded styling of the cabinets will make it difficult to use a generic mount with them. OK they are sold as ‘desktop’ but this feels an obvious omission. My plan is to search for a pair of suitable mounts so that I can wall mount them either side of my projector screen.
for me they sound ok but are a bit bassey as others have said, I have blocked the bass port off, could be where the speakers are placed
The amp in the master speaker provides 60 watts of long-term power (30 for each speaker) and it is enough for near-field close up monitoring. JBL specs put the output at 92 decibels continuous at a 1-meter distance. They feature a coaxial woofer design meaning that the 0.75-inch tweeter is in the centre of the 4.5-inch woofer. One big advantage of coaxial design is that it allows these speakers to be significantly smaller than those with separate woofer and tweeters. Obviously with a woofer that small the bass is not going to be a strong suit of these speakers, but there is still a healthy amount of low-end frequency response which goes down to 60Hz and although you won’t be shaking in the room with them you don’t feel like you are being shortchanged when it comes to hearing bass lines properly.
I found that these monitors give a nice neutral sound across the board, certainly accurate enough for bedroom production and editing. There is no harshness or breakup until you max the speakers out which is not necessary for a near-field scenario.
They have an automatic stand-by mode which kicks in after not being used for a while but it is not as burdensome as with some other brands, it doesn’t take a whole lot of volume to bring them back to life.
On the rear of the master speaker, you have both unbalanced RCA and balanced quarter-inch jack inputs and can have both hooked up simultaneously which is handy. On the front of the speaker, you have a 1/8 inch aux input as well, although that one does override the two rear inputs. You also have the illuminated volume knob and a 1/8 inch headphone socket which cuts the speaker sound off when you plug your headphones in. The volume button works for the headphones as well.
They are reasonably priced for a low profile professional-grade studio monitors, and given how elegant and compact these monitors are and the awesome sound they produce I would recommend them.
These JBL are a decent enough set of desktop monitors. These are ideal for a small home studio or for making up videos etc when you need slightly better quality sound than tiny tinny speakers on a laptop or other computer speakers you can get.
These come well packaged, with cables to attach it to your computer and to connect the speakers together.
The volume knob is made of a a knurled metal and while it is stepped (rather than one continuous smooth motion), it feels very sure and secure.
The sound quality from these is great and belies their small stature. The bass comes through clearly and doesn’t get too muddy at higher volumes, the highs are crisp and the mids don’t get lost in the mix, like with other speakers or headphones I have tried in the past.
These sound better once they have had a chance to burn in and the cone can vibrate more freely, but to be honest the sound is pretty impressive straight out of the box.
A great bit of kit and whether you just want these for gaming, regular computer speakers or as monitors these JBL speakers should more than live up to expectations.
A nice pair of speakers that while not tiny should fit nicely on most desks. The sound is cool and clear, though I thought the Bass a little weak, but that might just be my ears.
For me, an occasional dabbler with music, they are not ideal. They need to be wired in to the computer, not difficult or time consuming but I have enough wires already, what with broadband HD backup’s extra wifi etc. I might have been able to get past this if they had been USB connectable, but they are not.
That really isn’t the speakers fault I agree but mine. But I would have thought them more saleable with USB that’s all. However, they are a very nice pair of speakers and I’m sure anyone would be pleased with the sound quality.
I’m reviewing the 1 Series 104 pair here, not any of the 305/306/308 models that are currently under the same heading. While the other three models are all rectangular and serious-looking, the 1 Series have a stylish curvature to them- and smaller cones. So for the 1 Series, have JBL put style over content? Thankfully, definitely not. They sound fine- not amazing, but fine.
Through my day job video editing, I know JBL are a reasonably respected brand- not one of the absurd unattainable magic brands, but a good solid professional choice that won’t break the bank- but I’ve never actually ended up with my own pair, more normally finding myself with M-Audio, Genelec or Mackie. I can hear why JBL are respected, for sure. There’s nothing wrong with the fairly budget Edifiers I was using before I plugged these in, but the brightness at the top end of the sound was instantly distinguishable. Acoustic guitars and cymbals roll through exactly how they should.
Pro monitor speakers aren’t really supposed to make you go “wow”, because that’s not the point of them- they’re supposed to represent a balanced, high quality sound that represents the best of what you’re actually working on. So the fact that they didn’t blow me away with supreme bass or massive customizability is a virtue. They filled me with that “what you hear is what you get” confidence that you want from speakers when editing or producing music.
Also, the maximum volume on these speakers is well under what I’m accustomed to being able to get from other brands- another sign that it’s aimed at (as shown in the product marketing photos) laptop video editors and bedroom acoustic guitarists, rather than large grading suites or major studios.
Unlike some other speaker manufacturers, JBL also do a lot of cheap consumer-level, everyday products- bluetooth speakers and the like- and the range of inputs on these speakers does come from that world as well. The supplied 3.5mm cable is surprisingly poor- seemingly unshielded, as far as I could tell, and I needed to swap it out for a different cable I already owned to prevent a steady buzzing sound. That’s certainly disappointing, but thankfully easily fixed with a cheap replacement cable.
If you’re mainly using these for a bit of home office work, offline editing etc., or you’re just treating yourself to a pair of high-quality speakers because you love working to music, then these are a really solid choice. But if you’re setting up a proper studio or edit suite and you’re looking for cut corners slightly on the reference speakers, then ultimately I’d have to recommend similarly-priced M-Audio speakers over these- but only just.
The cabinets are compact and look/feel very well made with one unit being the “master” containing the connectivity, controls and Class D amp. The master also features a front-mounted volume control, aux input and headphone jack which mutes the speakers plus balanced 1/4″ RCA inputs and 1/8″ jacks plus a mains switch on the rear.
The design of the speakers is distinctive they are, in effect, vertical, oval, pods which mean their footprint is modest although they are a bit taller and wider than I expected. The finish looks good with captive wire mesh fronts and, if you are planning to transport them, they should survive the rough and tumble.
Weighing in at under 4Kg in total you won’t be overloaded on the move. Although there’s no carry case available at present there are rumours that there’ll be one soon. One disadvantage is that you can’t alter the angle of the speakers. Also, although no mention of magnetic shielding is made, I found the 104s didn’t upset my monitor when placed in proximity to it.
Set up is easy you just connect the speakers using the wire provided, connect your source, and plug into the mains — there’s a subtle blue LED indicator around the volume control. To me, the purpose of a monitor speaker is to accurately reproduce the sound being input to it without colouration. I tried these speakers with a Korg, my PC and a Sony high-res Walkman. Remember, these speakers do not feature Bluetooth or wireless connectivity.
My first impressions of the sound are very good. Vocals and upper ranges are clear, without being tinny, mid-range is crisp without being harsh and bass is taut and well-controlled without being muddy. The level of bass is decent but not floor-shaking although there’s nothing to stop you using these 104s with sub-woofer. There are two rear-facing bass ports which don’t seem to mind being placed fairly close to a wall.
My perception is that sounds are accurately reproduced and generally smooth, the sound-stage is wide with good stereo separation. Even when placed a metre apart the sound is spacious and the volume is ample (quoted at 30W per channel) for a small/medium-sized room. About 95% of the rotary volume scale is usable before distortion sets in.
In summary, these are an impressive and versatile set of monitors which offer decent quality at a surprisingly modest price point – I like them a lot.
These speakers provide amazing sound for the price. The only thing that isn’t awesome is that the power cord isn’t as snug as it could in the back of the speaker; it’s near the on/off, too. I just used some electrical tape to secure it. because I didn’t have time to do an exchange.
con: the signal in earphone socket have an interference sound, not a problem for me.
It is better than 260$ Bose shelfspeaker in detail, cause I have both. I value fidelity of sound and this JBL 104 is probably the best one for any speaker below 200$ . BOSE having too heavy BASS, BASS that gloss over other detail sound and make newborn think monster’s coming.
When amazon first deliver it to me, one of the speaker lack a rubber seat, and they exchanged me another one. make sure you have both rubber seat if you buy. you don’t want speaker to co-buzz with the desk.
Je suis tellement satisfait ! je cherchais des enceintes pour le montage vido.
Le son est trs clair, bien quilibr, et tout a pour ce prix… Trs bluffant, je ne m’attendais pas si bien !
merci JBL
Highly recommended and great value
He comprado este par de altavoces pensando en escuchar msica en una habitacin pequea, ya sea conectados al reproductor de CD o al ordenador, y la verdad que bastante contento en cuanto a calidad de sonido y a diseo. Dejando de lado la valoracin a nivel de uso profesional o aficionado en la produccin musical, cosa por lo cual no los he adquirido, he de sealar que para lo que yo los quera estoy bastante satisfecho. Sonido ciertamente plano, para eso son monitores, pero muy claro y bajos potentes para su rango, creo que son ideales para relajarse por la noche en un pequeo estudio escuchando msica. Recomiendo situarlos con una separacin de unos dos metros para apreciar mejor la calidad de sonido. Obviamente para un espacio o una sala grande no los recomendara. En cuanto al diseo me encantan, los puedes combinar perfectamente con un ordenador y no desentonan estticamente. Creo que JBL est consiguiendo altavoces geniales con precios muy bajos.
Very good in my opinion. Compared to these JBL One Series 104, the Creative T12 & T20 have a sort of metallic sound. I wouldn’t mind seeing these in yellow or blue though, or even a 105 or 106 model (more powerful with larger drivers). I use them as computer speakers for watching movies and documentaries (directly plugged-in to the motherboard)..
I “settled” for these when my Audioengine A2’s died. Truth be told, they actually sound better that the A2’s. For half the Price. The imaging and separation are amazing. I mostly use these for video editing, however I find myself just sitting there listening to music more and more.
he sound quality of these is really really great and there’s no delay at all. the only downside is that they’re not as loud as i’d like them to be. but then again, i didn’t pay $1000 or anything so these are really good for the amount you pay!
Estos altavoces tienen calidad de sonido sorpresamente estupendo, especialmente considerando su tamao pequeo y precio bajo. Especialmente hay que destacar la imagen y claridad sonora. Los altavoces poseen la cualidad especial de proyectar el sonido a un espacio concreto de tal manera que solo la persona, cual est en el espacio mencionado, yelos en volumen alto, pues ellos son perfectos para no molestar a los vecinos y cohabitantes en los pisos. Recomiendo usarlos con cables dobles (no vienen en caja, hay que comprar separadamente) de: 6.35mm/6.35mm (balanceado) o 2_6.35mm/2RCA o 2RCA/2RCA para mejorar calidad de sonido. Pienso que el mejor escenario de uso es con ordenador que tiene una buena tarjeta de sonido en una habitacin pequea.
I bought these as a secondary pair of speakers for my studio, I have very expensive Adam monitors for mixing and wanted a secondary small pair for keyboard mixing. At 129 they were worth a try and i am blown away by their clarity and ability to handle live instruments ie: Nord Stage and Korg Kronos . I have to keep reminding myself how much they were.
I’m a retired professional audio engineer and commercial recording studio owner. The 104s do a very credible job reproducing the digital masters produced in my pro studio. The speakers also do very well when tested using commercial HD evaluation recordings such as Chesky Records’ Ultimate Demonstration Disk. The 104s are a bit bottom heavy centered around 100Hz, up by about 3dB from a reference 1k Hz tone. Some of that 3dB fundamental boost may impact bass overtones in the 200-250 Hz range. Other than that, the 104s are very accurate in my experience, and well worth the $130 price for the pair.
Mixes and masters made using the 104s may tend to be a bit light in the upper bass in some instances. But I’m confident in saying that if it sounds good on the 104s, the mix will be in the ball park and may only require minor tweaking after evaluation when played back on much better reference speakers.
JBL has a winner with the 104. I highly recommend considering these speakers when looking for an entry level reference system.
The bass, while not earth-shaking low, is tight and accurate.
Mids and highs are crisp and the soundstage is precise.
The volume control is stepped, so you don’t get precise control but it’s good enough for my purposes.
All in all an excellent set of powered speakers.