I own AudioEngine A5+ and HD6, both really great-sounding near-field speakers. I cannot complain. However, in this video, the JBL LSR305 sounds like it has more presence and seems incredibly more open than the A5+. I suspect that with this kind of high-low frequency balance and performance from the JBLs, listening to them over long periods will bring about listening fatigue. Be that as it may, they are the winners in this A-B test.
I always had a chance to buy Audioengine speakers, but always decided to go for well known brands. bowers & wilkins have been my go to brand, untill recently where I had a chance to buy some Audioengine A5+ bamboo.... Man i Only wished I bought this a while ago. Let me say that Audioengine are optimize for near field, and also for non near field, their sound is not one that is made to impress you on first listen, but is one that is neutral, warm and full bodied. You can listen for hours and hours and hours without fatigue. Resolution and dynamic, insight, imagine, it had it all without being to much. For seasoned audiophiles this is a great everyday speaker. For new people, it won't be their first pick, since they all want a speaker that instantly sounds to their liking, clean clear highs etc... Audioengine is a speaker that takes time and a good sources in order to appreciate them. The bamboo is actually real bamboo and NO veneer. I sand them down to remove the gloss, i like the organic look better, solid bamboo speaker without any hollowness... Really amazing for the price.
@@DSAUDIOreview hi which speakers are better for clarity for mids highs and lows with natural sound and not fake and with good bass and comparing how much sound quality difference will there be KLIPSCH R-14M or audioengine a2+ a5+ or jbl slr308 and what is the best subwoofer i can get under £150 for clear bass and the cheapest amplifier.
@Jeff Mattel Ya, why not, the comparison was captured with a decent mic, and with a good pair of headphones you can definitely judge. Stop taking out of your asshole, if you have no idea what you are taking about.
@@D3ft0ne Can't say I fully agree. Listening to this video right now with a VERY revealing hi-fi headphone set up and all that's really revealed to me is how shit everything sounds on TH-cam. Speakers sound vastly different when you're actually there in person.
The JBL have little bit more clarity on the treble, about the same on the vocal but on the bass is different. The JBL reached deeper and thumping in my head while the A5+ cant do the same. But the bass test showed that both speakers can go 40Hz, I wonder how low the JBL can go? Overall JBL LSR350 wins it.
Okay, super late to the party. I own both the LSR305 and A5+’s and I’ve put in a good bit of listening time on both. In my opinion the JBL’s are the for sure overall winner. The A5+’s were honestly disappointing out of the box as I had the JBL’s for some time before the A5+’s and naturally was making that comparison. They got better after some time breaking in but they can’t touch the JBL’s in real world applications in my opinion. At least my real world applications. Lol.
@@Hirotoro4692 owning the 305 i can confirm they are fatiguing, but i keep them cause even for double their price i cant find as good sounding speakers. i would prefer the a5+ if they did not sound, not sure what is the right expression, "tiny"? not as much soundstage?
I just want to ask?..is it depends on what gadet you are using or source?..like Apple brand?..eg mac,..macbook,.iphone ipad?..or everything that came from apple brand,..is more fitted to audioengine?..while other brand like sony,..or other japan ,.korean brand,..are more fitted to JBL??..is there a case like that?..or it doesnt care or matter what source of brand you are using?..to have a beautiful sounds??..to those speakers??…thankz.,.. ;0)
hi which speakers are better for clarity for mids highs and lows with natural sound and not fake and with good bass and comparing how much sound quality difference will there be audioengine a2+ a5+ or jbl slr308 and what is the best subwoofer i can get under £150 for clear bass and the cheapest amplifier.
Did you use the 305 with sound interface? Vocals on A5+ is better. Add a Dac to A5+ and make again the comparison. The difference between them will become bigger. I think that the A5+ its a better speaker.
Both where recorded while connected to external Behringer Monitor2USB interface. In my opinion JBL sounds better and would benefit more from upgrading the source
Monitor2USB has DAC built in, check the specs. I also listened to both of them connected to my Matrix Mini-I DAC and JBL showed some improvement while A5+ did not, hance my conclusion.
I know SQ is very important, though I’m only listening to this using a $100 iem, but i vote goes to a5+ due to good sound (maybe not better), looks and size. Fit’s my needs
I'm sensing better detail & bass extention on JBL. Listening on R1700BT, putting on my best pair of headphones which I suggest will only reveal the same. Hifi Headphones: Wow, ok so the A5+ are much less fatiguing lol so there's that nonetheless. You could listen for longer sessions on A5+ but then again maybe the treble on the JBL just needs to be turned down volume wise to match in signature. EDIT: Bass is muddy/fatiguing on A5+ in comparison so fair match fatigue wise. Original thoughts hold true on headphones.
JBL sounds more open. Audioengine looks nice. $240 for a JBL pair. $400 for Audionengine. Think I'd save $160 and get a better sounding speaker while at it.
I have the A5 + Audioengine and I can not imagine any better .. I bought at a great price and super new, and the best, it has output to Subwoofer. I will not need to buy dacs, cable and splitter, receiver, and nothing like that. Just plug the Subwoofer into the speaker and plug my A5 + into my Soundblaster X AE-5. I bought a Klispch R-110SW, I'm waiting, I hope it looks great. I found the highs and lows super defined, I can hear sound I did not hear before in the songs
hi which speakers are better for clarity for mids highs and lows with natural sound and not fake and with good bass and comparing how much sound quality difference will there be or audioengine a2+ a5+ or jbl slr308 and what is the best subwoofer i can get under £150 for clear bass and the cheapest amplifier. and would a dac increase the sound
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best audio channel ever. no babbling about pointless opinions
Thank You!
Digital Stereophony
Shut up! No one cares about you pointless gratitude opinions!!
Haha just kidding man
Hehe!
I don't care about unboxing or connections, I just wanna hear the differences and I can make my opinion based on that. Great video. 👍🏻👍🏻
I own AudioEngine A5+ and HD6, both really great-sounding near-field speakers. I cannot complain. However, in this video, the JBL LSR305 sounds like it has more presence and seems incredibly more open than the A5+. I suspect that with this kind of high-low frequency balance and performance from the JBLs, listening to them over long periods will bring about listening fatigue. Be that as it may, they are the winners in this A-B test.
I always had a chance to buy Audioengine speakers, but always decided to go for well known brands. bowers & wilkins have been my go to brand, untill recently where I had a chance to buy some Audioengine A5+ bamboo.... Man i Only wished I bought this a while ago. Let me say that Audioengine are optimize for near field, and also for non near field, their sound is not one that is made to impress you on first listen, but is one that is neutral, warm and full bodied. You can listen for hours and hours and hours without fatigue. Resolution and dynamic, insight, imagine, it had it all without being to much. For seasoned audiophiles this is a great everyday speaker. For new people, it won't be their first pick, since they all want a speaker that instantly sounds to their liking, clean clear highs etc... Audioengine is a speaker that takes time and a good sources in order to appreciate them.
The bamboo is actually real bamboo and NO veneer. I sand them down to remove the gloss, i like the organic look better, solid bamboo speaker without any hollowness... Really amazing for the price.
Bought the JBLs. Can't wait for them to arrive
Cool :) Come back with Your impressions!
@@DSAUDIOreview hi which speakers are better for clarity for mids highs and lows with natural sound and not fake and with good bass and comparing how much sound quality difference will there be KLIPSCH R-14M or audioengine a2+ a5+ or jbl slr308 and what is the best subwoofer i can get under £150 for clear bass and the cheapest amplifier.
Had just ordered the A5'+s on amazon, you made me cancel and order the JBL LSR308's. How do you sleep at night with such a guilty conscience?
Like a baby :)
hi which are better a5+ or lsr308 for clarity mids lows highs and bass and are they natural sounding.
Three years, if you’re still around I know you never regretted your decision to go with jbl, I know I haven’t in the years I’ve had my 305’s
I think for vocals A5+ is better, but for overall personally i feel its very close, maybe jbl just ahead.
@Jeff Mattel Ya, why not, the comparison was captured with a decent mic, and with a good pair of headphones you can definitely judge. Stop taking out of your asshole, if you have no idea what you are taking about.
@@D3ft0ne Can't say I fully agree. Listening to this video right now with a VERY revealing hi-fi headphone set up and all that's really revealed to me is how shit everything sounds on TH-cam. Speakers sound vastly different when you're actually there in person.
The JBL have little bit more clarity on the treble, about the same on the vocal but on the bass is different. The JBL reached deeper and thumping in my head while the A5+ cant do the same.
But the bass test showed that both speakers can go 40Hz, I wonder how low the JBL can go?
Overall JBL LSR350 wins it.
Both have no output below 40Hz
Both good, but IMO the A5+ is more neutral. JBL is a more boomy at the low end.
Okay, super late to the party. I own both the LSR305 and A5+’s and I’ve put in a good bit of listening time on both. In my opinion the JBL’s are the for sure overall winner.
The A5+’s were honestly disappointing out of the box as I had the JBL’s for some time before the A5+’s and naturally was making that comparison. They got better after some time breaking in but they can’t touch the JBL’s in real world applications in my opinion. At least my real world applications. Lol.
Will you test any ADAM monitors in the future?
No plans for Adam monitors at the moment.
In this comparison to my ears the differences in vocals stands out the most. A5+ sounds nasal compared to 305.
Same impression I got
Listening to both through HD800s, the audioengine's sound more natural. The JBL sound like the vocals are REALLY brightened. It's... fatiguing.
@@Hirotoro4692 owning the 305 i can confirm they are fatiguing, but i keep them cause even for double their price i cant find as good sounding speakers. i would prefer the a5+ if they did not sound, not sure what is the right expression, "tiny"? not as much soundstage?
Good video!!! Much appreciate your hard work good job!
You know the JBL Creature II speakers?
gotta love this channel.
Music feels a little more alive & real on the JBL.
I just want to ask?..is it depends on what gadet you are using or source?..like Apple brand?..eg mac,..macbook,.iphone ipad?..or everything that came from apple brand,..is more fitted to audioengine?..while other brand like sony,..or other japan ,.korean brand,..are more fitted to JBL??..is there a case like that?..or it doesnt care or matter what source of brand you are using?..to have a beautiful sounds??..to those speakers??…thankz.,.. ;0)
JBL all the way
who is the artist for the man on fire song?
audiojungle.net/item/man-on-fire/19301138?s_rank=1
Definitely prefer A5+, LSR305 is much drier sounding, like there's a raspiness. A5 is silkier. 1:41 is a great example. Btw, I own the 305 lol.
Jbl lsr305 vs yamaha hs7 please ! :)
What’s the name of the deep house track
I can't really judge these from the video so which of them sound better?
JBL
Digital Stereophony, do the audioengine speakers offer any other advantages? It seems like the JBL speakers are just a no brainer.
A5+ looks better, feels more sturdy and has a remote control. That would be it. JBL is a no-brainer for the money
Digital Stereophony, thanks!
@@DSAUDIOreview why does it
Treble is amazing for a5+
hi which speakers are better for clarity for mids highs and lows with natural sound and not fake and with good bass and comparing how much sound quality difference will there be audioengine a2+ a5+ or jbl slr308 and what is the best subwoofer i can get under £150 for clear bass and the cheapest amplifier.
Did you use the 305 with sound interface? Vocals on A5+ is better. Add a Dac to A5+ and make again the comparison. The difference between them will become bigger. I think that the A5+ its a better speaker.
Both where recorded while connected to external Behringer Monitor2USB interface. In my opinion JBL sounds better and would benefit more from upgrading the source
I think that Behringer Monitor2USB interface has no Dac inside. How did you conclude that jbl would benefit more from upgrading the source?
Monitor2USB has DAC built in, check the specs. I also listened to both of them connected to my Matrix Mini-I DAC and JBL showed some improvement while A5+ did not, hance my conclusion.
I know SQ is very important, though I’m only listening to this using a $100 iem, but i vote goes to a5+ due to good sound (maybe not better), looks and size. Fit’s my needs
I'm sensing better detail & bass extention on JBL. Listening on R1700BT, putting on my best pair of headphones which I suggest will only reveal the same.
Hifi Headphones: Wow, ok so the A5+ are much less fatiguing lol so there's that nonetheless. You could listen for longer sessions on A5+ but then again maybe the treble on the JBL just needs to be turned down volume wise to match in signature.
EDIT: Bass is muddy/fatiguing on A5+ in comparison so fair match fatigue wise.
Original thoughts hold true on headphones.
Audioengines very similar to the JBLs, and slightly cheaper in the UK.
JBL sounds more open. Audioengine looks nice. $240 for a JBL pair. $400 for Audionengine. Think I'd save $160 and get a better sounding speaker while at it.
JBL IS THE WINNER
one of the best value's of all time in my opinion, compares to any speaker of any price.
you really should go listen to the JBLs
what? Lol
Actually the audioengine one sounds way better
@@DARKERanimexxXxx audioengine has better midrange. Can definitely tell during the cello bits during Classical Mood.
The JBL makes the AE sound veiled
For someone who is not on the budget what do you recommend?
JBL LSR305, You can find good prices on them right now
@@DSAUDIOreview which is better and why jbl lsr308 or audioengine a2+ a5+ and also for the bass
@@kyleday5026 Both A2+ and A5+ are overpriced IMO. I would choose LSR308 if the space is not a problem
could you tell us the name of the music？It sound good
I have the A5 + Audioengine and I can not imagine any better ..
I bought at a great price and super new, and the best, it has output to Subwoofer.
I will not need to buy dacs, cable and splitter, receiver, and nothing like that.
Just plug the Subwoofer into the speaker and plug my A5 + into my Soundblaster X AE-5.
I bought a Klispch R-110SW, I'm waiting, I hope it looks great.
I found the highs and lows super defined, I can hear sound I did not hear before in the songs
The Jbl have a deeper bass sound
That jazz song did not sound good on the audio A5s
Jbl is incredible...
lol the speed is going 105%
wow the jbl are out of the question sound just like my Z623 setup all treble and bass nothing in the middle
wow a5+
JBL is too bright and sounds not as a music, but as a set of sounds. AE is better. JBL has a cheap sound. And so much buzz at 60 Hz!
in their defense that's the real purpose of studio monitors
hi which speakers are better for clarity for mids highs and lows with natural sound and not fake and with good bass and comparing how much sound quality difference will there be or audioengine a2+ a5+ or jbl slr308 and what is the best subwoofer i can get under £150 for clear bass and the cheapest amplifier. and would a dac increase the sound
A5+ 'es sound like boxy / nosey / mid boosted pile of junk... Is that the expensive sound you are after?