Most important part of speakers for recording is understanding the speakers you're listening to and how they relate to other common systems. One popular brand is very bass heavy, people mix on them, but when they take their recording somewhere else they wonder where the bass went. JBL is know for crispy highs so have to remind yourself of that. No matter what speakers you get do a few mixes on them, then take that mix to friends and other places and listen to it and varous speakers so you can learn the sound of what your speakers. This is a big part of why all studios have Yamaha NS 10's they aren't the greatest sounding speaker, but they are a speaker all the working pros know the sound of and know how it will relate to the real world. Knowing your speakers is more important than the speaker themselves.
you always adjust levels , but you dont need you speakers for that . You can use a tool to tell you how loud things are . RMS or linear . Just like that , you can mix with any speaker system , the story about how mix sounds good if mixed on this , or that , its just not true . Marketing . I am a producer for decades , and i can mix on anything . I have tools to tell me exactly whats going on . In all aspects . Frequency , levels , dynamics , you name it . So ill probably get this pair . Not because of their size of sound , but because of the shape .
@Bradley Johnson ive learned it in school and by working , if you mean theory if you mean what tools for example izotope tonal balance will tell you how youre song sounds you dont even need to hear it . Waves and Neuton 2 will have all the plug ins and tools you will ever need .
I have these for almost one year now, and I can fully agree that they put a smile on my face as well. They look so cool, fresh, they are very well made, and I love their sound. Personally, I call them "the eggs", cause of how they look. Great value for the money! :)
Hi, I have such monitors, and a sound card, I connected it all via TRS cables, and the sound through BT is many times louder than through TRS, maybe I need to connect it with TS mono-RCA mono cables? Don’t you have such a problem? Maybe there’s a problem with my sound card? Or my JBL? I need the clearest and loudest sound to mix
@Sanjay C, Thank you Thank you, I have been looking for a more affordable monitor pair, and from what I’ve seen in your video, these are perfect, I really enjoy watching the videos you post on your channel, it would be awesome to work with you one day!!!
The only issue I've had with it is the connection between the 2. 3 times now the right speaker has gone out and I've had to clip the wire and strip a new section. Other than that, I love these guys. They work really well, pretty even on sound. Solid 9.5/10
You should tin the wires before you put them into the connectors. The clip connectors over time can crush bare wire and cause the connection to degrade.
@@amlanchakraborty655 I make EDM and I have already ordered these... But everyone says they're not the best when it comes to mixing the bass. What's your take?
Very well presentation! I actually bought this pair after watching your video. However, I feel like a need to a subwoofer too. I've also read great reviews for the JBL LSR10S. Can you detail it a bit how you connected your 104s to the LSR310S? What cables do I need, and where do they go? Thank you!
i have monitor stands from my previous setup and the only reason i didn't buy these monitors is the shape. they won't fit any monitor stand. so there is your question, yes they need to look flat. they actually don't need to look in a specific way.
This speakers are better than jbl flip 6? Should I consider this one over flip 6?? I'm not a sound producer or anything like that!! But I love to listen musics!! I listen to music almost all day long!! Should consider it or not?? Thank U🙂
I just bought a pair of these in Denmark. I found them at a site named gear4music for 102 us$. When space and budget is tight I'd say it's a great buy.
Thanks for the great review! Perfect timing, I have been looking for this very type of thing, i.e., inexpensive studio monitors. These look like they will be perfect for my current needs. Thank you so much!
Thank you for pointing out that it's acoustically designed to be placed on the desk. Get to save some more money from not needing speaker stands! All that matters to me is that i'd be able to mix adequately and you've proved it very well! Very nice review, I just bought it with your link. Thank you!
@@trippybeats4823 I was there too but, I'm going with the Newer PreSonus E5's because of the front port's & the variable space adjustments. Not only that but, I need some bass but not too much like the Rokit's & some other's. I do need to preserve real estate but, I know I'd regret getting the 104BT's instead of a class a/b dedicated bi-amp design. I can't stand having those tacky red & black cheap speaker wire's going all the way across to the slave/passive speaker. I It's weird too right now because the JBL 305MKII's are $30 cheaper than the newer PreSonus Monitor's. The reviews are great also! Since I can't get a powered studio sub yet, I'll manage with the E5. Dedicated class a/b amps also draw less current than class D amp's. Class D's are better suited for sub's anyhow. JBL should have made the 104bt passive speaker wireless so no cheap looking wire's get strung across or, something else instead of that tacky outdated option. Come on guys! Supposed to be busting out with the latest technology like your waveguides yo! Sheesh What's so hard about placing port's towards the front face of a monitor also? Is it really better to deflect lower frequencies off a wall sitting on a desk? Some work area's/studio's have too many objects or, no place to even consider that method. So, JBL get back in the lab & give the professionals what they really want from a modern monitor. I can give a few tips right off the bat but, I'm not getting a jbl paycheck. Yet. 🤓
As an amateur musician looking to to buy first time monitor speakers, are these worth it over the presonus eris 4.5 or Mackie cr4? All fall within similar price ranges and i like all 3, but these do look really good and very portable which is a plus point for my small desk. I'm gonna use them to practice guitar as well as mix my recordings, genres mainly rock and metal.
Hi Sanjay, great channel, which sub would you recommend for a 26qm room? And would you first invest in basstraps to get more clarity in the bad frequencies? Thanks and greets Marek
I've had bass traps before and they didn't make a huge difference to me. But it depends on your room - every one is different. I have a 8" sub (Presonus Temblor T8 amzn.to/2RzWb75). For my room its good enough.
Which is the best monitors pair among JBL Professional NANO K4-4" Full-range Powered Monitor Pair & JBL Professional 1 Series, 104 Compact Powered Desktop Reference Monitors for Mixing- Mastering & Music Production ...
I have some edifier bookshelf speakers as my monitors currently cuz they fit my budget at the time, but those are very sharp looking! I personally do like the look of the rockits and the Yamahas cuz they look like a raw studio monitor that is gonna look classic almost a bit of nostalgia lol
@@SanjayC I like them a lot! I don't use them a lot for mixing but I listen to music on them when I'm doing homework or things like that and they are great! I use headphones normally for music cuz I'm making it at night so I can't wake anyone up haha but yeah my ears aren't like amazing for determining quality just because I haven't used a ton of different speakers and things like that but I like them and they look great!
Thanks. Old video but I found a pari of these used in mint condition for 100.00 and wondering if it is possible to buy a subwoofer and have these and the subwoofer connected to my computer for video editing? IS there a simple way or even a way to have these and woofer connected through one 3.5 jack cable at the same time for my desktop computer (Mac) that only has 3.5 input?
If you can, yes. Otherwise you may not hear the sub frequencies of the kick drum. However, many people make great music even without a sub in their studio.
Hi Sanjay thanks for all the great videos. What else would you recommend at this size. Other than the iLouds that is. Talking purely about portability. Thanks again :)
Yes, its difficult to find cheaper studio monitors. If you can't afford studio monitors, just use whatever you have. Just starting making music :-) Don't let anything stop you.
Hi Sanjay! First off all thx for your immense effort - i found the videos very helpful. Now a question: I just ordered the speakers, but i wonder where to connect to the subwoofer. is it the "Extension"-output? Thx 4 Info!
Great question. You'll need to get a powered subwoofer that is meant to be used with studio monitors (get one that has 1/4" jacks or RCA inputs). You will route the output from your audio interface or computer to the subwoofer first and then the subwoofer will have outputs that route to the JBL 104s.
A side theory…I’ve researched a lot…A LOT on the MacBook Pro 16” 2021 The speakers of the laptop have similar frequency response to this speaker(60hz to 20khz)… Even if you made a video on the MacBook for music, many didn’t mention regarding its frequency response… It turns out to be a portable solution for music producers… What do you think?
I like everything, but a little concerned about the lows, it is that noticeable? I like to use low sounds, even if they are not the main thing. thanks!
You won't get much bass out of these. You'll need a subwoofer. If you need to hear better bass, you should get a 5" speaker at least. See my recommendations here th-cam.com/video/adyZDVLOTTE/w-d-xo.html
You are a musician! How did you not hear that the sound is plastic and cheap. For example I tried connecting through an sound interface and directly to MacBook, same result - low quality sound. Power wires are poorly inserted into the monitor socket. I did not expect this quality from JBL. My wife and I are not musicians, but when we hooked up and listened this JBL, we both looked at each other, packed back , and sent it back. Your review is more like an advertisement than a true review.
Hey, San! Greetings from Argentina! Even tried the "JBL Control 1 Pro" pair, should I go for them instead the 104's? They have a 5.25in speaker instead. Should that guarantee a better monitoring experience? I am in doubt. Thanks! PS: Full specs jblpro.com/en/products/control-1-pro
@@SanjayC Thanks for your answer! I'll be looking forward for your budget monitor comparison too :-) Update: I just realized that the control one's are PASSIVE (facepalm), so I would need an AMP between the interface and the monitors. Not so budget option!
@@mauroribot @Sanjay C I still have my old beloved Control1, but never used them for my synth or computer. I am curious what would be the adequate Amp for these passive monitors!? Are there any good resources or infos about such a setup? BTW, I also own an old and probably the "cheapest" Harman/Kardon Hifi-Amp. Can it be used? Or does it have to be specific studio gear? Thanks in advance.
Hey sanjay! really good video! I'm currently looking for a pair of monitors for my production and i'm deciding between the presonus eris 4.5 or the jbl 104. which would you recommend?
So JBL released an updated model with Bluetooth and whatnot. I dont know if the specs are different, but i dont see any reviews on it and was wondering if they would sound any different than these and if the updated model is any better
Thanks for another awesome video, Sanjay! Please, do you know if I would be able to plug them to the speakers outputs of my Behringer PPA 500 P.A. system? I ask because I live in a apartment and would like to use my PA to rehearse live performances at home but its speakers are just too large for me to use them at home and also the JBL 104 would add the headphones option - which the PPA 500 surprisingly does not offer. Thanks!!!
Hi Sanjay I'm facing one problem when I'm connecting it via rca it's sounding nice but when I'm connecting via trs using audio interface sound going down a lot(almost 5-6db) I tried different trs cable but results are same...so is it same for u also or I have this specific problem in my model???
@@HomejyotiMondal if u r using this speaker just for listening purpose with your computer then i will suggest connect it via rca cable...in my case i use as a reference mix monitor so from my audio interface i connect a headphone amplifier via trs cables and then headphone amplifier to this speaker via rca cables..by using headphone amplifier it gives me a lot extra gain ...also i can control master volume from it .
Hey! Would you recommend them for listening to vinyl? Or are they only good for mixing? I can’t afford 300 dollar speakers for my record player, I’m looking to buy the JBl 104 pair. Would you?
There are also JBL nano k series monitors and they're even more cheaper ! I didn't find any reviews of those on TH-cam, there are just 2 unboxing videos but not much detailed reviews on them ! It will be a great help to hear from you regarding those monitors, cause I'm thinking to buy a pair and I've never use studio monitors before !
Honestly, any subwoofer will work. But make sure you get one that has the right inputs and outputs. You'll need RCA or 1/4 inch connections as opposed to just speaker wire connections. I have the Presonus T8 sub which works well. They are not cheap, but you'll be happy.
@@SanjayC nice! I'm thinking of adding the Presonus t8 as well. How do you recommend me to connect it? RCA to JBL 104 and XLR to T8? Greeting from Madrid San!
Sanjay C I've ordered them.. and get them Wednesday , I was going to get some hs5s but I think there over kill for what I need right now.. so these should do the trick nicely I hope. I'll let you know! 🤘
I'd only give them 3 out of 5 stars if I'm honest... First I tried the the big jack style leads but the amount of noise was unbearable , I have a Roland quad capture but even with the noise cancelling switched on there was still a noticeable hum , in the end I had to use the head phone socket output on my quad capture and this gives a good low noise floor, but if I then connect head phones to the speaker head phone socket I can hear a wierd noise in the background , which you can only hear when there is no other sound passing through the speakers... With this all put aside the actual sound quality of the speakers is pretty good and I can use them to make and listen to music.. so for the price I'm happy enough, just not blown away!
0:18 “Fun is not something one considers when reviewing studio monitors, but this does put a smile on my face”
Most important part of speakers for recording is understanding the speakers you're listening to and how they relate to other common systems. One popular brand is very bass heavy, people mix on them, but when they take their recording somewhere else they wonder where the bass went. JBL is know for crispy highs so have to remind yourself of that. No matter what speakers you get do a few mixes on them, then take that mix to friends and other places and listen to it and varous speakers so you can learn the sound of what your speakers. This is a big part of why all studios have Yamaha NS 10's they aren't the greatest sounding speaker, but they are a speaker all the working pros know the sound of and know how it will relate to the real world. Knowing your speakers is more important than the speaker themselves.
Absolutely!
you always adjust levels , but you dont need you speakers for that . You can use a tool to tell you how loud things are . RMS or linear .
Just like that , you can mix with any speaker system , the story about how mix sounds good if mixed on this , or that , its just not true . Marketing .
I am a producer for decades , and i can mix on anything . I have tools to tell me exactly whats going on . In all aspects . Frequency , levels , dynamics , you name it .
So ill probably get this pair .
Not because of their size of sound , but because of the shape .
@Bradley Johnson ive learned it in school and by working , if you mean theory if you mean what tools for example izotope tonal balance will tell you how youre song sounds you dont even need to hear it .
Waves and Neuton 2 will have all the plug ins and tools you will ever need .
Thanks, really appreciate sharing knowledge
I have these for almost one year now, and I can fully agree that they put a smile on my face as well. They look so cool, fresh, they are very well made, and I love their sound. Personally, I call them "the eggs", cause of how they look. Great value for the money! :)
Glad you like them!
I’ve heard the music you’ve been playing around with since you got these speakers-and SOUNDS GREAT -LOOKS BETTER in our studio/living lounge!
Yay! :-D
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This puts smile on your face!
You always smile Sanjay and i hope you'll keep Smiling and spreading the knowledge! 😊
Love From India! 🇮🇳
True! :-D
Heard the mix on SoundCloud, Mids are absolutely crisp & tight. Lovely one❤️
Thanks for listening
@@SanjayC 🙏 Pleasure all mine sir❤️
Love ur vids and attitude bro
Thank you!
Hi, I have such monitors, and a sound card, I connected it all via TRS cables, and the sound through BT is many times louder than through TRS, maybe I need to connect it with TS mono-RCA mono cables? Don’t you have such a problem? Maybe there’s a problem with my sound card? Or my JBL? I need the clearest and loudest sound to mix
@Sanjay C, Thank you Thank you, I have been looking for a more affordable monitor pair, and from what I’ve seen in your video, these are perfect, I really enjoy watching the videos you post on your channel, it would be awesome to work with you one day!!!
Hi Jade! Yea these are great for the price. Hey maybe we will collaborate one day :-)
Cool video on speakers SanjayC! Thank you 😊
Thanks!
The only issue I've had with it is the connection between the 2. 3 times now the right speaker has gone out and I've had to clip the wire and strip a new section. Other than that, I love these guys. They work really well, pretty even on sound. Solid 9.5/10
You should tin the wires before you put them into the connectors. The clip connectors over time can crush bare wire and cause the connection to degrade.
Planning to get these speakers for my podcast studio and the AKG Podcaster essentials 💪😁🎵🎶
Thanks for this video. I was looking for some speakers for ma studio
Sure, man!
How did you hook up your sub?
I like the look as well. Breaks away from the typical ones. Great that the sound quality holds up too.
Yeah, I was surprised!
@@SanjayC same!
I received this speaker today.
They sounds incredible.
Would you still buy them with your expeirence now?
@@AshishDavidOfficial sure
@@amlanchakraborty655 I make EDM and I have already ordered these... But everyone says they're not the best when it comes to mixing the bass. What's your take?
Thanks for review Sanjay.
Wow ! Nice 👍 I like them thanks a lot Sanjay for information and videos
Thanks!
Very well presentation! I actually bought this pair after watching your video. However, I feel like a need to a subwoofer too. I've also read great reviews for the JBL LSR10S. Can you detail it a bit how you connected your 104s to the LSR310S? What cables do I need, and where do they go? Thank you!
How to connect JBL 104 to JBL LSR310S Mk II. Please explain or make a video.
Its currently just 69 bucks on fliplart in india gotta cop it asap✌
Those looks really good
Yeah they do! Highly recommended
im listening to the mix you made on my 104s. Sounds good. Im thinking im gonna add a crossover and a sub to my setup
Nice!
dude dude dude dude dude !! you are awsome
haha...thanks!
You are making awesome videos. I love your videos .. your all videos are awesome.. love it .. 😍😍😘😘
Thank you DARNEL CHOWDHURY NEEL!
The only guy I trust for studio gear
i have monitor stands from my previous setup and the only reason i didn't buy these monitors is the shape. they won't fit any monitor stand. so there is your question, yes they need to look flat. they actually don't need to look in a specific way.
I’m so happy with this speakers
You mention they aren’t as portable as advertised. Do you recommend any small monitors that are able to use for travel?
I haven't found any that I really love. When I do, i'll recommend them
Grate vid Sanjay ! I’d love to see how those compare to the IK Multimedia iLoud Micro Monitors. The later are a little more expensive though
I’ve heard good things about the IKs. But the price is different. Also check out Presonus when you do your shopping around
Nice!!! Please sanjayc could you try the Artesia M200?
Sure, I'll look into it!
@@SanjayC thank you!
Great review and your english pronunciation is very good, making it easier for foreigners to understand! Thank you from Brazil!
Thank you Marcelo Sp! I provide Portuguese and Spanish translations for some of my big videos :-)
Are they still good or you found better ones ?
Love the video, Which studio monitors would you recommend JBL 104 or the M AUDIO BX4 ?
Agreed...they look good. I need to listen in person!
Always a good idea to listen in person if you can. But also remember that they'll sound different in your studio/room
This speakers are better than jbl flip 6?
Should I consider this one over flip 6??
I'm not a sound producer or anything like that!! But I love to listen musics!! I listen to music almost all day long!! Should consider it or not?? Thank U🙂
I just bought a pair of these in Denmark. I found them at a site named gear4music for 102 us$. When space and budget is tight I'd say it's a great buy.
Do these require any sort of acoustic treatment?
Great video! I'm trying to build my first home studio and then I'll upgrade it as I can..
Thanks! Take it slow. So many options out there :-)
Hey can you tell me that should i buy these for music production purpose..
These are good for budget monitors. I would recommend them
@@SanjayC thank you sir😇
Gracias por compartir, que tipo de cable balanceado usas ? :)
Thanks for the great review! Perfect timing, I have been looking for this very type of thing, i.e., inexpensive studio monitors. These look like they will be perfect for my current needs. Thank you so much!
You're welcome. These are great!
This monitor is on sale at amazon and I'm glad to see that Sanjay C, one of my trusted reviewers, did a review on it.
Thank you for pointing out that it's acoustically designed to be placed on the desk. Get to save some more money from not needing speaker stands! All that matters to me is that i'd be able to mix adequately and you've proved it very well! Very nice review, I just bought it with your link. Thank you!
whats the best way to fly with studio monitors, mine are 7 inch yamahas
Can I turn off startup sound in JBl 104?. its very annoying..... :(
Whats that?
What is the difference in connecting these to RCA cables vs Balanced cables? Thanks for the great video and answering my question!
I don't really find any difference between RCA and Balanced. But some people who have electrical interference issues may benefit from balanced
Sanjay C Thank you very much!
How to connect JBL 104 to a sub?. Please explain or make a video.
Great review, Sanjay C. I like how they look and sound.
Thanks!
hey there sanjay c what would you recommend me between the jbl 104 and presonus eris 4.5 please reply sir
Not first, but here. 😃 Informative video. Have a great day!
You have a great day too!
I listened to the song, did you used sub hoofer to the bass? Nice song
Would you recommend this over the presonus eris 3.5/4.5? Thanks! Great review btw
Yes this over the 3.5. But I think the 4.5 are better than these.
@@SanjayC it was my doubt
Hi sanjay ,is this good for a home production
Yes, its actually good for home production.
Good one brother 🥰🙏👍
@Sanjay C How can you add a subwoofer to these speakers? They dn't seem to have a sub out. Thanks
Thannks. I haven’t heard of these before, but I love most things JBL.
Excellent for mixing, Mr Christo. Good miss.
Heyyy
Which should I get???
The presonus eris 3.5 or jbl 104??!
I am so confused!!
Santiago Coca same here lol have u picked yet ? I’m thinking I might go jbl because they have a bit more Watts and it’s 4.5 driver instead of 3.5
@@trippybeats4823 I was there too but, I'm going with the Newer PreSonus E5's because of the front port's & the variable space adjustments. Not only that but, I need some bass but not too much like the Rokit's & some other's. I do need to preserve real estate but, I know I'd regret getting the 104BT's instead of a class a/b dedicated bi-amp design. I can't stand having those tacky red & black cheap speaker wire's going all the way across to the slave/passive speaker. I
It's weird too right now because the JBL 305MKII's are $30 cheaper than the newer PreSonus Monitor's. The reviews are great also! Since I can't get a powered studio sub yet, I'll manage with the E5. Dedicated class a/b amps also draw less current than class D amp's. Class D's are better suited for sub's anyhow.
JBL should have made the 104bt passive speaker wireless so no cheap looking wire's get strung across or, something else instead of that tacky outdated option. Come on guys! Supposed to be busting out with the latest technology like your waveguides yo! Sheesh What's so hard about placing port's towards the front face of a monitor also? Is it really better to deflect lower frequencies off a wall sitting on a desk? Some work area's/studio's have too many objects or, no place to even consider that method.
So, JBL get back in the lab & give the professionals what they really want from a modern monitor. I can give a few tips right off the bat but, I'm not getting a jbl paycheck. Yet. 🤓
I bought a pair. I'm going to order a second pair and run 4
As an amateur musician looking to to buy first time monitor speakers, are these worth it over the presonus eris 4.5 or Mackie cr4? All fall within similar price ranges and i like all 3, but these do look really good and very portable which is a plus point for my small desk. I'm gonna use them to practice guitar as well as mix my recordings, genres mainly rock and metal.
I think the Presonus 4.5 monitors are excellent and have a slight advantage over these JBLs.
@@SanjayC thank you so much for the reply
Hi Sanjay, great channel, which sub would you recommend for a 26qm room? And would you first invest in basstraps to get more clarity in the bad frequencies? Thanks and greets Marek
I've had bass traps before and they didn't make a huge difference to me. But it depends on your room - every one is different. I have a 8" sub (Presonus Temblor T8 amzn.to/2RzWb75). For my room its good enough.
hi sanjay . . . super
Thanks! :-)
Which is the best monitors pair among JBL Professional NANO K4-4" Full-range Powered Monitor Pair & JBL Professional 1 Series, 104 Compact Powered Desktop Reference Monitors for Mixing- Mastering & Music Production ...
3:40 how do I connect a subwoofer to this speakers ?
I have some edifier bookshelf speakers as my monitors currently cuz they fit my budget at the time, but those are very sharp looking! I personally do like the look of the rockits and the Yamahas cuz they look like a raw studio monitor that is gonna look classic almost a bit of nostalgia lol
How's Edifier? Those pop up on Amazon all the time for me.
@@SanjayC I like them a lot! I don't use them a lot for mixing but I listen to music on them when I'm doing homework or things like that and they are great! I use headphones normally for music cuz I'm making it at night so I can't wake anyone up haha but yeah my ears aren't like amazing for determining quality just because I haven't used a ton of different speakers and things like that but I like them and they look great!
what about JBL NANO K4
3:48 can this sub connect to these speakers blue tooth??
What cables do I need to use balanced mode? Can it be connected directly to the laptop in balanced mode or is something else needed?
Wow I got the white ones before I even got to see this video. Glad I went with my gut.
Thanks. Old video but I found a pari of these used in mint condition for 100.00 and wondering if it is possible to buy a subwoofer and have these and the subwoofer connected to my computer for video editing? IS there a simple way or even a way to have these and woofer connected through one 3.5 jack cable at the same time for my desktop computer (Mac) that only has 3.5 input?
Can I use these JBLs with a synth workstation keyboard also?
Hi Sanjay. Would you recommend pairing a subwoofer as necessary if you're producing music like trance/techno/house?
If you can, yes. Otherwise you may not hear the sub frequencies of the kick drum. However, many people make great music even without a sub in their studio.
Hi Sanjay thanks for all the great videos. What else would you recommend at this size. Other than the iLouds that is. Talking purely about portability. Thanks again :)
Hi bro IAM from Tamil Nadu
Super video bro nice video making and nice speaker..bro
But price so high..in low people..🙂
Yes, its difficult to find cheaper studio monitors. If you can't afford studio monitors, just use whatever you have. Just starting making music :-) Don't let anything stop you.
@@SanjayC hmm bro
@@mohanbalaji..9154 hey me too tamil
@@premixmpk7070 super bro are you from
Does anyone know how to connect a sub to these monitors?
Could you do a review for M-Audio BX5 monitors ?
Can you tell me are they Matt or shine black
Hi Sanjay! First off all thx for your immense effort - i found the videos very helpful. Now a question: I just ordered the speakers, but i wonder where to connect to the subwoofer. is it the "Extension"-output? Thx 4 Info!
Great question. You'll need to get a powered subwoofer that is meant to be used with studio monitors (get one that has 1/4" jacks or RCA inputs). You will route the output from your audio interface or computer to the subwoofer first and then the subwoofer will have outputs that route to the JBL 104s.
A side theory…I’ve researched a lot…A LOT on the MacBook Pro 16” 2021
The speakers of the laptop have similar frequency response to this speaker(60hz to 20khz)…
Even if you made a video on the MacBook for music, many didn’t mention regarding its frequency response…
It turns out to be a portable solution for music producers…
What do you think?
I like everything, but a little concerned about the lows, it is that noticeable? I like to use low sounds, even if they are not the main thing. thanks!
I’m looking to buy soon but I use a lot of bass. Do u recommend?
You won't get much bass out of these. You'll need a subwoofer. If you need to hear better bass, you should get a 5" speaker at least. See my recommendations here th-cam.com/video/adyZDVLOTTE/w-d-xo.html
Any suggestions on audio interfaces sanjay?
You've come to the right place! Check it out th-cam.com/video/qqL-IYc4Rn0/w-d-xo.html
You are a musician! How did you not hear that the sound is plastic and cheap. For example I tried connecting through an sound interface and directly to MacBook, same result - low quality sound. Power wires are poorly inserted into the monitor socket. I did not expect this quality from JBL. My wife and I are not musicians, but when we hooked up and listened this JBL, we both looked at each other, packed back , and sent it back. Your review is more like an advertisement than a true review.
Can i mix professionaly with this speaker
Hey, San! Greetings from Argentina! Even tried the "JBL Control 1 Pro" pair, should I go for them instead the 104's? They have a 5.25in speaker instead. Should that guarantee a better monitoring experience? I am in doubt. Thanks!
PS: Full specs jblpro.com/en/products/control-1-pro
I think the 5.25 speakers would be better because you'll have the better bass
@@SanjayC Thanks for your answer! I'll be looking forward for your budget monitor comparison too :-)
Update: I just realized that the control one's are PASSIVE (facepalm), so I would need an AMP between the interface and the monitors. Not so budget option!
@@mauroribot @Sanjay C I still have my old beloved Control1, but never used them for my synth or computer. I am curious what would be the adequate Amp for these passive monitors!? Are there any good resources or infos about such a setup? BTW, I also own an old and probably the "cheapest" Harman/Kardon Hifi-Amp. Can it be used? Or does it have to be specific studio gear? Thanks in advance.
Hey sanjay! really good video! I'm currently looking for a pair of monitors for my production and i'm deciding between the presonus eris 4.5 or the jbl 104. which would you recommend?
You can't go wrong with either of them. If you have the space, I love the Presonus Eris
@@SanjayC how about the Presonus Eris 3.5? This is £88 and the JBL 104 £79. What would you recommend?
So JBL released an updated model with Bluetooth and whatnot. I dont know if the specs are different, but i dont see any reviews on it and was wondering if they would sound any different than these and if the updated model is any better
I don't trust Bluetooth speakers for music production. There's always the latency problem.
The 104 Bluetooth version are currently under $70 including taxes and shipping. Crazy low for the performance and quality they are delivering.
can you please tell me how to add a sub woofer for these?
Just got mine and set them up and one of them is not working🤦🏾♂️
Do you think that these would work for louder sounds? like a triple oscillator for example. Would they give me the sound/loudness i want?
Thanks for another awesome video, Sanjay! Please, do you know if I would be able to plug them to the speakers outputs of my Behringer PPA 500 P.A. system? I ask because I live in a apartment and would like to use my PA to rehearse live performances at home but its speakers are just too large for me to use them at home and also the JBL 104 would add the headphones option - which the PPA 500 surprisingly does not offer. Thanks!!!
Hi Sanjay I'm facing one problem when I'm connecting it via rca it's sounding nice but when I'm connecting via trs using audio interface sound going down a lot(almost 5-6db) I tried different trs cable but results are same...so is it same for u also or I have this specific problem in my model???
the same problem is happening with me 😢
even got a replacement but no improvement
@@HomejyotiMondal yes this is the inbuilt problem 😥
@@SwarnadeepKaran what is the solution then?? what did you do ?
@@HomejyotiMondal if u r using this speaker just for listening purpose with your computer then i will suggest connect it via rca cable...in my case i use as a reference mix monitor so from my audio interface i connect a headphone amplifier via trs cables and then headphone amplifier to this speaker via rca cables..by using headphone amplifier it gives me a lot extra gain ...also i can control master volume from it .
@@SwarnadeepKaran which monitor do you use??
Hey! Would you recommend them for listening to vinyl? Or are they only good for mixing? I can’t afford 300 dollar speakers for my record player, I’m looking to buy the JBl 104 pair. Would you?
Yes, I actually would
@@SanjayC Thank you!
There are also JBL nano k series monitors and they're even more cheaper ! I didn't find any reviews of those on TH-cam, there are just 2 unboxing videos but not much detailed reviews on them ! It will be a great help to hear from you regarding those monitors, cause I'm thinking to buy a pair and I've never use studio monitors before !
Would you say they are better option than Presonus eris 3.5 ?
Nice! Could you also review the JBL control 2p?
If you're mixing or producing music, the 104 may be better.
Hello San!! I bought these a couple months ago and they are great. What can I add to my equipment for the low ends? (I like to make techno). Cheers!
Honestly, any subwoofer will work. But make sure you get one that has the right inputs and outputs. You'll need RCA or 1/4 inch connections as opposed to just speaker wire connections. I have the Presonus T8 sub which works well. They are not cheap, but you'll be happy.
@@SanjayC nice! I'm thinking of adding the Presonus t8 as well. How do you recommend me to connect it? RCA to JBL 104 and XLR to T8? Greeting from Madrid San!
You can get a pair for £79.99 right now... Might be too good to pass up
Sanjay C I've ordered them.. and get them Wednesday , I was going to get some hs5s but I think there over kill for what I need right now.. so these should do the trick nicely I hope. I'll let you know! 🤘
I'd only give them 3 out of 5 stars if I'm honest... First I tried the the big jack style leads but the amount of noise was unbearable , I have a Roland quad capture but even with the noise cancelling switched on there was still a noticeable hum , in the end I had to use the head phone socket output on my quad capture and this gives a good low noise floor, but if I then connect head phones to the speaker head phone socket I can hear a wierd noise in the background , which you can only hear when there is no other sound passing through the speakers... With this all put aside the actual sound quality of the speakers is pretty good and I can use them to make and listen to music.. so for the price I'm happy enough, just not blown away!
Which audio interface was used?
I am getting $80 second hand ... can I consider