The Yamahas reveal the true sonic quality better. If you guys like the JBLs, it's because of the bass response and smearing of the mids and low mids. Like I said before, the JBLs sound good with mixes done on the HS5s. I am still training my ears on how to listen to music and the HS5s are much more clearer around the highs and low mids. For the record, it's worth mentioning that both of these speakers cannot compete with Auratones or Avantones Mixcubes for mids...no way, not even close. I mix like 80% of my songs on mixcubes and use the HS50Ms with an 80Hz lo-cut for clarity and the HS8s for stereo separation and overall mix quality. I also use the HS8S sub for double checking the sub lows. Then I test my mix against 5 different headphones and 3 sets of crap speakers. I do this because I can't afford a real studio so I have to rely on average sonic quality across different media playback devices.
What I love about the JBLs is that while they're flat and detailed, they still have punch and a bit of energy to them, the yahamahs just feel a bit lifeless and clinical imo, I know for a fact you can make great mixes on either and it's down to personal preferation but for me it's the JBL hands down,
I listened to both for about 30 minutes in an iso room at Guitar Center. I played rock, metal, classical, hip hop and jazz mixes through them. I went in expecting the Yahamas to win...I came home with JBLs. No regrets except that I should've gotten the 308s! I have made some great recordings with the 305s.
Most don't realize these are not for listening to the finished product. These type of speakers are for getting to the finished product, so you cant bash either brand. The HS5's are some really great speakers for music production. In my opinion far superior to the JBLs... But thats MY opinion. Whatever gets the job done for yourself you should go with.
Fantastic demo and great choice of music. The detail on the HS5 are better for mixing cleaner tracks. I probably could get similarly mixed tracks on the JBLs but I think I would make better mixing decisions on the HS5s. For starters I own the HS50ms and the HS8s. However, the JBLs sound better though but if you know what to listen for, the Yamahas are actually better. I prefer to listen to the JBLs with music mixed on the HS5s if that makes any sense.
JBL 's bass reflex vent tuning is cleary inteding to get lower frequency capability. In this video 60Hz surge is clearly shown. On the other hand, Yamaha is designed cutting lower frequency supposing usage with sub-woofer if required for lower frequency or use HS-7 or HS-8. Small bass reflex speaker sometimes boomy extremely positioned closer to the wall. I'm using HS-5 with HS-8S sub-woofer and no problem at all.
He escuchado ambas bocinas mis respetos para ambas marcas suenan muy bien dependiendo lo que tu desees escuchar... el JBL siendo un monitor que por afinidad debe dirigirse a lo plano pero no lo es, siempre he notado que lo JBL tienen mas BASS que otros marcas da color pero no es la funcion real de un monitor, al escuchar las voces se apagan no tienen esa naturalidad. No se si sera por recubrimiento interior de la caja de Yamaha pero este ultimo tienen lo mas neutral que he podido escuchar. Ya para finalizar recalco que ambas marcas son buenas pero depende de que quieras escuchar un sonido con colores de BASS o uno que se aproxime mas a lo real, cuando escuchas un pista de estudio el equilibrio tiene que ser lo principal ya que tantas horas de trabajo son para degustar de todos los instrumentos que el editor de sonido a plasmado y no opacarlo con un aumento de grabes. Gracias
Pues realmente todos los videos de audio que encuentres en youtube se la dan a los JBL no se en que parte vivas de America pero en USA 🇺🇸 realmente la mejor marca de audio que existe es JBL mucha gente prefiere yamaha por fanatismo nada mas yo tube las hs5 y me artaba (cansaba el oido) tanto twiteo realmente yo hago musica me recomendaron jbl sinceramente quede complacido son increibles y no me cansan el bajo lo puedes amplificar en la parte de atras y listo son increibles realmente no le llegan las yamaha y tan caras que son no valen la pena ahora mismo mis Hs5 estan botadas en mi armario😂
ok so ive also narrowed down to these 2. heres the thing. i have sennheiser HD650's which are meant to be reference headphones. they are great for music but lack that lower end feel when you just wanna hear those bassy tunes (i listen to lots of electronic music). so for me i think i will go the JBL because they better suit my personal tastes. edit: forgot to say. THANKYOU FOR THE VIDEO!! awesome job.
JBL is impressive. Incredible high dynamic range for a 5" speaker. I see why is regarded as the best option. Even better than sets costing 3 or 4 times as much!
I had both, and kept the JBL at the end. Maybe for monitoring purposes, for a synthetizer for example, I would choose the Yamaha. The JBL here sounds a bit bass heavy, but it depends on the sound source too. Which can't be heard here enough is that the JBL's sound stage is so much better. If you close your eyes, the loudspeakers disappear. For this reason I have sold the Yamaha, they were so boring to listening to after some time comparing to the JBL, which in contrary I realized that I use it for everyday music listening.
Thank you very much based on your reviews I took advantadge of a one week visit to my daughter in CA and ordered a pair of the lsr308 and couldn't be more satisfied. Indeed your greatest help was about to chose confidentky a lsrJBL. And I bought them for $ 298,00 both while in Brazil I would have had to pay about $ 1,000.00. Very happy with them wich I use as Speakers. Some critics say you can't rate the demos in second class laptops for instance but yet you can compare them, I used my headphones to this task and it worked very fine.
I use the JBL LSR305’s with a sub which you really don’t need. They have plenty of bottom end. I’m and old school Yamaha NS10 user and the JBL’s compliment them nicely. The JBL’s have a nice low end. Not too boomy and they also have some nice midrange which many monitors lack. Great near field monitors for the home studio. The price is unbeatable.
@@Mindmulus "Horn and box slower"? I'm sorry, I don't know what you're saying. How can you tell the JBL's are exaggerating the bass? Because it's more audible on them?
@@Mindmulus The yamaha's start rolling off around 70hz, so in comparison I could see how you could say that. The LSR's bass response though isn't really bloated at all. Most issues with bass come from wall and corner loading so it's much more dependent on placement. There's also the -2dB switch on the back if you need less bass.
Listening with my lsr 308s and the lsr 310 subwoofer. The JBL's sound more musical and natural and the yamaha's sound perhaps flatter, but kind of boring and slightly weak in mid and low bass. Both have good imaging, but the JBL's seem to have a wider soundstage. Personally I prefer the sound of the JBL's for just listening to music, but for mixing idk the yamaha's could be better. I would love to hear them in person or the hs8s to compare with my lsr 308s as a fair comparison. Anyway, happy listening everyone! :)
Somewhere on TH-cam there is an A/B video showing Yamaha HS, recorded with a mic vs the actual digital track and they are pretty much identical, so i'm going with Yamaha because I know it's gonna sound awesome on every other speaker when i mix on them. The JBL sound like great hifi speakers though.
Yamaha may sounds like theres a mountain on the mids, but yamaha has true mids, if your mix will sound amazing on yamahas, your mix will sound amazing at any speaker or sound system. Thats the secret of Yamaha. They may not be NS10's but they have the DNA of NS10's. Thats why i choose Yamaha than JBL's 🙂
I was always for 8" Studio monitors because of Bass. But I figured out that all monirors in the lower price range (below 500$ each speaker) have a bump in the mid frequency because the size difference between the tweeter and woofer is too big. I also read the JBL 305 sounds much better (flat) than the 308. At the end I went with the Focal Alpha 65 (also sound much better than the Focal Alpha 80) which are super dope for the price.
You get my point too. I agree with you. Ofc, mids on any of these speakers suck because the of 2k crossover. This is why I use Avantone's for mixing the mids.
I have the LSR305. They sound better than my Rokit 5, of course, which is bassy. I contemplated on either LSR305 or the HS5 the other day. Eventually gotten the LSR305. Hearing from this video, the HS5 sounds better in the mid production. And right now, I'm looking to add on to my studio monitor speakers collection where I want to get my 1st 7" monitor. Seems like HS7 will be a good next addition. Thumbs up for the video!
How are you supposed to really know which has the more "true" sound? The jbl sounds better in this video, but their job is not to sound good, its to give a true representation of a mix. So do you choose one that sounds good or one that just might be telling you your mix sucks...ive watched everything and still cant decide what to buy.
look up a frequency response graph for the speakers. The closer the line is to the x-axis, the more natural the speaker will sound. In this case, the jbl speakers are well balanced and do not boost any frequencies.
Coal City, go to your local Guitar Center or equivalent and there should be a listening room where you can hear most monitors side by side. Truly an ear opening experience that will help you decide. I did just that the other day and really noticed a lot more detail in the JBL's the then comparable brands near the same price.
Think about how they bring out the mid-range if you use them as near-fields with a pair of larger speaks behind. The JBLs sound nicer, but what would you make mixes on that translated best to other systems? I don't know. I came here with a small bias against the Yamaha for their slightly untidy mid-range, but was pleasantly surprised for mix purposes. I'd much rather listen to the JBLs, but I think I'd perhaps chose the Yamahas for close listening if I had a pair of larger speakers behind for openness and bass-extention. :-)
I sent my hs5's back because the bright mid range would give me sinus pressure almost immediately when using them. Their mid forward and fatiguing top end need some work. Adjusting the controls on the back don't really alleviate the issue.
Why? The JBL's sound like hifi, low end way too boosted and overall muddy in comparision to the yamahas. Any really linear speakers won't sound good. Monitors are designed to give you the truth and not to sound good. So I wouldn't trust the JBL's mix at all.
yup Daniel, I thought the exact same thing. The JBL's sound like hi-fi speakers and I'm sure that the HS5's with a little calibration, room treatment and positioning will sound just fine for mixing/producing. I pretty much had to change monitoring brands and the retail store I use recommended me these Yamahas.
@@sydbailey1320 I agree neither sound muddy... on this vid or real world. 2 great speakers. I've used both at one point or another for my 2nd set of monitors. and had no problems with mix translation on wither. IMP they both get the job done when u learn them, just different flavors. that being said I kinda prefer the 305s as they are smoother, less fatigue
Woow! Listening in the speakers of my iMac the JBL sounds very good, but now that I listen with my AKG K240 MkII, I can assure that the Yamaha are spectacular, the level of detail and the space they have are truly superior. Yamaha is the best!
Not only does the JBL sounds naturally also the Yamaha sounds wrong, as if one channel was inverted or perhaps the tweeters are different polarity than the bass speakers. Sounds just odd. I can't imagine how this would possibly help with mixing.
They both have their pros and cons. JBL's seem bit muddy compared to the yamahas and not as clear, but yamahas peak around 1khz is just weird and not optimal, if you want flat response. I'd probably go with JBLs since they're 200 a pair and yamahas are 300 a pair. If they would be at the same price I don't know which pair I would pick.
Agree with the note on comparison here,... In fact many falks like the hs 5 sound.Back to each individual taste & preference I think. In my country the Yam price is cheap, it's about 30 %cheaper then lsr 305.So it's real tempting. I've heard both speaker and my final purchase is Swan m200mk3+. It's adding approx 20% to the price of lsr305 , but couldn't be happier.
There is one thing to consider : jbl sound more 3d and sounds wider yes but its very hard to distinguish colors when you mix cause the speaker ads this dark color ,on the other side yamaha might sound very tiny and no room cause of the flatness and no color of its own you will hear every tone and signal that is what separates yamaha from the other speaker , I would say jbl for balance and yamaha for tonality.
Yamaha is best on acoustic piano instrumental music, jbl is best on pop electro un etc. For my music genres, classical etc - Yamaha is my choice. On Vocal - Yamaha also best.
I listened to a pair of HS5s in the store the other day. And now that I own a pair of LSR305s, i can say that the HS5s sounded better. I went with the JBLs un-listened to, since the price point was close to half the price of the Yamahas. But i can say WITHOUT QUESTION, that the HS5s sounded about 1000xs better in store than they do while listening to this video through my own JBLs. Just my 2c. Having listened to them both in person, if you're mixing, get the yamahas by FAR. They sounded BEAUTIFULLY CLEAR and balanced. If you're listening to music, get the JBLs, they sounds PHENOMINAL.
@@acvieluf yes i think jbl is more comfortable for just listening purpose.. not for monitoring.. i have JBL earphone n that is very good to listen to enjoy music considering the quite cheap considered price... But for monitoring, i am afraid jbl is not that good to use.. i think jbl is more focused to be pleasant at just enjoying n listening music..but i doubt this will be neutral / flat for monitoring ? Loll... Thanks for the reply anyway, here in my country, Indonesia, Yamaha HS is way lot cheaper than what their price is in there.. bcz the Yamaha HS is actually made in Indonesia, yamaha make them in here... And thats probably why the price of yamaha HS is alot cheaper here in Indonesia than in other country? I bought HS8 already sometime ago...
Yamaha must be paying you. I listened to the HS5s in a music store the other day and compared it to many speakers. It was just like this video...canny sounds, lacking bass and punch. Sure, it might highlight highs and mids, but it's clear to me that Yamaha is intentionally manipulating the low end. I heard that they reduce it so that the speakers sound flat in untreated and poorly treated rooms. That means that when you boost or cut to compensate for the room...it's a false reality because the Yamaha HS5s are already compensating. Essentially, that means the only way to use these speakers is to never adjust the settings for your room.
@@FaithfulBM dude i dont know how u can say he is paid by yamaha? Loll.. i think everyone knows that yamaha hs5 is lack of bass or low end compared to like JBL or genelec for sure, i am aware of that , n thats why i chose to buy Hs8 to get more bass n low end loll... I think what people mean sound quality here is not just about low end, but it is more about the clarity n detail about mid n high end. N this is why i would like to buy yamaha hs5 in the future, because of the quality of mid n high, n then i will pair them with subwoofer hs8s to get the full range from high to low loll.. I think everybody knows already that hs5 is good at mid sound n not low end sound..so why u call him paid by yamaha? Bcz of hs5 lacks of low end that everyone already knows it ?
althought play from youtube the sound is not accurate anymore , but i still can felt the bass is really too less in HS5, my audio engine a5+ is not functioning anymore , think ill upgrade to jbl
It is very difficult to compare two brands which do not have the same musical and professional culture. JBL on the one side, the inventor of the studio monitor with an incredible experience based on more than 60 years of production of studio monitors including the legendary and legendary series 43, world reference (how many records have been recorded and mixed with 4311 4312 and more) and the Yamaha brand, a respectable Japanese industry whose core business is motorcycles. JBL on the oneside, an emblematic mono product specialist, and Yamaha a brand that does everything, with some successes such as the legendary DX7 synthesizer as well as classical pianos. In terms of monitors, the NS10 series worked rather well, at a time when no one can explain it, JBL lost interest in this market of which it was the precursor, the 80s. Listening is one thing, service after sale another. My preference is for a brand that produces all of its loudspeakers to even better than anyone to optimize their cabinets, here monitors. Yamaha to my knowledge has never made a single loudspeaker, it's all outsourced, but, the quality is here. As for the availability (in case of breakage, it happens!) Mystery, it is under contract I repeat. So let's not be devil's advocate ! Listened, JBL wins and I would be tempted to say that is normal. The deficiency, the precision of the frequencies, the mids so difficult to reproduce that JBL sublimates, the power handling of long, very long hours and the dynamics with a built-in amplifiers designed by Harman / Crown, we no longer present. The JBL LSR stinks of the extremely successful professional, in addition, the sober aesthetics are superb. The Yamaha has a good sound, not exceptional, but clean and certainly acceptable. Over long sessions in the studio, more than 10 hours, she shows limits, a tendency to run out of steam. Finally, with resale, there is no secret, a JBL leaves during the day, the Yamaha ... it's more difficult
The first thing I notice is the aesthetics of the box. JBL "stinks" the professional, not Yamaha. When you dig a little, it is clear that JBL produces its own speakers, the best in the audio industry, and that JBL, a little professional culture, is the inventor of the studio monitor. The JBL knowledge is unrivaled. So to do a test between Yamaha, "a brand touches everything", in no case a specialist, it is a little disproportionate and not fair ! What I like most about JBL is the precision of attack, the power handling, the dynamics, and the overall definition which never betrays the instrument including the Hammond organ and its Leslie cabin so difficult to reproduce well. The last parameter not to be overlooked is spare parts and after-sales service, which is remarkable for its responsiveness at JBL. You should also know that JBL products made in China are exclusively produced in the JBL Harman manufactue and never subcontracted. The high quality JBL is here! When you look closely at the Yamaha box, it's domestic box. I listened to the product, it's mainstream sound, and the power handling is not there after 2 hours in the studio with strong dynamics. Yamaha does not say where the speakers mounted in its boxes come from. What brand ? mystery.
Yamaha is way better.... Very clear... and is what you want to hear while mixing. Too, much bass in the JBLs just like book shelf spearkers... But they are both great monitors. I know there's a lot more then just what you hear here and on what you'er actuialy listening on makes a real differance. Setting up the monitors in your studio and adjusting the levels and listening with your own ears you will hear that the Yamaha has a much clearer sound. Great videos!
In my opinion, treble frequencies are better at Yamaha and bass frequencies are better at JBL. Exclusively for music production I might choose Yamaha (more flat), but for multi-use (production and hobby) I would probably choose JBL.
JBL Sound is clarity and Yam is flatter. Professional just to use both styles because this world has Hifi speaker and Low-end speaker. You know what choice you choose for.
Мониторы Yamaha не украшают звук , поэтому кажется блеклыми на фоне JBL , но звук правдивый, он не бубнит , в нём хорошая середина и нехватка высоких частот. У конкурента звучание более выигрышное на первый взгляд, но явно приукрашенное с вырезанной серединой , бустер на низких и на высоких. Итог - более эффектно звучит JBL , но более правдиво Yamaha
Порекомендуйте что-нибудь от 5-ти дюймов без мыла в серединке, пжлст. :) А то на JBL даже некоторые записи с голосом с трудом разборчивы - бубнеж какой-то, со встроенных динамиков ноута всё разборчиво и с ушей.
Is there something wrong, Yamaha hs5 sound very bland in front of lsr 305. After listening a lot comparison by digital stereography on hd 650 my conclusion is M audio Bx5>mackie 524>jbl lsr 305
I am in a dilemma between a pair of HS8 or lsr308p mkII. Same price, I'll use them at home for general listening not for mixing or producing. What should I go for? By the way, it's impossible to compare the 2 models side to side here, a jbl demo might not be available at all...
How the HS7 again the JBL305? might be a bit unfair though, i'm just curious. Between these two i would lean more toward the JBL, and Idk what song it is that was playing on "Lond Drive", I lOVE it.
The Yamaha sound so flat and boring.. which is why they might be better suited for mixing. The JBL is the clear winner here if you actually want to listen to music.
yamaha is not flat at all. JBL is great for mixes. Yamaha lives on the legend of ns10 and everyone keeps repeating that they sound bad and because of that your mixes will sound better.. that's nonsense. If you depend on a non flat monitor to make good mixes you don't really understand monitors
@@danieltv123 Made a mix with a pair of these JBL's (a friend of mine owns them) just to test out what fits me.. and tested that mix on different systems. Sound was awful and harsh.. Then I did the same with those Yamaha's.. They indeed are fucked up if it comes to sound for listening.. but I can sure you, when your mix is standing good on those yammies... it sounds great on everything... lol even on those JBL's...
Popcorns finished reading the comments and arguments on here, lol. Apparently neither of these monitors are flat. Neither of these monitors are the old JBL's or the Yamaha NS10's either. Where as the NS10's were hyped up and used by practically every old studio back in the days there were some that were very very successful with the old JBL monitors of yester year but they just kept quiet about it. My opinion is if your ears are used to the sound of either of these monitors on demonstration here and you know how to mix and master on them then you will be able to make your mix translate on either of them. If your ears aren't used to them then until they are you mixes aren't going to translate. Both are very good monitors, neither is flat but so what, after hearing your mixes from them on different systems you will learn what works and what doesn't on each monitor and compensate with your next mix. Eventually you nail it and know your monitors
@@MarkoStcTV TBH no, cause Yamaha MSP series and HS series are different and also the HS8 got a bigger dome. Anyways, I got my answer !! Went with MSPs and I do not regret my decision! Here is the advice I got from my producer friend, " If you are under budget go with 305 or else MSP, though you need Sub if you are using for low end genres"
@@cavemanslens8499 I got the new JBL 3 series 305P MKII and I find them a bit more full in the mid & low end than Yamahas. I've been comparing them to my old monitors and also did a check on every track I'm confident with and I went with JBLs. But I guess it's mainly what your budget is and what genre of music you're producing.
@@MarkoStcTV exactly! I wanted these monitors for mixing & mastering and Yamaha seems better choice for me. Flat and clean, though it lacks in low end compared to the JBLs but I can use Headphones for that part. Anyways, for listening and basic mixing JBLs seems undefeatable!
LSR305 is more true to the source and more neutral than the yamaha but that mid bump on the yamaha can be useful for creating focus for competing things like vocals/guitars or any other instrument that sits in those critical mid frequencies. The LSR305 though imo, is the better all rounder given its flatter response.
JBL are more flat response than the HS5's, they have an award for the best monitors of the year (the MkII version) they're waay better than yamaha, more flat response, more bass/mids than yamaha JBL are the best for me over yamaha and Krk
Remember folks, the idea of monitors is to be flat and not boost any band of the frequency spectrum. Not to sound good when listening to music. I wouldn't be suprised if you mixed on the JBLs your bass would end up weak due to thinking it already sounds nice and bassy in the mix. the yamahas dont "sound" better but i think i would rather mix on them
It's actually the opposite, the jbls SHOW you the bass, they don't add bass, the yamahas just take bass away and could lead you to add in too much low end to your mix, the jbls are balanced, if there's bass they'll show you bass, if there isn't bass, they won't add bass, the hs5 just rolls of at 80hz, keep in mind the jbl 305 is only 5 inches yet it can go down to 43hz which is very impressive considering only the Yamaha hs7 which is 7 inches starts going that low. A lot of studios also use bigger monitors that have even more bass, having a monitor with bass isn't a problem, in fact some people even recommend a studio sub if you have a well treated room, the problem is if you have speakers that boost the bass instead of just showing you an accurate representation of your low end. The yams have these weird mids and fatiguing highs and like no low end - horrible for mixing imo, but each to their own. The Yamaha hs7 and hs8 are pretty nice though. But as far as 5 inch monitors go in my opinion the jbl blows the hs5 out of the water.
Yamaha is far better for mixing because you will be forced to create a mix that is not harsh or tiny ..but JBL is good for regular composition listening and mastering .You need both
I wouldn't say it's better for mixing, just another reference. The yamahas have slightly raised treble and a midrange bump and lack of bass. Doing the opposite of that would be a duller mix with less mids and more bass, not necessarily ideal.
Yamaha might be to blame when it comes to very dull, high-less records. They are just too bright (and I love bright/high, but that's terrible for mixing/recording/production), and that makes studios tone down the highs massively. Just speculation ofc, but it wouldn't surprise me if that's the case with some recordings. Delain's Moonbathers album is kinda fucked because of this (no highs and no detail). Someone really fucked up with the mixing, or they were using very bright yamaha's.
Ямахи лучше раскрывают истинное качество звука. Если вам, ребята, нравится JBLs, это из-за басовой реакции и размазывания средних и низких средних. Как я уже говорил, JBL хорошо звучат с миксами, сделанными на HS5s. Я все еще тренирую свой слух о том, как слушать музыку, и Hs5 намного яснее вокруг максимумов и низких средних. Для записи стоит упомянуть, что оба этих динамика не могут конкурировать с Auratones или Avantones Mixcubes для mids...нет, даже близко. Я смешиваю как 80% моих песен на mixcubes и использую HS50Ms с 80Hz lo-cut для ясности и HS8s для стерео разделения и общего качества микса. Я также использую hs8s sub для двойной проверки суб-минимумов. Затем я тестирую свой микс против 5 разных наушников и 3 наборов дерьмовых динамиков. Я делаю это, потому что не могу позволить себе настоящую студию, поэтому я должен полагаться на среднее качество звука на разных устройствах воспроизведения мультимедиа.
JBL’s sound better for listening to music,they are scooped in the mids,and the low end is hyped.....the Yamaha’s are much flatter,better for mixing....I have both..
Can someone help me? I have the jbl lsr305’s since 4 months and since two weeks the sound seems to be coming a little more from the left speaker. Both db knobs are set to 5db. Maybe someone knows an explanation? Placing maybe?
First, Thank you for an excellent video for comparing two speakers using different types of music. My purpose of buying a pair of speakers it to hook them to my yamaha keyboard. Based on what I heard, I will get the JBL and you never know I can hook them to a laptop and listen to music as well. For the keyboard purpose, am I making the right choice ?? appreciate your reply.
JBL is a great choice, for the money they are excellent, You also can consider Mackie MR524 and Adam T5V, they all have great sound quality to price ratio. You will find all of them great for music listening as well ;)
Dj's dont need studio monitors dude. Unless you're producing your own music just get some decent multimedia speakers like Edifier s350db or some small powered PA speakers. The producer that made the music you're DJing has already mixed the track, you just want something that sounds good for playback. Hope this helps and saves you some cash
Se você quiser provar alguma coisa ou vender uma marca concerteza vc terá que mexer na equalização da concorrência para soar diferente 😂...eu recomendo ouvir pessoalmente porque a Yamaha é high standard nao é exatamente o que soa aqui
HS5 are a reference for engineers in the industry because they are FLAT. But if you are a producer you will rather JBL or KRK because you need your music to sound nice and inspiring not flat.
When listening to Les Toreadors it sounds like the choir (at least it sounds like a choir in the background) only sings when the Yamahas are playing. The JBL doesn't deliver the midrange to let me hear it. Interesting.
You nailed it. They start rolling off at 70-80hz and also lack a bit of midrange warmth below 500hz. They also have a bit of a mountain going on around 1k leading to the "hollow" sound. They are more aggressive from 10khz and up as well.
i'm digging both of these monitors but leaning towards jbl for that low freq(basssy) response.but i heard this jbl monitors have a floor noise that is annoying when its on idle?how noticable is that hiss and is there a way to get around it and get rid of it?TIA
The idle noise is common for D class amps, which is what most monitor use AFAIK. I have the JBL LSR308`s and the idle noise is noticable in totally silent room but it`s very soft, nothing harsh. And it dissapears immediately when you play something, even on lowest volume.
peterkray thanks for the heads up,i will have my first studio set up maybe around black friday or boxing day sale period,and planning to learn as much on the compatibility and best i could get with my limited budget.this info are great.
Digital Stereophony thanks for the heads up.can you also use this occasional gaming or karaoke/youtube sessions?or can i split connections that chooses between 2 different pairs depends on which one i prefer to do at that time?i cant have a specific studio set up and separately have something for gaming so i'm curious.
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The Yamahas reveal the true sonic quality better. If you guys like the JBLs, it's because of the bass response and smearing of the mids and low mids. Like I said before, the JBLs sound good with mixes done on the HS5s. I am still training my ears on how to listen to music and the HS5s are much more clearer around the highs and low mids. For the record, it's worth mentioning that both of these speakers cannot compete with Auratones or Avantones Mixcubes for mids...no way, not even close. I mix like 80% of my songs on mixcubes and use the HS50Ms with an 80Hz lo-cut for clarity and the HS8s for stereo separation and overall mix quality. I also use the HS8S sub for double checking the sub lows. Then I test my mix against 5 different headphones and 3 sets of crap speakers. I do this because I can't afford a real studio so I have to rely on average sonic quality across different media playback devices.
What I love about the JBLs is that while they're flat and detailed, they still have punch and a bit of energy to them, the yahamahs just feel a bit lifeless and clinical imo, I know for a fact you can make great mixes on either and it's down to personal preferation but for me it's the JBL hands down,
yup, in this case JBL is clear winner, i dont know why people worship cos its only yamaha, so it has to be best, well we see its not
I listened to both for about 30 minutes in an iso room at Guitar Center. I played rock, metal, classical, hip hop and jazz mixes through them. I went in expecting the Yahamas to win...I came home with JBLs. No regrets except that I should've gotten the 308s! I have made some great recordings with the 305s.
Most don't realize these are not for listening to the finished product. These type of speakers are for getting to the finished product, so you cant bash either brand. The HS5's are some really great speakers for music production. In my opinion far superior to the JBLs... But thats MY opinion. Whatever gets the job done for yourself you should go with.
JBL sounds so much fuller, especially on the low end. i think to really hear the bass on the yamahas, you’d need to get either the hs7 or hs8
Fantastic demo and great choice of music. The detail on the HS5 are better for mixing cleaner tracks. I probably could get similarly mixed tracks on the JBLs but I think I would make better mixing decisions on the HS5s. For starters I own the HS50ms and the HS8s. However, the JBLs sound better though but if you know what to listen for, the Yamahas are actually better. I prefer to listen to the JBLs with music mixed on the HS5s if that makes any sense.
Thank You!
Подскажите что не ваш взгляд лучше Yamaha hs5 или Yamaha hs50m жду ответ
Listening to this on Yamaha HS5. Looks like we're testing the microphone used for recording this video
JBL 's bass reflex vent tuning is cleary inteding to get lower frequency capability. In this video 60Hz surge is clearly shown. On the other hand, Yamaha is designed cutting lower frequency supposing usage with sub-woofer if required for lower frequency or use HS-7 or HS-8.
Small bass reflex speaker sometimes boomy extremely positioned closer to the wall.
I'm using HS-5 with HS-8S sub-woofer and no problem at all.
I have both. They actually make a great combo when mixing. The Yamaha is the swiss knife for mixing and the jbls has a great high and low end..
The vocal clarity on the JBL's is so nice
Very informative. Thanks for playing several different genres through these.
He escuchado ambas bocinas mis respetos para ambas marcas suenan muy bien dependiendo lo que tu desees escuchar... el JBL siendo un monitor que por afinidad debe dirigirse a lo plano pero no lo es, siempre he notado que lo JBL tienen mas BASS que otros marcas da color pero no es la funcion real de un monitor, al escuchar las voces se apagan no tienen esa naturalidad. No se si sera por recubrimiento interior de la caja de Yamaha pero este ultimo tienen lo mas neutral que he podido escuchar. Ya para finalizar recalco que ambas marcas son buenas pero depende de que quieras escuchar un sonido con colores de BASS o uno que se aproxime mas a lo real, cuando escuchas un pista de estudio el equilibrio tiene que ser lo principal ya que tantas horas de trabajo son para degustar de todos los instrumentos que el editor de sonido a plasmado y no opacarlo con un aumento de grabes. Gracias
Pues realmente todos los videos de audio que encuentres en youtube se la dan a los JBL no se en que parte vivas de America pero en USA 🇺🇸 realmente la mejor marca de audio que existe es JBL mucha gente prefiere yamaha por fanatismo nada mas yo tube las hs5 y me artaba (cansaba el oido) tanto twiteo realmente yo hago musica me recomendaron jbl sinceramente quede complacido son increibles y no me cansan el bajo lo puedes amplificar en la parte de atras y listo son increibles realmente no le llegan las yamaha y tan caras que son no valen la pena ahora mismo mis Hs5 estan botadas en mi armario😂
ok so ive also narrowed down to these 2. heres the thing. i have sennheiser HD650's which are meant to be reference headphones. they are great for music but lack that lower end feel when you just wanna hear those bassy tunes (i listen to lots of electronic music). so for me i think i will go the JBL because they better suit my personal tastes.
edit: forgot to say. THANKYOU FOR THE VIDEO!! awesome job.
JBL is impressive. Incredible high dynamic range for a 5" speaker. I see why is regarded as the best option. Even better than sets costing 3 or 4 times as much!
Weird, both sound just like my laptop speakers...
Because you are listening to this on the laptop speakers
InmostNight agree with you
@@overseer_grimal the joke flew past u
@@overseer_grimal this is the greatest smartest reply i never heard!
@@overseer_grimal lol
I had both, and kept the JBL at the end. Maybe for monitoring purposes, for a synthetizer for example, I would choose the Yamaha. The JBL here sounds a bit bass heavy, but it depends on the sound source too. Which can't be heard here enough is that the JBL's sound stage is so much better. If you close your eyes, the loudspeakers disappear. For this reason I have sold the Yamaha, they were so boring to listening to after some time comparing to the JBL, which in contrary I realized that I use it for everyday music listening.
Thank you very much based on your reviews I took advantadge of a one week visit to my daughter in CA and ordered a pair of the lsr308 and couldn't be more satisfied. Indeed your greatest help was about to chose confidentky a lsrJBL. And I bought them for $ 298,00 both while in Brazil I would have had to pay about $ 1,000.00. Very happy with them wich I use as Speakers. Some critics say you can't rate the demos in second class laptops for instance but yet you can compare them, I used my headphones to this task and it worked very fine.
First impression:
The JBLs sound like Tool
The Yamaha's sound like Kyuss
I use the JBL LSR305’s with a sub which you really don’t need. They have plenty of bottom end. I’m and old school Yamaha NS10 user and the JBL’s compliment them nicely. The JBL’s have a nice low end. Not too boomy and they also have some nice midrange which many monitors lack. Great near field monitors for the home studio. The price is unbeatable.
JBLs sound much much better.
The JBLs sounds good, but isn't flat.
@@Mindmulus Neither of these speakers are "flat." Though, when tested in a non-treated environment, the JBL' were flatter. If that matters.
@@PerryR1985 The JBL is horn and box slower, apart from exaggerating the bass. The JBL don't tell the truth
@@Mindmulus "Horn and box slower"? I'm sorry, I don't know what you're saying. How can you tell the JBL's are exaggerating the bass? Because it's more audible on them?
@@Mindmulus The yamaha's start rolling off around 70hz, so in comparison I could see how you could say that. The LSR's bass response though isn't really bloated at all. Most issues with bass come from wall and corner loading so it's much more dependent on placement. There's also the -2dB switch on the back if you need less bass.
Listening with my lsr 308s and the lsr 310 subwoofer. The JBL's sound more musical and natural and the yamaha's sound perhaps flatter, but kind of boring and slightly weak in mid and low bass. Both have good imaging, but the JBL's seem to have a wider soundstage. Personally I prefer the sound of the JBL's for just listening to music, but for mixing idk the yamaha's could be better. I would love to hear them in person or the hs8s to compare with my lsr 308s as a fair comparison. Anyway, happy listening everyone! :)
Somewhere on TH-cam there is an A/B video showing Yamaha HS, recorded with a mic vs the actual digital track and they are pretty much identical, so i'm going with Yamaha because I know it's gonna sound awesome on every other speaker when i mix on them. The JBL sound like great hifi speakers though.
listening on JBLs....
Listening on my 305s
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me too lol
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Wow Yamaha is so much Dynamic of various Genres
Yamaha highs and mids much more clearer JBL good mids but more detailed bass
Yamaha may sounds like theres a mountain on the mids, but yamaha has true mids, if your mix will sound amazing on yamahas, your mix will sound amazing at any speaker or sound system. Thats the secret of Yamaha. They may not be NS10's but they have the DNA of NS10's. Thats why i choose Yamaha than JBL's 🙂
these are not the NS10
SamSistema hahahahaha indeed
I was always for 8" Studio monitors because of Bass. But I figured out that all monirors in the lower price range (below 500$ each speaker) have a bump in the mid frequency because the size difference between the tweeter and woofer is too big. I also read the JBL 305 sounds much better (flat) than the 308. At the end I went with the Focal Alpha 65 (also sound much better than the Focal Alpha 80) which are super dope for the price.
You get my point too. I agree with you. Ofc, mids on any of these speakers suck because the of 2k crossover. This is why I use Avantone's for mixing the mids.
Man, you are revealling the secret to everyone :) don;t do that :) just kidding, if you want your mix to translate everywhere, forget the jbl.
I have the LSR305. They sound better than my Rokit 5, of course, which is bassy. I contemplated on either LSR305 or the HS5 the other day. Eventually gotten the LSR305. Hearing from this video, the HS5 sounds better in the mid production. And right now, I'm looking to add on to my studio monitor speakers collection where I want to get my 1st 7" monitor. Seems like HS7 will be a good next addition. Thumbs up for the video!
How are you supposed to really know which has the more "true" sound? The jbl sounds better in this video, but their job is not to sound good, its to give a true representation of a mix. So do you choose one that sounds good or one that just might be telling you your mix sucks...ive watched everything and still cant decide what to buy.
look up a frequency response graph for the speakers. The closer the line is to the x-axis, the more natural the speaker will sound. In this case, the jbl speakers are well balanced and do not boost any frequencies.
Big Nibba They boost bass or low end
the yamahas are flatter !!
Coal City, go to your local Guitar Center or equivalent and there should be a listening room where you can hear most monitors side by side. Truly an ear opening experience that will help you decide. I did just that the other day and really noticed a lot more detail in the JBL's the then comparable brands near the same price.
no they don't look at the graphs the yamaha's freq response graph shows that they purposefully lowered some of the low end
Yamaha will want this video deleted.
Think about how they bring out the mid-range if you use them as near-fields with a pair of larger speaks behind. The JBLs sound nicer, but what would you make mixes on that translated best to other systems? I don't know. I came here with a small bias against the Yamaha for their slightly untidy mid-range, but was pleasantly surprised for mix purposes. I'd much rather listen to the JBLs, but I think I'd perhaps chose the Yamahas for close listening if I had a pair of larger speakers behind for openness and bass-extention. :-)
I sent my hs5's back because the bright mid range would give me sinus pressure almost immediately when using them. Their mid forward and fatiguing top end need some work. Adjusting the controls on the back don't really alleviate the issue.
Why? The JBL's sound like hifi, low end way too boosted and overall muddy in comparision to the yamahas. Any really linear speakers won't sound good. Monitors are designed to give you the truth and not to sound good. So I wouldn't trust the JBL's mix at all.
yup Daniel, I thought the exact same thing. The JBL's sound like hi-fi speakers and I'm sure that the HS5's with a little calibration, room treatment and positioning will sound just fine for mixing/producing. I pretty much had to change monitoring brands and the retail store I use recommended me these Yamahas.
@@sydbailey1320 I agree neither sound muddy... on this vid or real world. 2 great speakers. I've used both at one point or another for my 2nd set of monitors. and had no problems with mix translation on wither. IMP they both get the job done when u learn them, just different flavors. that being said I kinda prefer the 305s as they are smoother, less fatigue
Woow! Listening in the speakers of my iMac the JBL sounds very good, but now that I listen with my AKG K240 MkII, I can assure that the Yamaha are spectacular, the level of detail and the space they have are truly superior. Yamaha is the best!
JBL
bought my 305 for 250 bucks, really amazing speakers!
Not only does the JBL sounds naturally also the Yamaha sounds wrong, as if one channel was inverted or perhaps the tweeters are different polarity than the bass speakers. Sounds just odd. I can't imagine how this would possibly help with mixing.
They both have their pros and cons. JBL's seem bit muddy compared to the yamahas and not as clear, but yamahas peak around 1khz is just weird and not optimal, if you want flat response. I'd probably go with JBLs since they're 200 a pair and yamahas are 300 a pair. If they would be at the same price I don't know which pair I would pick.
Agree with the note on comparison here,... In fact many falks like the hs 5 sound.Back to each individual taste & preference I think.
In my country the Yam price is cheap, it's about 30 %cheaper then lsr 305.So it's real tempting. I've heard both speaker and my final purchase is Swan m200mk3+. It's adding approx 20% to the price of lsr305 , but couldn't be happier.
I’m so glad I got the LSR305’s over the HS5’s!!
There is one thing to consider : jbl sound more 3d and sounds wider yes but its very hard to distinguish colors when you mix cause the speaker ads this dark color ,on the
other side yamaha might sound very tiny and no room cause of the flatness and no color of its own you will hear every tone and signal that is what separates yamaha from the other speaker , I would say jbl for balance and yamaha for tonality.
I was actually thinking of trading in my Jbls for Yamahas but this video just showed me how great of a mistake i was about to make
JboneOfficial JBLs better for listening but Yamaha better for mixing. IMO anyway.
Once you go black you never go back
But then you realize Yamaha also has black speakers
Thats why I got JBL MKII in all white as a pair for $179! I added an 8" sub and now its a perfect setup.
once you go black....we dont want you back....LOL?
Faxts...
this was very supersizing! thanks for the share, just saved me a few hundred haha
Yamaha is best on acoustic piano instrumental music, jbl is best on pop electro un etc. For my music genres, classical etc - Yamaha is my choice. On Vocal - Yamaha also best.
That jazz track actually sounded annoying to me on the Yamaha's. I have worked on the HS8 as well , and those are a whole different story.
I got the Jbl's and they're really good! for listening... for mixing purposes I'd rather go Yahama
No way. LSR305s are better for mixing.
I listened to a pair of HS5s in the store the other day. And now that I own a pair of LSR305s, i can say that the HS5s sounded better. I went with the JBLs un-listened to, since the price point was close to half the price of the Yamahas. But i can say WITHOUT QUESTION, that the HS5s sounded about 1000xs better in store than they do while listening to this video through my own JBLs.
Just my 2c. Having listened to them both in person, if you're mixing, get the yamahas by FAR. They sounded BEAUTIFULLY CLEAR and balanced. If you're listening to music, get the JBLs, they sounds PHENOMINAL.
how where you are at? in my place.. lsr305 is not that cheap compared to yamaha
@@RockyHartono sorry, I just saw this. I'm in Canada
@@acvieluf yes i think jbl is more comfortable for just listening purpose.. not for monitoring.. i have JBL earphone n that is very good to listen to enjoy music considering the quite cheap considered price... But for monitoring, i am afraid jbl is not that good to use.. i think jbl is more focused to be pleasant at just enjoying n listening music..but i doubt this will be neutral / flat for monitoring ? Loll... Thanks for the reply anyway, here in my country, Indonesia, Yamaha HS is way lot cheaper than what their price is in there.. bcz the Yamaha HS is actually made in Indonesia, yamaha make them in here... And thats probably why the price of yamaha HS is alot cheaper here in Indonesia than in other country? I bought HS8 already sometime ago...
Yamaha must be paying you. I listened to the HS5s in a music store the other day and compared it to many speakers. It was just like this video...canny sounds, lacking bass and punch. Sure, it might highlight highs and mids, but it's clear to me that Yamaha is intentionally manipulating the low end. I heard that they reduce it so that the speakers sound flat in untreated and poorly treated rooms. That means that when you boost or cut to compensate for the room...it's a false reality because the Yamaha HS5s are already compensating. Essentially, that means the only way to use these speakers is to never adjust the settings for your room.
@@FaithfulBM dude i dont know how u can say he is paid by yamaha? Loll.. i think everyone knows that yamaha hs5 is lack of bass or low end compared to like JBL or genelec for sure, i am aware of that , n thats why i chose to buy Hs8 to get more bass n low end loll...
I think what people mean sound quality here is not just about low end, but it is more about the clarity n detail about mid n high end. N this is why i would like to buy yamaha hs5 in the future, because of the quality of mid n high, n then i will pair them with subwoofer hs8s to get the full range from high to low loll..
I think everybody knows already that hs5 is good at mid sound n not low end sound..so why u call him paid by yamaha? Bcz of hs5 lacks of low end that everyone already knows it ?
Went with the JBL LSR305. The Yamaha HS5 cost double the price of the JBL's here in South Africa.
The 305s are also much flatter and detailed. Good choice.
Holy crap. HS5s all day long. They are more detailed for mixing. JBLs seem to bury crucial freqs.
I have Yamaha HS-8 (8 inch Woofer). HS 5 less bass, Hs 8 more bass. I like HS 8
althought play from youtube the sound is not accurate anymore , but i still can felt the bass is really too less in HS5, my audio engine a5+ is not functioning anymore , think ill upgrade to jbl
Hätte nie gedacht,daß man den Unterschied so deutlich hört.
It is very difficult to compare two brands which do not have the same musical and professional culture. JBL on the one side, the inventor of the studio monitor with an incredible experience based on more than 60 years of production of studio monitors including the legendary and legendary series 43, world reference (how many records have been recorded and mixed with 4311 4312 and more) and the Yamaha brand, a respectable Japanese industry whose core business is motorcycles. JBL on the oneside, an emblematic mono product specialist, and Yamaha a brand that does everything, with some successes such as the legendary DX7 synthesizer as well as classical pianos. In terms of monitors, the NS10 series worked rather well, at a time when no one can explain it, JBL lost interest in this market of which it was the precursor, the 80s. Listening is one thing, service after sale another. My preference is for a brand that produces all of its loudspeakers to even better than anyone to optimize their cabinets, here monitors. Yamaha to my knowledge has never made a single loudspeaker, it's all outsourced, but, the quality is here.
As for the availability (in case of breakage, it happens!) Mystery, it is under contract I repeat. So let's not be devil's advocate !
Listened, JBL wins and I would be tempted to say that is normal. The deficiency, the precision of the frequencies, the mids so difficult to reproduce that JBL sublimates, the power handling of long, very long hours and the dynamics with a built-in amplifiers designed by Harman / Crown, we no longer present. The JBL LSR stinks of the extremely successful professional, in addition, the sober aesthetics are superb. The Yamaha has a good sound, not exceptional, but clean and certainly acceptable. Over long sessions in the studio, more than 10 hours, she shows limits, a tendency to run out of steam. Finally, with resale, there is no secret, a JBL leaves during the day, the Yamaha ... it's more difficult
The first thing I notice is the aesthetics of the box. JBL "stinks" the professional, not Yamaha. When you dig a little, it is clear that JBL produces its own speakers, the best in the audio industry, and that JBL, a little professional culture, is the inventor of the studio monitor. The JBL knowledge is unrivaled. So to do a test between Yamaha, "a brand touches everything", in no case a specialist, it is a little disproportionate and not fair ! What I like most about JBL is the precision of attack, the power handling, the dynamics, and the overall definition which never betrays the instrument including the Hammond organ and its Leslie cabin so difficult to reproduce well. The last parameter not to be overlooked is spare parts and after-sales service, which is remarkable for its responsiveness at JBL. You should also know that JBL products made in China are exclusively produced in the JBL Harman manufactue and never subcontracted. The high quality JBL is here! When you look closely at the Yamaha box, it's domestic box. I listened to the product, it's mainstream sound, and the power handling is not there after 2 hours in the studio with strong dynamics. Yamaha does not say where the speakers mounted in its boxes come from. What brand ? mystery.
Yamaha is way better.... Very clear... and is what you want to hear while mixing. Too, much bass in the JBLs just like book shelf spearkers... But they are both great monitors. I know there's a lot more then just what you hear here and on what you'er actuialy listening on makes a real differance. Setting up the monitors in your studio and adjusting the levels and listening with your own ears you will hear that the Yamaha has a much clearer sound. Great videos!
ok. Yamaha has more wide sound the clarity is good . JBL has more compressed sound and good bass.
It is good to be used for office sound, linked directly to pc?
JBL sounds live.dats good.yahama sounds like it is self equalised.
It seemed to me that Yamaha has a wider panorama ?
Hs5s are so raw and pure. They don't add color. Best for mixing.
Wow. Yamaha HS5's are hyped in the 12kHz range, starkly so from the source audio. JBL sounds even/flat. Surprising, those Yamaha HS' are no NS'!
You're right, HS isn't NS. NS sounds awful, HS at least sounds mostly good
In my opinion, treble frequencies are better at Yamaha and bass frequencies are better at JBL. Exclusively for music production I might choose Yamaha (more flat), but for multi-use (production and hobby) I would probably choose JBL.
Thanks to you, I am looking at the comparative video well. :)What kind of cable do you use?
sounds like you removed the base completly on the yamahas.
That's why you have to buy a Yamaha sub for them if you want the full range. They are great for vocal mixing
Both didn't reproduce low frequencies. But probably they're not design to do so.
Which one would you recommend for recording and producing songs?
All tge way yamaha!!
put the source of the original track, please. So we get the reference point on how the song actually sounds.
JBL Sound is clarity and Yam is flatter. Professional just to use both styles because this world has Hifi speaker and Low-end speaker. You know what choice you choose for.
Does somebody know the song "dream a dream"? who is the author? the singer? Thanks!
This review will be a notch better if the source audio is also played, we got no reference.
But then you compare mic vs pure
Мониторы Yamaha не украшают звук , поэтому кажется блеклыми на фоне JBL , но звук правдивый, он не бубнит , в нём хорошая середина и нехватка высоких частот. У конкурента звучание более выигрышное на первый взгляд, но явно приукрашенное с вырезанной серединой , бустер на низких и на высоких. Итог - более эффектно звучит JBL , но более правдиво Yamaha
вы наверное счастливый обладатель ямахи?
Порекомендуйте что-нибудь от 5-ти дюймов без мыла в серединке, пжлст. :) А то на JBL даже некоторые записи с голосом с трудом разборчивы - бубнеж какой-то, со встроенных динамиков ноута всё разборчиво и с ушей.
Is there something wrong, Yamaha hs5 sound very bland in front of lsr 305.
After listening a lot comparison by digital stereography on hd 650 my conclusion is
M audio Bx5>mackie 524>jbl lsr 305
Great comparison video, thank you. Well done... ;)
I am in a dilemma between a pair of HS8 or lsr308p mkII. Same price, I'll use them at home for general listening not for mixing or producing. What should I go for?
By the way, it's impossible to compare the 2 models side to side here, a jbl demo might not be available at all...
How the HS7 again the JBL305? might be a bit unfair though, i'm just curious. Between these two i would lean more toward the JBL, and Idk what song it is that was playing on "Lond Drive", I lOVE it.
I did this comparison at Guitar Center. The HS7s have slightly more detailed mids and lows. The difference did not justify the large jump in price.
The Yamaha sound so flat and boring.. which is why they might be better suited for mixing. The JBL is the clear winner here if you actually want to listen to music.
monitors should be flat.
JBL are multimedia speakers
look at the freq response graphs before you make absurd claims
yamaha is not flat at all. JBL is great for mixes. Yamaha lives on the legend of ns10 and everyone keeps repeating that they sound bad and because of that your mixes will sound better.. that's nonsense. If you depend on a non flat monitor to make good mixes you don't really understand monitors
Denis Zamorniak The JBL are flat though, the Yamahas fall off a cliff in the bass region
@@danieltv123 Made a mix with a pair of these JBL's (a friend of mine owns them) just to test out what fits me.. and tested that mix on different systems. Sound was awful and harsh.. Then I did the same with those Yamaha's.. They indeed are fucked up if it comes to sound for listening.. but I can sure you, when your mix is standing good on those yammies... it sounds great on everything... lol even on those JBL's...
Popcorns finished reading the comments and arguments on here, lol. Apparently neither of these monitors are flat. Neither of these monitors are the old JBL's or the Yamaha NS10's either. Where as the NS10's were hyped up and used by practically every old studio back in the days there were some that were very very successful with the old JBL monitors of yester year but they just kept quiet about it. My opinion is if your ears are used to the sound of either of these monitors on demonstration here and you know how to mix and master on them then you will be able to make your mix translate on either of them. If your ears aren't used to them then until they are you mixes aren't going to translate. Both are very good monitors, neither is flat but so what, after hearing your mixes from them on different systems you will learn what works and what doesn't on each monitor and compensate with your next mix. Eventually you nail it and know your monitors
I prefer JBL speakers 😊
Deciding between JBL LSR 305 vs Yamaha MSP5, which one do you think will be good for mixing? or should I save and go for HS8 ? Thanks!!
This video was not good enough for you to know?
@@MarkoStcTV TBH no, cause Yamaha MSP series and HS series are different and also the HS8 got a bigger dome. Anyways, I got my answer !! Went with MSPs and I do not regret my decision! Here is the advice I got from my producer friend, " If you are under budget go with 305 or else MSP, though you need Sub if you are using for low end genres"
@@cavemanslens8499 I got the new JBL 3 series 305P MKII and I find them a bit more full in the mid & low end than Yamahas. I've been comparing them to my old monitors and also did a check on every track I'm confident with and I went with JBLs. But I guess it's mainly what your budget is and what genre of music you're producing.
@@MarkoStcTV exactly! I wanted these monitors for mixing & mastering and Yamaha seems better choice for me. Flat and clean, though it lacks in low end compared to the JBLs but I can use Headphones for that part. Anyways, for listening and basic mixing JBLs seems undefeatable!
Go for hs8 buddy!
Sería interesante compararlos junto al audio original... Saludos ..
Which one ? The studio monitor is such that all types of music can be used to make music,mastering and vocal editing.?
Use Yamaha HS series
Yamaha all the way
LSR305 is more true to the source and more neutral than the yamaha but that mid bump on the yamaha can be useful for creating focus for competing things like vocals/guitars or any other instrument that sits in those critical mid frequencies. The LSR305 though imo, is the better all rounder given its flatter response.
THE HS5 sound more flat then the jbl that seem to add color to make them sound better, flat is the one we need ;)
LSR305's are flatter than the HS5. Hs5 rolls off the bass much earlier, has a considerable 1k bump, and more aggressive upper treble.
not everyone needs
JBL are more flat response than the HS5's, they have an award for the best monitors of the year (the MkII version) they're waay better than yamaha, more flat response, more bass/mids than yamaha
JBL are the best for me over yamaha and Krk
Remember folks, the idea of monitors is to be flat and not boost any band of the frequency spectrum. Not to sound good when listening to music. I wouldn't be suprised if you mixed on the JBLs your bass would end up weak due to thinking it already sounds nice and bassy in the mix. the yamahas dont "sound" better but i think i would rather mix on them
It's actually the opposite, the jbls SHOW you the bass, they don't add bass, the yamahas just take bass away and could lead you to add in too much low end to your mix, the jbls are balanced, if there's bass they'll show you bass, if there isn't bass, they won't add bass, the hs5 just rolls of at 80hz, keep in mind the jbl 305 is only 5 inches yet it can go down to 43hz which is very impressive considering only the Yamaha hs7 which is 7 inches starts going that low. A lot of studios also use bigger monitors that have even more bass, having a monitor with bass isn't a problem, in fact some people even recommend a studio sub if you have a well treated room, the problem is if you have speakers that boost the bass instead of just showing you an accurate representation of your low end. The yams have these weird mids and fatiguing highs and like no low end - horrible for mixing imo, but each to their own. The Yamaha hs7 and hs8 are pretty nice though. But as far as 5 inch monitors go in my opinion the jbl blows the hs5 out of the water.
JBL wins the match....Cheers JBL!!!
JBL lose the match really bad
Yamaha is far better for mixing because you will be forced to create a mix that is not harsh or tiny ..but JBL is good for regular composition listening and mastering .You need both
I wouldn't say it's better for mixing, just another reference. The yamahas have slightly raised treble and a midrange bump and lack of bass. Doing the opposite of that would be a duller mix with less mids and more bass, not necessarily ideal.
can I still get that version of the JBL LSR to buy same way
Hs5 The best
Yamaha might be to blame when it comes to very dull, high-less records. They are just too bright (and I love bright/high, but that's terrible for mixing/recording/production), and that makes studios tone down the highs massively. Just speculation ofc, but it wouldn't surprise me if that's the case with some recordings. Delain's Moonbathers album is kinda fucked because of this (no highs and no detail). Someone really fucked up with the mixing, or they were using very bright yamaha's.
Ямахи лучше раскрывают истинное качество звука. Если вам, ребята, нравится JBLs, это из-за басовой реакции и размазывания средних и низких средних. Как я уже говорил, JBL хорошо звучат с миксами, сделанными на HS5s. Я все еще тренирую свой слух о том, как слушать музыку, и Hs5 намного яснее вокруг максимумов и низких средних. Для записи стоит упомянуть, что оба этих динамика не могут конкурировать с Auratones или Avantones Mixcubes для mids...нет, даже близко. Я смешиваю как 80% моих песен на mixcubes и использую HS50Ms с 80Hz lo-cut для ясности и HS8s для стерео разделения и общего качества микса. Я также использую hs8s sub для двойной проверки суб-минимумов. Затем я тестирую свой микс против 5 разных наушников и 3 наборов дерьмовых динамиков. Я делаю это, потому что не могу позволить себе настоящую студию, поэтому я должен полагаться на среднее качество звука на разных устройствах воспроизведения мультимедиа.
JBL’s sound better for listening to music,they are scooped in the mids,and the low end is hyped.....the Yamaha’s are much flatter,better for mixing....I have both..
Can someone help me? I have the jbl lsr305’s since 4 months and since two weeks the sound seems to be coming a little more from the left speaker. Both db knobs are set to 5db. Maybe someone knows an explanation? Placing maybe?
Listening on my JBL Synthesis. The LSR305 have more full bodied sound.
JBL All Day!
Were both speakers run in correct before testing?
That is just how Yamaha sounds. They where both well run in
@@DSAUDIOreview Thanks for your reply, do you think in general this is the characteristic of all Yamaha speakers, and not just the ones in your video.
That mostly applies to HS5. I also tested HS7 and they sounded much more natural and dynamic
usaria los yamahas para mezclar y los jbl para escuchar que tal queda...
First, Thank you for an excellent video for comparing two speakers using different types of music. My purpose of buying a pair of speakers it to hook them to my yamaha keyboard. Based on what I heard, I will get the JBL and you never know I can hook them to a laptop and listen to music as well. For the keyboard purpose, am I making the right choice ?? appreciate your reply.
JBL is a great choice, for the money they are excellent, You also can consider Mackie MR524 and Adam T5V, they all have great sound quality to price ratio. You will find all of them great for music listening as well ;)
@@DSAUDIOreview Thank you again
These speakers are not designed to use with keyboards or live music, for that you need a PA system.
Hi..can i use the jbl ones for bedroom Djing?
Dj's dont need studio monitors dude. Unless you're producing your own music just get some decent multimedia speakers like Edifier s350db or some small powered PA speakers. The producer that made the music you're DJing has already mixed the track, you just want something that sounds good for playback. Hope this helps and saves you some cash
Pessoal, os monitores nesse site são sempre testados em FLAT? Ou o autor do vídeo meche na equalização?
Se você quiser provar alguma coisa ou vender uma marca concerteza vc terá que mexer na equalização da concorrência para soar diferente 😂...eu recomendo ouvir pessoalmente porque a Yamaha é high standard nao é exatamente o que soa aqui
HS5 are a reference for engineers in the industry because they are FLAT. But if you are a producer you will rather JBL or KRK because you need your music to sound nice and inspiring not flat.
When listening to Les Toreadors it sounds like the choir (at least it sounds like a choir in the background) only sings when the Yamahas are playing. The JBL doesn't deliver the midrange to let me hear it. Interesting.
Definitely NS5 isn't for me. it lacks almost everything for me.
Yamahas have a little bit of tipped up highs, although a thinner sound overall. I also sense a more "hollow" sound than the JBLs.
You nailed it. They start rolling off at 70-80hz and also lack a bit of midrange warmth below 500hz. They also have a bit of a mountain going on around 1k leading to the "hollow" sound. They are more aggressive from 10khz and up as well.
i'm digging both of these monitors but leaning towards jbl for that low freq(basssy) response.but i heard this jbl monitors have a floor noise that is annoying when its on idle?how noticable is that hiss and is there a way to get around it and get rid of it?TIA
They both have similar level of floor noise and there is no way around it
The idle noise is common for D class amps, which is what most monitor use AFAIK. I have the JBL LSR308`s and the idle noise is noticable in totally silent room but it`s very soft, nothing harsh. And it dissapears immediately when you play something, even on lowest volume.
peterkray thanks for the heads up,i will have my first studio set up maybe around black friday or boxing day sale period,and planning to learn as much on the compatibility and best i could get with my limited budget.this info are great.
Digital Stereophony thanks for the heads up.can you also use this occasional gaming or karaoke/youtube sessions?or can i split connections that chooses between 2 different pairs depends on which one i prefer to do at that time?i cant have a specific studio set up and separately have something for gaming so i'm curious.