Fantastic comparison. I have both of the monitors sitting "side by side" in my recording studio. To see how the JBL's are even able to compete with the KRK's is an amazing feet considering that they are so much smaller for compact, portable carry use. On another occasion, also compared the JBL's to the iLOUD's micro and while the iLOUD's are definitely a much more compact monitor...sound quality is very minimal considering three (3) times the price in my opinion. The bass response from the JBL's is of course, going to be different, thinner, but they certainly make up for it in the mids + high levels. They truly are remarkably... transparent. Very cool. Remember optimum arm length triangulation with these monitors in recording playback for that sweet spot. All said and done, the JBL's are a great pair of portable monitors for the budget especially if you are looking for straight, portable reference monitors in voice over/ singing applications. Highly, highly recommend both the JBL 104 and KRK ROKIT 5. Gosh just realized...sounds like an Amazon review. Sorry. Hope it's useful info all the same (smile)
I'm considering either the JBL 104 for $79 or the iLoud Micro Monitors for $299. The price difference is huge so I'm leaning towards the 104s but I'm worried about the bass.
@@ThePCForever As mentioned, l do have both along with the iLoud monitors, a recent purchase due to its travel size. The JBL 104'S are compact and have bass response on par with my KRKs as well . However, you seriously are not going to miss out on bass response unless you are doing multi instrument recordings. My primary go to monitors are the JBL 104s while in studio. They don’t fill my studio space like the KRK’s for a loud jam session playbacks, but they are spectacular for “up close” overall VO recordings and daily use. Voice over and singing...they just shine very bright. If you are thinking about the JBL’s, dive in reassured. You won’t regret your purchase along with the performance and a real appreciation for their monetary value. BTW: If you can live without a Bluetooth connection on the JBL’s, stick with the originals vs the updated model. For $80.00 dollars, an incredible product and performance value.
@@ernestthompson891 Thanks for the recommendation! The only reason I'm worried about bass is because there is a massive difference in low-end between the 104s and the Micros based on this video. The Micro Monitors seem to have much more bass just by listening to this recording. It surprises me that you own both and still prefer the 104s though. Since I'd assume if you had the more expensive Micros then you wouldn't find any use for the 104s. Anyways, I've just ordered a pair of 104s, for $79 (down from $149) they seem like an amazing deal!
@@ThePCForever l was in the same place as yourself CS in originally trying to fit things in budget. Started redoing my home studio with higher end equipment and l believed the monitor upgrade purchase would make a “HUGE” difference. After all was said and done...Nah. JBL’s are used extensively and daily with just about everything from general use to recording performance in my studio. All the monitors have their different performance jobs to do at times. But, daily use is with the JBL 104’s. And yes as you stated, a truly amazing deal indeed. You are going to enjoy them.
People are saying the KRK are better but the only thing I can hear that's better on the KRK is the bottom end ( as it should be they are much bigger ) but vocally and general music detail the JBL are as good if not slightly better !
Theyre not flatter. JBLs are known for their mids being scooped and a little boosted on highs which gives you that 'V' sound. They are far from reference imho.
Hi I have a question Buy two KRK G4 7 monitors and when it turns on it emits a white background sound "Hissing ssssss" without any connection this wave sound is heard up to 1.50 meters. Unlike KRK G3 monitors, there is no such white noise. Do I need help and do I know if this whistle is normal? Thanks for your reply
Mate these monitors are tiny😂 it's an unfair comparison, this is JBLs cheapest monitor. Not what someone wants for a nearfield monitor? You sure about that? JBL makes super high end studio monitors that cost over 20k a pair, id say the JBL LSR series is on par with the G4's, the series after that though blows krk out of the water.
sam I did that then I realised the things I was playing was just badly mixed I went back bought it again despite the low volume. They aren’t my favourite to listen to music but anything I mix on these sounds even on every speaker, I use them for mixing now and Adams as my main.
haha, they are actually really good looking. even with the most sophisticated interior design they’d still match. the actual problem with most studio monitors are they don’t look good.
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Fantastic comparison. I have both of the monitors sitting "side by side" in my recording studio. To see how the JBL's are even able to compete with the KRK's is an amazing feet considering
that they are so much smaller for compact, portable carry use. On another occasion, also compared the JBL's to the iLOUD's micro and while the iLOUD's are definitely a much more compact monitor...sound quality is very minimal considering three (3) times the price in my opinion. The bass response from the JBL's is of course, going to be different, thinner, but they certainly make
up for it in the mids + high levels. They truly are remarkably... transparent. Very cool. Remember optimum arm length triangulation with these monitors in recording playback for that sweet spot.
All said and done, the JBL's are a great pair of portable monitors for the budget especially if you are looking for straight, portable reference monitors in voice over/ singing applications.
Highly, highly recommend both the JBL 104 and KRK ROKIT 5. Gosh just realized...sounds like an Amazon review. Sorry. Hope it's useful info all the same (smile)
I'm considering either the JBL 104 for $79 or the iLoud Micro Monitors for $299. The price difference is huge so I'm leaning towards the 104s but I'm worried about the bass.
@@ThePCForever As mentioned, l do have both along with the iLoud monitors, a recent purchase due to its travel size. The JBL 104'S are compact and have bass response on par with my KRKs as well .
However, you seriously are not going to miss out on bass response unless you are doing multi instrument recordings.
My primary go to monitors are the JBL 104s while in studio. They don’t fill my studio space like the KRK’s for a loud jam session playbacks, but they are spectacular for “up close” overall VO recordings and daily use. Voice over and singing...they just shine very bright. If you are thinking about the JBL’s, dive in reassured. You won’t regret your purchase along with the performance and a real appreciation for their monetary value.
BTW: If you can live without a Bluetooth connection on the JBL’s, stick with the originals vs the updated model. For $80.00 dollars, an incredible product and performance value.
@@ernestthompson891 Thanks for the recommendation! The only reason I'm worried about bass is because there is a massive difference in low-end between the 104s and the Micros based on this video. The Micro Monitors seem to have much more bass just by listening to this recording. It surprises me that you own both and still prefer the 104s though. Since I'd assume if you had the more expensive Micros then you wouldn't find any use for the 104s. Anyways, I've just ordered a pair of 104s, for $79 (down from $149) they seem like an amazing deal!
@@ThePCForever l was in the same place as yourself CS in originally trying to fit things in budget. Started redoing my home studio with higher end equipment and l believed the monitor upgrade purchase would make a “HUGE” difference.
After all was said and done...Nah. JBL’s are used extensively and daily with just about everything from general use to recording performance in my studio.
All the monitors have their different performance jobs to do at times. But, daily
use is with the JBL 104’s. And yes as you stated, a truly amazing deal indeed. You are going to enjoy them.
KRK better of course but love the JBL too, will buy them to use them close to my KRK...thank you for your great videos, the very best in TH-cam!
I'm surprised how good the jbls sound for a lot cheaper price 👍
People are saying the KRK are better but the only thing I can hear that's better on the KRK is the bottom end ( as it should be they are much bigger ) but vocally and general music detail the JBL are as good if not slightly better !
Can you do JBL 104 vs Bose Companion 2?
KRK much better.i hope jbl are better at lower volume because i just ordered one pair :)
And? were they good enough?
why always jbl seems flater than krk in every studio monitors????
Theyre not flatter. JBLs are known for their mids being scooped and a little boosted on highs which gives you that 'V' sound. They are far from reference imho.
@@lesterdelosreyes6309 thank u for your comment. It is wery pleasent to have comment after 9 monthes.
@@lesterdelosreyes6309 yes, JBL often more bassy, not flat.
Helpful video thank you for this kind of content
El tweter de agudos marca la diferencia a favor de KrK
A vs between JBL 104 series 1 and JBL Control 1 would be very interesting.
Hi I have a question Buy two KRK G4 7 monitors and when it turns on it emits a white background sound "Hissing ssssss" without any connection this wave sound is heard up to 1.50 meters. Unlike KRK G3 monitors, there is no such white noise. Do I need help and do I know if this whistle is normal? Thanks for your reply
KRK Rokit 6 g3 sounds waaaay better than rokit 5 g4, please try and make compare KRK Rokit 6 g3
jbl 104 это полное фиаско!
Sir，waiting for 【krk rp5 G4 VS Yamaha Hs7】, please, cause I don't know how to choose between them...
Digital Stereophony MODECOM HF180 ECLIPSE vs JBL One Series 104
I cannot hear any difference with Ath m50x Head phone...
They sound kinda same, the KRK just has more bass 🤔
For me...
Eris 4.5 vs JBL104 I choose JBL
JBL 104 vs KRK ROKIT 5 G4 I choose KRK
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Could you do JBL 104 vs Edifier Luna Eclipse HD?
KRK WINS
listening SONY MDR-XB550AP
same
KRK wins this one IMHO
nice
KRK, not even close to me. That being said, JBL for the money aren't bad
KRK way ahead
JBL = HQ smartphone speakers not what someone who is looking for nearfield monitor speakers wants for sure
Mate these monitors are tiny😂 it's an unfair comparison, this is JBLs cheapest monitor. Not what someone wants for a nearfield monitor? You sure about that? JBL makes super high end studio monitors that cost over 20k a pair, id say the JBL LSR series is on par with the G4's, the series after that though blows krk out of the water.
the LBL seams like a nice match to a good active subwoofer
@@joshsmith7812 they are terrible: th-cam.com/video/wUFNssNNFnc/w-d-xo.html
Jbl!
I recently bought the jbl 104 sadly I returned them as they sounded awful
sam I did that then I realised the things I was playing was just badly mixed I went back bought it again despite the low volume. They aren’t my favourite to listen to music but anything I mix on these sounds even on every speaker, I use them for mixing now and Adams as my main.
jbl's have so much less bass...
jbl没高音
Please don't show original tack . We get confused. Show between the two speakers battle.....
such a stupid comment
The JBL monitors are extremely ugly
haha, they are actually really good looking. even with the most sophisticated interior design they’d still match. the actual problem with most studio monitors are they don’t look good.