JBL isn't just a consumer speaker manufacture, they're quite popular in the pro audio world for their PA Speakers and Subwoofers (the speakers used in concerts and on stages)
@@liceafilms Well tbf they swap back and forth depending on the market, and they did start out in studio monitors back some 50nyears ago, But I'm talking in the last 20-25 years their main focus seems to of moved from PA back to more consumer and studio. 😉
@@DaftFader you are correct about that! It’s honestly crazy to me how JBL shifts their business around like that and manages to keep customers lol SRX series were some great speakers and they all but did away with them. These days I’d prefer EV for PA speakers…but anyways lol
Flat response monitors are arguably the best for actual production. If you have a monitor with heaps of "character" it won't translate well to different setups
JBL was originally a studio monitor brand but went to the hifi world early 2010s. JBL is probably one of the most experienced brand in speakers. That's why i would recommand JBL, Yamaha or Adam
@@HOLLASOUNDS Yamaha's logo is a tuning fork. They are one of the leading grand concert piano manufacturers for example. They expanded like most companies but they are originally a music company.
@@Luancwav Yamaha started making pianos when the company was founded in 1887, the motorcycles didn’t come along until 1955 with the YA-1 Motorcycle but again brand means nothing to what sort of product they produce.
@@HOLLASOUNDS I personally think it does because the experience of the brand in designing products and upgrading them will impact how it will be directed. Even young brands are usually old employees of the top ones that left because of a different view in the future of the company like Eve and Hedd audio. They both got founded by old Adam audio engineers :) I think a company's experience is what makes quality product what ever the price is!
It’s okay I understand. But keep in mind that I didn’t say they suck, and I wouldn’t even mention them in this video if I didn’t think they were good. Also, the fact that they are used in concerts has nothing to do with anything, no one mixes their songs on concert speakers
JBL is a great monitor company out of California they have very much experience in monitor development going back to the 70s ! They were all Monitors , stereo consumer technology basically developed out of live music presentation especially rock and pop music. The legendary JBL L100 are being built again are or were studio monitors.
JBL has been around since 1946, they made loud speakers for the music industry, from Guitar Amps to studio monitors. they were amongs the first to set the benchmark for speaker technology, eventhough the loudspeaker has been around since 1814.
For those of you looking for a budget option i picked up the behringer 50USB. Really great budget speakers sporting a 150 watt bi amp. Couldn’t be happier with mine. Can pick up a pair for $150. I would say that they are an alternative option for the presonus
You have a problem with JBL making monitor's, that's a bit silly as Yamaha make Moterbikes but to you they make Good monitors? Brand has nothing to do with the quality of products they produce or what type.
It’s not necessarily a problem, idk what to call it. But I wouldn’t have included JBL in this video if I didn’t think they were good, there’s so many other brands that make great studio monitors, KALI audio being one of them
Yamaha HS7 1. Frequency Response: The Yamaha HS7 has a fairly uneven frequency response. It features a notable bump in the high frequencies around 5 kHz, which can make the sound seem bright and forward. The midrange is also quite pronounced, which is typical of Yamaha monitors but may not be to everyone's taste 2. Bass Response: The bass response of the HS7 is somewhat limited, partly due to its rear bass port, which can cause issues with placement near walls. The rear port may lead to exaggerated bass if the speakers are too close to a wall, and inadequate bass if placed too far 3. Harmonic Distortion: The total harmonic distortion (THD) is relatively low at moderate listening levels but can increase significantly at higher volumes, especially in the lower midrange around 300 Hz. This is likely due to internal resonances 4. Build Quality and Durability: The HS7 is noted for its durability, maintaining performance over many years despite heavy use. However, its sound signature might not be ideal for mixing due to the uneven frequency reponse RCF Ayra Pro 6 1. Frequency Response: The RCF Ayra Pro 6 generally offers a more balanced frequency response compared to the HS7. It has a smoother and flatter response, which is more suitable for accurate monitoring. The bass is better controlled, partly due to its front-firing bass port, which makes placement easier and more flexible 2. Bass Response: The Ayra Pro 6's front port allows for more accurate bass reproduction and avoids the placement issues that can affect rear-ported designs like the HS7. This design helps in delivering a tighter and more controlled low-end reponse 3. Harmonic Distortion: The Ayra Pro 6 shows low levels of harmonic distortion across most of the frequency range, maintaining clarity even at higher volumes. This makes it a reliable choice for critical listening and mixing tasks 4. Build Quality and Features: The build quality of the Ayra Pro 6 is robust, with features designed for professional use. It is equipped with advanced DSP for enhanced performance and flexibility in various acoustic environments Conclusion While the Yamaha HS7 is durable and has a distinctive sound signature that can be useful for certain types of mixing, its uneven frequency response and rear bass port design might be drawbacks for some users. On the other hand, the RCF Ayra Pro 6 provides a more balanced and accurate frequency response with better bass control due to its front-firing port, making it a more versatile option for accurate monitoring and critical listening 🤭🫡 Bye bye the overrated yamaha monitor 🤣 Thx to all the Web sites of real specs take by pro analysts with pro mic and material. 🙂
Lol, JBL do currently make consumer speakers, you are correct. BUT they used to be some of the HIGHEST quality speakers available in the world until they got bought out and focused their brand on shitty little oblong speakers that you take to the beach. They still make high-end stage speakers, but it is confusing why they stopped developing great studio monitors. I have a pair of their LSR4328P speakers and they are my favorite speakers EVER. Too bad they are no longer available. Thank you for this great video brother!
You are probably too young to know that JBL was the king in most professional recording studios. No self respecting studio operated without JBL monitors.
@@thozimusic JBL were the top of their field in the 70's and 80's. You were too young to know that. They were the ish!! Just saying. They had HEAT In the streets among music professionals...
Can you please tell me what amp you use with your karaoke classics 5s's and do you use the XLR to TRS cabels? If so which brand do you think is the best=
Recommending to put an eye on Edifier. Tho being consumer brand, MR4 are best monitors under 200usd(sold around 100-130usd), their only limit is size, coz obviously, with 4" woofer in smaller box, body to the bass and sub-bass range is not to be expected.
I Just ordered a pair of JBL 305P MkII monitors on sale for $140. My room isn’t acoustically treated, which is why I usually mix my songs on my hifiman sundara headphones. Do you think getting this pair of monitors for that price was a bad decision for my production or monitoring setup?
You wouldn’t go wrong with any of these honestly, as long as you have an acoustically treated room. If your room isn’t treated then the KRK Rockit 5s are your best option cause they come with an app that can automatically adjust your speakers to match your room
I don't understand. This doesn't make sense. The primary purpose of studio monitors is to provide the most neutral (flat) sound possible. If they don't do this, the music you work with will never sound right. You want the speakers to accurately reflect what music sounds like, as opposed to how you enjoy hearing it. Manipulating raw music in the studio to get it where you want is the whole point.
That's why they are manufacturing colored monitors, with many unbalanced highs, mediums and lows, and we confuse the imbalance with the balance and we choose the monitors that have the greatest amount of highs and mids as the best hehehe.
Thanks for the information kingman , I have a question im planing to buy studio monitors but now I don't know which ones will be suitable for doing REGGAE music can you help me on that one please.
I’d say KRK Rokit 5 g4 because of that punchy sound which would be good for reggae and afrobeat and edm. You also have a lot more options with EQing due to the upgraded EQ system and screen. Hope this was useful 👍🏼
Listen…when you buy a $100 speaker, what kind of quality do you think you’re getting? To sell at $100, that means it costs about $30-$40 to manufacture. What do you seriously expect them to perform like? Stop jerking around, do your homework, and INVEST in one of the most critical components of your studio!!!
why do you even have the JBL on the list if you dont like them? also there really are other options which would also fit maybe even better in this list like Tannoy Reveal, Kali Audio, ESI, Monkey Banana, even Mackie has some useful Speakers in that range.
@@thozimusic It also depends a lot on the type of music one listens to, hence their preferences, it is something that some do not take into account. I also prefer the KRK over the PreSonus, but both are excellent monitors
@@thozimusic I have seen the M-Audio BX5 D3 for a cheaper price range than the KRK and Presonus, which from what I heard give these two a fight, did you hear the BX5 D3?
@@HorizonMusic84 They do not want to recognize the bx8 d3 and bx5 d3, which is flatter than all those monitors, I would say that they are a little opaque, but lately they are confusing the highs and mids too much as a good flat monitor, a flat monitor is the monitor that does not stand out Nothing, all their frequencies are balanced and m audio has achieved it, the others seem like non-flat high fidelity speakers, now no speaker is completely flat, I think that each speaker or brand will be destined for a certain rhythm of music or style.
bruh you recommend the krk and saying that jbl is a consumer grade?, they are the best for this price and i had all of the above and others, the krk and yamaha sound nothing like a good monitor, hopefully people will check with their ears and not listening to this, its good to make content but its better to know your stuff before making a video, i wish you good luck onwards, i hope you take my comment as a eye opener
Thank you man, I did receive a number of comments about what I said about JBL but it’s important to note that I didn’t say these specific speakers are consumer grade, I said JBL makes consumer electronics, plus this being a top 5 video means that I think JBL makes better speakers than countless other companies that I could have mentioned instead. I still believe that none of these speakers are better than the other (I too have experience with all of them), but I will definitely be less biased in my future videos, this comment IS an eye opener, thank you for it
There’s high chance that the next gig you play at they have JBL array! JBL ain’t just a consumer electronics mfg they are first pro audio speakers mfg under HARMAN They do have a lota respect in the industry 🤷🏼♂️
You are right, but I’m also not wrong. I said I don’t like how they look which is just a matter of personal preference, and that JBL makes consumer electronics, which is true too. No one mixes their music on PA systems so the fact that JBL is respected in that field means nothing in the context of my video. There are more consumer electronics on the JBL line up than there are pro audio electronics, this means nothing too but it’s true, maybe you just don’t like that I said it. I think as producers we need to stop being hyper critical about things that don’t matter, I didn’t say that these speakers suck, cause if I did, they wouldn’t have made my top 5 list, there’s so many more I could have included
@@thozimusic Bruh! I'm not a JBL fanboy. So chill with the "may be you did not like what I siad" shtick When you say something about a product that I already have exposure or knowledge on, and its not completely true... it makes me doubt about the other things you say that I may have absolutely no knowledge/clue on! Its just about TRUSTING a creator. I wouldn't have clicked your video in the first place. Cause tube these days are filled with sponsored yes-men all around
I'm looking for something that give transparent and accurate reproduction. I would have thought the objective goal. Doesn't "personal preference" come down to mix and mastering?
That too. All studio monitors give you a relatively flat and “transparent” response, but they’re all very different, and we could have the exact same speakers but get a different responses from them simply cause our studios aren’t built the same. The best thing is to pick the speakers that you like and make some tunes. There are producers who will tell you that all these suck simply cause they are using $3000 speakers in their studios, that doesn’t necessarily mean that their mixes are better, it’s all subjective
Confused why you would want a bassy sounding speaker if you are making bassy music? I was taught you need a flat reference monitor otherwise you will have less bass in the end result as your speaker was fabricating that sound
The rule is - you cannot mix low end if you don't hear it. It's not about having bassy speakers, but the ones able to reproduce low end correctly in the first place. Most of these small cheap monitors can't really do it well. In the end, it leads to exactly opposite problem - your mixes will end up having too much low end because you'll compensate for the lack of it in your monitors and I don't envy your mastering engineer correcting it over and over. That's why sometimes it's better to mix on headphones than in bad room on bad speakers, but things made on speakers usually have better translation (depends on headphones too).
JBL has a history of MANY years of the best studio monitors ever built.. at one point there was only JBL. It's been only the last 20-30 years that they have gotten into home audio . the 4311 and 4312 were in just about every studio at one point in the 70's
If you’re selling amagwinya on the corner, your market is the people in your kasi, if you’re selling on takealot, your market is South Africans, but if you make videos on the internet, your market, or rather audience, is the whole would, and the $ is used globally and everyone knows it’s value…does this make sense?
@@wandaworx1217 thank you man, I wasn’t attacking you or belittling your view. I’ve noticed that South Africans seem to not understand this. For some context, on this video you’re commenting on, less that 5% of the views came from South Africans, the rest is scattered across the world… rands would not make sense
I mean, this video isn’t about the company. It’s about the speaker which I’m assuming you like, you just found a guy on the internet who doesn’t like it but willing to admit it’s got good sound quality, and there’s no problem in that my friend
Telling people they will burn in a TH-cam comment section is quite possible the worst way you could evangelize. Read your Bible and work on your presentation next time
@@Wispysaur Actually, this is the nice version. And I have already read my Bible. I'll be attending an online Bible Study here on TH-cam in 15 minutes, also.
@@graysongraham7960 Jesus isn't the kind to cottle you to hell, your fake preacher is. Jesus said those that would not reign over him to bring before him and SLAY them. Do you not remember that Jesus is going to put all the sinners in hell for ETERNITY? There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. Repent or YOU will likewise perish 🔥🔥🔥
JBL isn't just a consumer speaker manufacture, they're quite popular in the pro audio world for their PA Speakers and Subwoofers (the speakers used in concerts and on stages)
They up there in marine audio too
JBL started out in PA applications, it's only in the last 10-15 years they moved over to consumer speakers.
can confirm, i used to DJ with JBL SRX series concert speakers
@@liceafilms Well tbf they swap back and forth depending on the market, and they did start out in studio monitors back some 50nyears ago, But I'm talking in the last 20-25 years their main focus seems to of moved from PA back to more consumer and studio. 😉
@@DaftFader you are correct about that! It’s honestly crazy to me how JBL shifts their business around like that and manages to keep customers lol SRX series were some great speakers and they all but did away with them. These days I’d prefer EV for PA speakers…but anyways lol
Flat response monitors are arguably the best for actual production. If you have a monitor with heaps of "character" it won't translate well to different setups
100%
Flat Response means Quality
Yup
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JBL was originally a studio monitor brand but went to the hifi world early 2010s. JBL is probably one of the most experienced brand in speakers. That's why i would recommand JBL, Yamaha or Adam
I didn’t know that about JBL!!! Ngl! Thank you for this
Makes no difference Yamaha make Moterbikes lol come on.
@@HOLLASOUNDS Yamaha's logo is a tuning fork. They are one of the leading grand concert piano manufacturers for example. They expanded like most companies but they are originally a music company.
@@Luancwav Yamaha started making pianos when the company was founded in 1887, the motorcycles didn’t come along until 1955 with the YA-1 Motorcycle but again brand means nothing to what sort of product they produce.
@@HOLLASOUNDS I personally think it does because the experience of the brand in designing products and upgrading them will impact how it will be directed.
Even young brands are usually old employees of the top ones that left because of a different view in the future of the company like Eve and Hedd audio. They both got founded by old Adam audio engineers :)
I think a company's experience is what makes quality product what ever the price is!
Bro is making these videis for Americans😭
JBL is used by many stadium concerts now I don't trust your review
It’s okay I understand. But keep in mind that I didn’t say they suck, and I wouldn’t even mention them in this video if I didn’t think they were good. Also, the fact that they are used in concerts has nothing to do with anything, no one mixes their songs on concert speakers
@@thozimusic it shows some serious ignorance though. How long have you been in live sound / studio recording?
JBL is a great monitor company out of California they have very much experience in monitor development going back to the 70s ! They were all Monitors , stereo consumer technology basically developed out of live music presentation especially rock and pop music. The legendary JBL L100 are being built again are or were studio monitors.
JBL has been around since 1946, they made loud speakers for the music industry, from Guitar Amps to studio monitors. they were amongs the first to set the benchmark for speaker technology, eventhough the loudspeaker has been around since 1814.
Does that change the fact that I don’t like how the speakers look? Or the fact that they DO make consumer electronics? What’s your issue here?
@@thozimusiche didn’t imply those facts changed. Calm down.
For those of you looking for a budget option i picked up the behringer 50USB. Really great budget speakers sporting a 150 watt bi amp. Couldn’t be happier with mine. Can pick up a pair for $150. I would say that they are an alternative option for the presonus
This video was well done. Dope intro
You have a problem with JBL making monitor's, that's a bit silly as Yamaha make Moterbikes but to you they make Good monitors? Brand has nothing to do with the quality of products they produce or what type.
It’s not necessarily a problem, idk what to call it. But I wouldn’t have included JBL in this video if I didn’t think they were good, there’s so many other brands that make great studio monitors, KALI audio being one of them
Short and great video to get a quick overview. Thumbs up
what's that diffuser called
JBL 308, the best i ever worked with, my mixes sounded crazy everywhere
presonus 5 and m audio bx5 all the way best budget reference monitors
JBL made professional studio monitors before you were born
Don't try to sound smart, if you don't even know where JBL comes from. And while we're om it; check your spelling.
On, not om
What did I say that sounded like I’m trying to sound smart?
Yamaha HS7
1. Frequency Response: The Yamaha HS7 has a fairly uneven frequency response. It features a notable bump in the high frequencies around 5 kHz, which can make the sound seem bright and forward. The midrange is also quite pronounced, which is typical of Yamaha monitors but may not be to everyone's taste
2. Bass Response: The bass response of the HS7 is somewhat limited, partly due to its rear bass port, which can cause issues with placement near walls. The rear port may lead to exaggerated bass if the speakers are too close to a wall, and inadequate bass if placed too far
3. Harmonic Distortion: The total harmonic distortion (THD) is relatively low at moderate listening levels but can increase significantly at higher volumes, especially in the lower midrange around 300 Hz. This is likely due to internal resonances
4. Build Quality and Durability: The HS7 is noted for its durability, maintaining performance over many years despite heavy use. However, its sound signature might not be ideal for mixing due to the uneven frequency reponse
RCF Ayra Pro 6
1. Frequency Response: The RCF Ayra Pro 6 generally offers a more balanced frequency response compared to the HS7. It has a smoother and flatter response, which is more suitable for accurate monitoring. The bass is better controlled, partly due to its front-firing bass port, which makes placement easier and more flexible
2. Bass Response: The Ayra Pro 6's front port allows for more accurate bass reproduction and avoids the placement issues that can affect rear-ported designs like the HS7. This design helps in delivering a tighter and more controlled low-end reponse
3. Harmonic Distortion: The Ayra Pro 6 shows low levels of harmonic distortion across most of the frequency range, maintaining clarity even at higher volumes. This makes it a reliable choice for critical listening and mixing tasks
4. Build Quality and Features: The build quality of the Ayra Pro 6 is robust, with features designed for professional use. It is equipped with advanced DSP for enhanced performance and flexibility in various acoustic environments
Conclusion
While the Yamaha HS7 is durable and has a distinctive sound signature that can be useful for certain types of mixing, its uneven frequency response and rear bass port design might be drawbacks for some users. On the other hand, the RCF Ayra Pro 6 provides a more balanced and accurate frequency response with better bass control due to its front-firing port, making it a more versatile option for accurate monitoring and critical listening 🤭🫡
Bye bye the overrated yamaha monitor 🤣
Thx to all the Web sites of real specs take by pro analysts with pro mic and material. 🙂
Lol, JBL do currently make consumer speakers, you are correct. BUT they used to be some of the HIGHEST quality speakers available in the world until they got bought out and focused their brand on shitty little oblong speakers that you take to the beach. They still make high-end stage speakers, but it is confusing why they stopped developing great studio monitors. I have a pair of their LSR4328P speakers and they are my favorite speakers EVER. Too bad they are no longer available. Thank you for this great video brother!
You are probably too young to know that JBL was the king in most professional recording studios. No self respecting studio operated without JBL monitors.
They do make some of the best, no lie
Kali audio, where are you?
Your youth is coming out. Obviously, you know nothing about JBL. #facts
Bro all I said was that I don’t like how it looks, and that JBL makes consumer electronics, which they do. I stand by what I said
@@thozimusic JBL were the top of their field in the 70's and 80's. You were too young to know that. They were the ish!! Just saying. They had HEAT In the streets among music professionals...
Man you are judging speakers on their name and look but not their sound ? JBL has been ranked one of the best studio monitors since 1981 .
I really don’t like how they look, JBL does make consumer electronics, and they ARE good speakers. All these are true
Did you forget about the Adam Audio T7v and T8V?
Ofcourse not😅… I did mention that a bigger version of any of these speakers is always going to be better
Can you please tell me what amp you use with your karaoke classics 5s's and do you use the XLR to TRS cabels? If so which brand do you think is the best=
What about Genelec Studio monitors
Recommending to put an eye on Edifier. Tho being consumer brand, MR4 are best monitors under 200usd(sold around 100-130usd), their only limit is size, coz obviously, with 4" woofer in smaller box, body to the bass and sub-bass range is not to be expected.
Let me check em out
Out of touch with the JBL comments though!
Hey, thanks for the video! Do you by any chance know, if this approach will work on a Mac as well? (mac having a completely different audio system)
Jbl’s are dope
Yamaha hs5’s are way too bright
Wich one is the best for guitar players? I have the KRK rokit 5 and planning to go bigger and louder. Thanks
Had the first JBL 305 generation and they had very bad background noise. Don't know about going back to JBL now. How do the recent ones perform?
What do you mean by they had background noice?
I Just ordered a pair of JBL 305P MkII monitors on sale for $140. My room isn’t acoustically treated, which is why I usually mix my songs on my hifiman sundara headphones. Do you think getting this pair of monitors for that price was a bad decision for my production or monitoring setup?
Bro Rands... You have a local fanbase to accomodate . Regardless , good content 🔥
Nice video
Thank you bro
I'm pretty sure JBL was making pro equipment long before the other companies existed.
When I acquired Yamaha HS8'S I was gonna sell my Krk Rokit 6's, I kept my KRK's Bcoz the Low End in my room sounds better on them
Yes, the Yamahas are undeniably a good pair but the bass on the KRKs is just better😅
I just want a very honest flat monitor feedback, I want use them for mixing and mastering
You wouldn’t go wrong with any of these honestly, as long as you have an acoustically treated room. If your room isn’t treated then the KRK Rockit 5s are your best option cause they come with an app that can automatically adjust your speakers to match your room
Thank You Very Much brotha....very helpful before buying.
Will mention your channel when I re boot my OddMediaTalk channel that's coming soon 👊🏾
I don't understand. This doesn't make sense. The primary purpose of studio monitors is to provide the most neutral (flat) sound possible.
If they don't do this, the music you work with will never sound right. You want the speakers to accurately reflect what music sounds like, as opposed to how you enjoy hearing it. Manipulating raw music in the studio to get it where you want is the whole point.
Yes, thats what we’re all looking for, what did I say that confused you?
That's why they are manufacturing colored monitors, with many unbalanced highs, mediums and lows, and we confuse the imbalance with the balance and we choose the monitors that have the greatest amount of highs and mids as the best hehehe.
Headphone recommendations if you don't mind?
For DJing or production/mixing?
@@thozimusic production🙏🏽
@@drakefrsbeyerd dynamic dt770/770 pro or audio technica ath m40x would be best
cheap and very good samson sr850 u wont regret it more expensive sony 7506 research it
MM500 or sth
Thanks for the information kingman ,
I have a question im planing to buy studio monitors but now I don't know which ones will be suitable for doing REGGAE music can you help me on that one please.
I’d say KRK Rokit 5 g4 because of that punchy sound which would be good for reggae and afrobeat and edm. You also have a lot more options with EQing due to the upgraded EQ system and screen. Hope this was useful 👍🏼
Yamaha ns10 were also intended for consumers . Not professional use 🙂
Great video. Thanks.
fire ass video bro
I listen to all Speakers many times. I bought the JBL 305. They Sounds zu Amazing and detailed. I wanna buy now the 705p.
307
the vibe of you videos are so good bro
JBL has made more pro speakers than all other companies put together.
You are right. They also have more consumer electronics than all the other companies put together. Both are true, neither is bad.
"JBL makes consumer electronics" oh man what a fool....
Great vid keep it up, God bless
I'm using M Audio Monitors for some years now
Great option!
Which ones for hard rock / modern rock / pop rock?
What's the better krk rokit 5 or presonus eris 4.5 for home studio for hip hop beat making producing and mixing and mastering songs tell me plzzz
Just based on the size of the driver, the KRKs are a better option
@@thozimusic thanks 👍i m go with krk
@@abhishekk.r8773 Doesnt krk cause hearing fatigue?
Listen…when you buy a $100 speaker, what kind of quality do you think you’re getting? To sell at $100, that means it costs about $30-$40 to manufacture. What do you seriously expect them to perform like? Stop jerking around, do your homework, and INVEST in one of the most critical components of your studio!!!
Why you mad bro? Is everything okay?
i have a set of pioneer dj dm4o monitors in combo with 2 jbl EON 315s lol. enough bass to shake the damn house to pieces lmfaooo
No offence but next time u make video about something
Just make research first
I feel you.
Jbl is the reason why studio speakers exist
Presonus is commercial gear, their high end is not that high end. But great stuff for the price.
Are you a ...... JBL's are not consumer speakers and why is it that when I'm looking up the best studio monitors all I'm finding is low end stuff?
I didn’t say that tho
why do you even have the JBL on the list if you dont like them? also there really are other options which would also fit maybe even better in this list like Tannoy Reveal, Kali Audio, ESI, Monkey Banana, even Mackie has some useful Speakers in that range.
I don’t like them but they do have a good sound
Where do you shop
For me, the Presonus E5 is better than the JBL MK II, the JBL's midrange is opaque, while the E5 is more level.
Yeah I think everyone has a favourite, for me it’s the KRKs. The JBLs are really good too, I personally just don’t like how they look 😅
@@thozimusic It also depends a lot on the type of music one listens to, hence their preferences, it is something that some do not take into account. I also prefer the KRK over the PreSonus, but both are excellent monitors
@@thozimusic I have seen the M-Audio BX5 D3 for a cheaper price range than the KRK and Presonus, which from what I heard give these two a fight, did you hear the BX5 D3?
Do the e5 have media? hahaha
@@HorizonMusic84 They do not want to recognize the bx8 d3 and bx5 d3, which is flatter than all those monitors, I would say that they are a little opaque, but lately they are confusing the highs and mids too much as a good flat monitor, a flat monitor is the monitor that does not stand out Nothing, all their frequencies are balanced and m audio has achieved it, the others seem like non-flat high fidelity speakers, now no speaker is completely flat, I think that each speaker or brand will be destined for a certain rhythm of music or style.
Hello please does the two speakers of a studio monitor produce bass or just 1?
bruh you recommend the krk and saying that jbl is a consumer grade?, they are the best for this price and i had all of the above and others, the krk and yamaha sound nothing like a good monitor, hopefully people will check with their ears and not listening to this, its good to make content but its better to know your stuff before making a video, i wish you good luck onwards, i hope you take my comment as a eye opener
Thank you man, I did receive a number of comments about what I said about JBL but it’s important to note that I didn’t say these specific speakers are consumer grade, I said JBL makes consumer electronics, plus this being a top 5 video means that I think JBL makes better speakers than countless other companies that I could have mentioned instead. I still believe that none of these speakers are better than the other (I too have experience with all of them), but I will definitely be less biased in my future videos, this comment IS an eye opener, thank you for it
@@thozimusic hopefully more educated first too.
There’s high chance that the next gig you play at they have JBL array!
JBL ain’t just a consumer electronics mfg they are first pro audio speakers mfg under HARMAN
They do have a lota respect in the industry 🤷🏼♂️
You are right, but I’m also not wrong. I said I don’t like how they look which is just a matter of personal preference, and that JBL makes consumer electronics, which is true too. No one mixes their music on PA systems so the fact that JBL is respected in that field means nothing in the context of my video. There are more consumer electronics on the JBL line up than there are pro audio electronics, this means nothing too but it’s true, maybe you just don’t like that I said it. I think as producers we need to stop being hyper critical about things that don’t matter, I didn’t say that these speakers suck, cause if I did, they wouldn’t have made my top 5 list, there’s so many more I could have included
@@thozimusic Bruh! I'm not a JBL fanboy. So chill with the "may be you did not like what I siad" shtick
When you say something about a product that I already have exposure or knowledge on, and its not completely true... it makes me doubt about the other things you say that I may have absolutely no knowledge/clue on! Its just about TRUSTING a creator.
I wouldn't have clicked your video in the first place. Cause tube these days are filled with sponsored yes-men all around
Amapiano guys are killing with jbl
I keep coming back to this video of this guy that wasn't told about JBL.
Thank you? 🫠
where did you get you acoustic panels
So pan the JBL's because of what you think about the company. How do they perform despite what you know?
Brother I did say they sound decent
Lol JBL "consumer speakers" Bro what are you even talking about Jesus Christ ...
Bro, JBL does make consumer speakers, no?
I'm looking for something that give transparent and accurate reproduction. I would have thought the objective goal. Doesn't "personal preference" come down to mix and mastering?
That too. All studio monitors give you a relatively flat and “transparent” response, but they’re all very different, and we could have the exact same speakers but get a different responses from them simply cause our studios aren’t built the same. The best thing is to pick the speakers that you like and make some tunes. There are producers who will tell you that all these suck simply cause they are using $3000 speakers in their studios, that doesn’t necessarily mean that their mixes are better, it’s all subjective
Confused why you would want a bassy sounding speaker if you are making bassy music? I was taught you need a flat reference monitor otherwise you will have less bass in the end result as your speaker was fabricating that sound
I don’t think I said anything about me wanting a bassy speaker 🤔
The rule is - you cannot mix low end if you don't hear it.
It's not about having bassy speakers, but the ones able to reproduce low end correctly in the first place. Most of these small cheap monitors can't really do it well. In the end, it leads to exactly opposite problem - your mixes will end up having too much low end because you'll compensate for the lack of it in your monitors and I don't envy your mastering engineer correcting it over and over. That's why sometimes it's better to mix on headphones than in bad room on bad speakers, but things made on speakers usually have better translation (depends on headphones too).
great vid clean visuals and to the point Thanks!
Great video my man, thank you for this info
You're welcome brother, thank you for watching!
JBL has a history of MANY years of the best studio monitors ever built.. at one point there was only JBL. It's been only the last 20-30 years that they have gotten into home audio . the 4311 and 4312 were in just about every studio at one point in the 70's
M Audio???
Where can I find sound panels like that??
KALI AUDIO IN 8 V2???
One of the best, ngl. I just had to cut the list down to 5
@@thozimusic I respect it good content bro keep it up
Yamaha also makes consumer electronics.
What do you think about the Tannoy Gold series?
So ROKIT 5 would be the best for MIXING TECHNO - HOUSE MUSIC ?
I'd say so, yes
The Kali Audio, you haven't mention them boss
They are really dope yes! Recently had a session with them
Next time when u talking about Monday and prices mention rands and dollars not only dollars laaaaag awe thanks
I will next time, noted, thank you!
Nice
Thanks bro
I’m a beginner and looking to get a good pair of studio monitors. Which would you recommend ?
KRK classic/rokit 5 😌
@@thozimusic okay thank you video was definitely a big help
How can you rate the Muddy sound of KRK?
I mean, doesn’t sound muddy to me…and quite literally millions of other producers around the world
That ns10 quote is really starting to piss me off coming from every corner of the audio production space on TH-cam 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Just had to put it in there 🤣🤣
The quote is over use, but it is the actual story of the monitor and it’s development.
"JBL is just a consumer speaker", Ok JBL is just sound god here
I didn’t say that
You said made by a company that just makes consumer speakers which is the same thing.
@@royeaston6067 they will not sue you😂
Thozi why us currency unless you're in the us
If you’re selling amagwinya on the corner, your market is the people in your kasi, if you’re selling on takealot, your market is South Africans, but if you make videos on the internet, your market, or rather audience, is the whole would, and the $ is used globally and everyone knows it’s value…does this make sense?
@@thozimusic haibo ?yhoo safa ke internet shame.good video thou. i have BX8 m AUDIO
@@wandaworx1217 thank you man, I wasn’t attacking you or belittling your view. I’ve noticed that South Africans seem to not understand this. For some context, on this video you’re commenting on, less that 5% of the views came from South Africans, the rest is scattered across the world… rands would not make sense
lmaooooo, you know nothing about JBL. Do some reseach
I mean, this video isn’t about the company. It’s about the speaker which I’m assuming you like, you just found a guy on the internet who doesn’t like it but willing to admit it’s got good sound quality, and there’s no problem in that my friend
Go for krk 8
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dude next time no jbl or the jbl minions will.. ... will ... they scary bro
Broooooo 🤣🤣🤣
@@thozimusic ehehe
Jesus is coming Repent everyone in sin will burn
Telling people they will burn in a TH-cam comment section is quite possible the worst way you could evangelize. Read your Bible and work on your presentation next time
@@Wispysaur Actually, this is the nice version. And I have already read my Bible. I'll be attending an online Bible Study here on TH-cam in 15 minutes, also.
Dawg as a fellow Christian you’re not helping anyone here. This kind of comment does not represent Jesus very well
@@graysongraham7960 Jesus isn't the kind to cottle you to hell, your fake preacher is. Jesus said those that would not reign over him to bring before him and SLAY them. Do you not remember that Jesus is going to put all the sinners in hell for ETERNITY? There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. Repent or YOU will likewise perish 🔥🔥🔥
People leading conversation with a troll 😂