These CHEAP speakers replaced my collection!

You read the title right! I sold almost my entire speaker collection because of these cheap speakers! Here's why I think the JBL 306P mk2 is the only speaker 99% of people really need.
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[TheRobyMann]

I love the appreciation for budget speakers… everyone will recommend a $1000 pair of speakers, but giving reasons why a $99 pair of speakers are great is harder to find. Thank you!!

[camoturtle]

Can you please make a more generic video about getting started with speaker setups? I have no idea where to get started… All I know is headphone amps and dacs etc, that equipment I know very well, but I am clueless as to how to begin setting up a speaker setup.

[heartofbattle]

Bought a pair of LSR305 + subwoofer as a backup set of speakers years ago and it quickly became my main setup for music production. Been looking into a set of room speakers, for normal listening, that don't require as much of a near-field listening position. I almost fell deep into the Hi-Fi rabbit hole but these seem like a great option, and I can stick with 1/4"/ XLR connections on the gear I already have. Also, loving the ultrawide video format.

[philrfranklin]

Kali LP-6 V2 are said to be a great contender for these speakers at only a marginally higher price point. I would love to see a comparison video!

[Demonwicked]

Ive had the lsr305 for like 8 years now and I dont even feel the need to look for anything better since I love how they sound and how the waveguides work, pretty impressive for the money.

[Chekatana]

I have the JBL LSR308 monitors 5 years now - can't express enough how much I am in love with them, combining the sound with my new HiFiman Sundara headphones can't be more happy. I recommend both to be used in your collection if you are an avid music lover on a budget. This is THE Price/performance set that everyone needs to have :)

[rhinestonemask]

I've been running the 305p mk2 for almost 5 years and i haven't felt the need to upgrade. they're great for my use case which is just listening to music, watching movies and shows, and gaming.

[marcosvictor]

You guys from the headphone show should take all your speakers and all of you into one room, audition all of them and make a video on each of you guys's toughts.

[MrTanglefur]

Great vid, I have to say it's also been a pleasure to see your channel cinematography evolve this video is so clean and well shot/ edited, really great stuff DMS.

[NateTheMeh]

I’ve had the LSR308’s for years and they are truly my endgame. The 8 inch cones with my properly treated room is just magical to listen and mix on. LOVE me some JBLs. Back in my geurilla mixing days I took them to atlanta and they even survived a drop down a stair… No issues since then!

[stimpsonjcat]

As someone who has built and designed speakers I appreciate the way you review speakers using actual measurements to back up what you are hearing. The vertical response is largely due to the shape of the waveguide. I doubt it can be fixed with the crossover and even if it can be it would affect the horizontal axis too much.
Edit: I meant messing with the xo would mess with the overall response not just the horizontal axis

[patrick]

IMO the only downside of these JBLs is their slight hissing while music is very quiet/not playing. Apart from that they are amazing for their price, one of the best bargains in audio.

[srobe]

I got a pair of Genelecs that I was skeptical of in terms of beating these. Once they were set up, and the SAM room correction was applied, I was absolutely floored with how much better they sounded. DSP is the way forward.

[brad_wilson]

Congrats on 100k! 🎉

I’ve used the 305s with a 310S in my office for most of my music listening for several years now and i couldn’t be happier with the combo. Clear, direct, accurate, and the bass could tear down the walls if I let it.

[jimashby]

Depending on the subwoofer, I've found about 80hz works with the 305s, 306s and about 65-80 depending on movies or music for the 308s. I've had a lot of fun with all of them. Love Magnapans but they need so much room to bloom.

[clementc]

I have the 305 mk 1 in white. Love them. I personally don't like the glossy MK2 look. It's a no go for me.

[mncn]

I got the 305s on my desk with a Monoprice Stage Right 10-Inch Powered Studio Subwoofer, and they are phenomenal! I got the 5s because out of all three (the 5, 6 and 8), the 5 is arguably the best and measures the best. Honestly, tho the price to performance is insane on these.

[shinythings]

Got a pair of these to use in my living room. They work amazingly, both for general content and dedicated music listening. And I picked up a pair for $200 off ebay that were basically just open box returns with some slight cosmetic damage. Thanks for the recommendation and review of these! Can't wait to see what the projects you have in the pipeline, like an update on the speakers.

[KabuTheFox]

Personally perferred the Adam audio t5v myself but no doubt the jbl 305p/306p series is top notch

[joshuawright]

I would love to see reviews of more budget studio monitors like these. Specifically, the Kali LP-6, Adam T5V/T7V and the KRK Rokit 5/7 G4. I’ve owned them all with the exception of the Adam monitors and I’d like to see how you feel they compare to each other and which you like best.