JBL LSR305
$150 for pair on amazon
https://www.amazon.com/JBL-LSR305-Professional-Studio-Monitor/dp/B00F1DEI8G/
>review
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOySstGCMRg
I already own monitor audio BX2 but for fuck sake, for $150 I would have bought them immediately if they would ship to EU :(
>>55234833
usually they go for double that, around $150 for single speaker, not for pair
jbl is a meme brand
>another review
http://noaudiophile.com/JBL_LSR305/
>>55234853
you are thinking of m-audio
I was able to listen to them a year ago. sound ok, but nothing mindblowing
woah I've never seen what I would call bookshelf speakers that were powered and took 1/4" trs and xlr.
Is that a common feature on other products on that form factor?
I've been using a pair of JBL eon 10" powered pa speakers as piano keyboard speakers but they're honestly a bit too big for a personal practice studio type situation. I need to be able to sit within 4 feet of the speakers, and my current eon's dont sound that good if you're that close, so I put them on the floor, but the compression drivers go over my head and I dont hear the high end.
I'm thinking monitors this size would be perfect, I could perch them right at head level
pic related is my current setup. you cant see the whole speakers but obviously the placement is janky, because they're too large.
I dont want to sacrifice any more low end though, and I'm afraid I already am, with 10" drivers even.
piano, organ, and bass sounds mostly.
>>55234941
dude those jbl's have 5" drivers, they aren't what you want
>tfw I bought the LSR305s at $265
already back up to 240
Postan my str8 70s set up. Anyone use wharfedales? Thinking of the 10.1.
>>55236508
10/10 would pat in the head and cuddle
>>55234833
>>55234853
>>55234865
its cheap trash
>>55234833
every speaker thread is fulled with cheap trash that is why there are no good threads on /g/ because you are a bunch of poor cunts ive spent 10k on my sound system
>>55237385
and what did you end up with?
>>55234833
Thank you very very much, Pajeet.
8000 rupees transmitted.
>>55237324
you know, the upper end JBLs are actually good, but this plastic shoebox garbage with the high noise floor and the interference is just plain garbage, fuck you imbeciles who shill this shit, and next time, poo in loo
>>55234833
Just bought a pair. They buzz loudly when I move my mouse. No buzz when I plug them into my phone. What do?
>>55239075
err, they are wood and they usually cost around $300
and they get stellar reviews from people who know whats what in the audiophile world
sure they are not $5000 kind of speakers, but they belong to the top of their price bracket plus some beyond
>>55239119
Which speaker are you even talking about
>>55234833
>mfw the deal is gone forever
Can anyone recommend me a good DAC/amp that is good for a set of bookshelves and headphones?
>>55239561
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=emWG3ZAHPJU
>>55239579
Much appreciated
Best thing I ever did was buy a set of BEHRINGER MS20 studio monitors. The sound is amazing as compared to anything else Ive ever had, including expensive 5.1 and 7.1 systems. I totally agree with the ignore computer speakers and go with pro music studio monitors instead
>>55234833
Are they that much better than Micca mb42x ?
Dali Zensor 3 masterrace
>>55239674
behringers add a lot of coloration
not good for acoustic instrumentation
>>55234833
Trash. But for 150$ you can do worse.
>>55239112
Do you have your audio interface connected to a hub or have a lot of other USB devices connected.
I had this problem and I solved it by adding another USB port card to the computer and used as dedicated for the Audio Interface.
If you are still using Firewire for whatever reasons I know that if it is not Texas Instruments chipset it can cause audio problems.
>>55234833
I have them, hate the hiss
>>55239973
use a proper external dac you fucking idiot
>>55234853
>>55234879
>>55237324
>>55239057
>>55239075
>>55239112
>>55239855
>>55239973
ok memefaggots, recommend me a better pair of active speakers for ~<$350 or less RIGHT NOW
is pic related nice ?
Just picked up a pair of Presonus E4.5s to replace my aging 2.1 set from 10 years ago.
I see a lot of people raising/angling their speakers - is it recommended to elevate speakers off the desk surface?
>>55241592
It's recommended to isolate them from the resonant surface.
Best bang for the buck I've ever found have been The Fostex PM6-4-1's. I found them on sale for 300 a pair.
>>55240989
I suggest you look at Yamaha HS series. I have always liked the sound of them, especially for the price.
You can get the HS5 for $199 each new.
(I know it is a bit over your price range)
I haven't used the Focals and JBLs in that price range.
Only other advice I can give is stay away from M-Audio, Behringer, and KRK
>>55236734
Hi dude
are studio monitors actually good for listening to music?
if not, what should I buy for 400 usd?
>>55239112
This is why non-onboard sound chips are not placebo.
>>55242437
>Stay away from M-Audio
I've been using these AV40 for three years now and i'm extremely satisfied with them. What exactly is wrong with them
>>55243558
Hai there xD
>>55239773
Zensor 1, Zensor 5, Zensor 7, Sub and center here.
Step it up.
>>55238992
this my cd player is worth several times that of jbl trash
>>55240989
don't be cheap
>>55244795
also I know the sub is in a shitty spot still thinking of where to put it
>>55243856
how do you like your 660s?
Looking to buy some new speakers, want to spend no more than $500 but $350-$400 would be more preferable.
Right now Im looking at either the Dali Zensor 1s, Wharfedale Diamond 220s, or the Monitor Audio Bronze 2s.
The Wharfedale are most likely out since I cant get them with Amazon Prime for some reason.
![Acoustechgroup3[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/ZSiZ5hw.jpg "Acoustechgroup3[1].jpg")
I use BIC PL89s for fronts, PL28II center, and FH6-LCR for side/rear. Two 15s for extra bass, but it's really overkill.
They sound amazing for music with a Pioneer VSX-21 driving them, but I have to change the mode to EXT Stereo for best results. Really love the recessed horn tweeter sound.
>>55234833
Am I supposed to use this too hook those speakers up? Don't want to buy an interface.
>>55245394
you get what you pay for save up and get something better at the 1k mark is the sweet spot for quality and price
>>55245522
I dont have a good enough job to drop $1000 on speakers, as is I already have to buy 1 PC part per check to avoid spending more than I make.
>>55245548
don't buy new buy second hand you can get more bang for your buck
>>55245698
Theres no way in hell Im going to buy anything more than $20 from a non-reputable dealer.
Audio is such crap to discuss online, people have such different tastes and it's impossible to communicate the sound.
Just find somewhere you can audition many speakers, and figure out what you like. Use that as a direction to look in.
>>55243787
I have the same speakers. They're fine. LSR305s would probably be a decent upgrade though.
>>55243856
Floor standing speakers are seriously where it's at. None of that bookshelf garbage.
Found these Jensen speakers for $32. Think they'd be good as rear speakers in a surround sound setup?
>>55239773
>Zensor
>The lowest you can possibly get in the Dali Range.
>master race in any way at all
>>55243571
Yes.
The job of a speaker is to most accurately reproduce it's input signal.
This is exactly what studio monitors are designed for.
>>55234853
>One of the leading brands on PA and studio audio engineering.
>Meme brand.
Consider killing your self unironically. Most of the music you hear is mixed in jbls
>>55236734
Nice setup. Id like to warn you about an issue i have with my old pioneer amp... It discharged through the audio input when turned off, which slowly fried my motherboard. Be carefull with these.
I'm trying to setup an external power amp and still use the AVR internal amp too but it feels like I can't get them to agree to the same volume when I increase or decrease volume.
>>55246243
>dat post purchase rationalization
>>55246588
>post purchase rationalization
Too bad, i own some old hifi speakers. Nice meme though.
>>55246644
>hifi
>>55246570
you need a preamp out to the power amp
>>55246744
I use the AVRs preouts though
>>55234833
Should I get a cheapo soundcard if I get a set of desktop speakers for my rig? I know my mobo has audio but I'm retarded and just want the red white outputs.
Also, bluetooth speakers... thoughts?
>>55246783
get an external dac
>>55246783
avoid internal soundcards, the c-media chips they use in xonar/soundblasters are garbage.
>>55246744
well I guess I had to drop AVR channels 3db and the external amp was a consistent volume above the AVR or matched with the same speaker at -60 to -18.
>all these people shit tallking the LSR305s
They're not the best ever, but for ~300ish dollars they are the best. One hell of an upgrade from my $35 logitech set.
Also, if your speakers hiss, it's time to get an external DAC. The motherboard DAC is only suitable for headphones. I have the amps on mine set to 10 and hear no hissing or buzzing.
I got these Polk Hamptons on amazon for 180.
I don't know much about speakers but they sound really nice compared to my old Logitech 5.1
>>55246995
>if your speakers hiss, it's time to get an external DAC
My AVR rejects a lot of noise just being connected to the computer(soundcard/USB dac), my pro amp however requires a ground loop isolator otherwise I hear noise from say.. scrolling a web page. Even if I use the AVR preouts to the pro amp the noise would persist.
>>55247046
Just to be clear, you mean AVR as in audio video receiver right?
I would never output to a receiver that doesn't have optical S/PDIF input. With digital inputs (especially optical) there is no risk of interference in the input.
>>55245194
I like em but I spent $100 and a hour drive to get them. Don't think they're the best sounding things in the world but they are nice for older music and pretty decent in general. I had always wanted a marantz receiver when I was younger and when I saw these for sale locally I couldn't pass em up. Plus they look freakin sweet.
>no one's posted Mackie CR4s
Is everyone ITT gay or something?
>>55247419
Have you compared them to the LSR305s? I listened to a pair at guitar center.
They weren't bad but they didn't pack as much of a punch on the low end as the 305s. Probably cause the amps in the 305s are 3x more powerful.
The 305s cost more for a reason.
>>55234833
>$150/pair for the best monitors under $1000
damn
>>55246732
>he didn't have a HiFi system back in the day
>>55240989
Just get the 305's. I was looking at entry level monitors for days and settled on the 305's after much deliberation. I'm well happy with them
>>55234853
Baito desu
![adamf5padsandjacktoxlrm[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/WXoPNR5.jpg "adamf5padsandjacktoxlrm[1].jpg")
Just bought these
>>55246837
do you actually understand what this graph is showing?
>>55240934
I'm using a Scarlett 2i2 with balanced cables.
>>55249740
>jack to xlr
why? isnt xlr all about higher voltage to reduce interference.. if original signal comes from jack it will be just the same normal lever voltage
>>55245831
I don't see how you would be able to image the sound properly if the speakers are on the ground below you.
But to each their own.
>>55250327
That's just the cables it came with for some reason. They have both inputs.
>>55245698
best advice since non-powered dynamic speakers in the 10 year old range have at least 20 additional years of "mechanical life" remaining
i found $2000 speakers for $300 on craigslist because the seller wanted to make room for $6000 speakers
so much for plastic jbl garbage
also, /g seems to filled with cheapfag imbeciles when it comes to audio -- its like reading the watch threads where people parade their $40 garbage Eastern bloc watches as if they were Breitling
fucking pathetic plebe tier behavior
>>55245941
except these dinky "studio" monitors don't have the proper size, amplification or signal transduction to reproduce midrange or bass
as if professional studios use the garbage that's posted on here
in summary: fuck off, pajeet
>>55246243
yeah, 5-foot tall $6000 jbls driven by $10,000 400-watt monoblock amps, not this plastic garbage promoted by sanjay from bangalore
fuck off fucking plebe
>>55250615
You clearly have no idea.
You walk into a professional studio and 50% of the time you'll find a set of Yamaha NS-10s
>>55246644
>its not time for grampy to consider assisted suicide for dementia
>>55246995
thanks Rajiv
400 rupees have been deposited in your hovel
>>55247478
they cost more because of marketing, you cretin
fuck off back to your Indian mall store
>>55250586
sometimes i fantasize that i found some awesome shit for cheap on craigslist too
i found a $200000 car for $3000 on craigslist because the sell wanted space in her garage for a $4000000 car
so much for plastic porsche garbage
also, /o/ is filled with cheapfag imbeciles when it comes to audio -- it's like reading the car threads where people parade their $4000 shitbox Japanese made cars as if they were Koeniggsegg
fucking pathetic meme tier behavior
>>55250683
they cost more than the CR4s because they are better
now fuck off back to your designated shitting thread, Rajeet.
>>55250663
Go back to bed, kid it's summer you don't have to go to school today.
>>55234833
These things literally hiss with no audio input plugged in. Just power plugged into a surge protector with nothing else in the room hooked up. Still audible hiss at 2ft range. It's a shame since even my old ass M-Audios do better.
Are the ELAC B5s any good for the price?
I'm looking to spend $400 max on a pair of speakers for my desktop what's the best I can get with that budget?
>>55250763
That's one of the main selling points of the 305, it generates white noise to help you relax.
>>55250785
>asking for purchase advice
>on /g/ of all places
Do some research yourself, you'll be much better off than taking advice from this shithole.
>>55250841
Just looking for suggestions.
Thonet & Vander Hoch 2.0 70W
anyone with experience on it?
>>55250733
>>55250750
ITT: people who just upgraded from logitech and have never spent more than $400 because their mom said no
>>55251247
ITT: people who waste money for placebo tech.
>>55251247
Are you retarded or something?
That anon was arguing that the more expensive 305s are better than the CR4s.
also:
>implying a kids mom would let him spend even $200 on speakers
>>55251753
look at this faggot with the "PC speakers"
>>55251789
Time to move out of the trailer court into the section 8 apartments Ivan.
Adams A7x though this is a fucking useless pic to show them
>>55252644
Finally, some speakers that are actually good.
is the yamaha hs7 better than the jbl lsr305?
Poogitech Z333 is bretty good imo
>>55249769
I made that graph, the point was a motherboard and USB dac had the right level while xonar is either sending a 3dB quieter signal (76 mixer is default) or a 6dB hot signal at max, above 76 on the mixer to try and match the other sources and you get this
http://maxedtech.com/useful-tips-suggestions-known-issues-workarounds/
>>55253434 cont.
the graphs plot don't matter, how far apart each one is from each other is the point.
I haven't looked into treatments yet because that topic is 'measure move measure move, didnt work? buy more' aka a money pit with no transferability between rooms.
>>55243787
I advise people to stay away from M-Audio because of build quality of their gear.
They use cheap plastic parts whenever and wherever they can to cut costs.
At three years, your AV40s have survived longer than many other peoples' have.
As for the sound, they are not bad (Especially for the price). Live instruments, vocals in a higher register sound decent. But working with bassier instruments, vocals... low end synths bass patches sound atrocious
(likely due to M-Audio not including "Bass Boost" in this model to cut cost)
But at the end of the day they fall into the category of "cheapest" so great sound is not to be expected.
However they are notorious for having shitty quality and breaking after a year. Which is why I steer people away from M-Audio gear.
>>55253434
sounds more like a software issue than the quality of the hardware.
>>55252771
cannot recommend Yamaha HS series monitors enough.
>>55252644
owner of a pair of A7s going on 7 years. I work with them everyday and they are fantastic. no problems or complaints.
But we are getting way out of OPs price range now with ADAM gear.
>>55253855
the hardware has been out for 5 years and no one makes internal soundcards anymore, at least not ones without their own headphone amps.
The only other option is $300USB dacs if you want 6/8 channels, or for a tenth of the money get a xonar with a 'software problem'.
>>55234833
bought them second hand for that amount a couple of years ago, still have them rocking in my setup, does upgrading them to the 308s is worth it?
>>55254250
LSR305 to 308? Better off getting a subwoofer or an entirely more upscale set of 8+ inch speakers.
>>55254305
>subwoofer or an entirely more upscale set of 8+ inch speakers.
Like which ones? the center imaging of this speakers is what trully blew me away
>>55251160
bump
i got these a few years back as a gift
good yeah?
>inb4 bass is for nigger
It's not for more bass, it's for the <35hz extenstion
>>55236734
Nice setup man! I've got a pair of Diamond 220s hooked up to a Marantz NR1504 and they sound absolutely sublime for the size/price. They look neat and because the bass reflex is on the plinth you can mount them right up against the wall and they still sound good!
>>55254458
>>55254481
>>55254305
>>55254250
>>55254176
>>55252771
>>55252644
>>55250785
>>55249740
>>55247419
I just spent 330 on a hifi rack for me 6000$ mt amps spend more all this class d shit is trash
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JY7cy7VwNk
>>55254385
The sub or the higher end speakers? The sub will definitely be the cheaper and more doable option.
As for more upscale models, if waveguide style, Genelec and Neumann(Klein+Hummel), as well as the higher end JBL models. Not remotely within the price range of the LSR308.
>>55254643
my cp player chost 2300 like spend cash you fucking neets no job fuck faces
>>55234833
My room is too small for these JBLs unfortunately. Also my desk.
I think Micca MB42X will suit my needs better.
