Z Review - JBL 305p 2nd Gen: LSR MKII -((Still the Best Bang.. Period))-

[@SpearWieldingOctopus]

Just buff the shiny plastic away with paper towels until it's matte.

[@iwaswithyourmom9410]

Microfiber towels

[@zenshadow26055]

Chaotic good

[@mitchaharden1]

The song at 16:08 is Te Llevare by Tuilo Zuloaga.

[@lilsafmusic]

now i gotta sample that shizz

[@s0mekindof]

7:40 now this is how much you love your speakers.

[@MrAusdrifter]

Never laughed so much to review, while still actually getting a solid review 10/10

[@v7Sk8erAMD]

I love how passionate he is about shinny plastic I feel that 😂😂😂

[@eat_ze_bugs]

I've had the same problems with the shiny plastic but I've easily cleaned it with some LCD screen cleaning solution and a micro fibre cloth.

[@henrymelbourne2265]

Just bought a pair of these for music listening in my living room. I compared them to the Kali Audio TP6s which I thought would suit me better because of the ability to customise the settings based on where the speakers sit in a room. The JBLs blew me away. I'm a casual listener who listens to a wide variety of music (classical - jazz/soul - electronic) and they are beautifully resonant, clear and exciting. THANKS ZEOS !

[@je36]

In which way are better than the Kalis?

[@CarbonDecoy]

Timestamp for myself 16:40 What you should do for your nearfield setup. Stands, yoga mats, table, no back wall, etc

[@homeboi808]

The changes mainly are: 1) Better waveguide, so the crossover region has better controlled directivity (better imaging and soundstage). 2) More transient tweeter (faster). 3) Better tone controls.

[@JohnLeaf]

those monityors arent that good i have them.. they lack from guitar tones reproduction

[@Soaringkiwi1]

John Leaf what

[@iwaswithyourmom9410]

monityors

[@DMN3901]

LSR305 here. With heavier rock, I agree, especially for bass guitar. Overall lack of detail in a treated room. Great soundstage and imaging though. Good for vocals.

[@SergeyNeiss]

@@DMN3901 hey! Any advice, 305 vs 305 mkii what should I get? Thanks

[@Mjay1320]

Thanks for the video, I tried the 305p mkII the sound is just amazing but I could not stand the hiss it was noticeable on quiet tracks and even 6-7 feet away... are there any alternatives with less hiss?

[@drstrangelove5360]

I purchase the JBL 305P MkII for my home office, killer speaker!!!

[@antoinep9733]

Nothing says “cheap looking” like shiny black plastic. And I t always gets covered in millions of microscopic scratches and ends up looking worse, if that’s possible.

[@AlexDisibio]

They didn't fix the hiss? That was the one thing that needed to be fixed...

[@TheFrygar]

Yup...disappointing. I bought 3 and they all had that annoying hiss. Want to like them, but I can't.

[@adriannasyraf3534]

sounds like a bad ungrounded power input

[@Hirnlego999]

Why don't they make a passive version of them too?

[@DerekSmyth]

I had hissing on my 308p, once I went to xlr cable it was clean.

[@billlockhart2272]

great review. I came here for your opinion on the JBL's. I got that plus I learned a few things AND I was entertained! You're the Lewis Black of audio!

[@0TwoMoons0]

How would you rate the Vanatoo T ZEROs ($359) against the JBL 305p (and in the scheme of desktop speakers)?

[@nexushexus4365]

Ryan Andersen Yes this and the Vanatoo T1

[@---pp7tq]

Hands down the best KZbinr I've ever seen

[@jannujokunen2701]

Listening this through my JBL 305s that i bought thanks to your recommendation. Have been extremely happy, got them cheap second hand.

[@daanw6270]

jannu jokunen same lol

[@salamanteriop]

I could get a pair for 210 right now, just need sum moneyyy and approval from dad :/

[@dredayonnabeat]

Syd Bailey they run for 149 on amazon

[@dredayonnabeat]

Syd Bailey ohh I see lol that is lucky but I bought 2 of the “308p mk2” I’ll let you know how they sound next week

[@tGxChief1]

@@dredayonnabeat do they sound good ?

[@mctapia12]

25:53 Don't you think that extra bass is really a stand wave?

[@d0nj03]

Now that you mention it, I really should look for "Test Your Might" in FLAC or at least 320-MP3. It's sacrilege that I still have it in just 128 craps/s.

[@RickGabriel02]

If you find it let me know. I lost my CD years ago.

[@Astralify]

One word: soulseek

Mortal kombat? Shouldn't it be shit quality? ;D

[@jstaff79]

@@Astralify I completey forgot about soulseek, I used it for years and it was great.

[@JoaoMartins-or6pq]

With Fluance (Ai60 around the same price) and other budget speakers, are these still the best?

[@PuneetMehra]

In the last 2 years, any better speakers came up to beat these? Within 300$ price.

[@puresesh7985]

listening to this review on the jbl lsr305 OG's

[@chrisasmith75]

Me too

[@billlockhart2272]

@@chrisasmith75 same here

[@ericmoss6110]

16:08 That was "Te Llevare" by Tulio Zuloaga, 19 seconds in. Also have you played with loudness correction on the 305? Maybe they can compete with the Mackies at low volumes with some dsp.

[@trevorlawrence7531]

just got a set if these set up balanced, very happy with them

[@awepizza]

Jesus I never saw such passionate revie of speaker monitors. Im gonna get these, sold!

[@prisonpapers765]

Hi i have the scarlet 212 soundcard the JBL 305s and i got a lil confused on the headphone amp which is not as loud as. I'd like when im singing into my Audio track on my DAW. "ACID" remember them:)? I'm ol skool I use whayever works and the "simplest" .Have no paitence for fruity loops lol. So question can i use the little box ie. (Origen) with my soundcard or (also so have a yamaha mixer MG 10 XU) for headphone boost and speaker control?.☮

[@bojatr1]

I luv it shiny. Too dull if matted. Sounds TOPS!! I bought 3 pairs for my studio man cave. It changes the sound game. Drench the airwaves with amazing sound

[@gamingmarcus]

I've recently got some 305's. They are so f*cking amazing! I thought about getting other monitors because the 305's would be overkill but for 200€(!)....holy cow there is nothing else. Nothing. Period.

[@maxklassen254]

Gut zu wissen 😂😂

[@dnd6379]

Do all active speakers have the hissing? Am I gonna have to go the passive speaker road to get away from that?

[@Azivideo]

Too me the low end overpowers the mid and high end on my speakers? It is just me? How can I fix this? Thanks

[@Nolan108R]

Assuming you get this setup with the 305p hooked up to the origen g2, how do you add a sub? The powered monitors don't have a sub out on the back.

[@TimJaramillo]

I just picked up the JBL 306p mkii (on sale for $119 each, right now at most major retailers!) Do isolation pads/feet (sorbothane, etc) make that much of a difference in sound? Any reccos?

[@williamake4783]

I had that exact same chair when I was younger. Then it broke. I was really sad. But now I have LSR 305s and now I am happy.

[@ZReviews]

Herman Miller Aeron's have a 10 year warranty.

[@SethHoustonCrum]

Bro this first person review shit is wild!

[@ledzep20]

LOL "porn here," First time watching your review and I am entertained and informed, cheers!

[@Kendreee]

"I saw a baby drive a truck I saw a junkie eat a tuba" Instant pause* "It's perfectly centered" I love this channel

[@MisterExcelsior]

Kendry Jimenez LMFAO

[@98seko]

22:31

[@GunninRebel55]

You couldn’t script that better if your life depended on it. That was just perfect. 😂

[@ChrisKadaver]

How far from the back wall does these need to be? Would the KALI-LP 6 with the ports in the front be better when closer to the back wall? Lets say 30-50cm from the back wall? What mackies were you reffering to?

[@pentapandamusic]

Is it better than the Kali Audio LP-6 ?

[@pleban833]

im digging that review.My friend have lsr 305,wee room with acoustic panels, bass traps, carpet on the floor plus curtains on the doors etc etc. Was blown away after when I heard them first time. Its exactly how you said about the head between speakers. I could point out with fingers where vocals coming from. Separation of sounds, clarity and that I don't know... stage feeling. My wife have no clue about stuff like that, but I told her just to sit for a few moments and give it a try, she had shivers and all over. Love them

[@joneslego3645]

BOSKEE are the hiss as bad as people say?

[@bobdehuisbaas1]

I'm ordering these right now I gotta hear what you're hearing

[@hellschatt]

Would 306p not be a better sweetspot?

[@johnhaddad2132]

Song at 16:02 is tulio zuloage - te Llevare

[@timschutte8310]

, I'm lost now, the Jamo S-803s are sold out. I'm in the market for a really good pair of speakers. do I get these. they are on sale for $99 bucks each which is really cheap, especially for having an on board amplifier. or get an Emotiva amp and a set of JBL Studio 230s ??? I'm considering the JBL 306s mk2s. so what do I do, flip a coin ???

[@the_wau_]

Would pairing a Micca MS10 with those be a good idea? Currently using them hooked up to a Focusrite Scarlet 2i2 and am looking for a subwoofer for under $200.

[@davide.s.9880]

Only problem is you can't get a OriGen G2 any more. They have been " Currently unavailable. We don't know when or if this item will be back in stock. " and I don't know if we will seen them again . You won't use your contacts to email / call Micca to see if we will ever see a re-supply or new model . This all happens when I finally need one .

[@walter7408]

I got the JBL 308P MKII, and they sound amazing, clarity and enough base. The only thing I don`t like is the hissing sound, but you get used too it.

[@dennismcruz]

"Go up, actually." LMFAO

[@DameDolla01]

If possible can you please review the Jbl 708P. I need to understand why they are in the same price range as the Focal Twin 6

[@KJ-xu4fp]

How are these better than the klipsch RP-150M?

[@joshiewashe9486]

Can someone link me the cables I need for this model?

[@Orderftw782]

Yo do they hiss .I really want to buy them but heard that they hiss a lot do they??🤔🤔🤔

[@Vultite]

How do these fare against the Edifier S2000 Pro?

[@tianshiwang3572]

Have been looking around to upgrade my JBL 305 (fed by a decent DAC and pre-amp). However, within 1500 - 2000 Dollar budget, I found no 5 inch speakers can go as deep as the 305s. Even most of 7 inch ones can go only 55 Hz. After a serious audition of a few hifi speakers that claim to go lower than 50Hz, I simply do not trust them any more. While deciding to keep my 305s for another couple of years, I felt more guilty paying only around 250 on them ... In 21st century, technology rules.

[@CAL1MBO]

Damn. These must be really good then.

[@tianshiwang3572]

@@CAL1MBO not that much. Except the deep bass, 305 is just normal in other ways. i.e. imaging soundstage trebles.....

[@Nicz14]

Hey Zeos, have you seen the/heard of DAC-X7 by Audio-FX? What do you think about it? Are you planning on reviewing it? Because i'm planning on getting a dac/amp set up but the Schiit Stack will cost me around $AUD 400 so I'm wondering if the x7 is any better.

[@PuneetMehra]

Someone told me they sound 2X better when connected via interface (vs connecting directly) to laptop. Is that so? How much SQ improvement will I see? Dont want to spend 200$ on interface on top of 200$ for these speakers.

[@kaique3400]

LSR 305 vs MKII Who wins and why?

[@luximperium4164]

Whatever you can find cheaper, if you really care about the glue like he was talking about, and if you hate or like the shiny, really determines it.

[@rosgr100]

I am between the LRS305, the MR524 and the new 305P but i have to wait for the last ones because the are not yet arrived in Europe. I am a DJ/Producer nnd the main reason i want them for Is Dj Practising and Mixing. Which would you suggest me to buy?

[@adriannasyraf3534]

if i set it to -10db, can connect it to a speaker out of an amp without blowing it?

[@tjellis1479]

Looking to buy Suka Mya SS....have you heard of them? 😆

[@ionlybluffAA]

so glad you made another video about these. the wife is planning to buy these for my vinyls. except we're getting the 308p. my question is, what do i need to have to play them at the best quality...?

[@dennisleon1040]

hello friend tell me how can i feed 2 jbl 305p monitors with an ifi nano black label please.

[@darxxx]

Great video! So, I will get these for now to try out. Any suggestions for a decent USB Interface?

[@biogamingcalvin2730]

Hi, I wanted to ask if you had experienced at anytime with the speakers or the older model any sound resonance In the cabinet at certain levels with certain sounds? There is some mention of this from people who own these monitor speakers and I wondered if you knew anything about it or experienced it yourself?

[@cyborg6666666]

are these good for desktop speakers for games and listening to club and dance music through my sound card AE-5 sound blaster sound card i am using logitech speakers x-240 2.1 system at the moment

[@waxnthrax]

just purchased a pair to upgrade from my old z623 that's blown. first pair of real speakers

[@greendog2529]

@Z Reviews adam t5v or jbl 305P mkII and why? i need better studio monitors for making electronic dance music. Through the youtube i can hear that annoying high frequencies that pisses me off on adam ,but jbl seems like more ear pleasure to me.Is it really true in praxis or no? Which one should i buy?

[@tukeladlulane4944]

I had the same problem of hearing the center channel over my head. Solution? Quadratic diffusers behind you. Also ads a bit more clarity and localisation in the mix. I have the 308p's up from the lsr 305's by the way. They are fantastic!

[@ashemamuur8310]

ifyou can get a pair of jbl 305p mkII for about $200 would you buy or the Rockville 5/6 for the price?

[@jayp.2313]

You answered every question I could have glad I am sending the Mackie's Bluetooth ones back . I just saw to many complaints about their durability. Even though they sound great. Is there any way I can make them sound better at a low volume I do have a Zoom mixer I just bought. I am disabled and getting back into recording my own music. Thanks for your input. Great Review !!!

[@TortugaUruguaya]

It's like you read my mind with the anime girl and the vertical monitor... You just won a subscriber :D

[@Kxybs]

Still can't figure out which one to buy. I wanna use it mainly for music production (so as FLAT as possible with a decent low end) and everyday uses. Mackie MR524 (369.99$ CAD) or JBL 305p MKII (419.99$ CAD) Thanks!

[@raknikmik]

Did you go for either one?

[@Kxybs]

@@raknikmik i went with the mr524. I love it. IMO you can't go wrong with either one.

[@jordanharkness]

305, 306 or 308's? (cad$180, $220, $300) or MR624's for $290?

[@JoshuaCorley]

i just keep watching your reviews and i cannot decide what power speakers i want :-( so many good speakers and listening to most i love the sound of all of them. keep up the good work mate. hopefully one day i can fill my lounge with amazing sound

[@LionKing-kv3mn]

Hey, have you listened to Adam Audio t5v monitors and if so what do you think of them compared to this JBL 305p?

[@Adrian-yc9bj]

Which ones are better? The LSR305 (the old ones) or the LSR305 MKII? (The new ones)

[@TheDiamondTelevision]

What can you say about mackie mr 524 vs JBL 305 ? I saw that you have mackie 624 . Is it posibles to compare 5' ?

[@producerguy]

Have you compared the 5" Mackie 524 speakers to this? It's a very friendly weight and size. Just wondering about an audio comparison. Thanks!

[@qtfxr5420]

Would you recommend these over the mackie MR624?

[@astro0125]

Do you plan on listening at low levels? If yes, than the MR624 Do you plan on running them for a long time or them staying on? If yes, then the JBL 305p Do you plan on buying for more of audiophile listening or hifi pro reasoning (couldn't think of correct term)- If Hifi, then JBL 305p

[@ScottyTeachTSF]

Im looking in to getting speakers for mixing... I was leaning toward getting these but then you said the swans and mackies so im not sure

[@Professor5180]

Should I get these or the Vanatoos?

[@christianduplantier8725]

Depends. Do you want maybe very small bit better sounding speakers that can be a bitch to setup if you don't have an established output device. Or super convenient and equally sounding speakers for slightly more. Also are you talking about T0's or T1's... depends depends

[@Professor5180]

The T1 Vanatoos are what I'm considering for a 2.1 desktop setup. I'm for convenience and sound and I don't mind paying more. I'm looking at those compared to the JBLs, Aperion Allaire, and maybe even the Swan M200MKIII. I'm going to run a small 8 inch Rel Subwoofer. The self powered monitors seem the easiest. Or I could scratch all this and just use my receivers extra channels and route the wires to power a different set of non powered speakers ( Maybe a pair of RBH Impression R5-E's) for my desktop setup.

[@brokenot]

I'm interested in what you use for room air filtration. With that much stuff sitting around and stacked on shelves, I'd have no time whatsoever to enjoy listening while sitting perfectly still to maintain triangulation....because I'd be dusting the accumulated equipment constantly.

[@ZReviews]

My roomba with a mop glued upside-down on top. It is very bad.

[@danielwuff]

Have you heard any Adam speakers? Wonder how the adam t5v compare to the jbl 305

[@oldschoolwaverider]

How much space do you need to have behind these for the bass to sound good?

[@boostedsm]

Right again.. wow amazing and so much fun to listen to!

[@ferruizmusico8126]

Hi! How are you? I just bought the same ones. They sound great, but have a lot of hiss noise, without even plugging in anything. Simply by plugging it into the power. Do you have a similar problem? can you do something? greetings and thanks! .

[@chrismosquad1056]

Great video! You earned a new sub! Also, a smooth 95k views 1 year later. 👍🏻

[@KJ-xu4fp]

These vs. the Klipsh Rp-150m or RP160-m ? And how about the ELAC UB5s which are $350 on Amazon rn too.

[@jhenry248]

I have the 308P Mk2 for my home dj setup they sound fantastic.

[@trevorkarrett3041]

I have a Scarlett 2i2 as a preamp/DAC for the LSR305 with my PC, pretty good because it's got the headphone out, balanced TRS out, independent volume outs, and mic inputs with phantom power. Got it used for $50, I think it's worth mentioning if anyone is considering a similar setup.

[@AzfarHashmi]

Can I input via RCA to XLR/TRS cable without loosing noticeable quity (mobile/TV) which will be unbalanced

[@ionlybluffAA]

which sounds better honest opinion these or the Mackie MR524-5...?

[@andreya3950]

Z, the 308P are $150 on amazon bro!

[@richardriley4415]

I've got Dynaudio $1300/pair. near fields. Should I get a pair of these ?

[@jan2ajaj280]

Maybe its a dumb question but, is focusrite scarlett compatible with those 305 ?

[@SamShinnick]

Pretty amazing review except for the Beatles hate lol. Great advice on setting up your desk and monitors. Love these monitors. Haha I gotta try the upside down monitor

[@LudicInterface]

Hey Z, why don't you use the volume in the XDA-2?

[@Anarchy421]

These are often compared to the Presonus Eris e5 at the same price point as the JBL 305's. Would be great to see you do a review on those. The big difference being that the Presonus bass reflex port is in the front which is much better for those of us with computer desks against the wall.

[@kamilkashaf2766]

How do the Vanatoo's compare to these or the Mackies?

[@imacecz1]

Watching again now on my brand new LSR MKII LOL EPIC

[@floridabowhunter]

will there be a review of the aeon flow closed cans soon or should i just buy them?