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Sound Quality

Customers are generally pleased with the sound quality of these JBL monitors, praising their clarity in the mids and tight bass. Some customers have found them to be an excellent value for the price, while others have compared them favorably to other brands like Yamaha HS5. A few customers have noted that they are ideal for practicing musical instruments with backing tracks. However, some uncertainty exists regarding the effectiveness of the trim controls on the back.

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Package Deal

Some customers were disappointed as they only received a single unit instead of the expected pair, despite the product description and packaging suggesting otherwise. Others were fortunate enough to receive both monitors as intended.

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Quality


These are my 1st monitor speakers i ever bought for my home studio setup.


I love the jbl's clarity in the mids and the tight bass.


Im not sure about the effectiveness of the trim controls on the back, for now just leave both on 0 as that's when the sound is ...  Read More

Price


At that price point it was unbeatable and would buy it again if it becomes available!


I got a great price on the pair and they perform better than expected.

Packaging/appearance


Both monitors beautifully packaged, great deal if you are one of the lucky ones.

Competitiveness


Compared to the yamaha hs5, i would be happy with either.


I compared to the yamaha hs5 which sounded a bit harsher in the midrange and not as clear in the bass.

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  • How are reviewers describing this item?
    received, first, same, still and single.
  • Our engine has profiled the reviewer patterns and has determined that there is minimal deception involved.
  • Our engine has discovered that over 90% high quality reviews are present.
  • This product had a total of 711 reviews as of our last analysis date on Dec 13 2024.

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    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    I needed more desk space so i sold the hs8


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    I compared to the yamaha hs5 which sounded a bit harsher in the midrange and not as clear in the bass


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Im not sure about the effectiveness of the trim controls on the back for now just leave both on 0 as thats when the sound is mostly flat and balanced to my ear


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Oh and to everyone that complained this listing is a scam and that you only get one speaker


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Some of the badges i grew up with aren’t hd same

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