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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.
Highlights
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.
Overview
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- 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
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