While there are a number of answers to that question, perhaps the most important factor is making sure you're hearing what your mix really sounds like. Most records are mixed and mastered in acoustic spaces that are designed from the ground up with that task in mind, On the other hand, most project studio mixing environments were designed for anything but mixing.

Thankfully, JBL has addressed this age-old problem with their new 4300 Series Studio Monitors. Built on the success of their highly effective LSR6300 series, the 4300 Series brings the idea of Room Mode Correction - perfectly tailoring the speaker's response to the acoustic space in which it is being used - to a whole new level of simplicity and precision. The speaker itself generates a tone, captured with the included reference mic, and automatically recalibrates its frequency response to address the unique challenges of your recording space. In conjunction with the included configuration software (available for Windows and Mac), you can tweak the response of your system to your heart's content, or let the 4300 Series do it for you - either way, you've got the tools you need to hear your mixes without coloration - finally!

Sweetwater Exclusive! Video Interviews with JBL Expert
As the Director of Broadcast and Recording Products at JBL, Peter Chaikin lives and breathes studio monitors all day every day. Check out what he has to say about the story behind the new 4300 Series.

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PLAY	Question 1 - What is unique about JBL's approach to designing speakers?	PLAY	Question 6 - What sort of monitoring challenges do home studios face?
PLAY	Question 2 - How would you describe JBL's sonic signature?	PLAY	Question 7 - Why is the new LSR4300 Series perfect for home studios?
PLAY	Question 3 - What is JBL's approach to studio monitoring?	PLAY	Question 8 - What's the best way to set up monitors in your studio?
PLAY	Question 4 - What makes the design of the LSR4300 unique?	PLAY	Question 9 - How does the LSR 4300 series work in a surround studio?
PLAY	Question 5 - Who did you design the LSR4300 series for?	PLAY	Question 10 - What's your impression of Sweetwater?