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JBL LSR305 5" Active Studio Monitor

Active 2-way Studio Reference Monitors with 5" Woofer, 1" Tweeter, Magnetic Shielding, and 43Hz to 24kHz Frequency Response (each)
Based on 93 reviews Item ID: LSR305

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A Fantastic Monitoring Solution!

JBL LSR305 active studio monitors are a great solution for any serious audio engineer or music producer. They're great for mixing music in your DAW software, editing video, or any other task that requires precise, accurate, detailed sound. JBL designed the LSR305 with advanced features from their flagship M2 Master Reference Monitor, and has even earned the acclaim of renowned engineer Frank Filipetti. An innovative Image Control Waveguide creates a well-defined and incredibly dimensional stereo image. Ask anyone at Sweetwater: from surprisingly rich lows to smooth highs, you'll find it easy to make great-sounding productions with JBL LSR305 active studio monitors.

JBL LSR305 Active Studio Monitor at a Glance:
  • Incredible stereo imaging thanks to an innovative waveguide
  • Ported design means more accuracy at low volume levels
  • Wide sweet spot equals a better studio experience
Incredible stereo imaging thanks to an innovative waveguide

JBL borrowed innovative elements from their flagship M2 Master Reference Monitors to give the LSR305 incredible sound. The "Image Control Waveguide" design is one such feature, and helps the LSR308 have a deep sound stage as well as great detail. Said another way, not only can you clearly hear everything in your mix, you can also easily place it closer or further back in the mix too.

Ported design means more accuracy at low volume levels

Checking your mix at low volume levels is a great way to check your overall balance, but many monitors will suffer in the bass regions when dealing with low monitoring levels. The JBL LSR305 uses JBL's patented "Slip Stream" low-frequency port for accurate bass response at low playback levels. The double-flared port shape also reduces the turbulence that some ported designs cause, meaning that bass response remains pure when you turn the LSR305 back up.

Wide sweet spot equals a better studio experience

Hey, we're engineers, musicians, and producers too - we know you don't spend every second of your studio time in the perfect mixing position. JBL LSR305 monitors have a wide sweet spot, which means there's less variation in what you hear when you're not in the perfect position. Especially if you have clients in the room, you want consistent sound throughout your studio, and you'll like what you hear from the LSR305.

JBL LSR305 Active Studio Monitor Features:
  • Bi-amped active studio monitors with 5" LF driver and 1" HF driver
  • Exceptionally wide frequency range for more accurate mixes
  • Image Control Waveguide creates a detailed and dimensional stereo image
  • HF and LF trim controls let you fine-tune the speakers to your room's acoustics
  • XLR and TRS balanced inputs give you low-noise performance with your studio gear
  • Sold individually

The JBL LSR305 is a great mixing solution for any studio!

Tech Specs

Powered Yes
Power Configuration Bi-amped
LF Driver Size 5"
HF Driver Size 1"
HF Driver Type Soft dome tweeter
LF Driver Power Amp 41W
HF Driver Power Amp 41W
Total Power 82W
Frequency Range 43Hz-24kHz
Crossover Frequency 1725Hz
Maximum Peak SPL 108dB SPL C-Weighted
Enclosure Type Ported
Input Types 1 x XLR, 1 x TRS
Height 11.75"
Width 7.28"
Depth 9.88"
Weight 10.12 lbs
Manufacturer Part Number LSR305

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Compares to twice it's price!
by Patrick Derbidge from Kaysville, UT
Music Background: Singer, Songwriter, Weekend Warrior of Live Sound
December 8, 2014
I've had these speakers for a year now and I did a lot of comparing, as we all do, before buying these speakers. What sold me is the sound quality, to my ears, was similar to the KRK VXT6, the ones that are a step up from the Rokit's. I was never a big fan of the Rokits but did like the VXT's after hearing them in a friends Studio. When I heard these and found out how affordable they were it was a no brainer. I was quite surprised because normally you pay a premium just to have that JBL logo but they've really made quite the exception to that practice with these speakers. There was just nothing in it's price range with the same sound quality, even when compared to the beloved online Chinese store where first name rhymes with Bono (as in lead singer of U2) and last name rhymes with Price (-:. My home studio is a small (12ft x 9 ft) room so the 5's work really well. If you have a larger studio then go for the 8's, but not because of bass response because the bass is surprisingly good, but rather volume. The 5's volume is just right for me, but I think I would want more in a larger room, however part of that is due to my Scarlett 2i2 which is notorious for having very little gain. As far a bass response, I get plenty with these little guys in my small room. Before buying them I figured I would eventually get a sub to pair them up with but not anymore. No need for more bass in my setup. The 2nd thing that sold me on these speakers is their wave guide. Since I don't have the most professionally treated room I liked that their wave guide would give me even sound dispersion without me having to sit perfectly still. This is not a gimmick. It really does work, and it does it well and I'm not normally a fan of horn style tweeters in a home setting. So far mixes have translated really well and if you can't make a good mix on these speakers then it's not better speakers you should be looking for. Honestly, the only reason to buy something else, in my opinion, is if you can afford something not twice as much but at least three times as much so that you actually get something that truly is better than these.
JBL!!!
by William Clifton from Omaha, NE
Music Background: Professional Symphony Musician, Bassist
December 1, 2014
I researched 5/6 inch driver (8's were too big for my room) studio monitors for quite some time before I purchased these. The reviews do not do them justice! They are better in the studio than I could have imagined. The soundstage is excellent, frequency response is actually pretty accurate! I didn't expect to be feeling fundamental @50-60Hz but having spent my life in that frequency range I can tell you it's not joke. These are excellent nearfield monitors, I would recommend them to anyone.
mighty mites
by david murphy from omaha, NE
Music Background: songwriter/pianist/producer/arranger
November 2, 2014
these little fellers are WAY better than i expected. and sweetwater's service was ridiculously good. thanks!
JBL L SR305 Monitor's beyond expectations
by Mark from Florida
Music Background: hobbyist,
October 31, 2014
Fantastic monitor's. These monitors are way beyond what I expected.
I bought them based on other reviews and they did not disappoint.
Love them.

inSync Review

Mitch Gallagher
On a budget? (Who isn't?) Looking for great monitors for your studio?? (Again, who isn't?) Then... read more
Excellent customer service, excellent product, excellent staff! I love that I can always reach a live person with questions. I always get individual treatment.
Kathy, Wilmington, NC

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