JBL 1 Series 104-BT 4.5 inch Compact Powered Monitors with Bluetooth - White

4.5" Powered Studio Monitors with Coaxial Driver Design, 60W Class D Amplification, and Bluetooth 5.0 Compatibility

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Q: Who are the JBL 104-BT monitors designed for?

These compact powered monitors are perfect for anyone needing accurate sound in a small space. They're ideal for home studio recording, podcasting, video editing, gaming, or simply enjoying music with high-quality audio. Their versatile inputs and Bluetooth connectivity make them suitable for a wide range of users, from beginners to experienced creators.

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Q: How can I connect my audio devices to the JBL 104-BT monitors?

The JBL 104-BT monitors offer multiple connection options. You can use the balanced 1/4-inch TRS inputs for professional audio interfaces, RCA inputs for consumer devices, or the 1/8-inch (aux) input for smartphones and tablets. For wireless convenience, you can also stream audio directly via Bluetooth 5.0 from any compatible device.

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Q: What kind of sound performance do the JBL 104-BT monitors deliver?

The JBL 104-BT monitors provide clear, detailed, and accurate sound reproduction. With a 4.5-inch woofer and 0.75-inch soft-dome tweeter, they deliver a balanced frequency response from 60Hz to 20kHz. The 60-watt Class D amplification ensures plenty of headroom, making them excellent for critical listening and mixing in compact environments.

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Q: Do the JBL 104-BT monitors come as a single speaker or a pair?

The JBL 1 Series 104-BT monitors are sold as a stereo pair. One speaker contains the amplifier and all the inputs, while the other speaker connects to it via a standard bare wire speaker cable (included). This setup provides a complete stereo listening experience right out of the box.

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Q: What are the benefits of Bluetooth 5.0 in these monitors?

Bluetooth 5.0 provides a stable and high-quality wireless connection for streaming audio to your JBL 104-BT monitors. This allows you to easily play music, podcasts, or video audio from your smartphone, tablet, or computer without needing extra cables. It's perfect for casual listening or referencing mixes from a mobile device.

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Small Format Monitors for the Studio and On the Go

Created with home recordists, podcasters, and traveling engineers in mind, the JBL One Series 104 reference monitors deliver the crisp, natural sound JBL is known for in a small form factor perfect for desktop workstations and portable monitoring. The One Series 104 monitors feature a neutral and detailed sonic profile derived from an innovative coaxial driver design and contoured low-frequency port, and they accurately reproduce frequencies from 60Hz to 20kHz — fantastic performance from monitors this size! With integrated 60-watt Class D amplification, the One Series 104s can put out some serious volume, up to 104dB Maximum Peak SPL without distortion. So, you can hear how your mixes perform at high playback volume without misleading coloration — a quality engineers at Sweetwater appreciate. Additionally, the One Series 104s are Bluetooth 5.0 compatible, which is excellent for streaming reference mixes during tracking and mixing.

JBL 1 Series 104 4.5" Compact Powered Monitors with Bluetooth:

Designed with home recordists, podcasters, and traveling engineers in mind
Small form factor perfect for desktop workstations and portable monitoring
Innovative coaxial driver design and contoured low-frequency port provide a neutral and detailed sonic profile
4.5" low-frequency transducer and .75" high-frequency transducer
Accurately reproduces frequencies from 60Hz–20kHz
60W Class D amplification provides playback volumes of up to 104dB Maximum Peak SPL without distortion
Bluetooth 5.0 compatible for streaming reference mixes
Sturdy ABS enclosure with metal grill
1/8" stereo headphone output with auto speaker mute

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Tech Specs

Powered: Yes
Power Configuration: Single Amp
Quantity: Pair
LF Driver Size: 4.5" Woofer
HF Driver Size: 0.75" Tweeter
HF Driver Type: Soft Dome
Total Power: 60W Class D (30W per speaker)
Frequency Range: 88Hz-20kHz (-3 dB SPL)
Frequency Response: 60Hz-20kHz (-10 dB SPL)
Crossover Frequency: 1.725 kHz
Maximum Peak SPL: 104 dB SPL
Input Types: 1 x Dual RCA Stereo, 2 x 1/4" (R/L), 1 x 1/8" (aux)
Output Types: bare wire connectors +/- (master out)
Bluetooth: v5.0
Enclosure Type: Rear Ported
Enclosure Material: ABS with Metal Grille
Height: 9.72"
Width: 6.02"
Depth: 4.88"
Weight: 4.54 lbs. (master), 3.81 lbs.
Manufacturer Part Number: 104SET-BTW-US

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First let me say I'm a fan of JBL. It's mostly why I took a chance on a purchase without hearing them first. I watched YouTube videos for reviews but that audio cannot be used legitimately for a reference.
However these monitors excel at being "ok". Not bad. Not great. Just ok. I don't think they will disappoint you, in this price range, but they don't have a "wow factor" either.
Features are good for the money. Bluetooth however also is lacking. Connects fine. Distance is good but the big bummer is using a midi keyboard the latency was unusable. (iPad Pro 2nd gen 12inch)
For listening back/mixing they are fine. For overdubs, nope. Basically these are a "get what you pay for" item.
PS-they look and feel great!

Strong, clear sound. Super useful connectivity. I love being able to select multiple inputs. I can plug in an aux cable or connect my phone over Bluetooth, and still play my guitar through these from my interface. It's super useful.

My one gripe is the delay in the Bluetooth connection. Any connection over Bluetooth is delayed about 3-5 seconds. All the other connections are played instantaneously. It just means you can't use a Bluetooth connection for mixing, or for video sound. All the other connections work great, though, and have no detectable delay or other issues.

I bought two pairs of these for two separate dorm rooms, as out kids had all-in-one systems before. With an Audio Technica turntable hooked into them, I was told by both kids that they could hear things from their records that they'd never heard before. Excellent, clear sound, not muddy at all - these are terrific for the price!

I purchased these JBL 1 Series speakers for my work/gaming computer after I purchased a dedicated mixing computer and moved my reference monitors & music production over to it. These speakers do a wonderful job at going between casual tasks (gaming, YouTube, work calls, etc.) and semi-critical music listening.

Embarrassingly enough, I actually purchased these because I thought they looked cool and I was no longer worried about sheer sound quality in the new workspace, but I've been pleasantly surprised at how nice they sound. They also have a very wide variety of input options. I am docking them one star because JBL really pushes these as "reference monitors" in their marketing and I don't think these quite compete with true studio reference monitors. But I wouldn't mind mixing with them in a pinch.

Ok, I knew when I bought these if they didn't work for video editing then I could use them otherwise for music listening. I agree with one reviewer about loudness. You can have the volume far right and even the volume of your audio box all the way up; just don't expect to rock your station. Perhaps this was to save the speakers but a couple more bumps of volume would have been nice. The over all sound is very smooth and balanced. I didn't buy these for the Bluetooth feature so I can't comment. They look nice (white) and they sound good but just mid on the volume. So I placed them right in front of me for video editing for my YouTube channel

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