JBL Professional 1 Series 104-BT Compact Desktop Reference Monitors with Bluetooth, Black, Sold as Pair, 4.5-inch Speaker

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Brand JBL
Speaker Maximum Output Power 60 Watts
Connectivity Technology Bluetooth
Audio Output Mode Stereo
Input Voltage 240 Volts

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  • Experience unparalleled sonic performance and versatility with JBL 104-BT studio monitors, ideal for music production, mixing, and hi-fi audio listening. Their compact size and high-quality sound make them an excellent choice for audio enthusiasts and professionals who demand accurate audio reproduction.
  • With the JBL 104-BT's optimized acoustic design and innovative 4.5" coaxial driver, enjoy high-performance, smooth frequency response, and true-to-life sound that brings your music and multimedia projects to life.
  • Revel in the confidence of the JBL legacy with the 104-BT monitors, featuring professional-grade components and meticulous engineering that deliver an immersive audio experience, ensuring that your mixes and playback translate well on any system and your music production is heard exactly as intended.
  • Seamlessly integrate the JBL 104-BT monitors into your existing setup with multiple connectivity options, including Bluetooth 5.0, aux, and professional-grade TRS and RCA inputs, ensuring a smooth workflow and adaptability to all your audio needs. Front-panel input control selects Bluetooth, aux, RCA, TRS or combines all inputs. Front-panel volume control and headphone jack with speaker mute feature.
  • Enjoy the flexibility of the JBL 104-BT monitors with their sleek, compact design that fits perfectly on any desk or small space, making them ideal for home studios, desktops, and tight environments where space is at a premium.
  • Purchase includes: JBL104-BT Reference monitors (pair); 1x extension monitor speaker wire (2-Conductor, 2 meters); 1x 3.5 mm to RCA audio cable; 1x power Cord; 1x quick setup guide.
  • Available here in Black. Also available in White.

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JBL104-BT Reference Monitor
JBL104-BT Reference Monitor

COMPACT DESKTOP REFERENCE MONITORS WITH BLUETOOTH

JBL 104-BT compact reference monitors with Bluetooth, the newest models in the 1 Series line, draw from seven decades of JBL Professional engineering to deliver the truest, most accurate sound in their class. They’re perfect for recording musicians, producers, podcasters and vloggers, as well as professional audio engineers seeking an accurate portable reference with Bluetooth streaming.

Creative professionals, music lovers and anyone who wants the flexibility to stream both wired and wireless sound into high-quality studio monitors can count on JBL 104-BT to provide an accurate, reliable sonic reference and a truly enjoyable listening experience.

  • Acoustically optimized for desktop placement
  • Three sets of physical inputs, plus Bluetooth
  • Front-panel input control selects Bluetooth, Aux, RCA, TRS or combines all inputs
  • Integrated power supply
  • Available in black (104-BT) and white (104-BTW) variants

JBL104-BT Reference Monitor

JBL104-BT Reference Monitor

JBL104-BT Reference Monitor

JBL104-BT Reference Monitor

Trust the Transparency

Great mixes start with honest mix references. With JBL 104-BT, you’ll hear the content you’ve created in true clarity and detail, with none of the coloration that can compromise your mix decisions. 104-BTs are optimized for desktop placement, and their smooth off-axis response means you can reference your mixes confidently across a wide sweet spot.

The 104-BT offers the convenience of Bluetooth streaming, which gives audio engineers the ability to check their mixes over Bluetooth to ensure they translate well to common listening scenarios.

Pro Performance, Scaled to Size

The world’s top recording studios and touring artists rely on JBL Professional monitors to deliver unparalleled fidelity and performance. With our 1 Series, we’ve optimized that technology in our smallest form factor ever. The 104-BT Reference Monitor’s innovative coaxial driver design features a high-frequency driver aligned with a woofer cone precisely contoured to deliver accurate response, exceptional detail and impressive off-axis performance. The result: neutral, accurate sound, anywhere. The cabinet’s precisely contoured low-frequency port works with the driver to deliver powerful, tight bass at any volume level.

Streamline Your Sessions

JBL 104-BT Reference Monitors integrate smoothly into any production workspace, thanks to smart features like a front-panel input control that selects Bluetooth, Aux, RCA, TRS or combines all inputs—quickly check references or switch easily between tasks like playing back your tracks and taking a phone call. Or, select all inputs for a simple mix. Front-panel volume control allows convenient level adjustments without straying from the sweet spot, and a front-panel headphone jack automatically mutes the speakers, giving you isolation in one simple step. And, JBL 104-BT Reference Monitors’ dual 1/4-inch balanced, dual RCA and single 1/8-inch inputs plus Bluetooth, accommodate a wide range of signal sources.

Power and Punch

Inside, a proprietary coaxial driver pairs a contoured low-frequency woofer with a soft-dome tweeter, for superior imaging, a wide sweet spot, deep bass and sparkling highs. A potent 60-watt amplifier delivers loudest-in-class output. Plus with Bluetooth streaming, you can wirelessly reference mixes to ensure great sound in every listening scenario. Both the black 104-BT and white 104-BTW versions are sleek, elegant and compact, making stunning statements in any studio while conserving valuable workspace.

JBL104-BT Reference Monitor
JBL104-BT Reference Monitor

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Customer Ratings
Sound quality
4.2
4.6
4.3
4.3
4.5
Volume control
4.3
4.1
4.1
4.5
Bluetooth connectivity
4.2
5.0
4.6
3.4
Bass quality
4.0
3.8
4.0
4.2
Quality of material
4.4
4.0
4.4
Sold By
Audiosavings
GearNuts
GearNuts
Amazon.com
Amazon.com
Amazon.com
speaker size
4 inches
5 inches
3.5 inches
3.5 inches
5 inches
3.5 inches
power source
Corded Electric
Corded Electric
Corded Electric
Corded Electric
Corded Electric
Corded Electric
connectivity tech
Bluetooth
RCA
Auxiliary
RCA, Auxiliary
Auxiliary
1/4" TRS, RCA, Auxiliary
speaker type
Coaxial
Woofer
Subwoofer, Woofer
Monitor
Multimedia
Active Media Reference Monitors
mounting type
Desktop
Tabletop
Tabletop
Tabletop
Desktop
Desktop, Bookshelf
weight
15.9 ounces
20.45 pounds
3.7 kilograms
8 pounds
0.45 kilograms

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    Product Description

    Immerse yourself in high-quality sound with the JBL 104-BT compact reference monitors. These monitors are the pinnacle of audio engineering, offering unparalleled accuracy and clarity in sound reproduction. Designed for the modern musician, producer, podcaster, and vlogger, the JBL 104-BT is also the ideal choice for professional audio engineers in need of a reliable portable reference that boasts the convenience of Bluetooth streaming.

    The JBL 104-BT monitors are not just another pair of studio monitors; they are a testament to JBL Professional's seven decades of industry-leading expertise. Whether you're fine-tuning your latest track, editing a podcast, or simply enjoying your favorite playlist, these monitors deliver a sonic experience that is true to the original recording. With the added flexibility to stream both wired and wireless sound, the JBL 104-BT ensures that you can trust what you hear, making them a perfect addition to any creative professional's toolkit or music lover's collection.

    From the Manufacturer

    Both the black 104-BT and white 104-BTW versions are sleek, elegant designs with compact form factors, making stunning statements in any studio while conserving valuable work space. Creative professionals, music lovers and anyone who wants the flexibility to stream both wired and wireless sound into high-quality studio monitors can count on JBL 104-BT(W) to provide an accurate, reliable sonic reference and a truly enjoyable listening experience.

    Customer reviews

    4.3 out of 5 stars
    4.3 out of 5
    501 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the quality, value, and connectivity of the speakers. They mention that it's a solid desktop speaker that produces superb studio quality. They appreciate the three sets of inputs that allow connection with professional equipment, personal music players, and consumer devices. They also appreciate ease of setup, size, and appearance. However, some customers have mixed opinions on sound quality and bluetooth connectivity.

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    25 customers mention "Value"25 positive0 negative

    Customers appreciate the value of the speakers. They say it's a decent budget monitor with amazing sound and quality for the money. Customers also mention that it'll be a great product for a competitive alternative in their target market.

    "...sound setups so I can say that these are very convenient and wonderful for the price...." Read more

    "...and beyond..I highly recommend them and they're definitely worth the money.Great quality and sound" Read more

    "...These are perfect for the price...." Read more

    "...So, if you use them only for music, they are an excellent value. But, the latency issue is not tolerable to use with the TV." Read more

    13 customers mention "Ease of setup"13 positive0 negative

    Customers find the speakers easy to hook up and connect to their laptop and phone. They also say the Bluetooth setup is straightforward.

    "...of experience with sound setups so I can say that these are very convenient and wonderful for the price...." Read more

    "These speakers have an incredible sound.Very easy to hook up...." Read more

    "...Other than that, install was really easy and there's no blemishes on the speakers...." Read more

    "...They have a small footprint and are designed to sit on a desk. Hook-up was easy. The sound is crisp and and clear...." Read more

    12 customers mention "Quality"12 positive0 negative

    Customers are happy with the build quality, appearance, size and sound clarity of the speakers. They also say they are solid, excellent desktop speakers with superb studio quality. The 5.0 connectivity is easy, reliable, long range, and low latency. The volume control and selector switch have a good solid feel to them.

    "...Good quality for a good price and no headaches." Read more

    "...Great quality and sound" Read more

    "...The volume control and selector switch have a good solid feel to them.So I'm a happy camper...." Read more

    "...to fill a room with the sound, but for a modest sized home studio they are solid." Read more

    7 customers mention "Appearance"7 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the speakers. They mention that it has a fetching design for your desktop. The build quality is a 10 and the highs are crisp.

    "...Unfortunately, the Bostons will likely still be my go-to. The JBLs look nice, and have great connectivity, but for the size of the enclosure, they..." Read more

    "...Build quality is a 10! High's are crisp, but can be somewhat fatiguing. Mid's are not as warm as I am used to from a JBL speaker...." Read more

    "Great speakers, good quality, even a fetching design for your desktop, but JBL's insistence on putting that starup noise on all of their products is..." Read more

    "Very happy with the build quality, appearance, size and sound clarity...." Read more

    7 customers mention "Size"7 positive0 negative

    Customers like the size of the speakers. They say that it feels substantial, while being small enough to not be huge. They also say that the standby and wake feature is compact, and that it fits easily behind their monitors. Customers also mention that it is very portable.

    "...large enough to produce sounds that feel substantial, while small enough to not be huge sitting on a desk. * Connectivity: Bluetooth setup..." Read more

    "...I have them connected to my iMac via Bluetooth.They have a small footprint and are designed to sit on a desk. Hook-up was easy...." Read more

    "Super easy set up, very portable and just using the bt feature for the interwebs and music...." Read more

    "Great for the size. Their in a radio station studio." Read more

    5 customers mention "Connectivity"5 positive0 negative

    Customers appreciate the speakers' connectivity options. They mention that it has three sets of inputs that allow connection with professional equipment, personal music players, and consumer devices. They also appreciate the versatility for input and outputs, and the ability to blend the inputs.

    "...Three sets of inputs allow connection with professional equipment, personal music players and consumer devices...." Read more

    "...I do appreciate all the input selections and the ability to blend the inputs , so that I don’t have to keep switching back-and-forth to different..." Read more

    "...It's nice to have several input capabilities. You switch between inputs by pushing the selector button...." Read more

    "These are great. Nice versatility for input and outputs. My only qualm is they don’t sound as good as my old M audios. However, great value!" Read more

    93 customers mention "Sound quality"59 positive34 negative

    Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the speakers. Some mention that they have great sound quality and volume, the bass hits just right, and the treble is on point. They are large enough to produce sounds that feel substantial, while small enough to not be huge. However, some say that they don't sound as good as their old M audios, the port in the rear created a muddy sound, and that the speakers are really loud.

    "...this is very nice. * Size: They are large enough to produce sounds that feel substantial, while small enough to not be huge sitting on a..." Read more

    "...on my phone..They're perfect for my apartment and the sound is crystal clear..I like playing my music loud but I didn't expect these speakers to..." Read more

    "...Front-panel volume control and headphone jack with speaker mute feature.Reference mixes via Bluetooth 5.0 streaming...." Read more

    "...I only removed one star because of the startup noise. It's really loud and unnecessary and I almost fell out of my seat the first time I turned them..." Read more

    23 customers mention "Bluetooth connectivity"12 positive11 negative

    Customers are mixed about the bluetooth connectivity of the speakers. Some mention that it works most of the time, while others say that it doesn't work at all or is defective.

    "...Also, the Bluetooth connectivity is a must. In the end for the size, I think this product is decent, but for my application didn’t really work out...." Read more

    "...BUT the Bluetooth thing does occasionally cause a prob when I wanna track vocals as it causes a bit of fuzz...." Read more

    "...They work great and I don't play them at extreme levels.So I recommend them and I believe the asking price make them a good value." Read more

    "Nice sound. Bluetooth won't connect right, but nice sounding speaker. Fit easily behind my monitors." Read more

    Buy the best - don't buy anything else...
    5 out of 5 stars
    Buy the best - don't buy anything else...
    I know some of the stuff they sell here is cheaper. Don't send Chinese speakers back to AMAZON. They don't like it much, and we all pay more money because of it.A quick story. JBL was founded by James Bullough Lansing (1902–1949), an American audio engineer and loudspeaker designer best known for establishing two audio companies that bear his name, Altec Lansing and JBL, the latter taken from his initials. He still has plants all over, including here in Los Angeles, where he started his first company, End of story - back to review.You are an adult now. When you buy junk, you know it. If you are looking for a professional set of speakers for your home, I promise, you've found it.JBL104 Reference monitors are compatible with most desktop and laptop computers, as well as home or professional recording equipment.Three sets of inputs allow connection with professional equipment, personal music players and consumer devices.Front-panel input control selects Bluetooth, aux, RCA, TRS or combines all inputs.Front-panel volume control and headphone jack with speaker mute feature.Reference mixes via Bluetooth 5.0 streaming.Proprietary coaxial driver combines 4.5-Inch (118 mm) woofer and .75-Inch (19 mm) soft-dome tweeter for transparency and wide sweet spot.Integrated 60-watt Class D power amplifier; 30 watts distributed to each speaker.Master monitor includes electronics for the extension monitor, minimizing wiring and clutter.Available in black (104-bt) and white (104-btw) variants.Purchase includes: JBL104-BT Reference monitors (pair); 1x extension monitor speaker wire (2-Conductor, 2 meters); 1x 3.5 mm to RCA audio cable; 1x power Cord; 1x quick setup guide.These are really, really good speakers. They can make a lot of sound for your Bossa Nova parties. They are just incredible for when you and your lover want to listen to a romantic Frank Sinatra.Yes, they will play Led Zeppelin better for your kids than you heard it when you were a kid.I bought all the cheap foreign nonsense. You're an adult now. Spend the extra $20 and get the best.Only the best, made right here in the USA. Three thumbs up. Add to cart.
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    Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2024
    Color: BlackVerified Purchase
    These are exactly what I wanted from a pair of speakers for my PC desk. I bought them to replace some very cheap and old basic dell speakers that you'd find in any office building. I have some degree of experience with sound setups so I can say that these are very convenient and wonderful for the price.

    The highlights:
    * All-in-one: You have a power cable that goes into the wall, and a 3.5mm that goes into your input source. That's it. In comparison to a lot of studio labeled equipment this is very nice.
    * Size: They are large enough to produce sounds that feel substantial, while small enough to not be huge sitting on a desk.
    * Connectivity: Bluetooth setup with these is very straightforward. When connected via 3.5mm, the auto-shutoff is quite nice. After reading older reviews, it seems they have changed the default setting these ship with, so that by default they no longer produce the obnoxious sound that has been reported on wakeup.

    All in all these have turned out to be the perfect speaker pair for my desk setup. Good quality for a good price and no headaches.
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    Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2024
    Color: BlackVerified Purchase
    These speakers have an incredible sound.Very easy to hook up.It took me about 4 minutes to take out of box,connect the wires and then connect it to my bluetooth on my phone..They're perfect for my apartment and the sound is crystal clear..I like playing my music loud but I didn't expect these speakers to be that loud..They met every expectation I expected and beyond..I highly recommend them and they're definitely worth the money.Great quality and sound
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    Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2024
    Color: BlackVerified Purchase
    So I bought these mostly for gaming, music listening and movies. Honestly, I think they're a bit overkill for that, but I don't consider that a complaint.

    I've seen some reviews regarding the bass response. I can see how that would be true if you're using them as they're intended or for listening to really bassy heavy music like House, EDM, Rap, etc. I'm mostly a rocker and haven't had the same experience. Your mileage may vary, but I've done a bunch of jazz, classic rock, metal and 80's pop... They sound great. The kick drum, bass guitar and low guitar tones are crystal clear.

    Like I said, they're a bit overkill for multi media use, but they have my full recommendation for anyone looking to step up like I was. I got tired of cheap, flat sounding speakers and I decided to spend a little more on a reliable brand. No regrets whatsoever. Mine do have the annoying startup noise a few other people mentioned and it does suck. I haven't figured out a way to disable it.

    Other than that, install was really easy and there's no blemishes on the speakers. I'm hard wired so I have no experience with the Bluetooth performance. I only removed one star because of the startup noise. It's really loud and unnecessary and I almost fell out of my seat the first time I turned them on, totally forgot about it.
    Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2024
    Color: BlackVerified Purchase
    I know some of the stuff they sell here is cheaper. Don't send Chinese speakers back to AMAZON. They don't like it much, and we all pay more money because of it.

    A quick story. JBL was founded by James Bullough Lansing (1902–1949), an American audio engineer and loudspeaker designer best known for establishing two audio companies that bear his name, Altec Lansing and JBL, the latter taken from his initials. He still has plants all over, including here in Los Angeles, where he started his first company, End of story - back to review.

    You are an adult now. When you buy junk, you know it. If you are looking for a professional set of speakers for your home, I promise, you've found it.

    JBL104 Reference monitors are compatible with most desktop and laptop computers, as well as home or professional recording equipment.
    Three sets of inputs allow connection with professional equipment, personal music players and consumer devices.
    Front-panel input control selects Bluetooth, aux, RCA, TRS or combines all inputs.
    Front-panel volume control and headphone jack with speaker mute feature.
    Reference mixes via Bluetooth 5.0 streaming.
    Proprietary coaxial driver combines 4.5-Inch (118 mm) woofer and .75-Inch (19 mm) soft-dome tweeter for transparency and wide sweet spot.
    Integrated 60-watt Class D power amplifier; 30 watts distributed to each speaker.
    Master monitor includes electronics for the extension monitor, minimizing wiring and clutter.
    Available in black (104-bt) and white (104-btw) variants.
    Purchase includes: JBL104-BT Reference monitors (pair); 1x extension monitor speaker wire (2-Conductor, 2 meters); 1x 3.5 mm to RCA audio cable; 1x power Cord; 1x quick setup guide.

    These are really, really good speakers. They can make a lot of sound for your Bossa Nova parties. They are just incredible for when you and your lover want to listen to a romantic Frank Sinatra.
    Yes, they will play Led Zeppelin better for your kids than you heard it when you were a kid.

    I bought all the cheap foreign nonsense. You're an adult now. Spend the extra $20 and get the best.

    Only the best, made right here in the USA. Three thumbs up. Add to cart.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Buy the best - don't buy anything else...
    Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2024
    I know some of the stuff they sell here is cheaper. Don't send Chinese speakers back to AMAZON. They don't like it much, and we all pay more money because of it.

    A quick story. JBL was founded by James Bullough Lansing (1902–1949), an American audio engineer and loudspeaker designer best known for establishing two audio companies that bear his name, Altec Lansing and JBL, the latter taken from his initials. He still has plants all over, including here in Los Angeles, where he started his first company, End of story - back to review.

    You are an adult now. When you buy junk, you know it. If you are looking for a professional set of speakers for your home, I promise, you've found it.

    JBL104 Reference monitors are compatible with most desktop and laptop computers, as well as home or professional recording equipment.
    Three sets of inputs allow connection with professional equipment, personal music players and consumer devices.
    Front-panel input control selects Bluetooth, aux, RCA, TRS or combines all inputs.
    Front-panel volume control and headphone jack with speaker mute feature.
    Reference mixes via Bluetooth 5.0 streaming.
    Proprietary coaxial driver combines 4.5-Inch (118 mm) woofer and .75-Inch (19 mm) soft-dome tweeter for transparency and wide sweet spot.
    Integrated 60-watt Class D power amplifier; 30 watts distributed to each speaker.
    Master monitor includes electronics for the extension monitor, minimizing wiring and clutter.
    Available in black (104-bt) and white (104-btw) variants.
    Purchase includes: JBL104-BT Reference monitors (pair); 1x extension monitor speaker wire (2-Conductor, 2 meters); 1x 3.5 mm to RCA audio cable; 1x power Cord; 1x quick setup guide.

    These are really, really good speakers. They can make a lot of sound for your Bossa Nova parties. They are just incredible for when you and your lover want to listen to a romantic Frank Sinatra.
    Yes, they will play Led Zeppelin better for your kids than you heard it when you were a kid.

    I bought all the cheap foreign nonsense. You're an adult now. Spend the extra $20 and get the best.

    Only the best, made right here in the USA. Three thumbs up. Add to cart.
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    Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2024
    Color: BlackVerified Purchase
    I previously had some Bose speakers attached to my Desktop computer and all of a sudden they started buzzing. I wasn't able to troubleshoot the reason. So I looked for some different speakers and ran across these JBLs. After looking at reviews on Amazon and elsewhere I decided to try them.

    They are heads above what I got out of the Bose speakers. I am no audiophile but these speakers are the best I have heard in this price range. There is an annoying startup sound when turning them on each time which I sadly learned cannot be disabled. However, if you leave them on then that problem is solved. I am not sure if they actually turn off but the lights on the main speaker do turn off after a few minutes and when using them again, it takes a few seconds for them to turn on.

    I love these speakers and am glad I bough tthem.

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    5.0 out of 5 stars Read this about the 104bt...
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 29, 2024
    Color: BlackVerified Purchase
    I scoured the reviews online over this speaker and it was a very mixed bag of results but let me bust a few of those opinions concerning this very capable desktop speaker from JBL. I purchased my set from Amazon myself and am not a sponsored reviewer. Before I go into details I will say that this review is kept within this context of the class the speaker is in which is important. Firstly the build quality of the speaker is very robust and also refined, no sharp edges or rough finishes here from JBL. The grill is is very well fitted and strong again nothing rough here at all. The ABS plastic is not thin and gives a good solid all round feel. There is no side play in the buttons and volume potentionmeter, firm to press and a nice firm staged turn on the volume dial, very well housed with no wobble. The white leds are not overly bright and so don't distract as they might with some people. So no complaint here at all with the build quality, 10/10! A really good size for my 1m wide desk.
    Sound quality is where a vast amount of subjective opinion arises. Personally speaking I think they are spot on for the job which I bought them for which is a PC speaker that will be used for most contemporary multimedia purposes including Spotify, Apple Music, You Tube etc. The sound of these speakers are not lacking by any means as some have probably a little overly harshly judged. Saying the bass is non existent is utter silliness and I can only say that whomever said that must be using at least 8 inch Studio Monitors for the last 10 years. The JBL104 bt has plenty of bass in the context of the design and purpose and it is very nicely balanced too. These are a very upfront sound. The speakers seemed to loosen up a little after a few hours from new so it is worth giving them a little time. Everything about the sound is balanced clean and precise and really has plenty of volume to give out too. Getting these to half way on the volume and there was plenty of good clean sound flowing into my 5 x 5m room so these do get quite loud contrary to what some reviews might say. I mean if Mojaxx form DJ City liked these then that says something about the performance of the 104bt, he is a pro DJ who knows his gear and in whom I find myself in agreement over alot of tech. The stereo imaging is excellent and these are a very centric sound, much like the Rotel A11 Tribute where the sound centers in between the speakers and on a desk it shines and sounds like the band is directly in front of you singing live! Again, this contrary to some reviews saying the sound stayed inside the speaker, it certainly doesn't on my desk. The connectivity is generous with the balanced and unbalanced inputs are solid. I have not had chance to test them yet but I don't have any doubts about the performance there either considering what I have tested so far. The Bluetooth is excellent, very clean and without fault in sound quality and connection is stable so far using Spotify amd Apple Music on the PC. You tube testing to come a little later. The headphone received some criticisms on Reddit when the 104 was released but again unless the later models were better tuned I really found no fault here. I tested the headphone with my budget but rather good Stagg SPM 235 In Ear Monitors and again sheer sonic clarity! Very nice. I have not tested the Aux in but it is also probably just as good as everything else so far and baring in mind that it is an Aux in so will be dependent on the source material for performance. So have no doubts, this is a pro speaker, it performs like a pro speaker and in the context of design, sound and purpose the 104bt does it all very, very well.
    Now, are these perfect? No. There are a couple of issues that JBL could address in maybe a second version. Bluetooth is ahead of the video or in otherwords there is latency between the two. The audio hits you first followed by the video which for PC speakers is not ideal. For music is does not matter but for stuff like YouTube its not acceptable. I discovered the volume drops over wired connection, more so over the balanced connection so if you considering this speaker make sure you have at least 2vrms of output signal feeding the wired connections. Bluetooth is the loudest connection but with the lag. These are pretty much my only two gripes but I am afraid they are deal breakers as these are needed for video as well as music. I also recieved a faulty pair with the balanced connection not working on the main drive unit unless I pulled the red 1/4 inch Jack out by around 1/5th to make a connection so rather sadly I had to return the speakers via Amazon whom rectified the situation promptly. I would like to see a revised version of this speaker without bluetooth delay and better volume over wired connection as the sound quality of these speakers is excellent and would stay on my desk for years with the improvements if they were ever to arrive.
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    Sofia F.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantástico Monitores
    Reviewed in Spain on February 27, 2023
    Color: BlackVerified Purchase
    Suenan fenomenal, los escucho a 2 o 3 m y son muy buenos, me gustan.
    Salvador Rodriguez
    5.0 out of 5 stars Mala calidad del swich de encendido
    Reviewed in Mexico on August 14, 2020
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    Se daño el boton de encendido deapues de 2 meses que triste y ya no las puedo regresar
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Mala calidad del swich de encendido
    Reviewed in Mexico on August 14, 2020
    Se daño el boton de encendido deapues de 2 meses que triste y ya no las puedo regresar
    NO LAS COMPREN
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    Elton Young
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great for small room and Editing
    Reviewed in Singapore on October 1, 2021
    Color: BlackVerified Purchase
    I didnt want to spend a ton of cash on studio monitors for when I compose music to listen back to in ordinary environment. I watched/read tons of comparisons between the JBL and the ILoud Micro and after listening to a few samples decided that the extra (almost double) cost just didn't warrant it. So I ended up getting the JBL and man am I pleased with the result these little beauties give - honestly for the price I didn't expect a whole lot but as long as it let me listen to playback and general music then I would be happy - well they far far exceeded my expectations and can highly recommend them. If you have a small room and just need decent playback better than PC speakers then these will truly deliver - If you have a large room and need true Monitor speakers then probably the ILoud IN would be worth the cost. Great value I think the JBL are.
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    Elton Young
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great for small room and Editing
    Reviewed in Singapore on October 1, 2021
    I didnt want to spend a ton of cash on studio monitors for when I compose music to listen back to in ordinary environment. I watched/read tons of comparisons between the JBL and the ILoud Micro and after listening to a few samples decided that the extra (almost double) cost just didn't warrant it. So I ended up getting the JBL and man am I pleased with the result these little beauties give - honestly for the price I didn't expect a whole lot but as long as it let me listen to playback and general music then I would be happy - well they far far exceeded my expectations and can highly recommend them. If you have a small room and just need decent playback better than PC speakers then these will truly deliver - If you have a large room and need true Monitor speakers then probably the ILoud IN would be worth the cost. Great value I think the JBL are.
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    William
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Speakers!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 12, 2024
    Color: BlackVerified Purchase
    Recently, I bought the JBL 1 Series 104 and they are awesome! The sound quality is incredibleᅳhighs are clear, mids are clean and bass is punchy. They fit perfectly on my desk without taking much space which is good for my home studio setup and everything I listen to sounds much cooler.⁤

    Compactness alone is a great plus as well. They sit on my table perfectly without occupying too much space. In addition, they look really sleek and the setup process was a breeze.

    The only inconvenience with them is that when you turn them on, they make noise and there isn’t a way that I know of (or can find) to turn this off. Highly recommended!