I love the appreciation for budget speakers… everyone will recommend a $1000 pair of speakers, but giving reasons why a $99 pair of speakers are great is harder to find. Thank you!!

@headphone307

Жыл бұрын

Cheap yes, but not $99 cheap. Around $340 a pair right now at JBL.

@stevenf9298

Жыл бұрын

@@headphone307 You can probs find the mk1 version of these which sound very similar for 99 each

@headphone307

Жыл бұрын

@@stevenf9298 I bought a used set of 305P for $100. Best money I've ever spent. The market is flooded with these speakers. In my area there's also a pair of 308MKII for $250. And these deals come up all the time. I think that DMS mentioned it's a great speaker for 99% of people, and I heartily agree. But even at $340 a pair new, the value is outstanding.😎

@stevenf9298

Жыл бұрын

@@headphone307 100% I've had my 305 for 6 years, added a matching LSR310 sub last year and it's still just so good!

@utubekullanicisi

Жыл бұрын

@@headphone307 If one does not have enough space for these speakers on their desks fo you have any speaker arm/stands you would recommend for these? Or could there be any compact speakers that, despite being a little more expensive, deliver similar sound quality, or is that physically impossible or they exist but are much more expensive? I'm not very knowledgeable in the audio field so I would love to hear someone knowledgeable's thoughts.

Great vid, I have to say it's also been a pleasure to see your channel cinematography evolve this video is so clean and well shot/ edited, really great stuff DMS.

Ive had the lsr305 for like 8 years now and I dont even feel the need to look for anything better since I love how they sound and how the waveguides work, pretty impressive for the money.

I’ve had the LSR308’s for years and they are truly my endgame. The 8 inch cones with my properly treated room is just magical to listen and mix on. LOVE me some JBLs. Back in my geurilla mixing days I took them to atlanta and they even survived a drop down a stair… No issues since then!

Bought a pair of LSR305 + subwoofer as a backup set of speakers years ago and it quickly became my main setup for music production. Been looking into a set of room speakers, for normal listening, that don't require as much of a near-field listening position. I almost fell deep into the Hi-Fi rabbit hole but these seem like a great option, and I can stick with 1/4"/ XLR connections on the gear I already have. Also, loving the ultrawide video format.

@ravoid36

Жыл бұрын

how much of a difference does the subwoofer make to the bass quality and resolution ? stupid question I know but I have the same setup without the subwoofer

@jrizmalj

Жыл бұрын

@@ravoid36n my case, subwoofer was crucial. Without it, there wasn’t enough low end for me, especially if you listen to electronic or hiphop. The mid-highs are veeery clean though. I went with a KRK S10.4 sub and I can’t recommend this combo enough.

Nice! I’ve got the 305 mk 2 in my studio and have always loved the sound.

Thanks for the review! And here I've been thinking of getting a pair of these to upgrade my JBL LSR30X (yep, the Drop-customized LSR305 in piano black) speaker and moving the 30Xs to my bedroom.

This video is GREAT! I never had this set into account. You just opened my eyes. You should do next - an ultra cheap Hifi audio system, I would like to see with what you come up with 😮

Gratz! on 100k!

Yes! Much like you after getting a pair of LSR 305’s for my studio it made me re-evaluate all my other speakers. They are fantastic and still in my studio after several years. Got rid of my other speakers in my life and went JBL Studios 5 series 5.2 system in the den, JBL Stadium speakers in my car, JBL 300tws earbuds and a Charge 5 and man am I hearing some of the best audio I have ever heard where ever I am now.

Got a pair of these to use in my living room. They work amazingly, both for general content and dedicated music listening. And I picked up a pair for $200 off ebay that were basically just open box returns with some slight cosmetic damage. Thanks for the recommendation and review of these! Can't wait to see what the projects you have in the pipeline, like an update on the speakers.

This series is well known for their wide sweet spot, as well as for being a tad noisy. I use these exact ones for my composition and practice keyboard lab, and removed the sub (Presonus) in the end as these are delivering a great full band representation.

i have always liked your videos, but I really feel you have found a very nice production that suits your style since your office move, really nice stuff :)

Can you please make a more generic video about getting started with speaker setups? I have no idea where to get started… All I know is headphone amps and dacs etc, that equipment I know very well, but I am clueless as to how to begin setting up a speaker setup.

@yujinpark6374

Жыл бұрын

If active speakers like the one he's using you just need a DAC and some cable for XLR outputs. If they're passive speakers then add a speaker amp to the chain.

@ShawnJonesHellion

6 ай бұрын

Also he said get a woofer. That means the speaker might not put out lower frequencies bass guitars an low end bass rap/electronic music can have

@soup_troop

6 ай бұрын

Try a simple self powered set, swan OS-10, maybe some edifiers. Something cheap that won’t break the bank. That way you can Play with speaker placement and get an idea of how sound plays in a room. Speakers are super fun and you shouldn’t stress out over the “rules” of hi fi, just plug n play and you’ll figure out what you like.

@ChrisStoneinator

5 ай бұрын

If you want to get into speakers, pay absolutely no attention to whatever advice the headphone community has to offer. 1. Don’t buy cheap electronics off Amazon. 2. Be ready to consider way more factors when purchasing speakers; will they play nice with not just your preferences, but your equipment, your room and your living situation? And I’m not just talking about whether the frequency responses compliment each other well. With this in mind, the hype speakers/amps more than likely WILL NOT WORK FOR YOU. You have to make your own specific choice, not just get a good product. 3. Sensitivity and impedance are a big deal when pairing speakers and amps. Be prepared to acquire some relevant electronics knowledge if you don’t have it already from looking into headphones. 4. The best value is often had by dividing spending in half between speakers and amps. E.g. £300 speaker with £300 amp. How much to spend on the source is left as an exercise to the reader, but if you’re into headphones you’ve got one already.

@pododododoehoh3550

5 ай бұрын

dac, amp, speaker, and a power supply to clean up the output from the mains (highly underrated)

Yooo finally 100k congratulations 🎉

Love the Hakke hoodie!

Depending on the subwoofer, I've found about 80hz works with the 305s,306s and about 65-80 depending on movies or music for the 308s. I've had a lot of fun with all of them. Love Magnapans but they need so much room to bloom.

@blech71

Жыл бұрын

Very true on the Maggie’s. I couldn’t believe the difference in time and then changes rooms(size) with different wall/ceiling/floor treatments and materials. They def react dif to what amp is pushing them as well. Def eye opening for experience taking the time to test and mess around.

@caidelander2561

8 ай бұрын

Would you use the 306 mk ii for movies?

Great video and sick Hakke hoodie, thanks for the content!

Kali LP-6 V2 are said to be a great contender for these speakers at only a marginally higher price point. I would love to see a comparison video!

@marcosvictor4935

Жыл бұрын

Not to talk about the new IK Multimedia monitors that are great options as well.

@irbricksceo

Жыл бұрын

I have the V1 and I love em, I'm sure the V2 is even better

@David_Logr

Жыл бұрын

me too!

@LukasVokrinek

Жыл бұрын

I have both the V1 and V2. They are stupid good for the price. Wish DMS did compare them!

@joshuawright1582

Жыл бұрын

+1 on this. The LP-6 is amazing.

I own a pair, and matched to a Schiit Modius/Magnius stack running balanced/XLR...can confirm, fantastic set!

Hey man I really enjoy the channel and you seem like the perfect person to ask this I got a set of new drivers for Focal Alpha 65 evo, meaning two midwoofers and two tweeters. I took the manual PDF and put it in the cad software to generate dimensions of the fronts, knowing that they are 15mm (info in the description) + a friend of mine gave me an old speaker box after alpha 50 evo, so it's pretty similar. I managed to perfectly reproduce the shape of the front panel and the whole box itself, including custom, 'perforated' bass reflex. THING IS: They originally are active speakers with two amps per speaker. I was thinking of a few designs, either replicating this - putting separate crossovers and running each driver independently, so 2 stereo amps, one for lows one for highs. Other idea was just turning them passive. There are ready to buy active spekaer amp kits/backplates but I wanted to make this a little more custom + I have got already amps that collect dust mostly (class D, cheap) so getting new ones just for this projects seems not right What would you do?

I have the JBL LSR308 monitors 5 years now - can't express enough how much I am in love with them, combining the sound with my new HiFiman Sundara headphones can't be more happy. I recommend both to be used in your collection if you are an avid music lover on a budget. This is THE Price/performance set that everyone needs to have :)

@Guitar7885

Жыл бұрын

Yo, I have the JBL LSR 308s and the Hifiman Sundara’s too! Great bang for buck choices!

@NateTheMeh

Жыл бұрын

308 gang!!! Love mine for mixing! so much so that I’ll grab a second set as soon as I get a chance to.

@sunglint

Жыл бұрын

About a year ago I decided to look in to upgrading my LSR305s to 308s. I got on ebay, and just kept watching. Within 2 weeks I bought four of them, for about $100 each. They may be first gen but still sound phenomenol. One pair sits on my headboard, never had better sound in the bedroom. Amazing sound, at a price that can't be beat.

@adambenk0

Жыл бұрын

What kind of amplifier do you use for them ?

@WolfGoneMad

Жыл бұрын

@@adambenk0 they are active, so no need for an amp, just an audio interface or whatever you're listening on

I've been running the 305p mk2 for almost 5 years and i haven't felt the need to upgrade. they're great for my use case which is just listening to music, watching movies and shows, and gaming.

@PuneetMehra

10 ай бұрын

Do they necessarily need to be plugged into audio interface? Someone told me they sound 2X better when connected via audio interface?

I have Yamaha HS5s and it's basically the same thing. I don't see myself replacing them. I'm so satisfied with how they make everything sound, from music, to guitar that I play through different VSTs. I like a more neutral tuning for music listening and big ridiculous bass for games and movies so they're perfect for, like you said, 99% of what I do

I just started watching this channel, suprised to see a studio monitor being reviewed. Now I want a pair.

I’ve always been a big fan of JBL. I have a 5.1 system using the older LSR4328p speakers and LSR4312sp subwoofers. I will be setting up more of these speakers in an Atmos configuration once my studio build is done, but I only have the space for 5.1 at the moment. Looking forward to your review of the 306 mk2 in Atmos. I’m curious what sub(s) and processing you will use.

@panzer3279

6 ай бұрын

Is there any budget friendly way to setup a 5.1 channel home theatre with these JBL speakers? All the affordable AV receivers I've seen don't have any line-level RCA outputs which this speaker needs. Right now, I have a stereo setup with LSR305 using a Topping DX3 pro+ as a DAC and volume control, but don't know how to set up a home theatre.

@jacobharley7117

6 ай бұрын

@@panzer3279 You would need an AVR that has pre outs, or one with balanced xlr connections. I’m using a Yamaha Advantage cx-a5100 but it certainly isn’t cheap. There are older Denon receivers that have xlr outputs for 5.1 as well, but they also use older HDMI protocols for video, so while they may be cheap their resolution is likely capped out somewhere around 1080p.

You guys from the headphone show should take all your speakers and all of you into one room, audition all of them and make a video on each of you guys's toughts.

As someone who has built and designed speakers I appreciate the way you review speakers using actual measurements to back up what you are hearing. The vertical response is largely due to the shape of the waveguide. I doubt it can be fixed with the crossover and even if it can be it would affect the horizontal axis too much. Edit: I meant messing with the xo would mess with the overall response not just the horizontal axis

@SianaGearz

Жыл бұрын

It doesn't need to be fixed. They're not floorstanders so not difficult to mount at appropriate height or maybe even tilt a little.

@stimpsonjcat26

Жыл бұрын

@@SianaGearz I wasn't saying they did. I was just pointing out why they respond the way they do. A narrow vertical response can be good for less ceiling and floor reflection. Speaker design is all about tradeoffs an design goals.

I got the 305s on my desk with a Monoprice Stage Right 10-Inch Powered Studio Subwoofer, and they are phenomenal! I got the 5s because out of all three (the 5,6 and 8), the 5 is arguably the best and measures the best. Honestly, tho the price to performance is insane on these.

Your video just popped up in my feed, as a music gear freak i nornally clicked on it, first reaction... this dude speaks like Morpheus :D ( really nice info by the way, earned my sub )

got the 305 for my desk audio ... 👍❤️ very nice.

Agent Smith vibes in that intro. But fab video, i LOVE this speaker!

Congrats on 100k! 🎉 I’ve used the 305s with a 310S in my office for most of my music listening for several years now and i couldn’t be happier with the combo. Clear, direct, accurate, and the bass could tear down the walls if I let it.

@JefeBoss

Жыл бұрын

305s mk1 + 2x 310s subs is the perfect combo, nothing at the price comes near.

@brad_wilson

Жыл бұрын

@@JefeBoss My office is small enough not to need dual 10" subs. 😂 Doesn't mean I don't *want* them, of course... 😉

Definitely would like to hear yours and Mad Economist's thoughts on the Kali LP-6 (v2?) comparitively.

Please make a video about your Atmos setup with these JBLs in the future!

i have been using the l308 with the matching sub as my living room setup for almost 6 years. they are fantastic and worth every single penny

i knew it! i have these and been telling people for years how incredible they sound!

Gah! Another glowing review on these. I'm gonna have to bite the bullet and grab a set or curiosity on how they compare to my current setup will eat me alive and poop me out.

i love my JBLs to be honest i went to a radio station and they have a bunch of them inside the recording studio and in the monitoring side, so when i was choosing for my setup i inclued that, which won. i love how i can position them facing forwards instead of inwards so it looks better if i took a picture of them.

Great video…would like to see more about how source matters and recommendations of type of media and how you organize it (enjoyment not pro)

Great video as always!❤

Nice and...intresting. I'm planning to build a Atmos with the Jbl Stage 130, and these may put that on hold for further research about them and your experience i'm sure you're gonna tall us about. Thanks

I love the format of the video. Haha

Great video as always Dms. I’ve had the 1st gen JBL LSR 308s and the LSR 310 subwoofer for about 4 years now. If anyone’s interested in that pairing at all I have a video on my channel with some thoughts on that. Excellent monitors.

I got a pair of Genelecs that I was skeptical of in terms of beating these. Once they were set up, and the SAM room correction was applied, I was absolutely floored with how much better they sounded. DSP is the way forward.

@joonasvahasalo6635

Жыл бұрын

Genelecs that arent in a totally different price bracket ?

@stimpsonjcat26

Жыл бұрын

Room correction is a last resort. Room treatment is more important since it removes problems that room correction cannot.

@s7robe297

Жыл бұрын

@@stimpsonjcat26 both 🤝

@SianaGearz

Жыл бұрын

Uhm affordable Genelecs kind of don't sound good, and i refuse to listen to unafforable things. Is SAM going to iron that out? What's it down to anyway?

@niccster1061

Жыл бұрын

@@stimpsonjcat26 room correction isn't a last resort at all. Room treatment fixes problems that DSP can't and DSP fixes problems that room treatment can't.

Looking forward to the Atmos setup with these!

@stevenswall

Жыл бұрын

These are problematic with Atmos unless there is one listening position. The Kali IN-5c is mountable, coaxial, and works for overheads and a center channel. If this guy is using a projector though and it's just one row of people it could be fine if he's good screwing things into the speakers.

Have had a pair of LRS.305 for my digital piano. Then I played some songs to them via a streamer and I was shocked how good they were near field. Then bought the 306 and also a pair of Whatfedale Diamond 12.2 for a far field TV setup. I returned the 306 & kept the 12.2. Started regretting the decision very shortly after. Should have kept the 306. For simplicity and good sound, I should have kept the 306. Cost wise, they were also better at a sales price less than half of that for the 12.2.

Hi DMS, first of great channel, very impressive! Secondly would you use these speakers in a EDM music studio as main monitors? If yes, which audio interface would you suggest? Thanks from Italy!

I thought the same thing about home theater. I had them on my fronts and they where impressive. I have a Marantz 7705 Pre-amp and wished I had 5 more to put on all my speakers. I was thinking the 8s for fronts, the 6 for center and the 5s for rear and rear back. That would sound amazing I am sure. But all 5s or all 6s would do as well.

I had the chance to listen to the Tower version of these speakers at a conference many years ago. When i was able, i purchased the 8" varitant of this speaker and they're great.

Personally perferred the Adam audio t5v myself but no doubt the jbl 305p/306p series is top notch

i have the LSR305's the og's and was super impressed. i have 2 different paradigm systems, and for pure detail the jbl's are the best. one day i want to make a full HT setup with LSR's

Try a dedicated Dac with Volume control, I've had to many to mention but they can really contour the sound to your room. Schitt, PS Audio makes a killer Gain Cell Dac that cost more than the speakers but wow good synergy, Also Schitt has a cheap Bitfrost with Volume that while more forward was also more wide making the speaker resemble a Magnapan but without the exact point source of image. But nice never the less. Always buy from a place you can return. While the JBLs as stated show flaws, they do become more forgiving with older Equipment that has tone control's. Fun video, they make good PC speakers for larger rooms, 10 x 12.

Great video as always. I am looking to build a near field PC setup. Will these be good for such an application? I am a total beginner. Bought my first IEM (Moondrop Aria) 15months back and have been enjoying it thoroughly. Now I am looking to get decent speakers for my PC, thus seeking advice.

A great public service video DMS, with a touch of the Matrix or Lost in Space to elevate the entertainment value 5/5 video and advice!

do you have a video on your sound treatment? I would love to see more. I Just completed a Sabins analysis for class and i'm interested to see more real life application of it.

I love my JBL 2300LSR 8" pair. I've been using them as near field monitors for years and have written a ton of music on them.

I highly recommend that you check out the Focal Alpha 65 EVO's. They are a studio monitor that are exceptional detailed. And have a WIDE sound stage. They quiet often get chosen by professionals as an upgrade over these. Studio monitors are under rated for audiophiles who are wanting a detailed speaker. My alpha 65's are set up in a mid field arrangement from my work station. I love them, I was originally going to choose the brand new Adam A7v's. but these beet the Adams in my AB listening experience and were cheaper. Especially if you are considering Atmos, as they have a standby feature and Have an extremely low noise floor. Both super important for Atmos set ups. Focal also do a Alpha Sub one that is a great paring to the Alpha line of speakers. As the Sub one also High passes the Monitors so that there is a clean cross over between the low frequencies.

Love the HAKKE sweater. Eyes up guardian!

I have had the 8 inch version of the speakers since 2018 and I love them and also the 10 inch subwoofer

I bought a Swan OS-10 and it's replaced my 3k usd headphones for home use, they became ones I put on mostly at night.

I love my lsr308's same shape guide as the m2 (use a little sound deadening on the guide) they are damn near perfect.

Love your hoodie :')

Love this.

My system is 305’s, w sub. I like the smaller profile too, and can find each at deals for $100@. Might upgrade front 3 to 306.

I have the 305 mk 1 in white. Love them. I personally don't like the glossy MK2 look. It's a no go for me.

@jimashby43

Жыл бұрын

Me to. Almost got the Red ones.

Nicely Done. Wish you spent a little more time on room treatment :( Are you talking about a smaller room with low ceilings with out the need for a sub ? Thanks

I have the Elac BS243.3 on my desk with a Rotel RB850, and I'm thinking about getting some Monitors, the BS243.3 sound great actually and because they go pretty low, even movies have enough bass.

Love the Hakke jacket man. Destiny for life.

Excellent video!

I got the 305 mk2 I wanted to get the Kali in-5 3-Way. But they were way too expensive in my country compared to the JBL. I am happy with my purchase 1yr later they have really started to open up.

Would be nice to see a review from you of some older JBL classics like the L112 or 120Ti or L166 or just the good old L100, or maybe the big boi 250Ti. They are all still very nice speakers today, and they have the beautiful vintage look.

You should make a video/short about your favorite budget subwoofer as well

I would love to see reviews of more budget studio monitors like these. Specifically, the Kali LP-6, Adam T5V/T7V and the KRK Rokit 5/7 G4. I’ve owned them all with the exception of the Adam monitors and I’d like to see how you feel they compare to each other and which you like best.

@Bumper210

Жыл бұрын

All these options are great, no matter which one you'll choose IMO

@sonickiller360

Жыл бұрын

Very happy with my T8Vs, pair very well with my SB1000 crossovered at 50Hz

@SianaGearz

Жыл бұрын

@@Bumper210 It's not like they're idetical so there's a value in comparison. Besides the Rokit i heard so far forgot which were pretty unpleasant, but Adam t5v were actually pleasant.

@Bumper210

Жыл бұрын

@@SianaGearz KRK before RP4 sucked, they were just fancy hifi speakers. RP4 are fantastic, just like two mentioned pairs

Gotta love the HÄKKE hoodie

i have the lsr308s sadly they are discontinued. I like them because a little more bass response with the 8 inch woofer and a matte finish instead of the glossy finger print magnet of the newer versions you showed. I wonder what the difference is between the old ones i have and the newer mark II versions they have now?

Agent A feels.. love your content sir

The entire Mad Bot scene was fantastic.

Great video! I have the 305 MK1 running with a SVS micro3000 sub. Any reason to upgrade? With the 306 what x-over with sub?

IMO the only downside of these JBLs is their slight hissing while music is very quiet/not playing. Apart from that they are amazing for their price, one of the best bargains in audio.

@KabuTheFox

Жыл бұрын

Try switching to some high quality xlr ("worlds best cables" makes good Xlr that won't break the bank) if you aren't already and if connected to an interface/amp/dac try using optical instead of usb from source

@IndianaBonez42

Жыл бұрын

@@KabuTheFox The hissing is from the speaker's amp, not the sources connected to them.

@KabuTheFox

Жыл бұрын

@@IndianaBonez42 specific issue with this speaker? Cause I've had hissing with other speakers before and it tends to be emi or usb jitter

@IndianaBonez42

Жыл бұрын

@@KabuTheFox Specific issue with this speaker. It just has a really high noise floor compared to other monitors in this price range.

@KabuTheFox

Жыл бұрын

@@IndianaBonez42 ah good to know, thank you

XD I've had these before and yes so glad your enjoying them, they are wonderful little things aren't they :)

Having shortly owned all revisions of this speaker, the most balanced rendition (imo) is the 5 inch 305p. They punch well above their weight in price! Honestly, unless you are paying the premium for speakers over the $1,500 price point, these are most likely the best option for you.

thanks for doing this

love the Häkke hoodie

I've had these for years. Well the 308's, Along with PreSonus R80, KRK Rokit 6s and One Kef Q350 paired with a Q650. Now the Kefs are on my desk where I listen to most of my music, PreSonus on my DJ booth and I mix on them 3-5 times a week, the JBLs are in the garage where I spend 1 or 2 days a week and the KRKs are in the kitchen.

@gulchugani8686

9 ай бұрын

Lovely collection, what kind of amps you using? Thanks!

I have these also, they are my second favorite desktop speaker. My favorite pair is my $60 pair of OSD Nero Studio 5 but I think they discontinued them. I also have the 8" Mark II and the 10"JBL LSR310S sub. It's a great setup especially considering the price tag, you really can't beat them.

would love to see the atmos setup with these

I got a set of 305s in an endorsement for my band from Harman when they just came out. We were the content for a showcase they did for the new pro line and they had the full lineup of studio monitors setup in the control room for people to listen (those m2's are also ridiculous btw). I immediately asked if they could throw in a set of the 305s once i heard what they sounded like. I had them as my a/b with the rokit rp8's in the studio and mostly used the jbl's only turning on the krk's to impress a client with a mix or whatever for some more bass. Since then i bought a set of 306's for the home setup and they are equally awesome.

I’ve been using them for about 3.5 years and still enjoy them. I paid just under $200 for the pair from Focus Camera.

Nice to see Agent Smith has picked up a music hobby!😅😅. (this has to be a character for your channel)😂

I agree that the JBL horns are amazing. I would also recommend the Studio 530s which I believe sound even better, having owned both. You can also get the 530s for as low as $199 on their refurb store from time to time. No one does value like JBL, but higher end speakers absolutely dominate all over these little guys. That being said 99% of people don't know what they're missing and ignorance is definitely bliss. Calling these speakers perfect for 99% of people is totally right.

6" 2-way, bookshelf monitors, between $300-$600/pr have been the sweetspot for loudspeakers since the late 80s.

I would encourage you to check out the mirage 290is bookshelf speakers. I have a pair and they are very neat indeed

nice one, these are on sale in the uK right now, 115 quid!

I went through a few sets of powered monitors including these but eventually just went with some passives and a micca amp because they ALL hiss to some degree. As speakers you listen to across the room, they're fine, but at a desk the hiss drove me nuts

@stimpsonjcat26

Жыл бұрын

Really speakers this size are all usually going to have a sacrifice in sound at desk distance.

I use the 305p MKII and am very happy with them so far. I paired them with an 8 inch woofer, but I will likely upgrade it to a 10 inch

@JefeBoss

Жыл бұрын

They open up immensely if you use them with the subwoofer they were designed with - the JBL LSR310s, and even better with two of those subs.

I use 3 - 308s and 2 - 305s and the 310 sub for mixing atmos in 5.1, eventually I would like to have a 7.1.4 sometime in my future but these speakers are great for mixing

Dude sounds like Agent Smith! I LOVE my JBL 305's!!

That chart you showed after saying "polar plots". Looks like a pole if you rotate the picture 90degree. An its plotted out 😁. What cheap subwoofer to get?

I own the 308's. Love them. Music - spoken - anything audio - my favorite speakers. I actually own nothing but JBL speakers since - well - more than 30 years. Always a great sound at an affordable price point.