JBL 1 Series 104-BT Compact Powered Desktop Reference Monitors with Bluetooth (Black Matte) Review
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The JBL 1 Series 104-BT monitors are a compact, powered desktop speaker system designed for both general listening and basic audio monitoring. Their coaxial driver arrangement, featuring a 4.5-inch woofer and a 0.75-inch tweeter, aims to provide a focused soundstage in a small footprint. The inclusion of Bluetooth 5.0 streaming and multiple wired audio inputs suggests versatility for various typical desktop setups. With 30W RMS per monitor, they are intended for nearfield listening environments.
Positioned as "reference monitors," it is important to note their frequency response and maximum SPL, which indicate suitability for casual or entry-level critical listening rather than professional studio applications. The absence of EQ controls or room-tuning filters means their performance heavily depends on room acoustics and placement.
For users needing a straightforward, space-saving audio solution with modern connectivity options, the 104-BT offers a balanced feature set. They could serve well as computer speakers with an upgrade in audio quality, or for creators needing an accessible monitoring option without complex setup.
- Integrated Bluetooth 5.0 for wireless streaming
- Coaxial driver design for a focused sound from a compact speaker
- Multiple input options including TRS, RCA, and Aux for varied connectivity
- Compact dimensions suitable for desktop use
- Integrated 60W Class-D amplification
- No built-in EQ or room-correction features
- Limited low-frequency extension (60 Hz at -10 dB) for critical bass monitoring
- No USB audio input
- Active/passive speaker configuration requires inter-speaker cable
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About this product
The JBL 1 Series 104-BT monitors are a pair of desktop reference monitors with Bluetooth 5.0 for streaming. They feature a coaxial design with a 4.5" low-frequency driver and a 0.75" high-frequency driver, powered by a 60W amplifier. These monitors are suitable for both consumer and critical audio referencing.
Specs
- Eq
- No
- Upc
- 691991016769
- Usb
- No
- Color
- Black
- Weight
- 4.5 lb / 2.0 kg (Active Speaker)3.8 lb / 1.7 kg (Passive Speaker)
- Woofer
- 1x 4.5" / 11.43 cm Coaxial Cone
- Filters
- No
- Tweeter
- 1x 0.75" / 19.1 mm Coaxial Dome
- Wireless
- Bluetooth
- Audio I/O
- 2x 1/4" TRS Balanced Input1x Stereo 2RCA Unbalanced Input1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Unbalanced Aux Input1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Headphone Output
- Enclosure
- Bass-Reflex/Ported
- Amplifiers
- Full-Range: 2 x 30 W RMS Class-D
- Dispersion
- 120 x 80° (Horizontal x Vertical)
- Network I/O
- No
- Ac Input Power
- 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
- Frequency Range
- 60 Hz to 20 kHz (-10 dB)88 Hz to 20 kHz (3 dB)
- Digital Audio I/O
- No
- Power Consumption
- 80 W (Maximum)0.34 W (Standby)
- Enclosure Material
- ABS, Metal Grille
- Total Power Output
- 30 W RMS per Monitor
- Crossover Frequency
- High-Pass: 1725 Hz, 6 dB/Octave Slope
- Maximum Input Level
- +6 dBV (Unbalanced)+20.3 dBu (Balanced)
- Monitor Orientation
- Vertical
- Signal-To-Noise Ratio
- 75 dBA
- Dimensions (W X H X D)
- 6 x 9.7 x 4.9" / 15.2 x 24.6 x 12.4 cm (Each)
- Protections And Limiting
- Limiter
- Monitor Type Configuration
- Active 2-Way
- Number Of Included Monitors
- Stereo Pair
- Total Harmonic Distortion (Thd)
- <1%
- Maximum Sound Pressure Level (Spl)
- 104 dB
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