firebird - since I'm in the saving up and researching mode for 8" monitor speakers I'm definitely going to add JBLs to my comparison to what I'm learning about the KRKs.

Maybe I'll end up joining you in your decision! For now I'm leaning toward KRKs.

I am looking for monitors in this price range, so this thread caught my eye.  However, I see the 308's have rear facing portals and my desk is up against a wall.  That seems to spell trouble for me.  I was looking into the oft-mentioned-here Equator D5's before that, but the 5.25 in woofer king of scared me off.  So what about the Equator D8?  Anyone who has any input would be appreciated!

Sweetwater has the 308s buy one ($249) get one half off ($125).  I checked with my local Guitar Center and they'll match the price so I don't have to wait.

gbarrett
Sweetwater has the 308s buy one ($249) get one half off ($125).  I checked with my local Guitar Center and they'll match the price so I don't have to wait.

+1
 
Didn't know GC price-matched - good to know!

I have a pair of old JBL4311 that I love.  I also have some Yamaha HS-8.  I wonder how the LSR 308 would compare to either speaker.  That would be a test.  I'll need to get a pair to see!!

I used to have a pair of the 4311's, which I trusted, until they got reconed and started to sound different to me. I went with the Mackies after attending a shoot out, in Chicago, in 2000, that made that choice very simple.
  Now I am very happy with my Equator D5's. I intend get the D8's and the LSR308, and use the D5's in my study.
 
Thanks for that heads up, gbarrett! I might get mine sooner than I thought!
Michael

Hey,
I'm not an expert in audio, but I really like these.



One thing that annoys me tough is that turn off switch is at the back and I have to turn them off when they are not In use right?
I had amplifier + speaker setup and it was on for 5 years constantly.

Outlet strips seem like a simple solution.
When I had my studio for hire going, I left it on.
 
Since this thread went to sleep a few years ago, JBL has released the Series 7, which are more expensive but include advances from their top of the pile mastering speakers.
Michael

Perfect! LOL