All user reviews for the JBL Control 1

This speaker is a Russianness of JBL.
It sounds good, does not dnature sound, but do not ask for too much bass.
The ideal is to associate a bass cabinet of the same brand (and not go work bowl with JM LAB hi fi, GROSSIRE error) LSR series genre.
It is blind, more if you place proximity TV screen.
And for the info, I have seen in the tropics Saint Domingue and Martinique.
So she treats, bravo JBL.
In terms of the association with the amplifier About Thomann of +/- 40w, the still is a mistake in terms of its power and configuration, unless the Last is used in very low-volume enclosure atmosphere in a restaurant for example.
Listen a monitor, his first vocation, I recommend a minimum of 2 x 100w amplifier types CROWN XTi XS or which is more than enough.
In order to facilitate the time goes and dynamics.
Manufacturing quality is excellent.
Please note the reference number, and only require CONTROL 1 pro.
There are in the same range Hi Fi.

SONORITS

- FREQUENCY CURVE is perfect for this speaker GRADE.
- The image strodpend primarily the sparation of an amplifier channels and front, pramplificateur and / or mixer.
- The opening image of the sound spectrum is good, JBL definitely knows his mtier.
- The sound is this type of enclosure. It is realistic, what is proper JBL, and the voices are prsentes, which is rare on this type of enclosure.
- The dynamic is perfect with a power handling unusual.
JBL makes this place for over 10 years found around the world in scores of recording studios, including the most prestigious.

NOTICE GLOBAL

I participated in the use of this speaker repeatedly mixes, all of which have t russis
- PLUS: it sounds very good in its category, this is the best. the sound is fine and balanced prcis.

- It is imperative to associate a bass box in the same kind brand for LSR SERIES
mixes funk, soul and rock. NOT FOR SPEECH.
- DAMAGE THIS SPEAKER IS MADE IN CHINA, but in a JBL / HARMAN factory not
as 80% of brands, pure outsourcing is hard. SO IS THE QUALITY RV 100%
- I am not owner, I always work with my mythical references, global references that are the JBL 4312 still used also in many studios, not least like what we do not change a recipe overnight. The series dates back to the 43's !! 70. I cost of monitors finely crafted signs TANNOY.

- The quality / price is excellent especially as the product is manufactured in China, alas my opinion, but THOMANN really sell the hyper comptitif price.
- I recommend this product that is a veritable justice all young people who start
in the sound. With larger resources, investment rv as the JBL LSR series.

KNOW they have the most experience, and why?

JBL and TANNOY are the inventors of this small speaker with the MONITOR name

How long have you use it?

For years. I have to buy a small price (95 and we find less). The premires were secondhand (75 with the suspension redone).
What is the particular feature you like best and least?

Sound, really balanced especially if a box is added to it (i Focal Cub 2 in my case). It is discreet, robust, even original. These speakers are the catalog for 22 years and I aimsds our First meeting!
Have you tried many other models before acqurir?

Yes, until 1000 (amplified all the same). With a box and a good amp, they excel in coutes of proximity.
How do you report qualitprix?

At the moment, sublime, since we find it less than 100.
With experience, you do again this choice? ...dropoff Window

I just do it again ... the problem is, as noted by the member adj given its opinion, the low hard (relative) membranes. Note that this is often the case with JBL or even ultra-pro models have suspensions cooked 15 years.
In this regard, the fact of using them with a subwoofer mnage Seriously small HP ... Also found on ebay for rfection kits quite cheap (7.50 + FDP since the US) .dropoff window I will be more forgiving, even though I understand that those who have purchased this model (used in 1987 around 2,000 Frs) can be frustrs. Ten years, after all, not bad ...
Their performance is average and cashing them well enough power, but be careful not to send 100 watts continuous too often. In a small room, I also costs lots with an old Technics 40W as with an Onkyo A 9511 which is double. For the moment they take ... but as I said above I just bought a brand new pair, in anticipation of the day or premires lcheront me ...
I listen mostly jazz, classical, and it is among the few small little chres speakers that really give me satisfaction in mdium, natural, ar. With them, the music flows ... but the death of the amp prmature my first box (JBL SB 1 and PS 100 amp) made me back down to earth, the box is really essential ...

I was looking for a pair of speakers that give the reality of the quality of my mixes. It's done. Judgement is ruthless. They would be used to validate the quality of mixers or its generating systems. Any Bossette arises. They are very critical. One regret: the definition is not up to the linearity.

SOUNDS

You have to choose these speakers for their linearity, coupled with a subwoofer. For routine definition (reverb tail and other calculations of attack), you should take something else.

OVERALL OPINION

Only, I would not use them. Coupled to a pair of good Sennheiser HD 600, these speakers reflect the unforgiving reality of my mix. For the price, I do not see how it would be better. Attention fragile, do not "tap" into it too. An extremely well calculated placement is essential for faithful sound reproduction, if possible not too close to a wall. Personally, I have placed 40 cm from a wall, two fixed brackets. The dream!

I got a pair of JBL Pro Control 1 because, like many, I feel that the mixes I get on them translate well to other listening environments. They are pretty normal speakers, which is part of the reason that so many people love to use them to A/B mixes. I run my pair with a Crown D75 power amplifier.


SOUNDS

I would say these monitors give a pretty accurate portrayal of the sound, excluding the low end frequencies. They don't have enough bulk to project those deep low frequencies, but the mid and high end frequencies come in pretty clear. Since the low end response on these isn't the best, you have to know what amount of bass is appropriate on these to translate well to a set of speakers that might have more low end response. This being said, all monitors take a bit of learning to see how accurate their spectrum is. The stereo image is more than satisfactory and they give off a crisp overall sound.


OVERALL OPINION

I've had my pair of JBL Pro Control 1 for about three years and I'm really glad I bought a pair of these. They are great to use in tandem with a fuller set of speakers so that you could A/B a mix between them. If you can find a used pair of these, they aren't all that expensive, which make them a good deal. The JBL Pro Control 1 seem to be in a class of their own when it comes to monitors. Some people love them and swear by them, while some just don't get it. I think it is just a matter of knowing how to use these to your best advantage, which takes a bit of learning. The JBL Pro Control 1 are definitely worth a look at from anyone interested in picking up a set of studio monitors.

Purchased six years ago to the monitoring.
Two-way bass reflex speakers, very dense plastic.
They are shielded and do not interfere with the screen of the computer and other devices.

SOUNDS

I knew their reputation for excellent definition in the midrange and treble.
However, the bass is light, I added two JMLab / Focal to balance the sound, all connected to a Samson Servo 170 amp.

OVERALL OPINION

I'm used to, I have no reason to change now. They are still available new, it's not for nothing!

Edit 01/02/2006:
I have replaced by Dynaudio BM5A. These are much more in the bass, at mid / high is about the same.
My "Control 1" are now in the living room, they supplement with their beautifully carved two large acute JVC a little unbalanced. It's great for movies!

What characteristics have motivated your choice? Very good sound, compact, solid
For what purpose?

Listening to music
What amp / What configuration? ...
Onkyo 9511 and sometimes
Technics SU CO 4

SOUNDS

The frequency curve is sufficiently neutral? Yes, undoubtedly, the medium is very well made ​​no frills. Adding a subwoofer seems to me indispensable.
The stereo image is good? Very good
The sound is clear and precise on the whole spectrum? Yes
The dynamics are respected? ... Yes, with a powerful amp (2 x 80 / 8 ohms) or dynamic

OVERALL OPINION

For how long have you been using it?

Years. I come to buy at a low price (95 € and can be found for less). The former were secondhand (75 € with the suspension redone).
What thing do you like most/least about it?

The sound really balanced especially when he added a box (i Focal Cub 2 in my case). It is discreet, robust, even original. These speakers are in the catalog for 22 years and I loved them at our first meeting!
Did you try many other models before getting this one?

Yes, up to 1000 € (amplified anyway). With a good subwoofer and amp, they excel in local plays.
What is your opinion about the value for the price?

At the moment, sublime, since we find it less than 100 €.
Knowing what you know now, would you make the same choice? ...

I just do it again ... the problem is, as reported by the member who has already given its opinion, the short duration (relative) membranes. Note that this is often the case with JBL or even ultra-pro models have the suspension boiled at 15.
In this regard, the fact of using a subwoofer with small household seriously HP ... Also found on ebay repair kits quite cheap (7.50 € + FDP from the U.S.). I will be more forgiving, although I understand that those who have bought this model (used in 1987 around 2000 francs) to be frustrated. Ten years after all, not bad ...
Their performance is average and cashing them well enough power, but be careful not to send 100 watts continuous too often. In a small room, I listened to both with an old Technics of 40 W as a Onkyo A 9511 which is double. For the moment they take ... but as I said earlier I just bought a new pair, in anticipation of the day or let me go first ...
I listen to mostly jazz, classical and it is one of the few inexpensive small speakers that give me real satisfaction in the medium, natural ventilation. With them, the music flows ... but the untimely death of my first subwoofer amp (JBL amp SB 1 and PS 100) has made me come back to earth, the box is really necessary ...

Note that this product has existed with various names (One, 1, 1 Pro, 1 X). They are all identical in my opinion. In any case after removal, I see no difference between my and Pro One. But, well, hard to say, I was not until an autopsy on HP! At one point, however, the filters were changed, in my opinion the only change a little noticeable ...