JBL LSR310S Active 10" Powered Studio Subwoofer with XLF

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This sub completely changes music; I'm using it with two JBL 3 Series MkII 305P speakers supported on stands; the 305Ps connected to this sub and then the sub is connected to a "SSL 2" interface; the interface's usb cable connected to my CPU. with balanced XLR and 1/4" inputs and XLR outpus you can add the LSR310S to any studio monitor system to extend its low frequency performance or use it as the ".1" LFE Channel in a surround sound system. The 80 Hz setting is recommended for use with the LSR305, LSR308 or any studio monitors. The External setting allows use of an outboard crossover. Hugely powerful. Would probably take the paint off my walls if I cranked it too much. However, even with the imposing power, it's never boomy or distorted. Definitely not made to sound good in any condition. Will require a half decent room to sound the way it should. It definitely didn't sound bad to start without a good room but it was a little separated.

Detail. I've played some very heavy bass at unreasonable volumes through it and it never even blinks. Steady, smooth, detailed bass at whatever volume you want. If you're finding this article engaging, you might want to consider reading our article on StudioTime.io Studio Marketplace Review too, as it could be a helpful resource. Create the full-range sound you need out of your studio monitors with the JBL LSR310S active subwoofer. The rich and full low end you'll get from the 200-watt Class D power amp and 10" woofer will make it easier than ever to create amazing sounding mixes. When you activate the XLF Extended Low Frequency Setting, you'll get a club-like response that will help you tailor your bass volumes and frequencies to perfection. The JBL LSR310S powered subwoofer delivers deep bass down to 27Hz to round out the sound of your studio. Ported design means more accuracy at low volume levelsThis change of mind return policy is in addition to, and does not affect your rights under the Australian Consumer Law including any rights you may have in respect of faulty items. To return faulty items see our Returning Faulty Items policy. Finally, I used an unbalanced guitar cable in one channel only. Boom! There it was! My studio is in the middle of electrical interference hell (aka the Silicon Valley) so I used a balanced cable from the MC3 to the JBL but terminated it with a 1/4TRS-F to TS-M stereo to mono converter (Hosa GPP-290). Now I had a balanced line with a mono plug. Hey, it works and is quiet. With balanced XLR and 1/4" inputs and XLR outputs you can add the LSR310S to any studio monitor system to extend its low frequency performance or use it as the ".1" LFE Channel in a surround sound system.

The audio quality wasn't excellent, for me, until I ended up with the sub and both 305Ps' Input Sensitivity set at +4dBu, sub crossover set at 80Hz, each 305P's EQ Boundary and HF Trim both of them set at 0, both 305P volume knob at 9, and sub volume at max, interface volume around 1:00. If you hook it up the conventional way, ignore the above but it gives you an idea how useful it can be in non-standard hookups. TL;DR - balance the sub with the monitors, use the -10dBV setting on your LSR monitors if that's what you're using (as stated in the manual), and don't hesitate to use the -10dBV setting on the sub to get proper gain staging even if you're using "professional equipment." If you just dime everything, it won't be properly balanced and won't sound good. Balance out the system and use proper gain staging, and the sub is fantastic! Would you be interested in reading about Musical Review: A Little Night Music Review as well? There's a lot of great information to be found in this article.This change of mind return policy is in addition to, and does not affect your rights under the Australian Consumer Law including any rights you may have in respect of faulty items. Overall this is a great buy and I'm super happy with it. I'll probably never actually get rid of it. JBL Transducers are legendary for their performance. The custom-designed driver in the LSR310S exemplifies JBL engineering prowess, delivering deep low frequency response into the 20 Hz region, and 113 dB peak output, for long periods at full rated power with no risk of failure. Here's what JBL have to say about this Sub Woofer