Since their release, word has spread on the quality and value found in the original JBL 3 Series, resulting in wide adoption from hobbyists to high-end professionals working in music, film, post, and broadcast production worldwide. With such an obvious hit, you might ask, "Why update now?" On every JBL project, there’s always a handful of features or improvements that the engineering team can’t squeeze in before going to production, and 3 Series was no different. When the opportunity presented itself, we decided to make those final improvements to the transducers, add a frequently-requested feature, and apply the latest manufacturing learnings. The result—new editions of these popular studio monitors that
retain the best qualities of the originals, but now look better, sound better, and provide transparent sound in even more production environments.
- Next-generation JBL transducers for optimized transient response and improved linearity
- Sleek, modern design provides a dramatic flair to any studio
- New Boundary EQ delivers better bass performance when monitors are placed close to walls or corners
Image Control Waveguide
PRECISE DETAIL AND A BIGGER SWEET SPOT
Reveal impressive detail, ambience and depth in your mixes thanks to the groundbreaking JBL Image Control Waveguide. Originally developed for our flagship M2 Master Reference Monitor, this patented innovation ensures an acoustically seamless transition between the low- and high-frequency transducers and provides an immersive soundstage with precise imaging. Offering a broad sweet spot and neutral frequency response, 3 Series monitors deliver a crystal-clear
representation of your mix—revealing subtle details, even when listening off-axis.
- Detailed imaging and a broad, room-friendly sweet spot
- Neutral in-room response for better accuracy
- Same patented design as used on the M2 Master Reference Monitor
Powerful Amplification
BIG SOUND OUT OF THE BOX
JBL 3 Series monitors are ready for the most demanding production styles right out of the box. Dual integrated Class D power amplifiers, which we custom designed for each transducer, give you generous dynamic range for any project. From music production and podcasting to cinematic sound design or daily vlogging, enjoy the output and power you need to hear exceptional detail at any volume-even at peak
SPLs. Simply plug in, power on, and start creating.
- Dual integrated, custom Class D amplifiers
- Superior dynamic range
- Reduced distortion and extended frequency response
TAILORED SOUND TO FIT YOUR STUDIO
The dimensions and acoustics of a room can have a major effect on sonic accuracy, and that’s why the JBL 3 Series family lets you adjust the response to fit your studio. The new Boundary EQ attenuates the low-end boost that can occur when you place monitors directly on the desktop or near walls. The 3-position HF Trim switch allows you to adjust the high-frequency response of the monitors to tailor them to room acoustics or personal tastes.
- Customize monitor response to fit your workspace
- Boundary EQ compensates for low-frequency variants introduced by the environment
- HF Trim switch adjusts high-frequency output to room acoustics or personal preferences
