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title: "1 Series 104 Compact Desktop Speakers, Powered Reference Monitors - Bluetooth enabled (sold as pair)"
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# Bluetooth + 3 Inputs 60W Class D Amplifier Desktop-Optimized Acoustics 1 Series 104 Compact Desktop Speakers, Powered Reference Monitors - Bluetooth enabled (sold as pair)

**Brand:** jbl
**Price:** C$54985
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎧 Elevate your desktop soundscape—pro-grade clarity meets modern versatility.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** 1 Series 104 Compact Desktop Speakers, Powered Reference Monitors - Bluetooth enabled (sold as pair) by jbl
- **How much does it cost?** C$54985 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ni](https://www.desertcart.ni/products/178566520-1-series-104-compact-desktop-speakers-powered-reference-monitors-bluetooth)

## Best For

- jbl enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted jbl brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Powerful 60W Output:** Delivers crisp, room-filling sound with 30W per speaker—perfect for your workspace or creative studio.
- • **Desktop-Tailored Design:** Acoustically optimized for your desk setup, creating immersive stereo imaging that puts the band right in front of you.
- • **Precision Coaxial Drivers:** 4.5-inch LF and 0.75-inch HF drivers ensure balanced, detailed audio that reveals every nuance.
- • **Smart Controls & Headphone Jack:** Front-panel volume, input selection, and auto-muting headphone jack keep your workflow smooth and distraction-free.
- • **Seamless Bluetooth & Multi-Input:** Connect effortlessly to laptops, smartphones, or pro gear with Bluetooth and three versatile inputs.

## Overview

The JBL 1 Series 104 Compact Desktop Speakers are powered reference monitors featuring a 60-watt Class D amplifier, coaxial driver design, and Bluetooth connectivity. Designed for desktop use, they deliver balanced, detailed sound with multiple input options and smart front-panel controls, making them ideal for professionals seeking high-quality audio in a compact, stylish package.

## Description

From the brand 3 Series Desktop Monitors 104 Bluetooth Desktop Monitors

Review: Read this about the 104bt... - I scoured the reviews online over this speaker and it was a very mixed bag of results but let me bust a few of those opinions concerning this very capable desktop speaker from JBL. I purchased my set from desertcart myself and am not a sponsored reviewer. Before I go into details I will say that this review is kept within this context of the class the speaker is in which is important. Firstly the build quality of the speaker is very robust and also refined, no sharp edges or rough finishes here from JBL. The grill is is very well fitted and strong again nothing rough here at all. The ABS plastic is not thin and gives a good solid all round feel. There is no side play in the buttons and volume potentionmeter, firm to press and a nice firm staged turn on the volume dial, very well housed with no wobble. The white leds are not overly bright and so don't distract as they might with some people. So no complaint here at all with the build quality, 10/10! A really good size for my 1m wide desk. Sound quality is where a vast amount of subjective opinion arises. Personally speaking I think they are spot on for the job which I bought them for which is a PC speaker that will be used for most contemporary multimedia purposes including Spotify, Apple Music, You Tube etc. The sound of these speakers are not lacking by any means as some have probably a little overly harshly judged. Saying the bass is non existent is utter silliness and I can only say that whomever said that must be using at least 8 inch Studio Monitors for the last 10 years. The JBL104 bt has plenty of bass in the context of the design and purpose and it is very nicely balanced too. These are a very upfront sound. The speakers seemed to loosen up a little after a few hours from new so it is worth giving them a little time. Everything about the sound is balanced clean and precise and really has plenty of volume to give out too. Getting these to half way on the volume and there was plenty of good clean sound flowing into my 5 x 5m room so these do get quite loud contrary to what some reviews might say. I mean if Mojaxx form DJ City liked these then that says something about the performance of the 104bt, he is a pro DJ who knows his gear and in whom I find myself in agreement over alot of tech. The stereo imaging is excellent and these are a very centric sound, much like the Rotel A11 Tribute where the sound centers in between the speakers and on a desk it shines and sounds like the band is directly in front of you singing live! Again, this contrary to some reviews saying the sound stayed inside the speaker, it certainly doesn't on my desk. The connectivity is generous with the balanced and unbalanced inputs are solid. I have not had chance to test them yet but I don't have any doubts about the performance there either considering what I have tested so far. The Bluetooth is excellent, very clean and without fault in sound quality and connection is stable so far using Spotify amd Apple Music on the PC. You tube testing to come a little later. The headphone received some criticisms on Reddit when the 104 was released but again unless the later models were better tuned I really found no fault here. I tested the headphone with my budget but rather good Stagg SPM 235 In Ear Monitors and again sheer sonic clarity! Very nice. I have not tested the Aux in but it is also probably just as good as everything else so far and baring in mind that it is an Aux in so will be dependent on the source material for performance. So have no doubts, this is a pro speaker, it performs like a pro speaker and in the context of design, sound and purpose the 104bt does it all very, very well. Now, are these perfect? No. There are a couple of issues that JBL could address in maybe a second version. Bluetooth is ahead of the video or in otherwords there is latency between the two. The audio hits you first followed by the video which for PC speakers is not ideal. For music is does not matter but for stuff like YouTube its not acceptable. I discovered the volume drops over wired connection, more so over the balanced connection so if you considering this speaker make sure you have at least 2vrms of output signal feeding the wired connections. Bluetooth is the loudest connection but with the lag. These are pretty much my only two gripes but I am afraid they are deal breakers as these are needed for video as well as music. I also recieved a faulty pair with the balanced connection not working on the main drive unit unless I pulled the red 1/4 inch Jack out by around 1/5th to make a connection so rather sadly I had to return the speakers via desertcart whom rectified the situation promptly. I would like to see a revised version of this speaker without bluetooth delay and better volume over wired connection as the sound quality of these speakers is excellent and would stay on my desk for years with the improvements if they were ever to arrive.
Review: You should probably buy these - I don’t write reviews, but I just finished 3 hours back to back testing these and thought I should share. Short version: If you’re thinking about buying these you should probably buy them. Long version: My testing comparison was against an Audio Pro A10 and - unfairly - my full 5.1 hifi (Onkyo receiver, Dali sensor floorstanders, etc). They destroyed the A10, literally no comparison on any measure. And in some cases they showed detail In recordings that my hifi blended out. Obviously this set of stereo speakers is no match for the range and power of a big expensive setup (whether hifi or studio). But for this size of speaker at this price? If you have the need, they’re perfect. They have a very good range and would work well for listening to music right up to medium sized rooms (30-40sqm) at moderate volume levels. For monitoring they have great detail. They show up bad recordings. I noticed fairly subtle mic/setup changes mid verse in well produced songs I’ve heard many time before and never picked up on. Unlike some detailed speakers they’re not tiring/annoying to listen to, they’re dynamic and fairly warm. Bass and mid are smooth and punchy, trebles are crisp without ever being shrill or metallic. They’re solid, good build quality and have a clean, modern look. This is a simple, versatile setup, plug it into whatever you want. Way better than a Bluetooth/Smart speaker that will get out dated; there’ll always be some new tech, new codec, new ai assistant. In ten years these will still plug into the latest AI device while your first gen smart speaker is deep in landfill somewhere. Finally, these speakers could be used in any way you want. They’re not just for sound engineers. No reason they couldn’t be used in any room for music or tv or whatever. I haven’t tried them outside, they have a big sound but would probably sound a bit lost outside of a smallish patio/pool setting, so maybe don’t use them as the PA system at your wedding.

## Features

- Coaxial driver design - with 4.5-inch (118 mm) LF driver and .75-inch (19 mm) soft-dome HF driver
- Integrated 60-watt Class D power amplifier - distributes 30 watts to each speaker
- Acoustically optimized for desktop placement
- Three sets of inputs and built-in Bluetooth - allow connection with professional equipment, personal music players and consumer products
- Smart features - include front-panel volume control, input selection and headphone jack with automatic speaker mute

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07ZR2G296 |
| Best Sellers Rank | 503 in Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Colour | Black |
| Compatible devices | Laptop,Smartphone,Personal Computer |
| Control method | Touch |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (2,308) |
| Date First Available | 5 Dec. 2019 |
| Impedance | 8 Ohms |
| Included components | 2 x JBL 104 BT |
| Is waterproof | False |
| Item Weight | 450 g |
| Item model number | JBL104-BT |
| Item weight | 15.9 Ounces |
| Material Type | ABS with metal grille |
| Maximum range | 20 Metres |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Output Wattage | 60 Watts |
| Power source | Corded Electric |
| Product dimensions | 22.1D x 35.1W x 33.3H centimetres |
| Recommended uses for product | Music |
| Speaker Amplification Type | Active |
| Speaker size | 4 Inches |
| Subwoofer diameter | 11.8 Centimetres |
| Surround-sound channel configuration | 2.0 |
| Unit count | 1.0 count |
| Warranty type | Limited |
| Wattage | 60 |
| Wireless communication technology | Bluetooth |

## Product Details

- **Audio output mode:** Stereo
- **Brand:** JBL
- **Connectivity technology:** Bluetooth
- **Input voltage:** 240 Volts
- **Material:** ABS with metal grille
- **Model name:** Compact Speaker Set
- **Mounting type:** Tabletop Mount
- **Speaker maximum output power:** 60 Watts
- **Speaker type:** Monitor
- **Special feature:** Bluetooth

## Images

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![1 Series 104 Compact Desktop Speakers, Powered Reference Monitors - Bluetooth enabled (sold as pair) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ivqlznE4L.jpg)
![1 Series 104 Compact Desktop Speakers, Powered Reference Monitors - Bluetooth enabled (sold as pair) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51vJHTNKPYL.jpg)
![1 Series 104 Compact Desktop Speakers, Powered Reference Monitors - Bluetooth enabled (sold as pair) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81G5TO3bFKL.jpg)
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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Hi, the 1 series 104 speakers, are they too bassy for listening to music or are they nice and clear, musical, with a solid punch? Thanks :)**
A: I'd say they're not good enough for music production, but they're perfect for just listening to music. 
I'd highly recommend using them alongside a decent amplifier though for better control over bass etc.

**Q: When you connect to the aux with an 3.5mm stereo minijack, is it the left or right stereo channel sound coming out of the master speaker?**
A: The instructions tell you to put the master speaker on the right side.
I haven't tried with aux, but based on the above, I'd say the right side would go to master.

**Q: is this product made by the official jbl company?**
A: Yes

**Q: Has anyone found wall brackets for these speakers**
A: they are not designed for wall mounting, don't thick they would sound very good, might sound like they have to much bass.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Read this about the 104bt...
*by I***8 on 29 March 2024*

I scoured the reviews online over this speaker and it was a very mixed bag of results but let me bust a few of those opinions concerning this very capable desktop speaker from JBL. I purchased my set from Amazon myself and am not a sponsored reviewer. Before I go into details I will say that this review is kept within this context of the class the speaker is in which is important. Firstly the build quality of the speaker is very robust and also refined, no sharp edges or rough finishes here from JBL. The grill is is very well fitted and strong again nothing rough here at all. The ABS plastic is not thin and gives a good solid all round feel. There is no side play in the buttons and volume potentionmeter, firm to press and a nice firm staged turn on the volume dial, very well housed with no wobble. The white leds are not overly bright and so don't distract as they might with some people. So no complaint here at all with the build quality, 10/10! A really good size for my 1m wide desk. Sound quality is where a vast amount of subjective opinion arises. Personally speaking I think they are spot on for the job which I bought them for which is a PC speaker that will be used for most contemporary multimedia purposes including Spotify, Apple Music, You Tube etc. The sound of these speakers are not lacking by any means as some have probably a little overly harshly judged. Saying the bass is non existent is utter silliness and I can only say that whomever said that must be using at least 8 inch Studio Monitors for the last 10 years. The JBL104 bt has plenty of bass in the context of the design and purpose and it is very nicely balanced too. These are a very upfront sound. The speakers seemed to loosen up a little after a few hours from new so it is worth giving them a little time. Everything about the sound is balanced clean and precise and really has plenty of volume to give out too. Getting these to half way on the volume and there was plenty of good clean sound flowing into my 5 x 5m room so these do get quite loud contrary to what some reviews might say. I mean if Mojaxx form DJ City liked these then that says something about the performance of the 104bt, he is a pro DJ who knows his gear and in whom I find myself in agreement over alot of tech. The stereo imaging is excellent and these are a very centric sound, much like the Rotel A11 Tribute where the sound centers in between the speakers and on a desk it shines and sounds like the band is directly in front of you singing live! Again, this contrary to some reviews saying the sound stayed inside the speaker, it certainly doesn't on my desk. The connectivity is generous with the balanced and unbalanced inputs are solid. I have not had chance to test them yet but I don't have any doubts about the performance there either considering what I have tested so far. The Bluetooth is excellent, very clean and without fault in sound quality and connection is stable so far using Spotify amd Apple Music on the PC. You tube testing to come a little later. The headphone received some criticisms on Reddit when the 104 was released but again unless the later models were better tuned I really found no fault here. I tested the headphone with my budget but rather good Stagg SPM 235 In Ear Monitors and again sheer sonic clarity! Very nice. I have not tested the Aux in but it is also probably just as good as everything else so far and baring in mind that it is an Aux in so will be dependent on the source material for performance. So have no doubts, this is a pro speaker, it performs like a pro speaker and in the context of design, sound and purpose the 104bt does it all very, very well. Now, are these perfect? No. There are a couple of issues that JBL could address in maybe a second version. Bluetooth is ahead of the video or in otherwords there is latency between the two. The audio hits you first followed by the video which for PC speakers is not ideal. For music is does not matter but for stuff like YouTube its not acceptable. I discovered the volume drops over wired connection, more so over the balanced connection so if you considering this speaker make sure you have at least 2vrms of output signal feeding the wired connections. Bluetooth is the loudest connection but with the lag. These are pretty much my only two gripes but I am afraid they are deal breakers as these are needed for video as well as music. I also recieved a faulty pair with the balanced connection not working on the main drive unit unless I pulled the red 1/4 inch Jack out by around 1/5th to make a connection so rather sadly I had to return the speakers via Amazon whom rectified the situation promptly. I would like to see a revised version of this speaker without bluetooth delay and better volume over wired connection as the sound quality of these speakers is excellent and would stay on my desk for years with the improvements if they were ever to arrive.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ You should probably buy these
*by A***L on 12 May 2020*

I don’t write reviews, but I just finished 3 hours back to back testing these and thought I should share. Short version: If you’re thinking about buying these you should probably buy them. Long version: My testing comparison was against an Audio Pro A10 and - unfairly - my full 5.1 hifi (Onkyo receiver, Dali sensor floorstanders, etc). They destroyed the A10, literally no comparison on any measure. And in some cases they showed detail In recordings that my hifi blended out. Obviously this set of stereo speakers is no match for the range and power of a big expensive setup (whether hifi or studio). But for this size of speaker at this price? If you have the need, they’re perfect. They have a very good range and would work well for listening to music right up to medium sized rooms (30-40sqm) at moderate volume levels. For monitoring they have great detail. They show up bad recordings. I noticed fairly subtle mic/setup changes mid verse in well produced songs I’ve heard many time before and never picked up on. Unlike some detailed speakers they’re not tiring/annoying to listen to, they’re dynamic and fairly warm. Bass and mid are smooth and punchy, trebles are crisp without ever being shrill or metallic. They’re solid, good build quality and have a clean, modern look. This is a simple, versatile setup, plug it into whatever you want. Way better than a Bluetooth/Smart speaker that will get out dated; there’ll always be some new tech, new codec, new ai assistant. In ten years these will still plug into the latest AI device while your first gen smart speaker is deep in landfill somewhere. Finally, these speakers could be used in any way you want. They’re not just for sound engineers. No reason they couldn’t be used in any room for music or tv or whatever. I haven’t tried them outside, they have a big sound but would probably sound a bit lost outside of a smallish patio/pool setting, so maybe don’t use them as the PA system at your wedding.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice clear sound
*by C***K on 27 April 2024*

I use these with my mp3 mixer and laptop setup. I can't find a way to connect using Bluetooth so I have to use the cable which limits placement of the speakers. I haven't tried them at full volume but don't need to even at lowish volume I can hear each sounds clearly. Nice looking and a good weight for their small size.

## Frequently Bought Together

- JBL Professional 1 Series 104-BT Compact Desktop Reference Monitors with Bluetooth, Black, Sold as Pair, 4.5-inch Speaker
- JSAUX RCA to 3.5mm Cable 6.6ft, Aux to RCA Headphone Male to Male Jack Adapter Nylon Braided 1/8 Audio Y Cord for Smartphones, MP3, Tablets, Speakers, HDTV -Grey

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