AKARSH SHEKHAR
JBL Nano K3 & K4 Studio Monitors
review
The NANO K Series of monitors are active power monitors
for use in professional studio, music class and home recording
monitoring. These fantastic monitors have been designed by
JBL Professional and are available in six model variants- K3 (3-
inch) and K4 (4-inch) monitor pairs, K5 (5-inch), K6 (6-inch) and
K8 (8-inch) standalone monitors, and KX Bluetooth receiver &
controller. The K3 and K4 are sold in pairs, and the left channel
speaker feeds signals to the right. Both monitors have an
embedded Bluetooth modular for seamless wireless connectivity.
Also integrated is an M8 thread nut for easy microphone stand
mounting. JBL surprised us with the K3 and the K4 and we can't
wait to tell you more about them. vlogger editing your own videos, these spectacular monitors will
help you solve common video editing problems such as crossfade
editing.
We spent a few hours with these incredible monitors and they
completely won us over. Let's take you through the features.
The front of the speakers features a power button with the JBL
logo on it. It looks good and has a nice tactile feel. Also featured
on the front, is an Image Control Waveguide, which helps with
directional sound. The volume control option of these speakers is
also placed on the front. • Both transducers (Low Frequency and High Frequency) are
carefully aligned to generate an aligned acoustic centre.
Moving to the rear, there is a cool musician silhouette along
with an auxiliary input port. The speakers also have Bluetooth
connectivity which makes it very convenient for playing music
through your smart devices. If someone walks in and wants to
play some music through these speakers, all they need to do is
take their smartphone out, activate Bluetooth, connect to these
speakers and rock out (or analyse, depending on their mood). • Power switch (with the JBL logo) and volume control options
are on the front panel.
These monitors are priced very well and are almost a bargain
at the entry level. The K4 costs less than Rs 20,000 while the
K3 costs a little under Rs 15,000. Whether you are a bedroom
producer or an up and coming artist who is interested in finding
out how their sound translates at a professional level, these
monitors are a great investment. • Embedded Bluetooth modular for seamless wireless connection
with modern day music players.
We were also extremely impressed by the crispness, neatness
and the balance of the sound. The pop, boom and distortion
were very apparent. Another great use of these monitors is for
video editing. Whether you edit videos for someone or you are a
Nano K3
The verdict:
These monitors are spectacular and once you bring the price in
the picture, JBL has truly knocked this one out of the park. Do
try them out, definitely worth your money and time.
JBL Nano K3 and K4: Features Summary
• The legendary JBL sound is reproduced through a
contemporary design cabinet.
• Analyse high frequency ranges with greater depth and subtle
details using the Image Control Waveguide.
• Diminished distortion and higher levels of accuracy have been
achieved with the help of a class AB power amplifier.
• 3.5 mm headphone jack is also present on the front panel for
plug & play monitors headphones.
• The rear panel features an auxiliary input port and a cool
musician silhouette.
• Can be attached to a microphone stand via the M8 screwed
pinhole, especially useful for keyboard monitoring.
• Multiple listening position support (upright standing or
backward tilting) because of the 12° angle placement bottom.
Nano K4
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