After a long search for great quality speakers I can use with my Xonar Essence STX II, I settled on these JBL 305

The rear inputs, knobs and switches aren't top quality

Good build quality and price.

After reading all the positive reviews and watching reviews about the great quality these speakers are I decided to take a gamble and make a purchase

I loved the sound quality

Even set at high volume and listening closely during silence, I detected none of the hiss or self-noise that some have mentioned, but I did use good balanced lines and a quality mixer as signal source.

Great sound quality and sleek look

The quality of the sound is just perfect.

I was quite honestly surprised at the difference they make in providing true audio feedback with both mic'd acoustics and voice as well as with the acoustic-electric guitars and ukuleles and with the Strat as well