JBL 305P MkII 5-inch Powered Studio Monitor

82W Powered 2-way Studio Reference Monitors with 5" Woofer, 1" Tweeter, and Magnetic Shielding (each)
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JBL 305P MkII 5-inch Powered Studio Monitor
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Accurate Nearfield Monitoring for Every Studio

JBL 305P MkII active studio monitors are a great nearfield solution for any serious audio engineer or music producer. They're great for mixing music in your DAW software, editing video, or any other task that requires monitoring accuracy. JBL designed the 305P MkII with advanced features acquired from their 7 Series and M2 Master Reference Monitor, making legendary JBL performance accessible to every studio. JBL's innovative Image Control Waveguide works in concert with refined transducers to deliver a well-defined and incredibly dimensional stereo image. Ask anyone at Sweetwater: from surprisingly rich lows to smooth highs, you'll find it easy to produce great-sounding recordings with JBL 305P MkII studio monitors.

Incredible stereo imaging thanks to an innovative waveguide

When you can clearly hear everything in your mix, you make accurate sonic judgments — which leads to better-sounding recordings. To that end, JBL applied innovative elements from their 7 Series and M2 Master Reference Monitors to give the 305P MkII truly impressive sound reproduction capabilities. The Image Control Waveguide design is one such feature, and it helps the 305P MkII present a deep, detailed soundstage and a wide, room-friendly sweet spot.

Wide sweet spot equals a better studio experience

We're engineers, musicians, and producers, too — we know you don't spend every second of your studio time in the ideal mixing position. JBL 305P MkII monitors have a broad sweet spot, which means there's less variation in what you hear when you're not in the perfect position. Especially if you have clients in the room, you want consistent sound throughout your studio, and you'll like what you hear from the 305P MkII.

Ported design for greater accuracy at low volume levels

Checking your mix at low volume levels is a great way to confirm your overall balances, but many monitors will suffer in the bass regions when monitoring at low levels. The JBL 305P MkII uses JBL's patented Slip Stream low-frequency port for accurate bass response at low playback levels. The double-flared port shape also reduces the turbulence some ported designs suffer from, meaning that bass response remains pure when you turn the 305P MkII back up.

JBL 305P MkII Powered Studio Monitor Features:

  • Next-generation JBL transducers for optimized transient response and enhanced linearity
  • Boundary EQ settings compensate for environmentally induced low-frequency anomalies
  • Patented Image Control Waveguide for detailed imaging and a wide, room-friendly sweet spot
  • Patented Slip Stream low-frequency port for superior bass performance at all playback levels
  • Integrated custom Class D amplifiers deliver 82 watts (LF: 41W; HF: 41W) of power for high output and dynamic range
  • Frequency response (±3dB): 49Hz–20kHz
  • HF Trim switch adjusts high-frequency output to accommodate room acoustics or personal preferences
  • Flexible connectivity with balanced XLR and 1/4" TRS inputs, +4dBu/–10dBV input-sensitivity switch, and volume control
  • Engineered to JBL Linear Spatial Reference design criteria for outstanding accuracy in any acoustical environment
  • Strenuous JBL 100-hour power test ensures years of reliability
  • Shielded for safe placement near magnetically sensitive equipment
  • Sleek, modern design provides a dramatic flair to any studio
  • Compact footprint accommodates a variety of studio spaces
  • Sold individually

Additional Media

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JBL 3 Series MkII Active Monitors Review
JBL Announces LSR mk2 Studio Monitors

Tech Specs

  • Powered: Yes
  • Power Configuration: Bi-amped
  • LF Driver Size: 5" woofer
  • LF Driver Type: Cone
  • HF Driver Size: 1" tweeter
  • HF Driver Type: Soft dome
  • LF Driver Power Amp: 41W
  • HF Driver Power Amp: 41W
  • Total Power: 82W Class D
  • Frequency Range: 43Hz-24kHz
  • Frequency Response: 49Hz-20kHz (±3dB), 43Hz-24kHz (-10dB)
  • Crossover Frequency: 1725Hz
  • Maximum Peak SPL: 108 dB SPL
  • Input Types: 1 x XLR, 1 x 1/4"
  • Enclosure Type: Rear Ported
  • Enclosure Material: 15mm Medium-Density Fiberboard
  • Height: 11.7"
  • Width: 7.3"
  • Depth: 9.1"
  • Weight: 10.43 lbs.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 305PMKII

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Customer Reviews

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Rated 5/5

Incredible Monitors

I had the Mackie CR3s for the longest time due to the small room my setup is currently in. I decided I had to move my setup to a proper sized room in the house and upgrade my Monitors.

Recently, I purchased the JBL MKII 305Ps and was going to wait until I moved my setup... I lasted maybe a day?... I had to try them! Against all reason, I placed these far too large Monitors in my 5.5 ft wide by 4 ft deep by 12 ft high ceiling room and Then I tried them out... They are so perfect, I don't have to move after all! The accuracy is pristine and they are less harsh than the CR3s which are half the size! These JBLs are perfect! Somehow the close proximity technology actually works! I trimmed the LF boundary EQ to -3 and left the HF trim at 0 while setting the out to half (10 clicks or 5-6) and placing my Focusrite 2i2 Gain just below the half-way point. No further adjustments! They are perfectly flat and I can hear the highs with insanely beautiful detail! Beyond impressed!
Music background: 22 years of Production, mixing, mastering.
Rated 5/5

Phenomenal

Phenomenal sound! The bass is killer, each note is so clear and clean. These can get very loud as well. Also, sweetwater is amazing, they had these monitors shipped and out the door 45 minutes after I placed my order. They arrived at my doorstep in less than 24 hours! Thank you again!
Rated 5/5

Just as expected from JBL

I bought 2 after reading great review on it. This will be my main MONITOR not speaker, I have other great speakers to listen to. This monitor is only to monitor my music and make reference with other music sources so if you want to have a pair of speaker for your pleasure music listen, you might choose something else because JBL intend to create this one for monitor which means the response is very flat, there is no color so you can hear the actual recording. This monitor should aim at your ears at 60 deegree around 3 feet away at a perfect triangle for you to hear everything in the mix. For $... a piece? it's a steal.
Music background: composer
Rated 5/5

The JBL 305P MKII

Still haven't unboxed them but They're Great Monitors for a Home Studio I had a Pair in the past and you can't beat them at this price point. Just Buy them. Great Speakers and Excellent Second to none Sweetwater Service.
Music background: Serious Hobbyist
Rated 5/5

Kick Butt Sound!!!

I already own a pair of these. I paid a whole lot more for them about 3 years ago and I just could not pass up the chance to buy more of them for a good chunk cheaper. Quality sound at a great price.

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