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JBL 308P MkII 8-inch Powered Studio Monitor
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Accurate Midfield Monitoring for Every Studio

JBL 308P MkII active studio monitors are a great near- and midfield 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 308P 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 308P 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 308P MkII truly impressive sound reproduction capabilities. The Image Control Waveguide design is one such feature, and it helps the 308P 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 308P 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 308P 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 308P 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 308P MkII back up.

JBL 308P MkII Powered Studio Monitor Features:

  • NEW Next-generation JBL transducers for optimized transient response and enhanced linearity
  • NEW 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 112 watts (LF: 56W; HF: 56W) of power for high output and dynamic range
  • Frequency response (±3dB): 45Hz–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

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Tech Specs

  • Powered: Yes
  • Power Configuration: Bi-amped
  • Quantity: Single
  • LF Driver Size: 8"
  • LF Driver Type: Cone
  • HF Driver Size: 1"
  • HF Driver Type: Soft dome
  • LF Driver Power Amp: 56W
  • HF Driver Power Amp: 56W
  • Total Power: 112W
  • Frequency Range: 37Hz-24kHz (-10dB)
  • Frequency Response: 45Hz-20kHz (±3dB)
  • Crossover Frequency: 1.8kHz
  • Maximum Peak SPL: 112dB @ 1m
  • Input Types: 1 x XLR, 1 x 1/4" TRS
  • Features: Room Control, High Trim
  • Enclosure Type: Rear Ported
  • Enclosure Material: 15mm Medium-Density Fiberboard
  • Power Source: Standard IEC AC Cable
  • Height: 16.5"
  • Width: 10"
  • Depth: 12.1"
  • Weight: 20.73 lbs.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 308PMKII

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Reviews

Can't beat them for the price
These work great and were a nice upgrade from the Prodipe Ribbon 8 monitors I've used since 2010. I calibrated them with ARC Studio and they sound amazing. Very detailed.
Music background: Songwriter/musician/producer
Really good pair of studio monitors
They are a really good pair of studio monitors with amazing bass and insane clarity at all volumes. The only thing is that these are a bit bass heavy but that is probably because of my room and was very easy to fix with the boundary EQ. I would highly recommend putting these on stands or on isolation pads preferably at ear level. But other than that I would say these a great option for a first pair of studio monitors.
Can't beat it for the price
These are excellent monitors and an incredible bargain. I have them connected to a sub and calibrated with ARC Studio / ARC X. They are a nice step up from the Prodipe Ribbon 8's I have been using for the past 15 years (and they cost the same as I paid for those in 2010 since I caught them on sale). As usual from Sweetwater, they came package extremely well.
Music background: Songwriter/musician
Very nice
I bought these to use with my edrums. They work really well. I have a high end speaker in my control room and decided to see how these compare. They are nice speakers that translate pretty well for mixes. I do recommend these. Very good for the dough.
Outstanding for Me
I've owned these monitors for about 4 years. They have been continuously. They are well built. Very sturdy and high quality for the price. I have used them basically as both for just listening to music and for mixing. I like the response and sound a lot. These are hard to beat for the price. Highly recommended.

I might note that I also have some Yamaha monitors. When mixing, I use both these JBL's and the Yamaha's. The JBL's just have a sound that I actually like better than the Yamaha's, and they cost much less. That's just my experience.