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Dec 2, 2024 5:00 AM

JBL Powered Two-Way Speakers: 308P Mk II $144, 306P Mk II $114, 305P MkII

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B&H Photo Video has select JBL Powered Two-Way Studio Monitor Speakers (Single) on sale from $89 below (price reflected in cart). Shipping is free.

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  • Rated 4.6-4.7 out of 5 stars from customer reviews.

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B&H Photo Video has select JBL Powered Two-Way Studio Monitor Speakers (Single) on sale from $89 below (price reflected in cart). Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Editor iconian for sharing this deal.
  • Note: These options are for a single speaker each. 
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  • Offer valid through 8:59pm PT on Dec 2 or while supplies last.
  • Rated 4.6-4.7 out of 5 stars from customer reviews.

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Dec 2, 2024 5:22 AM
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Dec 2, 2024 10:14 PM
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munhDec 2, 2024 10:14 PM
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Fantastic price for these monitors. Just be mindful if using with PC - they have a very audible high frequency tweeter hiss from the built in amplifier. They're also prone to picking up electrical noise from the PC (I.e. you can hear a buzzing when scrolling or moving your mouse).
Dec 2, 2024 10:28 PM
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sligdillzDec 2, 2024 10:28 PM
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Quote from munh View quoted comment :
Fantastic price for these monitors. Just be mindful if using with PC - they have a very audible high frequency tweeter hiss from the built in amplifier. They're also prone to picking up electrical noise from the PC (I.e. you can hear a buzzing when scrolling or moving your mouse).
If you have a line out of your computer then this will not be an issue.
Dec 2, 2024 10:40 PM
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TimtekDec 2, 2024 10:40 PM
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People should know this is just one speaker. If you want a pair you'd need to order two.
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Dec 3, 2024 12:23 AM
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tslomsDec 3, 2024 12:23 AM
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I'm using a pair of the 308s as garage speakers with a cheap Bluetooth adapter to send the signal from my phone and they sound fantastic!! Great speakers for the price.
Dec 3, 2024 12:35 AM
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ragedmaniacDec 3, 2024 12:35 AM
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Damn this is a steal. These are very good monitors. I use a pair with an audio interface
Dec 3, 2024 12:43 AM
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caoticoDec 3, 2024 12:43 AM
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I have the 308 model and the 305. Great monitors. The 8s are a seriously-sized speaker, so make sure you have space for them. Monitors are designed to be flat and unhyped across the frequencies. I like them for everything though, whether I'm recording and mixing audio or just listening to music.

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Dec 3, 2024 12:57 AM
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Matt15Dec 3, 2024 12:57 AM
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How do these compare to the Edifier R1280T's that frequently go on sale for around this price?
Dec 3, 2024 1:00 AM
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Aflac_AttackDec 3, 2024 1:00 AM
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Fantastic speakers and a fantastic deal. Buy them. You will not regret it.
Dec 3, 2024 1:06 AM
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xtpDec 3, 2024 1:06 AM
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A very hissy monitor. Most monitors are hissy, junk amplifiers. Make sure you're not sensitive to speaker hiss, or you will HATE them.
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Dec 3, 2024 1:17 AM
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Davy12DDec 3, 2024 1:17 AM
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Quote from caotico View quoted comment :
I have the 308 model and the 305. Great monitors. The 8s are a seriously-sized speaker, so make sure you have space for them. Monitors are designed to be flat and unhyped across the frequencies. I like them for everything though, whether I'm recording and mixing audio or just listening to music.
How do the 305s stack up against the 308s? I have the 305s and matching jbl sub for guitar modeler with tracks to jam with and wonder if the 308s would deliver a bigger sound. Anytime I play thru them it's loud, otherwise I'm in headphones.
Dec 3, 2024 1:37 AM
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TheEdgeDec 3, 2024 1:37 AM
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EDIT: Answered my own questions. Results here. VERY HAPPY with how it turned out.

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I typically use a headphone setup (DAC/EQ/amp) at my home office desk setup.

I don't have room for these at ear level due to my dual monitor setup (technically, triple monitor). So I'd have to put them ABOVE ear level -- and no more than about two feet in front of me.

A) would this placement be so bad that it'd somewhat defeat the purposes of getting two of these? EDIT: from what I've read, you want the tweeters ear level if possible (as I suspected). I opted for angled silicone mats and aimed them DOWN. I just don't have room for them at ear level without modifying my setup as I did (as seen at the above link).
B) I assume at this disance, the 305P would be the preferred size. EDIT: Yes.

Also, I'm guessing I can use the XLR outputs on my Schitt Midgard as a pre-amp [hifistudio79.nl] to output to the powered speakers? Essentially PC via USB --> Schitt Modius DAC --> Schitt Lokius EQ via XLR --> Midgard XLR --> XLR outputs --> monitor inputs. EDIT: Confirmed that I can. I'm doing it with my new setup.

Pic of current setup attached for reference.
Last edited by TheEdge December 8, 2024 at 05:28 PM.
Dec 3, 2024 2:13 AM
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DanzoMeteorDec 3, 2024 2:13 AM
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Quote from tsloms View quoted comment :
I'm using a pair of the 308s as garage speakers with a cheap Bluetooth adapter to send the signal from my phone and they sound fantastic!! Great speakers for the price.
U got a pc and interface in your garage?
Dec 3, 2024 2:18 AM
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tslomsDec 3, 2024 2:18 AM
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Quote from DanzoMeteor View quoted comment :
U got a pc and interface in your garage?
Nope it just needs an rca signal input. I'm using a cheap Bluetooth receiver with rca outputs. No PC needed at all.

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Dec 3, 2024 2:22 AM
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AzzmoDec 3, 2024 2:22 AM
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Quote from xtp View quoted comment :
A very hissy monitor. Most monitors are hissy, junk amplifiers. Make sure you're not sensitive to speaker hiss, or you will HATE them.
This is important. They are very hissy. Very hissy. Hissy speakers. If your ears are sensitive to it, it will drive you crazy (as it has driven me crazy). I have these and love/hate them. When I'm listening to music with a lot of distortion they sound great. When I'm not listening to music or listening to something calm...*hhSSsssSSSSSSS*
Now knowing that my ears are sensitive to this I would never buy these again and would research other speakers to be sure that they do not have the hiss. Frankly I do not know the reason that a company would make speakers that emit a fairly loud hissing sound that cannot be turned down or off. They always hiss.
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