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8" JBL Professional 308P MkII 2-Way Powered Studio Monitor Speaker

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Various Retailers have 8" JBL Professional 308P MkII 2-Way Powered Studio Monitor Speaker on sale for $149. Shipping is free.

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Features:
  • Delivers neutral sound across a large working space
  • High-frequency and low-frequency trim controls
  • Patented low-frequency port, producing deep bass response at all playback levels
  • High-output Class-D power amplifiers provide high Sound Pressure Level (SPL) for demanding production applications
  • Magnetically shielded, high-frequency transducers minimize distortion and reduce ear fatigue

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Various Retailers have 8" JBL Professional 308P MkII 2-Way Powered Studio Monitor Speaker on sale for $149. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter tDames for sharing this deal.

Available from:
Features:
  • Delivers neutral sound across a large working space
  • High-frequency and low-frequency trim controls
  • Patented low-frequency port, producing deep bass response at all playback levels
  • High-output Class-D power amplifiers provide high Sound Pressure Level (SPL) for demanding production applications
  • Magnetically shielded, high-frequency transducers minimize distortion and reduce ear fatigue

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Zorba1446
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Yes, that was their original design goal. Nonetheless, they can be used for HT whether in 2.0 or as part of a surround setup (though this is more troublesome with all the individual power cords needed as well as a receiver with full pre-outs). JBL does make their own soundbar/pseudo-sub combos, lol.

It would be damn near impossible to find large passive bookshelves with anything approaching these JBLs' sound quality for $150 a pop.
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This is an outstanding deal! Destroys any soundbar/pseudo-sub combo without breaking a sweat.
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Community Reviews

The JBL 308P MkII is a powered near field studio monitor that stands out for neutral, fatigue free sound and strong value at this price. It can fill a fairly large room, works well for mixing, desktop audio, and even home theater with the right setup, and the low end reaches deeper than the smaller 305P. The main tradeoffs are practical ones, since each speaker needs power, there is no HDMI or digital input, and the back panel volume control can be awkward with a TV. The cabinets also have no grills, so the tweeters and woofers need a little care.

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  • They can work with a TV, but they are not soundbar substitutes and they have no HDMI inputs. You'll need extra connection gear and, for easy volume control, a preamp or other volume-control device; a receiver with full pre-outs can also work.

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  • They can play full enough for many rooms on their own, with a measured low end around 43 Hz. A sub is still helpful for deeper bass and higher movie output, and the 308s are more satisfying without a sub than the smaller 305/306 models.

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  • They are powered monitors, so each speaker needs its own power cable and they are not meant to connect straight to a cheap AVR. For desktop use they work well, but the setup is less convenient than passive speakers because you also need to manage the stereo input and volume control.

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  • The 308P MkII reaches deeper bass and is more satisfying without a sub than the 305/306 models, with the 308s dropping off around 45 Hz versus about 60 Hz for the 305s. If you want the larger cabinet and fuller low end, the 308s are the better pick; the 306Ps are the cheaper alternative.

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  • They sound excellent, but they have no grills and the dome tweeters and woofers can be damaged more easily than on speakers with heavy-duty protection. They are best suited to studio or careful hi-fi use rather than rough handling.

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Oct 13, 2026 9:57 PM
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TokyoJimuOct 13, 2026 9:57 PM
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Would this be appropriate for use as a stage monitor?
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Oct 13, 2026 10:00 PM
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jleeeeOct 13, 2026 10:00 PM
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Quote from TokyoJimu View quoted comment :
Would this be appropriate for use as a stage monitor?
Probably not.
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Oct 13, 2026 10:10 PM
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This is an outstanding deal! Destroys any soundbar/pseudo-sub combo without breaking a sweat.
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Oct 13, 2026 10:13 PM
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thammuzOct 13, 2026 10:13 PM
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Dang, this is what I paid for the 305s way back when.

I would love to justify getting these, especially for this price.
Oct 13, 2026 11:25 PM
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cscamp20Oct 13, 2026 11:25 PM
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Quote from Zorba1446 View quoted comment :
This is an outstanding deal! Destroys any soundbar/pseudo-sub combo without breaking a sweat.
These aren't meant to be soundbar substitutes. These are near field monitors for audio mixing.
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Quote from cscamp20 View quoted comment :
These aren't meant to be soundbar substitutes. These are near field monitors for audio mixing.
Yes, that was their original design goal. Nonetheless, they can be used for HT whether in 2.0 or as part of a surround setup (though this is more troublesome with all the individual power cords needed as well as a receiver with full pre-outs). JBL does make their own soundbar/pseudo-sub combos, lol.

It would be damn near impossible to find large passive bookshelves with anything approaching these JBLs' sound quality for $150 a pop.
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Oct 14, 2026 12:18 AM
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guitarzan1958Oct 14, 2026 12:18 AM
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If i still had a home studio i would be all over this.
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Oct 14, 2026 12:29 AM
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MerryBook7838Oct 14, 2026 12:29 AM
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Quote from Zorba1446 View quoted comment :
Yes, that was their original design goal. Nonetheless, they can be used for HT whether in 2.0 or as part of a surround setup (though this is more troublesome with all the individual power cords needed as well as a receiver with full pre-outs). JBL does make their own soundbar/pseudo-sub combos, lol.

It would be damn near impossible to find large passive bookshelves with anything approaching these JBLs' sound quality for $150 a pop.
apparently value for money, PA speakers are good

large drivers of that size, horn tweeters, and get really loud powered off a cheap avr
Oct 14, 2026 1:14 AM
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orlanthOct 14, 2026 1:14 AM
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These are large and beefy. They are intended for a Sound Bench?

8" JBL Professional 308P MkII 2-Way Powered Studio Monitor

16.5" High x 10" Wide x 12.1" Deep
419mm High x 254mm Wide x 308mm Deep
Weight: 17.87 lbs (8.1 kg)
Oct 14, 2026 1:26 AM
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ROOSKIEOct 14, 2026 1:26 AM
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Quote from TokyoJimu View quoted comment :
Would this be appropriate for use as a stage monitor?
No you typically need much more SPL capability and overall durability.
These also have no grills so the woofers and very delicate dome tweeters can easily be damaged.

Get something with heavy duty grills and more maximum output capability.

For studio use and hifi use these are great, performing well above entry level.
These are actually quite excellent and have been Klippel NFS tested via ASR.
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Oct 14, 2026 1:30 AM
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ROOSKIEOct 14, 2026 1:30 AM
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Quote from cscamp20 View quoted comment :
These aren't meant to be soundbar substitutes. These are near field monitors for audio mixing.
These definitely can be used with your large TV but they do not have HDMI inputs and in general connecting them the way you want will take some little extra efforts.
It will be worth it.
These can fill a fairly large space with very good sound. No sound bar for anywhere near $300 can come close unless you get a very slick deal on a high end sound bar.

Many user won't even require a sub though like just about any set-up movies in particular almost always benefit from a beefy sub for really deep bass and higher output.
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Oct 14, 2026 2:01 AM
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fintlewoodlewixOct 14, 2026 2:01 AM
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These are excellent speakers, end stop. Of course you can spend more and get better, but dollar for dollar, I don't think anything comes close. The only downside is that, being powered, they're not designed to work straight from your cheap AVR.
Oct 14, 2026 2:25 AM
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HiroxOct 14, 2026 2:25 AM
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I have an earlier model of these., as well as the substantially smaller 305s. The -3dB point on these is 43 Hz. The weird thing is the -3dB point on of the 305Ps is 45 Hz, not much different despite the much smaller woofer size.
Oct 14, 2026 2:45 AM
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roundy7722Oct 14, 2026 2:45 AM
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I have these they sound incredible. Use as desktop speakers, absolutely unreal sound!

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Oct 14, 2026 2:57 AM
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theshopper2022Oct 14, 2026 2:57 AM
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Quote from roundy7722 View quoted comment :
I have these they sound incredible. Use as desktop speakers, absolutely unreal sound!
If only they have digital inputs so i can connect my TV directly without another piece of equipment in between.

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