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8" JBL Professional 308P MkII 2-Way Powered Studio Monitor Speaker
$149
$249
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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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Available from:
- Sweetwater Sound via Amazon
- Sweetwater Sound via eBay
- Sweetwater
- BH Photo Video
- Guitar Center
- Musician's Friend
- 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:
Thanks to Deal Hunter tDames for sharing this deal.
Available from:
- Sweetwater Sound via Amazon
- Sweetwater Sound via eBay
- Sweetwater
- BH Photo Video
- Guitar Center
- Musician's Friend
- 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
Editor's Notes
Written by johnny_miller | Staff- Please see the original post for additional details & give the forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
- Don't have Amazon Prime? Students can get a free 6-Month Amazon Prime trial with free 2-day shipping, unlimited video streaming & more.
- If you're not a student, there's also a free 1-Month Amazon Prime trial available.
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It would be damn near impossible to find large passive bookshelves with anything approaching these JBLs' sound quality for $150 a pop.
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.
Common Questions (5)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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