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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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Written by johnny_miller | Staff

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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.

  • The 308P MkII can deliver strong room-filling sound and can work well as desktop speakers.

    roundy7722ROOSKIEcaotico

  • The sound signature is described as flat and accurate, with low fatigue for longer listening sessions.

    fintlewoodlewixLetsMakeADeal91Zorba1446

  • These monitors are designed for near-field audio mixing rather than soundbar-style TV listening.

    cscamp20Zorba1446

  • Long-term ownership reports indicate the speakers can remain in excellent condition after years of use.

    Mr_Makeitsoundbetter

  • Using them with a TV can require extra connection effort because they do not include HDMI inputs.

    ROOSKIEtheshopper2022

  • Powered-monitor setup can be less straightforward with some AVRs because they are not designed to work directly from a cheap AVR.

    fintlewoodlewixZorba1446

  • The speakers lack grills, and the dome tweeters and woofers can be damaged more easily.

    ROOSKIE

  • TV volume control can be inconvenient because the TV output is fixed volume and the back-panel knob is hard to adjust.

    MerryBook7838

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Oct 14, 2026 5:21 PM
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Zorba1446
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Quote from comebackcarl View quoted comment :
In a garage stereo environment, would you get a fosi preamp for this? Or is there something else decent at a good price to hook these up to?
That all depends on your source.
Oct 14, 2026 8:24 PM
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MerryBook7838Oct 14, 2026 8:24 PM
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Quote from Zorba1446 View quoted comment :
$14 solution here: https://a.co/d/0ikMhJey
I had that. If I remember correctly you can't change the volume

TVs output a fixed volume and it's not convenient to adjust the volume knob on the back of the speakers
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Quote from MerryBook7838 View quoted comment :
I had that. If I remember correctly you can't change the volume

TVs output a fixed volume and it's not convenient to adjust the volume knob on the back of the speakers
True. They do make ones with volume control though: https://a.co/d/08dOfjvW
Oct 14, 2026 8:30 PM
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MerryBook7838Oct 14, 2026 8:30 PM
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Quote from Zorba1446 View quoted comment :
True. They do make ones with volume control though: https://a.co/d/08dOfjvW
At this price point, even though these sound great I find edifier speakers or similar more convenient. If you can find them for the "good" prices like you can find refurbished on ebay (or the chinese prices which are crazy low), the convenience of bluetooth, optical, hdmi, having a remote, etc. is unbeatable

Edifier S2000 mk III refurbished is $399 and I saw them 20% off with an ebay promo code last month. That would be $320

not to mention the jbl are ugly as hell and the gloss finish is a fingerprint magnet. The ambient hissing is also really loud. I prefer the jbl as computer speakers and edifier for TV
Last edited by MerryBook7838 October 14, 2026 at 01:36 PM.
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Oct 14, 2026 8:38 PM
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LetsMakeADeal91Oct 14, 2026 8:38 PM
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What an easy decision. I have the 305s in my smaller studio. Just ordered a pair of these on SW for my larger room. The flat audio on these is amazing. So little fatigue. This is equal or less than I paid for my 305s several years ago.
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Quote from MerryBook7838 View quoted comment :
At this price point, even though these sound great I find edifier speakers or similar more convenient. If you can find them for the "good" prices like you can find refurbished on ebay (or the chinese prices which are crazy low), the convenience of bluetooth, optical, hdmi, having a remote, etc. is unbeatable

Edifier S2000 mk III refurbished is $399 and I saw them 20% off with an ebay promo code last month. That would be $320

not to mention the jbl are ugly as hell and the gloss finish is a fingerprint magnet. The ambient hissing is also really loud. I prefer the jbl as computer speakers and edifier for TV
I admit the JBLs are not exactly pretty, but lol neither are those Edifiers.

I mean, what is with the fake wood veneer and the blingy protruding grilles, oy. 🤣
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MerryBook7838Oct 14, 2026 9:42 PM
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Quote from Zorba1446 View quoted comment :
I admit the JBLs are not exactly pretty, but lol neither are those Edifiers.

I mean, what is with the fake wood veneer and the blingy protruding grilles, oy. 🤣
the fake wood verneer on the edifier is really good. For the money I've not seen better

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ShrewdWren794Oct 15, 2026 1:00 AM
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I have a set of these with the sub. Amazing speakers! I even do karaoke wit them and they saound good.
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JasonDBOct 15, 2026 2:39 AM
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Quote from fintlewoodlewix View quoted comment :
The klipsch 600m measure poorly. Not sure if anybody's measured the mkii, but not reason to think they'll be better.Klipsch makes some (not all) excellent value subs and a rare good speaker, but mainly they chase cheapness and image over quality sound. Hey, it makes them successful.
You clearly haven't owned any Klipsch speakers.
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fintlewoodlewixOct 15, 2026 5:33 AM
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Quote from JasonDB View quoted comment :
You clearly haven't owned any Klipsch speakers.
Well, hello there little internet warrior. The first set up klipsch speakers I owned was a 2.1 system almost 30 years ago. I avoided them every since, until I got a RP1400 sub and some nines. The 5s and 7s are trash, but the 9s are excellent. klipsch is mostly miss with a rare hit.
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MemphisAsFukOct 16, 2026 2:21 AM
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To the debate on Klipsch 600m

The 600m do review pretty poorly.
https://www.erinsaudiocorner.com/...rp_600m_i/

I personally own quite a few Klipsch speakers. Currently have RP-8000mkIIs as my HT mains, Fives in my office, and AW-650s on my patio... so I'm not a Klipsch hater.
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Quote from MemphisAsFuk View quoted comment :
To the debate on Klipsch 600m

The 600m do review pretty poorly.
https://www.erinsaudiocorner.com/...rp_600m_i/

I personally own quite a few Klipsch speakers. Currently have RP-8000mkIIs as my HT mains, Fives in my office, and AW-650s on my patio... so I'm not a Klipsch hater.
Well, to be fair the review you posted was for the FIRST gen RP600M. Same reviewer gave a more positive review of the 2nd gen, 600Mii here:
https://www.erinsaudiocorner.com/...p_600m_ii/

The 600Mii is what ThatsUnfortunate was referring to upthread.
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caoticoOct 16, 2026 5:51 AM
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Quote from fintlewoodlewix View quoted comment :
Flat is pleasant.
Yeah, agreed. I like the sound of monitors better.
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TomKansasCity68Oct 16, 2026 9:34 AM
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If you love music, I would get a pair of these and a nice 8" powered sub and an external DAC ... I love music ... this have huge sound. I have a pair of PreSonus Eris E7 XT and I love 'em. They are incredible.

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NonfoodPoliceYesterday 12:24 AM
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I already have the 306Ps and 305Ps but still tempted.
The 306Ps are $119

https://www.amazon.com/JBL-Profes...KRJ9H&th=1

if you don't want the larger 308Ps.

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