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Oct 13, 2026 8:48 PM

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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Zorba1446
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This is an outstanding deal! Destroys any soundbar/pseudo-sub combo without breaking a sweat.
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thammuz
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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.
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Community Reviews

The JBL 308P MkII are powered near field studio monitors that stand out for clean, neutral sound and strong value at this price. They are praised for flat, low fatigue playback, good bass for an 8 inch monitor, and enough output to fill a room or work well on a desk, with some comparing them favorably to Klipsch, KRK, and even pricier options. The main tradeoffs are setup and convenience, since they need their own power, lack HDMI and digital inputs, and can be awkward with TVs or cheap AVRs. They also have no grills, so the tweeters and woofers need a little care.

  • They can work well as desktop speakers for PC audio and audio recording with plenty of loud output.

    roundy7722caotico

  • These speakers are designed as near-field monitors for audio mixing rather than soundbar substitutes.

    cscamp20

  • They can fill a fairly large space with very good sound for music and home theater use.

    ROOSKIE

  • They can deliver flat, accurate sound with low fatigue when used in a larger room setup.

    LetsMakeADeal91

  • They have been reported to remain in perfect condition after about ten years of ownership.

    Mr_Makeitsoundbetter

  • They do not include HDMI inputs, so connecting them to a TV can require extra equipment and effort.

    ROOSKIEtheshopper2022

  • They are powered monitors that are not designed to work straight from a cheap AVR without additional signal routing.

    fintlewoodlewixmaury234

  • They lack grills, so the woofers and delicate dome tweeters can be damaged more easily.

    ROOSKIE

  • They may be inconvenient for TV viewing because TV output volume is fixed and the back-panel knob is hard to adjust.

    MerryBook7838

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Oct 17, 2026 1:46 AM
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Mr_MakeitsoundbetterOct 17, 2026 1:46 AM
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This speaker is excellent. Bought a pair like 10 years ago and theyre still perfect.. wish I had a need for them to buy another set.. might buy and keep a spare or 2 on deck.. great deal
Oct 17, 2026 3:35 PM
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Joined Jul 2016
cowboys54nbOct 17, 2026 3:35 PM
51 Comments
Can I connect this to my pc or no?
Oct 18, 2026 6:42 PM
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Joined Jul 2015
CaptainCadabraOct 18, 2026 6:42 PM
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I have these and KRK classics, one set in each studio. Similar quality, but I like the JBLs a little better, the KRKs distort a little too easy.

JBLs look great in white as well.
Oct 18, 2026 7:32 PM
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Joined Jun 2026
MerrySweater250Oct 18, 2026 7:32 PM
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Quote from TokyoJimu View quoted comment :
Would this be appropriate for use as a stage monitor?
No, it would not
Oct 19, 2026 9:39 PM
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SeriousTest6480Oct 19, 2026 9:39 PM
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So this would be a good speaker for a desktop pc that needs one for general audio use?
Oct 19, 2026 10:48 PM
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betterdealOct 19, 2026 10:48 PM
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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.
A cheap Arc HDMI to RCA converter would be ideal for using these in a 2.0 setup, without needing an AVR (unless planning a 3.0/3.1, or surround (& or Atmos system)), & the volume would be controlled via the TV remote. Alternatively, Fosi, Wiim (& others) offer small form factor preamplifiers with HDMI inputs that convert to analog RCA - while offering other useful functions, such as sub-out, HP filters, & even EQ, & room correction (Wiim)).
Oct 20, 2026 9:57 PM
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Joined Oct 2012
WizrdSleevzOct 20, 2026 9:57 PM
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Snagged two at my local GC! They weren't marked down but they priced matched!

I don't even need these lol.. I have Adam Audio A7Xs but this is a steal and I can gift them as a Christmas present

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Oct 28, 2026 1:37 AM
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maury234Oct 28, 2026 1:37 AM
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Quote from cowboys54nb View quoted comment :
Can I connect this to my pc or no?
you need a dac with balanced outputs or get some balanced to rca adaptor for them to work with these speakers. I use a topping dx5 because it has a remote

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