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JBL 305P MkII 5" Powered Studio Monitor (Black, Single)
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Sweetwater Sound via Amazon has JBL 305P MkII 5" Powered Studio Monitor (Black, Single) on sale for $99. Shipping is free.
Sweetwater also has JBL 305P MkII 5" Powered Studio Monitor (Black, Single) on sale for $99. Shipping is free.
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Sweetwater also has JBL 305P MkII 5" Powered Studio Monitor (Black, Single) on sale for $99. Shipping is free.
Thanks to Community Member Zorba1446 for sharing this deal.
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- Next-generation JBL transducers for optimized transient response and enhanced linearity
- Boundary EQ settings compensate for environmentally induced low-frequency anomalies
- Patented Image Control Waveguide for detailed imaging and a wide, room-friendly sweet spot
- Patented Slip Stream low-frequency port for superior bass performance at all playback levels
- Integrated custom Class D amplifiers deliver 82W (LF: 41W; HF: 41W) of power for high output and dynamic range
- Frequency response (±3dB): 49Hz–20kHz
- HF Trim switch adjusts high-frequency output to accommodate room acoustics or personal preferences
- Flexible connectivity with balanced XLR and 1/4-in. TRS inputs, +4dBu/–10dBV input-sensitivity switch, and volume control
- Engineered to JBL Linear Spatial Reference design criteria for outstanding accuracy in any acoustical environment
- Strenuous JBL 100-hr. power test ensures years of reliability
- Shielded for safe placement near magnetically sensitive equipment
- Sleek, modern design provides a dramatic flair to any studio
- Compact footprint accommodates a variety of studio spaces
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Written by SaltyOne | Staff- At the time of this posting, our research indicates that this is $181.98 lower than the next best comparable online prices starting from $379.98.
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Sweetwater Sound via Amazon has JBL 305P MkII 5" Powered Studio Monitor (Black, Single) on sale for $99. Shipping is free.
Sweetwater also has JBL 305P MkII 5" Powered Studio Monitor (Black, Single) on sale for $99. Shipping is free.
Thanks to Community Member Zorba1446 for sharing this deal.
Details:
Sweetwater also has JBL 305P MkII 5" Powered Studio Monitor (Black, Single) on sale for $99. Shipping is free.
Thanks to Community Member Zorba1446 for sharing this deal.
Details:
- Next-generation JBL transducers for optimized transient response and enhanced linearity
- Boundary EQ settings compensate for environmentally induced low-frequency anomalies
- Patented Image Control Waveguide for detailed imaging and a wide, room-friendly sweet spot
- Patented Slip Stream low-frequency port for superior bass performance at all playback levels
- Integrated custom Class D amplifiers deliver 82W (LF: 41W; HF: 41W) of power for high output and dynamic range
- Frequency response (±3dB): 49Hz–20kHz
- HF Trim switch adjusts high-frequency output to accommodate room acoustics or personal preferences
- Flexible connectivity with balanced XLR and 1/4-in. TRS inputs, +4dBu/–10dBV input-sensitivity switch, and volume control
- Engineered to JBL Linear Spatial Reference design criteria for outstanding accuracy in any acoustical environment
- Strenuous JBL 100-hr. power test ensures years of reliability
- Shielded for safe placement near magnetically sensitive equipment
- Sleek, modern design provides a dramatic flair to any studio
- Compact footprint accommodates a variety of studio spaces
Editor's Notes
Written by SaltyOne | Staff- At the time of this posting, our research indicates that this is $181.98 lower than the next best comparable online prices starting from $379.98.
- 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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The JBL 305P is a compact 5-inch studio monitor that sounds strong for music, guitar, and general listening, with a wide, detailed presentation that has held up well over years of use. It can run quietly in some setups, especially with balanced TRS or XLR connections and a proper audio interface, and the back-panel controls help with wall placement. The main caveat is that connection setup is not always plug-and-play, and some systems still produce a faint hiss or circuit sensitivity. Its 5-inch driver also leans more midrange, so deeper bass may call for a subwoofer.
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It can be silent at normal listening distance, but some units or setups produce a slight hiss or high-frequency noise when you are very close. Balanced TRS/XLR connections, a ground loop isolator, and cleaner power on the same circuit can reduce or eliminate it.
It is not plug-and-play for every source, but it works with common adapters: 1/8" TRS to 1/4" for computers, RCA-to-dual-TR for AV gear, or RCA-to-XLR/TRS cables. Mixers and synths with XLR or TRS outputs can connect directly.
For critical music listening, the 305P can be worth the extra cost; for movies, TV, or gaming, it may be better to spend the money on a budget sub with a high-pass filter. The 5-inch woofer is midrange-focused, so it is not a substitute for a subwoofer.
The 5-inch woofer is midrange-focused, so it is best treated as a monitor rather than a bass-heavy speaker. If you want fuller low end, pairing it with an 8-inch sub in a 2.1 setup makes more sense.
The 305P is described as more smiley-faced and physically larger, while the Adam D3V is flatter and smaller. The D3V also adds a DAC with USB and Bluetooth inputs, which can justify about $100 more for those features.
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For movies, TV, or gaming, I doubt it'd be worth the extra expense. You'd be much better off spending that extra money on a budget sub with a high pass filter, imo.
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