JBL Professional
JBL 305P MkII
$169Cheaper
Released 2018
Best Studio Monitors · head-to-head
JBL 305P MkII vs Adam Audio T5V
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. JBL 305P MkII is cheaper at $169. Every spec and price links to its source.
Adam Audio
Adam Audio T5V
$239.99
Released 2018
Which is better: the JBL 305P MkII or Adam Audio T5V?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The JBL 305P MkII is the cheaper at $169.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | JBL 305P MkII | Adam Audio T5V |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $169 | $239.99 each, Adam Audio US shop |
| Brand | JBL Professional | Adam Audio |
| Released | 2018 | 2018 |
| Woofer size (in) | 5 in | 5 in |
| Tweeter type | 1 in neodymium dome | 1.9 in U-ART accelerated ribbon |
| Power (W) | 82 | 70 |
| Frequency response | 49 Hz – 20 kHz (±3 dB) | 45 Hz – 25 kHz (-6 dB) |
| Inputs | XLR balanced, TRS balanced | XLR balanced, RCA unbalanced |
| Sold as | each | each |
| Type | active | active |
| Release | 2018 | 2018 |
Sources — JBL 305P MkII: jblpro.com (verified 2026-06-20). Adam Audio T5V: us.adam-audio.com (verified 2026-06-20).
What's the difference between the JBL 305P MkII and Adam Audio T5V?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Tweeter type: JBL 305P MkII 1 in neodymium dome vs Adam Audio T5V 1.9 in U-ART accelerated ribbon
- Power (W): JBL 305P MkII 82 vs Adam Audio T5V 70
- Frequency response: JBL 305P MkII 49 Hz – 20 kHz (±3 dB) vs Adam Audio T5V 45 Hz – 25 kHz (-6 dB)
- Inputs: JBL 305P MkII XLR balanced, TRS balanced vs Adam Audio T5V XLR balanced, RCA unbalanced