JBL Professional
JBL 305P MkII
$169Cheaper
Released 2018
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JBL 305P MkII vs Kali Audio LP-6 V2
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. JBL 305P MkII is cheaper at $169. Every spec and price links to its source.
Kali Audio
Kali Audio LP-6 V2
$249
Released 2021
Which is better: the JBL 305P MkII or Kali Audio LP-6 V2?
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 | Kali Audio LP-6 V2 |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $169 | $249 each, Kali Audio / Sweetwater |
| Brand | JBL Professional | Kali Audio |
| Released | 2018 | 2021 |
| Woofer size (in) | 5 in | 6.5 in |
| Tweeter type | 1 in neodymium dome | 1 in textile dome |
| Power (W) | 82 | 80 |
| Frequency response | 49 Hz – 20 kHz (±3 dB) | 47 Hz – 21 kHz (±3 dB) |
| Inputs | XLR balanced, TRS balanced | XLR balanced, TRS balanced, RCA unbalanced |
| Sold as | each | each |
| Type | active | active |
| Release | 2018 | 2021 |
Sources — JBL 305P MkII: jblpro.com (verified 2026-06-20). Kali Audio LP-6 V2: kaliaudio.com (verified 2026-06-20).
What's the difference between the JBL 305P MkII and Kali Audio LP-6 V2?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Woofer size (in): JBL 305P MkII 5 in vs Kali Audio LP-6 V2 6.5 in
- Tweeter type: JBL 305P MkII 1 in neodymium dome vs Kali Audio LP-6 V2 1 in textile dome
- Power (W): JBL 305P MkII 82 vs Kali Audio LP-6 V2 80
- Frequency response: JBL 305P MkII 49 Hz – 20 kHz (±3 dB) vs Kali Audio LP-6 V2 47 Hz – 21 kHz (±3 dB)
- Inputs: JBL 305P MkII XLR balanced, TRS balanced vs Kali Audio LP-6 V2 XLR balanced, TRS balanced, RCA unbalanced