JBL Professional
JBL 305P MkII
$169Cheaper
Released 2018
Best Studio Monitors · head-to-head
JBL 305P MkII vs Mackie CR5-X
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. JBL 305P MkII is cheaper at $169. Every spec and price links to its source.
Mackie
Mackie CR5-X
$199.99
Released 2020
Which is better: the JBL 305P MkII or Mackie CR5-X?
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 | Mackie CR5-X |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $169 | $199.99 pair, MSRP per Mackie |
| Brand | JBL Professional | Mackie |
| Released | 2018 | 2020 |
| Woofer size (in) | 5 in | 5 in |
| Tweeter type | 1 in neodymium dome | 0.75 in silk dome |
| Power (W) | 82 | 80 |
| Frequency response | 49 Hz – 20 kHz (±3 dB) | 50 Hz – 20 kHz |
| Inputs | XLR balanced, TRS balanced | TRS balanced/unbalanced, RCA unbalanced, 1/8 in aux |
| Sold as | each | pair |
| Type | active | active |
| Release | 2018 | 2020 |
Sources — JBL 305P MkII: jblpro.com (verified 2026-06-20). Mackie CR5-X: mackie.com (verified 2026-06-20).
What's the difference between the JBL 305P MkII and Mackie CR5-X?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Tweeter type: JBL 305P MkII 1 in neodymium dome vs Mackie CR5-X 0.75 in silk dome
- Power (W): JBL 305P MkII 82 vs Mackie CR5-X 80
- Frequency response: JBL 305P MkII 49 Hz – 20 kHz (±3 dB) vs Mackie CR5-X 50 Hz – 20 kHz
- Inputs: JBL 305P MkII XLR balanced, TRS balanced vs Mackie CR5-X TRS balanced/unbalanced, RCA unbalanced, 1/8 in aux
- Sold as: JBL 305P MkII each vs Mackie CR5-X pair