JBL Professional
JBL 305P MkII
$169
Released 2018
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JBL 305P MkII vs PreSonus Eris E3.5
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. PreSonus Eris E3.5 is cheaper at $114.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
PreSonus
PreSonus Eris E3.5
$114.99Cheaper
Released 2017
Which is better: the JBL 305P MkII or PreSonus Eris E3.5?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The PreSonus Eris E3.5 is the cheaper at $114.99.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | JBL 305P MkII | PreSonus Eris E3.5 |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $169 | $114.99 pair, PreSonus (2nd Gen) |
| Brand | JBL Professional | PreSonus |
| Released | 2018 | 2017 |
| Woofer size (in) | 5 in | 3.5 in |
| Tweeter type | 1 in neodymium dome | 1 in silk dome |
| Power (W) | 82 | 50 |
| Frequency response | 49 Hz – 20 kHz (±3 dB) | 80 Hz – 20 kHz |
| Inputs | XLR balanced, TRS balanced | TRS balanced, RCA unbalanced, 1/8 in aux (front) |
| Sold as | each | pair |
| Type | active | active |
| Release | 2018 | 2017 |
Sources — JBL 305P MkII: jblpro.com (verified 2026-06-20). PreSonus Eris E3.5: presonus.com (verified 2026-06-20).
What's the difference between the JBL 305P MkII and PreSonus Eris E3.5?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Woofer size (in): JBL 305P MkII 5 in vs PreSonus Eris E3.5 3.5 in
- Tweeter type: JBL 305P MkII 1 in neodymium dome vs PreSonus Eris E3.5 1 in silk dome
- Power (W): JBL 305P MkII 82 vs PreSonus Eris E3.5 50
- Frequency response: JBL 305P MkII 49 Hz – 20 kHz (±3 dB) vs PreSonus Eris E3.5 80 Hz – 20 kHz
- Inputs: JBL 305P MkII XLR balanced, TRS balanced vs PreSonus Eris E3.5 TRS balanced, RCA unbalanced, 1/8 in aux (front)
- Sold as: JBL 305P MkII each vs PreSonus Eris E3.5 pair