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Yamaha HS5 vs JBL 305P MkII
A sourced, side-by-side spec comparison. JBL 305P MkII is cheaper at $169. Every spec and price links to its source.
Side by side
| Yamaha HS5 | JBL 305P MkII | |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $199.99 (each, Sweetwater) | $169 (each (Sweetwater pair $338 = $169/unit)) |
| Brand | Yamaha | JBL Professional |
| Released | 2013 | 2018 |
| woofer size in | 5 in | 5 in |
| tweeter type | 1 in dome | 1 in neodymium dome |
| power w | 70 | 82 |
| frequency response | 54 Hz – 30 kHz (-10 dB) | 49 Hz – 20 kHz (±3 dB) |
| inputs | XLR balanced, TRS balanced | XLR balanced, TRS balanced |
| sold as | each | each |
| type | active | active |
| release | 2013 | 2018 |
Sources — Yamaha HS5: usa.yamaha.com (verified 2026-06-20). JBL 305P MkII: jblpro.com (verified 2026-06-20).