Yamaha
Yamaha HS5
$199.99
Released 2013
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Yamaha HS5 vs JBL 305P MkII
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. JBL 305P MkII is cheaper at $169. Every spec and price links to its source.
JBL Professional
JBL 305P MkII
$169Cheaper
Released 2018
Which is better: the Yamaha HS5 or JBL 305P MkII?
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 | Yamaha HS5 | JBL 305P MkII |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $199.99 each, Sweetwater | $169 |
| 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).
What's the difference between the Yamaha HS5 and JBL 305P MkII?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (3 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Tweeter type: Yamaha HS5 1 in dome vs JBL 305P MkII 1 in neodymium dome
- Power (W): Yamaha HS5 70 vs JBL 305P MkII 82
- Frequency response: Yamaha HS5 54 Hz – 30 kHz (-10 dB) vs JBL 305P MkII 49 Hz – 20 kHz (±3 dB)