JBL Professional · Updated June 2026
JBL 305P MkII: price, specs & release date
JBL 305P MkII, released 2018. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: jblpro.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
The JBL 305P MkII is listed at $169 on jblpro.com as of 2026-06-27, #3 cheapest of 12 studio monitors (median $200); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Silver Deskmark — 38/100 pay-blind standing, #6 of 12 in class.
Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
Is the JBL 305P MkII a good buy?
At $169, the JBL 305P MkII is #3 cheapest of the 12 studio monitors we track, where the median is $200. On the spec sheet, its woofer size of 5 in is below the median of the 12, its power of 82 W is above the median of the 12, and its release of 2018 is at the median of the 12.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $169 each (Sweetwater pair $338 = $169/unit) |
|---|---|
| Brand | JBL Professional |
| Released | 2018 |
| Woofer size (in) | 5 in |
| Tweeter type | 1 in neodymium dome |
| Power (W) | 82 |
| Frequency response | 49 Hz – 20 kHz (±3 dB) |
| Inputs | XLR balanced, TRS balanced |
| Sold as | each |
| Type | active |
Source: jblpro.com (verified 2026-06-20) · corroborated by sweetwater.com. Re-verified: 5 in woofer, 1 in woven-composite neodymium dome, 82 W total (dual 41 W Class-D), 49 Hz–20 kHz ±3 dB, XLR + TRS inputs confirmed via jblpro.com and Sweetwater. Sweetwater pair lists $338.00 (= $169 each); sold individually too. Release 2018 (3 Series MkII, announced ahead of NAMM 2018). Source URL switched from FrontEndAudio to the JBL Pro manufacturer page (verified).
Is the JBL 305P MkII worth it vs cheaper studio monitors?
JBL 305P MkII against its closest cheaper and pricier studio monitors on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 12 ranked
| Product | Price | Woofer size (in) | Tweeter type | Power (W) | Frequency response | Inputs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JBL 305P MkII this | $169 | 5 in | 1 in neodymium dome | 82 | 49 Hz – 20 kHz (±3 dB) | XLR balanced, TRS balanced |
| PreSonus Eris E5 BT | $164.99 | 5.25 in | 1 in silk dome | 100 | 53 Hz – 22 kHz | TRS balanced, RCA unbalanced, Bluetooth 5.0, 1/8 in aux (front) |
| KRK Rokit 5 G4 | $169.99 | 5 in | 1 in soft dome (Kevlar) | 55 | 43 Hz – 40 kHz | XLR/TRS combo (balanced) |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the JBL 305P MkII cost?
The JBL 305P MkII has a US price of $169 (each (Sweetwater pair $338 = $169/unit)), as of 2026-06-20.
How does the JBL 305P MkII compare on price?
At $169, the JBL 305P MkII is #3 cheapest of the 12 studio monitors we track, where the median is $200.
When was the JBL 305P MkII released?
The JBL 305P MkII was released 2018.
What are the JBL 305P MkII's key specs?
JBL 305P MkII (JBL Professional): woofer size in 5 in, tweeter type 1 in neodymium dome, power w 82, frequency response 49 Hz – 20 kHz (±3 dB), inputs XLR balanced, TRS balanced. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-20.
Price of record: $169 at jblpro.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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