6" 2-way powered studio monitor
The next-generation JBL 306P MkII powered studio monitor makes legendary JBL performance available to every studio. With the revolutionary JBL Image Control Waveguide and refined transducers, the JBL 306P MkII offers stunning detail, precise imaging, a wide sweet spot, and an impressive dynamic range that enhances the mixing capabilities of any modern workspace. Featuring patented technologies derived from the JBL 7 Series and M2 Master Reference Monitors, and sporting a sleek, modern design, the JBL 306P MkII delivers outstanding performance and an enjoyable mix experience at an accessible price.
Features
Patented Image Control Waveguide for detailed imaging and a broad sweet spot that fits any room
Next-generation JBL transducers for optimized transient response and improved linearity
Patented Slip Stream™ low-frequency port for superior bass performance at all playback levels
Dual integrated, custom Class D amplifiers provide 112 watts of power for high output and dynamic range
New Boundary EQ settings compensate for low-frequency variants introduced by the environment.
HF Trim switch adjusts high-frequency output to room acoustics or personal preferences.
Flexible connectivity with balanced XLR and 1/4" TRS inputs, +4 dBu / -10 dBV input-sensitivity switch, and adjustable volume control.
Designed to JBL Linear Spatial Reference design criteria for outstanding accuracy in any workspace.
Strenuous 100-hour full-power test ensures years of reliability.
Sleek, modern design provides a visual upgrade to any studio.
Why the MkII?
Since its release, the word about the quality and value of the original JBL 3 Series has spread, resulting in rapid adoption by new users and high-end professionals alike in music, film, post-production, and broadcast production across the globe. With such success, you might ask: "Why update now?" At JBL, every project always has a few features or improvements that the engineering team can't manage to get in before the production line starts. The 3 Series was no different. When the opportunity presented itself, we decided to make those final improvements to the transducers, add a much-requested feature, and apply the latest manufacturing insights. The result: a new version of this popular studio monitor that retains the best qualities of the original, but with a better look, better sound, and the ability to produce transparent sound in a wider variety of production environments.
Patented Image Control Waveguide
Uncover impressive detail, ambience, and depth in your mixes thanks to the groundbreaking JBL Image Control Waveguide. Originally developed for JBL's flagship M2 Master Reference Monitor, this patented innovation ensures an acoustically seamless transition between the low- and high-frequency transducers and provides an immersive soundstage with precise imaging. Offering a wide sweet spot and neutral frequency response, the JBL 305P MkII delivers your mix with crystal clarity, revealing subtle details even when listening off-axis.
Your mix is only as good as your monitors.
To help you make the best mixing decisions, JBL has equipped the 305P MkII with 3 Series transducers that are now even better. Hear deep, accurate, and tightly controlled bass thanks to a long-throw 5" woofer and the patented JBL Slip Stream™ low-frequency port. Enjoy soaring, immaculately detailed highs thanks to the 1" woven-composite neodymium tweeter. JBL engineers pushed the limits with faster HF transient response through optimized ferrofluid damping, and greater LF linearity and reduced harmonic distortion through an improved woofer design. The result? A studio monitor you can trust, with unmatched peak handling, stunning dynamics, and a neutral frequency response that is simply best-in-class.
Great sound right out of the box
JBL 305P MkII monitors are ready for the most demanding production styles right out of the box. Dual integrated Class D power amplifiers, custom-designed by JBL for each transducer, give you generous dynamic range for any project. From music production to podcasting, sound design for film, or daily vlogging, get the output and power you need to hear exceptional detail at any volume—even at high SPLs. Just plug in, power up, and start creating!
Sound tailored to your studio
Room size and acoustics can have a major effect on sonic accuracy. That is why the JBL 305P MkII allows you to adjust the response to fit your studio. The new Boundary EQ attenuates the low-end boost that can occur when monitors are placed on the desktop or near walls. The 3-position HF Trim switch lets you adjust the high-frequency response of the 305P MkII to tailor it to room acoustics or personal tastes.
Flexible connectivity
Offering both balanced XLR and 1/4" TRS inputs, and switchable +4 dBu / -10 dBV input sensitivity, the 305P MkII provides professional, flexible connectivity options to make setup easy while maintaining your signal integrity.
70 Years of Expertise
Design
The 305P MkII design leverages over 70 years of JBL acoustic expertise to create a refined studio monitor at a great value. While other brands use off-the-shelf components and make subjective decisions about sound, JBL builds speakers that extract maximum performance from each component to deliver efficient, accurate sound reproduction. The 305P MkII is built to JBL’s Linear Spatial Reference design criteria: a series of 72 individual measurements taken 360 degrees around the speaker to ensure a faithful reproduction of your mix, regardless of your listening environment.
JBL Professional Reliability
JBL Professional studio monitors are engineered for reliable performance, even when your project pushes your gear to the limit. Before being approved for production, 3 Series monitors must pass JBL’s strenuous power test. Each model must play perfectly at full volume for an unprecedented 100 hours without failure. As a result, you can count on the 305P MkII monitors to deliver consistently excellent sound reproduction for years to come.
LF Driver: 165 mm (6.5")
HF Driver Size: 25 mm (1")
HF Driver Type: Soft dome
Crossover: 1425 Hz 4th order acoustic Linkwitz-Riley
Magnetic Shielding: Yes
Input Sensitivity (-10 dBV): 92 dB / 1 m
Power Configuration: Bi-amplified
HF Driver Power Amp: 56 W, Class D
LF Driver Power Amp: 56 W, Class D
Frequency Response (±3 dB): 47 Hz – 20 kHz
Frequency Range (-10 dB): 39 Hz – 24 kHz
Low Frequency Extension (-10 dB): 39 Hz
Max Continuous SPL: 92 dB
Max Peak SPL: 110 dB
Max Peak Input Level (-10 dBV / +4 dBu): +6 dBV / +20.3 dBu
System Distortion Criteria: <10% THD at maximum output with full compressor/limiter engagement
Electrical Distortion Criteria: 0.2% THD @ 1 kHz / 2.83 V RMS output; <1% THD @ 1 kHz, full rated output
Signal to Noise Ratio: 75 dBA (A-weighted), 70 dBr (unweighted), relative to 2.83 V RMS output
Coverage Pattern: 120° x 90°
Input Connectors: 1 x XLR female, 1 x TRS female, balanced
HF Control: -2 dB, 0 dB, +2 dB
Boundary EQ: LF Shelf @ 50 Hz: -3 dB, -1.5 dB, 0 dB
AC Input Voltage: 100 – 240 VAC (±10%), 50 / 60 Hz
Enclosure Type: Ported
Enclosure Construction: 15 mm MDF
Enclosure Finish: Matte black PVC
Baffle Construction: Injection-molded structural ABS
Cabinet Dimensions (H x W x D): 361 x 224 x 282 mm (14.2" x 8.8" x 11.1")
Carton Dimensions (H x W x D): 408 x 285 x 328 mm (16.1" x 11.2" x 12.9")
Shipping Carton Dimensions (H x W x D): 418 x 292 x 338 mm (16.5" x 11.5" x 13.3")
Net Weight: 6.1 kg (13.42 lbs)
Shipping Gross Weight: 7.25 kg (15.95 lbs)