Short answer: the IK Multimedia iLoud Micro Monitor for bass from a tiny cabinet, the JBL 305P MKII for value. The iLoud Micro Monitor has much deeper bass than any other speaker this size, though its bass is slightly boosted. The JBL is a fantastic value in studio monitors, but may hiss slightly from its amps at low levels.
Buy the IK Multimedia iLoud Micro Monitor. Both are rated the same for sound quality, and it costs $19.01 less than the JBL 305P MKII.
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Specifications Side By Side
| IK Multimedia iLoud Micro Monitor | JBL 305P MKII | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $299.99 per pair | $319.00 per pair |
| Ranked | #6 of 48 in Small Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #18 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Dimensions | 7.1”H x 3.5”W x 5.3”D (180.3 x 88.9 x 134.6 mm) | 11.7”H x 7.3”W x 9.1”D (297.2 x 185.4 x 231.1 mm) |
| Inputs | RCA, Aux | XLR, TRS |
| Weight | 2 lbs (0.9 kg) | 10.4 lbs (4.7 kg) each |
| Drivers | 3” woofer, 0.75” silk dome tweeter | 5” (127mm) woofer |
| App | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 45Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) | 43Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 55Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) | 50Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bluetooth | Yes (A2DP) | No |
| EQ | Yes (Bass/Treble switches, Desktop/Free field) | Yes (Room adjustment) |
| Frequency Response | 55Hz - 20kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 49 Hz - 20 kHz (+-3 dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | 50W total (combined) | 81w Per Speaker |
| Maximum SPL | 96dB @ 1m (manufacturer specified) | - |
| XLR Input | No | Yes |
| RCA Input | Yes | No |
| TRS Input | No | Yes |
| Optical Input | No | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | No | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Sensitivity | - | 91.1dB (measured at 0.3V/1m, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | - | 5.38 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | - | 7.52 |
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