Short answer: the HEDD Type 20 MK2 on measured sound quality, the JBL 308P MKII on price. The HEDD Type 20 MK2 ranks #26 of 119 powered bookshelf speakers, rated 4.5/5, at $4,798. The JBL 308P MKII ranks #34, rated 4.4/5, at $287.98, $4,510.02 cheaper.
The case for the JBL 308P MKII: Full size studio monitors with accurate sound and real bass from an 8 inch woofer, at a budget price. The tradeoff: Amplifier hiss may be noticeable in quiet, close-range use.
The HEDD Type 20 MK2 is the deeper-bass choice. Three-way studio monitors with balanced mids, useful deep bass, and switchable ported or sealed bass for different needs. Its bass reaches about 32Hz before falling 3dB, against 42.5Hz for the JBL 308P MKII. It has an adjustable EQ, which the JBL 308P MKII lacks. The catch: These results are for ported operation, not every bass or phase setting.
Buy the JBL 308P MKII if the price matters more than sound quality. Buy the HEDD Type 20 MK2 if sound quality matters more than the price.
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Full size studio monitors with accurate sound and real bass from an 8 inch woofer, at a budget price.
Three-way studio monitors with balanced mids, useful deep bass, and switchable ported or sealed bass for different needs.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL 308P MKII | HEDD Type 20 MK2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $287.98 per pair | $4,798 per pair |
| Ranked | #34 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #26 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 42.5Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) | 32Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 37.6Hz (derived, log-interpolated between spinorama.org -9dB/-12dB points) | 26Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Dimensions | 16.5”H x 10”W x 12.1”D (419.1 x 254 x 307.3 mm) | 14.1”H x 11”W x 13.3”D (358.1 x 279.4 x 337.8 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 45Hz - 20kHz (+/-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 32Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Drivers | 8” woofer, 1” neodymium tweeter | 7” honeycomb composite woofer, 4” honeycomb composite midrange, HEDD AMT (Air Motion Transformer) tweeter |
| App | No | Yes (HEDD CTRL) |
| EQ | No | Yes (Desk filter, shelf filters) |
| DSP | No | Yes (96kHz/32-bit) |
| Amplifier Power | 112W total | 900W (3x300W) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 5.88 | 6.11 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.69 | 7.69 |
| Inputs | XLR, 1/4” TRS | XLR (Analog/AES) |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| RCA Input | No | No |
| TRS Input | Yes | No |
| Optical Input | No | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | No | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | Yes |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Weight | 17.9 lbs (8.1 kg) each | 34 lbs (15.4 kg) each |
| Outputs | - | XLR (AES pass-through) |
| Maximum SPL | - | 120dB @ 1m (per pair) (manufacturer specified) |
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