The JBL 305P MKII ranks #14 out of 81 total Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers for sound quality. See all Powered Home rankings for every top pick.

Brand: JBL

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JBL 305P MKII - ranked #14 of 81 Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers · Editor's rating 4.3/5

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Older model: the JBL LSR305 (ranked lower, rated 4.2/5).

Larger models: the JBL 306P MKII (rated 4.1/5) and the JBL 308P MKII (rated 4.4/5).

Pros: Erin’s Klippel data gives 5.38 standalone and 7.52 with an ideal subwoofer, with bass reaching -3dB around 51Hz. Broad horizontal coverage and reasonably smooth reflected sound support stable imaging across a desk. The existing review reports effective limiting and little sustained thermal compression, making it a strong budget-monitor option rather than just a speaker with a promising frequency curve. Measured bass extension of 50Hz (-3dB), with a measured sensitivity of 91.1dB.

Cons: The 3.3dB midrange span and rising response show it is not perfectly neutral. A port-related feature around 1.6kHz and some excess treble can be audible; the review recommends the treble-trim switch. Vertical crossover interference makes ear height important. Amplifier hiss may matter in very quiet nearfield use, and rear-port placement needs room-boundary adjustment.

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How it compares: Just above it: Klipsch The Fives - $410 more, 79W more output power. Just below it: KEF LS50 Wireless II - $2710 more, 199W more output power.

AES Input	No
Amplifier Power	81w Per Speaker
App	No
Aux Input	No
Bass Extension (-10dB)	43Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner)
Bass Extension (-3dB)	50Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner)
Bluetooth	No
Coaxial Input	No
Dimensions	11.7”H x 7.3”W x 9.1”D (297.2 x 185.4 x 231.1 mm)
Drivers	5” (127mm) woofer
EQ	Yes (Room adjustment)
Frequency Response	49 Hz - 20 kHz (+-3 dB) (Manufacturer specified)
HDMI Input	No
Inputs	XLR, TRS
Optical Input	No
RCA Input	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
TRS Input	Yes
USB Input	No
Weight	10.4 lbs (4.7 kg) each
XLR Input	Yes

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