The JBL M2 Master Reference Monitor is rated 4.3/5 for sound quality, #59 of 119 Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers. See all Powered Home rankings for every top pick.

JBL M2 Master Reference Monitor · Editor's rating 4.3/5, ranked #59 of 119 Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers

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Brand: JBL

#59 JBL M2 Master Reference Monitor: $15,000 per pair JBL Professional Dealer Locator $15,000 eBay

Pros: A huge high output reference monitor with a 15 inch woofer and deep bass, built to play loud and clean from a distance. A high-output specialist: Erin’s low-distortion and compression tests support considerable dynamic capability, beyond what a single preference score captures. Measured -3dB extension is 33.7Hz. The large woofer and waveguide are particularly useful for greater listening distances. Measured bass extension of 34Hz (-3dB).

Cons: Its 4.1dB response span from 300Hz to 5kHz and 6.58 ideal-subwoofer score do not support a top tonal-accuracy ranking. It requires the correct external amplification and DSP rather than a simple built-in amplifier. The very large cabinet, installation cost and possible amplifier fan noise make it impractical for most desks.

Is the JBL M2 Master Reference Monitor right for you?

Buy it if

you want deep bass without a subwoofer (-3 dB at 34 Hz).

Skip it if

you want to stream from a phone without an adapter: it has no Bluetooth.
you need to move it often (59 kg each).
you want the best value: the higher-rated Mesanovic CDM65 costs about $9,002 less.

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Released	2013 (13 years ago)
AES Input	No
Amplifier Power	External two-channel amplification and JBL DSP tuning required
Aux Input	No
Bass Extension (-10dB)	21.0Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner)
Bass Extension (-3dB)	34Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner)
Bluetooth	No
Coaxial Input	No
Crossover Frequency	800Hz active DSP
Dimensions	49.4”H x 20”W x 14”D (1256 x 508 x 355.6 mm)
Drivers	15” 2216Nd woofer; D2 compression driver in Image Control Waveguide
Frequency Response	20Hz - 40kHz (±3dB) (Manufacturer specified)
HDMI Input	No
Inputs	None (passive cabinet driven by a matched Crown amplifier via speaker-level connection)
Maximum SPL	123dB manufacturer specified
Optical Input	No
RCA Input	No
Spinorama Preference Score	5.74
Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub	6.58
TRS Input	No
USB Input	No
Weight	130.1 lbs (59 kg) each
XLR Input	No

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JBL M2 Master Reference Monitor Review: Rated 4.3/5

#59 JBL M2 Master Reference Monitor: $15,000 per pair JBL Professional Dealer Locator $15,000 eBay

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