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JBL 305P MkII vs JBL 308P MkII
View Poll Results: Which monitor should I get?
JBL 305P MkII
1 Votes - 33.33%
JBL 308P MkII
2 Votes - 66.67%
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Old 23rd May 2019
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JBL 305P MkII vs JBL 308P MkII
So I'm considering the JBL 305P MkII or the JBL 308P MkII. I can get the 5" for $165 each or the 8" for $261 each. I will be using them as listening monitors for music and such and not for mixing. I realize this may be overkill but have decided I want to go this route. I have decided on getting one of these have to choose with one or the other. If anyone could share their thoughts on this It would be much appreciated.
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Old 23rd May 2019
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If it really is a toss in other regards, the 8' for the extended usable clean low end.
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Old 23rd May 2019
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I have the older LSR308's. I went with the 8" over the 5" as I was having problems with getting low end mixed properly. I was using Samson Resolv 6.5a monitor speakers and it would take several (sometimes many) mixes to get the low end where I wanted it. With the LSR 308's I nail the low end on the first mix most of the time. It was worth the extra for the 8's speakers.
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Old 23rd May 2019 | Show parent
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Originally Posted by fireberd ➡️
I have the older LSR308's. I went with the 8" over the 5" as I was having problems with getting low end mixed properly. I was using Samson Resolv 6.5a monitor speakers and it would take several (sometimes many) mixes to get the low end where I wanted it. With the LSR 308's I nail the low end on the first mix most of the time. It was worth the extra for the 8's speakers.
But for just listening will it make a big difference?
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Old 23rd May 2019 | Show parent
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But for just listening will it make a big difference?
You should ideally go to a store and listen/compare. Buying speakers without hearing them is not advisable.
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Originally Posted by farmfowls ➡️
But for just listening will it make a big difference?
Depends on what you are listening to and the frequency response.
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Old 15th June 2019
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Using studio-monitors for listening music is not overkill. Considering these JBL's are just $99 now a piece. And you cannot beat this price with any lousy and generally more expensive hi-fi speaker out there. My own question would be whether to buy the white/black or the black version. Do the white versions look plastic contrary to the all black/gloss finish!?
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