JBL 305P MkII 5" Powered Studio Monitor (Each)

These replaced a pair of Behringer's. Huge upgrade in volume and sound quality. Very crisp and defined. They make me feel like I won the #Sweepstakes!

got two of these for my home recording studio, and on sale, these sound awesome and a true sound for mixing

Excellent look and sound quality. Thanks Lincoln Plowman, once again for your help, advice, and over the top service! You never let me down.

Love this thing for using with my guitar modeler.

I spent hours looking for a replacement set of studio monitors, since one of my M-Audio BX8a monitors finally bit the dust after 10+ years. Since my latest home studio space is smaller, I decided 5-inch monitors would fit the bill perfectly. I then began the journey of YouTube reviews, which ultimately led to me narrowing in on these 3: JBL 305p, PreSonus Eris E5, and Harbinger's new SM505 monitors. When I made it to the store, Eris were not available to test. However, the Harbingers were actually great! But wasn't a fan of the price point, and let's face it--recoconizable brands just give a certain "feel". Now, the true testimony was that I listened to ALL the 5" models they had in the store (including Yamaha, Adam Audio, and more). But when I played my music through the JBLs though?...WOW. They just hit different. For anyone that's married, it's like you saw that man/woman and just knew this was the one. You gotta hear them in person and you'll see. Looks: May be a love/hate for some, but I can tell you, in person, the glossy look is both modern and classy, and sets them apart from the others. This DOES matter as you'll be starting at them for hours on hours! And they may be one of the first things clients/visitors look at. KRK are screaming yellow, Yamahas have that "NS-10" look which is kinda cool, Adam Audio have that cute gold ribbon, all the rest just sort of "blend in" or look "average". These JBLs are a perfect fit for my studio, where the monitor face has that sleek, techie look. (See pic) I particularly love how they reflect the LEDs I have in my setup--which sort of blends them right into the family! Sound: I spent an ample amount of time tuning them to my space with the controls on the back. I thought I was fighting an uphill battle until after all the fiddling, shifting on the stands, etc., they hit a sweet spot and sounded like pure golden bliss. There's enough clout online to get specifics on specs and etc., so I'll just say: All the good things you'll read on how big, silky and full they sound are confirmed and true in my humble opinion. Cons: *Hiss from the speaker/tweeter? Psh, I checked ALL the monitors at GC, and they ALL had the same amount of noise while at rest. Became a non-issue for me at that point. Plus, there are tools I can plug into if it ever gets to me wanting a nearly impossible "100% quiet" speaker at rest. Felt this was worth mentioning since static/hiss comes up a lot in threads. *The look may not be for some, but that's 100% personal preference. I like it though. * No built-in crossover for subwoofer pairing, but not a deal breaker--especially if you don't plan on using one. *These weren't "set em' on the stands and have perfect sound image", but then again, that's not truly common with ANY monitor, in my experience. * I fear one day, maybe years from now, that laminate on the MDF may peel. Hopefully it will be within the warranty period and covered by JBL. They look great for now though, for sure! CONSLUSION: Look no further, I can say these are the ones. Zero buyer's remorse, and they are worth the buy even at full price. That said, I would definitely buy them NEW, because I'd hate to have gotten these with scratches on that beautiful glossy finish... Lol! So what are you waiting for? Grab a pair, and just return them if they are not your taste! But stop doom searching--you've got music to listen to and/or make. 😉

I wipe like another unit of speaker soon