Experts recommend Adam Audio T5V more than JBL 306P MkII
As of 2 Apr 2024, experts prefer Adam Audio T5V over JBL 306P MkII, but both Studio Monitors have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Adam Audio T5V received 1 recommendation: from Music Radar (22 Mar 2024). JBL 306P MkII was also endorsed 1 times: by Music Critic (7 Jan 2023). However, experts generally ranked JBL 306P MkII lower than Adam Audio T5V in their articles, which caused it to rank lower in ReviewFinder ranking.
Rank | Change | Price | Studio Monitor | Pocket-lint | E-Home Recording Studio | woodandfirestudio.com | Popular Science | Hyperbits | Gearank | Careers In Music | Music Radar | PianoDreamers | Music Critic |
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26 | N/A | Check price | Adam Audio T5V The Adam Audio T5V studio monitor is a compact and powerful device that delivers exceptional sound quality and performance, making it an ideal choice for recording studios, home DJ setups, and other professional audio environments. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - |
29 | N/A | $458 | JBL 306P MkII | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 22 Mar 2024
Music Radar ranked Adam Audio T5V as #2
Rank Studio Monitor Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 9 Adam Audio T5V The best affordable nearfield monitors for small rooms... ... ... Source: www.musicradar.com - On 7 Jan 2023 Music Critic ranked JBL 306P MkII as #3
Rank Studio Monitor Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 8 JBL 306P MkII Great Value... ... ... Source: musiccritic.com
After counting and adding up the 100 expert endorsements of the April rankings, Adam Audio T5V outranks JBL 306P MkII. This is not to say that JBL 306P MkII is a bad option. Like Adam Audio T5V, it is recommended by experts, but less.
Rank | Change | Price | Studio Monitor | Pocket-lint | E-Home Recording Studio | woodandfirestudio.com | Popular Science | Hyperbits | Gearank | Careers In Music | Music Radar | PianoDreamers | Music Critic |
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1 | - | $399 | Yamaha HS8 The Yamaha HS8 Studio Monitor is a powerful and reliable speaker with accurate sound reproduction and complete response control, making it ideal for professional use in larger studio spaces or for live performances. | - | 3 | 2 | - | 6 | 9 | - | - | - | 1 |
2 | - | $720 | Neumann KH 120 A The Neumann KH 120 A is a bi-amplified speaker system designed for accurate and detailed sound reproduction, making it ideal for critical listening applications in professional recording studios, post-production facilities, and broadcast environments. | - | 6 | 1 | - | - | 12 | 4 | - | - | 2 |
3 | +4 | $129 | JBL 305P MkII The JBL 305P MkII is a highly recommended and affordable studio monitor that delivers accurate and detailed sound reproduction with advanced technology and excellent stereo imaging. | - | - | - | 6 | 1 | 5 | - | 6 | 5 | - |
4 | - | $159 | KRK Rokit 5 G4 The KRK Rokit 5 G4 is a powerful and versatile studio monitor with a bi-amp design, accurate sound reproduction, and impressive bass performance, making it ideal for mixing and mastering music in small to medium-sized studios or home recording setups. | - | 1 | - | - | 2 | 3 | - | - | 6 | - |
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Expert reviews [16]
- with a score: 5
- without a score: 11
Highest score by Digital DJ Tips | 100 |
Average score based on 16 reviews | 93 |
Lowest score by RA | 80 |
Score distribution:
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Expert reviews [5]
- with a score: 0
- without a score: 5
- Bundle Includes: Two JBL 306P MkII Powered 6-inch Two-Way Studio Monitors
- High-quality: JBL 306P MkII has been equipped with acclaimed 3 Series transducers that now perform even better. Hear deep, accurate, and tightly controlled bass, thanks to a long-throw 6.5-inch woofer and the patented JBL Slip Stream low-frequency port
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JBL 306P MkII is a very popular and one of the more expensive options. It's in the top 3 bestselling studio monitors and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Focal Alpha 65 Evo or JBL 305P MkII .
JBL 306P MkII is $208.01 more expensive than an average studio monitor ($249.99).