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The JBL 305P MkII is a highly recommended studio monitor for music production, podcasting, and video editing. It has a combined power output of 82 wat... more

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The Mackie HR824 mkII Studio Monitor is a powerful and reliable studio monitor that delivers high-quality sound for a range of professional and person... more

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Experts recommend JBL 305P MkII more than Mackie HR824 mkII

As of 10 Jan 2025, experts prefer JBL 305P MkII over Mackie HR824 mkII, but both Studio Monitors have solid expert endorsements.

As per this month's meta ranking, JBL 305P MkII received 6 recommendations: from Hyperbits, Gearank (7 Nov 2024) Music Radar (27 Nov 2024) and 3 others. By contrast, Mackie HR824 mkII received only 1 recommendation from PianoDreamers (14 Sep 2024).

Rank	Change	Price	Studio Monitor	higherhz.com	Pocket-lint	woodandfirestudio.com	Hyperbits	Gearank	Careers In Music	Music Radar	PianoDreamers	Music Critic	Popular Science
2	-	Check price	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.	-	-	-	1	5	-	7	5	3	6
48	N/A	$798	Mackie HR824 mkII The Mackie HR824 mkII Studio Monitor is a powerful and reliable studio monitor that delivers high-quality sound for a range of professional and personal applications, with impressive low-end performance and individual calibration plots that ensure better matching between pairs of speakers.	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	9	-	-

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Endorsement summary:

On 14 Sep 2024

PianoDreamers ranked JBL 305P MkII as #5 and Mackie HR824 mkII as #9

Rank	Studio Monitor	Comment
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#5 out of 10	JBL 305P MkII	Best Studio Monitor Under $500 (for intermediate studios)
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#9 out of 10	Mackie HR824 mkII	Best Studio Monitors Under $1500 (For The Serious Home Studios)
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Source: www.pianodreamers.com

Hyperbits ranked JBL 305P MkII as #1

Rank Studio Monitor Comment

#1 out of 20 JBL 305P MkII
Best Entry Level Monitors (less than $400/pair)

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Source: hyperbitsmusic.com
On 7 Nov 2024 Gearank ranked JBL 305P MkII as #5

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#5 out of 12 JBL 305P MkII
Author's Pick

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Source: www.gearank.com
On 27 Nov 2024 Music Radar ranked JBL 305P MkII as #7

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#7 out of 9 JBL 305P MkII
The best studio monitors for beginners

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Source: www.musicradar.com
On 16 Feb 2024 Music Critic ranked JBL 305P MkII as #3

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#3 out of 10 JBL 305P MkII

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Source: musiccritic.com
On 8 Feb 2024 Popular Science ranked JBL 305P MkII as #6

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#6 out of 8 JBL 305P MkII
Best for home recording studios

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Source: www.popsci.com

After counting and adding up the 99 expert endorsements of the January rankings, JBL 305P MkII outranks Mackie HR824 mkII. This is not to say that Mackie HR824 mkII is a bad option. Like JBL 305P MkII, it is recommended by experts, but less.

MetaRanking Common points from expert reviews summarized.

As can be seen below, JBL 305P MkII is mentioned by key experts in Jan 2025, while Mackie HR824 mkII is not.

Rank	Change	Price	Studio Monitor	higherhz.com	Pocket-lint	woodandfirestudio.com	Hyperbits	Gearank	Careers In Music	Music Radar	PianoDreamers	Music Critic	Popular Science
1	-	$198	Yamaha HS5 The Yamaha HS5 is a powerful and reliable studio monitor that delivers accurate and detailed sound reproduction, making it a great choice for home studios and small recording spaces.	-	-	-	4	8	-	4	4	2	1
2	-	Check price	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.	-	-	-	1	5	-	7	5	3	6
3	-	$720	Adam Audio A7V The Adam Audio A7V Studio Monitor is a powerful and accurate speaker that is ideal for professional recording studios, home studios, and music producers who require high-quality sound and accurate monitoring.	-	5	-	-	-	1	-	8	7	-
4	-	Check price	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.	-	-	1	-	12	4	-	-	9	-
5	-	Check price	KRK Rokit RP7 G4 The KRK Rokit RP7 G4 Studio Monitor is a powerful and versatile audio tool with a neutral and flat frequency response, making it suitable for music production, mixing, and mastering, and is ideal for use in recording studios and live sound reinforcement applications.	-	3	-	7	-	2	5	-	-	-
6	-	Check price	Genelec 8010A The Genelec 8010A Studio Monitor is a compact and powerful option for near-field monitoring in small studios or home recording setups, delivering exceptional sound quality in a small package.	2	2	8	8	-	-	-	-	-	-
7	-	$200	PreSonus Eris E.45 The PreSonus Eris E.45 Studio Monitor is a compact and affordable nearfield monitor with a neutral sound signature, defined high and mid-range frequencies, and punchy bass response, making it a great choice for small home studios, desktop setups, and casual listening.	-	-	-	-	2	-	-	1	-	-
8	+1	$100	PreSonus Eris E3.5 The PreSonus Eris E3.5 Studio Monitor is a compact and powerful speaker that delivers clear and accurate sound, making it an ideal solution for a variety of audio uses.	-	6	-	-	-	-	-	-	1	-
9	-1	$350	Yamaha HS7 The Yamaha HS7 Studio Monitor is a powerful and versatile speaker that provides precise and accurate sound with low resonance, making it ideal for critical listening, mixing, and mastering in larger studio spaces.	-	1	-	-	6	-	-	-	-	-
10	-	$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.	-	-	2	6	7	-	-	-	-	-
11	-	$99	Mackie CR3-XBT	-	-	-	-	1	-	-	-	-	8
12	-	$899	Focal Shape 65 The Focal Shape 65 Studio Monitor is a powerful and precise nearfield monitor suitable for professional use, praised for its accurate and detailed sound reproduction and well-balanced low-frequency performance.	-	-	-	12	-	-	1	-	-	-
13	-	Check price	Kali Audio LP-6 The Kali Audio LP-6 is a powerful and reliable studio monitor that delivers high-quality sound for a range of applications, making it an ideal choice for music producers, sound engineers, and home studio owners who prioritize accuracy and clarity in their audio production.	-	-	-	5	-	-	9	-	10	-
14	-	Check price	Genelec 8030C The Genelec 8030C Studio Monitor is a compact and lightweight device that delivers exceptional sound quality with its bi-amped design, power response, and maximum SPL, making it ideal for critical listening and mixing applications in small to medium-sized studio spaces.	-	-	-	-	11	-	-	10	8	-
15	-	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.	3	-	-	-	-	-	3	-	-	-
16	-	$199	KRK Rokit 8 G4 The KRK Rokit 8 G4 Studio Monitor is a powerful and versatile audio solution with clear and accurate sound reproduction, making it ideal for studio recording, DJ monitoring, and other professional audio applications.	-	-	3	-	-	-	-	-	-	4
17	-	Check price	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.	-	-	-	2	-	-	-	6	-	-
19	-	Check price	Presonus Eris E5 The Presonus Eris E5 Studio Monitor is a reliable and powerful speaker that delivers accurate and detailed sound reproduction, making it an ideal choice for musicians, producers, and audio engineers who need to mix and master their music.	-	-	9	3	-	-	-	-	-	-
20	-	$248	Adam Audio T7V The Adam Audio T7V is a powerful and versatile studio monitor that delivers high-quality sound at an accessible price point, making it an ideal choice for home recording enthusiasts, podcasters, and music producers.	-	-	5	-	4	-	-	-	-	-
21	-	Check price	IK Multimedia iLoud MTM The IK Multimedia iLoud MTM Studio Monitor is a compact and powerful speaker system that delivers exceptional sound quality for music production, mixing, and mastering, with advanced DSP processing, a unique design, and excellent stereo imaging and low-end.	-	-	-	-	-	5	6	-	-	-
22	-	$2495	Neumann KH 310	-	4	-	15	-	-	-	-	-	-
23	-	Check price	Dynaudio BM5 mkIII The Dynaudio BM5 mkIII Studio Monitor is a powerful and reliable option for small to medium-sized recording studios, home recording, and mixing, delivering clear and accurate sound reproduction with a transparent and natural sound that won't fatigue the listener during long mixing sessions.	-	-	-	10	9	-	-	-	-	-
24	-	Check price	Focal Solo6 Be The Focal Solo6 Be is a versatile and high-powered studio monitor that delivers remarkable clarity and an expansive soundstage, making it suitable for professional and personal use.	-	-	-	14	-	7	-	-	-	-
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Expert Reviews There are people on the Internet whose job is to review products. Below are their opinions.

Expert reviews [12]

94

Total expert reviews: 12

with a score: 5
without a score: 7

Highest score by Music Critic	100
Average score based on 12 reviews	94
Lowest score by higherhz.com	80

Score distribution:

80-100
60-80
40-60
20-40
0-20

Expert reviews [8]

90

Total expert reviews: 8

with a score: 1
without a score: 7

Highest score by Music Radar	90
Average score based on 8 reviews	90
Lowest score by Music Radar	90

Score distribution:

80-100
60-80
40-60
20-40
0-20

From Seller:

MkII series features next-generation JBL transducers, new Boundary EQ, and a sleek new design.Waterproof : No
Updated HF and LF transducers: new design improvements result in optimized damping for superior transient response and impressive deep bass with lower harmonic distortion
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From Seller:

Powered Monit with 8¾" LF Driver
Acoustic Space Control
1" Dome Tweeter
HF Shelf (each)
LF Roll-off
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