Experts prefer Yamaha HS8 over JBL 308P MkII
On 10 Jan 2025 (1 year ago) we went through 99 Studio Monitor expert endorsements .
Currently, Yamaha HS8 received 3 endorsements from woodandfirestudio.com (14 Nov 2023), Hyperbits and Gearank (7 Nov 2024). Meanwhile, JBL 308P MkII did not receive any endorsements this month.
| Rank | Change | Price | Studio Monitor | higherhz.com  | Pocket-lint  | woodandfirestudio.com  | Hyperbits  | Gearank  | Careers In Music  | Music Radar  | PianoDreamers  | Music Critic  | Popular Science  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | - | - | - | - | - |
| N/A | N/A | $498 |  JBL 308P MkII | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 14 Nov 2023 woodandfirestudio.com ranked Yamaha HS8 as #2
Rank Studio Monitor Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 10 Yamaha HS8 Best studio monitors for semi-professional use... ... ... Source: woodandfirestudio.com - Hyperbits ranked Yamaha HS8 as #6
Rank Studio Monitor Comment ... ... ... #6 out of 20 Yamaha HS8 Best Advanced Monitors ($400-$1000/pair)... ... ... Source: hyperbitsmusic.com - On 7 Nov 2024 Gearank ranked Yamaha HS8 as #7
Rank Studio Monitor Comment ... ... ... #7 out of 12 Yamaha HS8 The Best Studio Monitor under $500... ... ... Source: www.gearank.com
As can be seen below, Yamaha HS8 is mentioned by key experts in Jan 2025, while JBL 308P 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 | - |
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Expert reviews [4]
Total expert reviews: 4
- with a score: 1
- without a score: 3
| Highest score by Home DJ Studio | 86 |
| Average score based on 4 reviews | 86 |
| Lowest score by Home DJ Studio | 86 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [19]
Total expert reviews: 19
- with a score: 2
- without a score: 17
| Highest score by Home DJ Studio | 94 |
| Average score based on 19 reviews | 93 |
| Lowest score by gearspace.com | 92 |
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
- 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:
- 8 inch cone woofer and 1 inch dome tweeter; Produce low distortion sound with a well-defined bottom end at any output level.Waterproof : No
- 38Hz to 30kHz frequency response; Power consumption: 60 watts
- 75W LF plus 45W HF bi amp system 120W total; Level control ( 4dB/center click), EQ: High trim switch ( / 2dB at HF) / Room control switch (0/2/4 dB under 500Hz)
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