JBL Professional 308P MkII Next-Generation 8" 2-Way Powered Studio XLR Monitor Woofer (308PMKII) (Pair)

Bought 3 of these as LCR in home theater set up. Also tried 2 of these in stereo mode with Wiim Pro. Dont think about these as studio monitors- they are pretty big and loud to power my dedicated HT room. Vocals are crisp and clear and the 8 inch woofer really kicks hard. Its almost a concert like sound yet retains all details like studio monitors. Pros: - Effortless sound- huge power reserve - Clear highs - 8 inch woofer is a game changer- no need for subwoofer - both speakers in the pair are active - in most active speakers one speaker is passive - relatively light weight Cons: - connections- only TRS and XLR so need RCA to XLR cables which are not easy to find - large cabinet- 8 inch woofers so take care in placement - no remote - volume knob behind speakers Highly recommended !

They are loud and i mean really loud. Nice lows and crispy highs. Perfect for big room. Highly recommended to all music lovers.

I can't say much about it, but if you buy this, you will not need any other sound system. Its sound quality is very good, whether it is high frequency, mid or low frequency.

My speaker always buzz sound very irritating...

Awesome speaker

I just tried these studio monitors. But one speaker is neither getting power nor turning on and the speaker which is not turning on has dents and scratches on it, maybe that is why it is not getting power. And the sound quality of the other speaker which was on is very poor, just like any useless old 3 inch speaker. I did not expect this from you. Please return these speakers and refund my money. And secondly, tell the seller who sent me these speakers to check the product before sending it back, these are absolutely worn out speakers.

Using for TV unit, bass is punchi. Audio is clear & crispy. Volume level set 60 % from back on speakers to cancel hiss noise.

Pure clarity sound.

las bocinas tienen muy buena fidelidad y acustica , los bajos son de consideracion , sin embargo si eres como yo que gusta que la musica suene de lo mejor , añadiras el subwoofer de JBL , todos estos conectados al Mixer , suenan de maravilla , llenan sin problema la habitacion , no es un sonido de Fiesta , es un muy buen sonido de excelente calidad para escuchar en casa , mis viniles se escuchan de lujo, lo recomiendo al maximo, y tambien recomiendo comprar el subwoofer de JBL esto hara que tus bocinas suenen de maravilla

For the money, I can't imagine anyone getting more at this price range. The speakers have a balanced sound and just sound great. I don't have any doubts in my mixes when I work on these. I've seen confusion in reviews as to whether a subwoofer is needed or not. It's my assumption based on what was stated they might be first time purchasers. The bass is really punchy and clear with detail, but you'll need to supplement the low end with bass you feel with -- a subwoofer. You can still hear sounds down to the 40-50hz range, but to feel the sub-bass in your chest you'll need a subwoofer to even out the experience. If I crank up the volume on the JBL's the bass can get close to my subwoofer. However, accuracy is important here, not volume. I'm on a budget so I was able to cheat and use a Y cable to route the the L/R audio from my Focusrite to my old subwoofer. In the future I'll be looking to upgrade and drop the splitter. Reviewers mentioned a hissing sound in the speakers, in my experience I never noticed it over the slight hum of my computer unless I position my ears less than 12" from the speaker. The speakers are without a doubt sufficiently loud. I had to set the volume at 12 o'clock on the speakers, and the same position with my Focusrite. The sound filled the room entirely. One thing to keep in mind these are rear-port firing speakers. So you'll need to treat your room properly for these to work at their best for you. If that's not an immediate option you can use the Trim feature to overcome the bass bleeding through. This seems to be the issue I saw with inexperienced reviewers who were critical of clarity. One aspect that seems to get overlooked is stereo imaging. When I listen to Micket Hart - Udu Chant you can visualize the entire sound stage. The song also makes great use of panning effects which these JBL's do a good job projecting. You can almost follow the sound heard in the intro with your eyes. If you're either a first time studio monitor buyer, or looking to own some in this price range you wont be disappointed in how these perform. Excellent speakers! I'd recommend all future purchasers and current owners to check out the AudioCheck website. They have really great ways to test your speakers!

Nice sound, decent bass. Still bought a subwoofer to supplement. Using the setup for my digital piano, and as studio monitors. sounds amazing. Also use it as a sound system for my PC. Great all around, no complaints. Only thing Im not really fond of is the plastic covering. Its the type of plastic that gets micro scratches incredibly easily, even when wiping with a simple soft cloth. You need to use a very fine micro fiber cloth to clean. And they are dust magnets, due to the static cling. However, not a major issue overall. Just not how I would have designed these things.

The hubby loved his gift. Perfect for home gatherings!

i had to flip the high-end switch to -10 db to get them listenable as near field monitors. if it was possible i would rather NOT have the bi-amps inside because i miss out on the vintage sound from a Nacamichi amp. Note that These must go through a mixing board of some sort in order to modify the volume without doing it manually every time on each speaker. I suppose this makes a very technically flat frequency response at many volume levels. I love JBL but these are not impressive like my 4312 monitors were in the 1980s, and its not just nostalgia.