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JBL 306P MkII 6.5 inch Powered Studio Monitor

112W Powered 2-way Studio Reference Monitor with 6.5" Woofer, 1" Tweeter, and Magnetic Shielding (each)
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Powerful and Accurate Nearfield Monitoring for Every Studio

JBL 306P MkII active studio monitors are a great nearfield solution for any serious audio engineer or music producer. They’re great for mixing music in your DAW software, editing video, or any other task that requires monitoring accuracy. JBL designed the 306P MkII with advanced features acquired from their 7 Series and M2 Master Reference Monitor, making legendary JBL performance accessible to every studio. JBL’s innovative Image Control Waveguide works in concert with refined transducers to deliver a well-defined and incredibly dimensional stereo image. Ask anyone at Sweetwater: From surprisingly rich lows to smooth highs, you’ll find it easy to produce great-sounding recordings with JBL 306P MkII studio monitors.

Incredible stereo imaging thanks to an innovative waveguide

When you can clearly hear everything in your mix, you make accurate sonic judgments — which leads to better-sounding recordings. To that end, JBL applied innovative elements from their 7 Series and M2 Master Reference Monitors to give the 306P MkII truly impressive sound reproduction capabilities. The Image Control Waveguide design is one such feature, and it helps the 306P MkII present a deep, detailed soundstage and a wide, room-friendly sweet spot.

Wide sweet spot equals a better studio experience

We’re engineers, musicians, and producers too — we know you don’t spend every second of your studio time in the ideal mixing position. JBL 306P MkII monitors have a broad sweet spot, which means there’s less variation in what you hear when you’re not in the perfect position. Especially if you have clients in the room, you want consistent sound throughout your studio, and you’ll like what you hear from the 306P MkII.

Ported design for greater accuracy at low volume levels

Checking your mix at low volume levels is a great way to confirm your overall balances, but many monitors will suffer in the bass regions when monitoring at low levels. The JBL 306P MkII uses JBL’s patented Slipstream low-frequency port for accurate bass response at low playback levels. The double-flared port shape also reduces the turbulence some ported designs suffer from, meaning that bass response remains pure when you turn the 306P MkII back up.

JBL 306P MkII Powered Studio Monitor Features:

  • Next-generation JBL transducers for optimized transient response and enhanced linearity
  • Boundary EQ settings compensate for environmentally induced low-frequency anomalies
  • Patented Image Control Waveguide for detailed imaging and a wide, room-friendly sweet spot
  • Patented Slipstream low-frequency port for superior bass performance at all playback levels
  • Integrated custom Class D amplifiers deliver 112 watts (LF: 56 watts; HF: 56 watts) of power for high output and dynamic range
  • Frequency response (±3dB): 47Hz–20kHz
  • HF Trim switch adjusts high-frequency output to accommodate room acoustics or personal preferences
  • Flexible connectivity with balanced XLR and 1/4" TRS inputs, +4dBu/–10dBV input-sensitivity switch, and volume control
  • Engineered to JBL Linear Spatial Reference design criteria for outstanding accuracy in any acoustical environment
  • Strenuous JBL 100-hour power test ensures years of reliability
  • Shielded for safe placement near magnetically sensitive equipment
  • Sleek, modern design provides a dramatic flair to any studio
  • Compact footprint accommodates a variety of studio spaces
  • Sold individually

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Tech Specs

  • Powered: Yes
  • Power Configuration: Bi-amped
  • Quantity: Single
  • LF Driver Size: 6.5" woofer
  • LF Driver Type: Cone
  • HF Driver Size: 1" tweeter
  • HF Driver Type: Soft dome
  • LF Driver Power Amp: 56W
  • HF Driver Power Amp: 56W
  • Total Power: 112W Class D
  • Frequency Range: 39Hz-24kHz (-10dB)
  • Frequency Response: 47Hz-20kHz (±3dB)
  • Crossover Frequency: 1425Hz
  • Maximum Peak SPL: 110dB
  • Input Types: 1 x XLR, 1 x 1/4"
  • Enclosure Type: Rear Ported
  • Enclosure Material: 15mm Medium-Density Fiberboard
  • Height: 14.2"
  • Width: 8.8"
  • Depth: 11.1"
  • Weight: 15.95 lbs.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 306PMKII

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Rated 5/5

JBL 306P MkII 6.5 inch Powered Studio Monitor

My first time using monitor speaker while attempting to record/mix acoustic music. My initial issues were that none of my acoustic recordings sounded like what I hear while preforming. Now while mixing using the JBL 306P, I'm getting closer. Even the banjo and dobro are sounding true to live (Now, I'm not sure if that's good or bad. Hah!).
Rated 5/5

Fabulous Speakers

I just got these speakers a couple of weeks ago. I produce both music and film. I absolutely love these little guys. Clean and true sound. I’d buy them again in a heartbeat!
Music background: Professional composer and producer
Rated 5/5

Perfection!

I just recieved my JBL 306P MkII 6.5" Powered Studio Monitor's and have them connected to my Behringer mixer. I using a vintage Shure SM61 mic with a NUX B-3 Wireless Microphone Transmitter/Reciever attached to it and was extremely pleased with the full rich quality of the sound, bass and treble. These speakers would make a kazoo sound good!
Music background: I'm a country singer/songwriter and I recorded a duet with the late country music legend Johnny PayCheck of "Take This Job And Shove It" fame.
Rated 5/5

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They're JBL'stU 4th
THESE ARE JBL's, no need to ask if they ROCK !!! get the 310 LSR Subwoofer to go with them ! OMG !!! The perfect living room/bedroom setup... Very dynamic, volume controls and EQ-able as well.............I just crank them 3 clicks before 11 and........... they FRIKKIN' HOWL !!!
Especially the subwoofer, PURE THUMPIN BASS RESPONSE.....correct placement of the Subwoofer makes it even THUMPIER !!!!

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU ONCE AGAIN MR JAMES B. LANSING, A TRUE AMERICAN ICON/PIONEER/LEGEND !

U kno, since I bought the JBL 601's I will not buy any other speakers.......Seriously, IF IT AIN'T A JBL, DON'T WASTE YOUR $$$$ !
Music background: HARD AS A ROCK !
Rated 5/5

Great sound - Size and power are perfect for a 14x16 practice studio

Size and power are well matched for a 14x16 practice studio. Sound is clean, amplifiers are quiet.
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