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JBL LSR-305 MKII Studio Monitor $200 Each Delivered @ Belfield Music

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JBL LSR-305 MKII Studio Monitor $200 Each Delivered @ Belfield Music

https://www.belfieldmusic.com.au/products/jbl-lsr305-mkii-po…
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https://www.belfieldmusic.com.au/products/2-x-jbl-lsr305-mki…

Product Information:

JBL LSR305P MKII
The JBL LSR305 mkII is a compact powered studio monitor makes legendary JBL performance available to every studio. With the revolutionary JBL Image Control Waveguide and refined transducers, JBL 305P MkII offers stunning detail, precise imaging, a wide sweet spot and impressive dynamic range that enhances the critical listening capabilities of any modern workspace. Featuring patented technologies derived from the JBL 7 Series and M2 Master Reference Monitors, and sporting a sleek, modern design, JBL 305P MkII delivers outstanding performance and an enjoyable mix experience at an accessible price.

Patented Image Control Waveguide
Reveal impressive detail, ambience and depth in your mixes thanks to the groundbreaking JBL Image Control Waveguide. Originally developed for JBL’s flagship M2 Master Reference Monitor, this patented innovation ensures an acoustically seamless transition between the low- and high-frequency transducers and provides an immersive soundstage with precise imaging. Offering a broad sweet spot and neutral frequency response, JBL 305P MkII delivers a crystal-clear representation of your mix—revealing subtle details, even when listening off-axis.

Big Sound Out of the Box
JBL 305P MkII is ready for the most demanding production styles right out of the box. Dual integrated Class D power amplifiers, custom designed by JBL for each transducer, give you generous dynamic range for any project. From music production and podcasting to cinematic sound design or daily vlogging, enjoy the output and power you need to hear exceptional detail at any volume—even at peak SPLs. Simply plug in, power on, and start creating.

Tailored Sound to Fit Your Studio
The dimensions and acoustics of a room can have a major effect on sonic accuracy, and that’s why JBL 305P MkII lets you adjust the response to fit your studio. The new Boundary EQ attenuates the low-end boost that can occur when you place monitors directly on the desktop or near walls. The 3-position HF Trim switch allows you to adjust the high-frequency response of the 305P MkII to tailor it to room acoustics or personal tastes.

Flexible Connectivity
Offering both balanced XLR and 1/4″ TRS inputs, and adjustable +4dBu/-10dBV input sensitivity, the 305P MkII offers flexible, professional connectivity options to provide easy setup while maintaining your signal integrity.

Specifications:

Patented Image Control Waveguide for detailed imaging and a broad, room-friendly sweet spot
Next-generation JBL transducers for optimized transient response and improved linearity
Patented Slip Stream™ low-frequency port for superior bass performance at all playback levels
Dual integrated, custom Class-D amplifiers provide 82 watts of power for high output and dynamic range
New Boundary EQ settings compensate for low frequency variants introduced by the environment
HF Trim switch adjusts high-frequency output to room acoustics or personal preferences
Flexible connectivity with balanced XLR and 1/4″ TRS inputs, +4dBu / -10dBV input-sensitivity switch and adjustable volume control
Engineered to JBL Linear Spatial Reference design criteria for outstanding accuracy in any working space
Strenuous JBL 100-hour full-power test ensures years of reliability
Sleek, modern design provides a visual upgrade to any studio

Powered: Yes

Power Configuration: Bi-amped

LF Driver Size: 5″ woofer

LF Driver Type: Cone

HF Driver Size: 1″ tweeter

HF Driver Type: Soft dome

LF Driver Power Amp: 41W

HF Driver Power Amp: 41W

Total Power: 82W Class D

Frequency Response: 49Hz-20kHz (±3dB), 43Hz-24kHz (-10dB)

Crossover Frequency: 1725Hz

Maximum Peak SPL: 108 dB SPL

Input Types: 1 x XLR, 1 x 1/4″ TRS

Enclosure Type: Ported

Enclosure Material: 15mm Medium-Density Fiberboard

Dimension: 298 x 185 x 231mm

Weight: 4.73 kg

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  • +3

    Decent price - *paired ~$40 ea cheaper compared to competitor price drops

    Well-reviewed studio monitors in price range JBL LSR305 MKII vs KRK 5 vs Kali LP-6 vs IK iLoud Micro Monitors

  • +1

    Good price for local stock delivered.

  • ooooh, I have a 2.1 already. Should I get 3 of these…

    Can you please share what mixer I can get to make 5.1 possible given these are XLR or balanced/powered?

    • +1

      only has balanced input

      you need some kind of preamp with balanced out… preferable w/ volume ctrl, dacs etc.

      • I do but for a 2.1 Topping DX7s. No idea of the product available for 5.1. More for PC or TV use.

        • +1

          home theater

          but for a desktop is 5.1 even all that useful?

          there arent too many balanced output home theater products that arent $2,000+++

          • @tonyjzx: Agree, unless you get a sound card & 3.5mm to XLR out but then I wouldn't expect good sound from any converter as the voltage out will be minuscule

      • +2

        If your source isn't balanced output you shouldn't have any issues running a unbalanced TS connecter in the TRS jack on the monitors.

        Obviously will be an unbalanced connection, but isn't likely to be an issue really.

        • TBH, balanced or not is not really an issue. The input is digital and balanced output at the moment in 2.1. Have not seen a product that can do headphone amp and preout xlr out for 5.1. Hence, I am finding it difficult to change to 5.1. In the JBL manual, they actually say to use a mixer to achieve this instead of subwoofer doing the split (the sub has xlr in and out to work in 2.1 with the satellites advertised here).

          I was hoping to put the speakers as my home theatre instead of PC monitors in future and hence, the 5.1. Betters off getting a Dolby atmos setup if receivers costs 2K

          • +1

            @samkenny: If you are looking for home theatre 5.1 setup, than any AVR with 5.1 pre-outs will do the job just fine. It can be either balanced or unbalanced (RCA) pre outs, you can use unbalanced to balanced cable for connection. Just volume match each speakers, and control the over all volume with the AVR/Pre-pro.

            However, I would advice against this, as it is not practical, these are not loud enough for HT, and it would be painful to power them on and off one by one.

            If you are looking for 5.1 audio interface, I haven't a clue.

            By the way, these speakers are really good for the price. I have had the bigger 8 inch woofer speakers, and they were really something to listen to, I regret selling them.

            • @bluehalk: Thanks for the reply and explaination. AVR with 5.1 pre-outs is the way to go. As this is OzB, I don't want to "waste" anything I already have and working perfectly fine.

              After discussing this here, decided not to go 5.1 as expanding to Dolby Atmos will be a pain and aesthetically wouldn't match (esp center speaker).

              Yes, I have 308s at the moment but they are plenty loud for HT (half tv volume and half speaker volume). The secret to turning on all the speakers is to link them to a single power splitter with a smart plug :)

              • @samkenny: Yes, 308s are plenty loud, but personally I didn't find them loud enough for my HT use.

                Its bit hard to explain, but by loud I mean, that they were not sensitive enough to produce the cinematic dynamics. Obviously, I don't listen at reference levels in my HT, but even at medium to high volumes, some speakers just don't have the enough sensitivity to produce the dynamics really well. Sure, these do go loud but in HT setup, I felt these are not the ideal choice. Also, as others have pointed out, these are better at near field and perfect for music.

                • @bluehalk: I think I know what you mean. The "throw" is limited and these are not coloured (often coloured is preferred in HT environment). Since my setup is quite close to where I sit, it is a non-issue at the moment. In my new place I might as well just get a proper dolby atmos setup like the sonys or something.

          • +1

            @samkenny: That's the thing though, don't think you need XLR outputs, unbalanced RCA will be fine, run an RCA to 1/4" TS cable (or an adapter) and that should work no dramas.
            I've done exactly that with my monitors to use for the HT during a period I was without normal speakers.

            Plenty of AV receivers will have 5ch pre-outs via RCA and if you go with a prepro you may even get balanced outputs too (although I'm sure they're more expensive). Have a look second hand, if you don't need the latest codec supports you might be able to get a solid unit cheap, my big tank of a Denon set me back $700 and aside from Atmos and HDR it does everything I need.

      • You don’t need a preamp to connect RCA to a balanced input. It’s the same level so you just need a passive adapter.

        The real question is why the hell would you want to use studio monitors for home theatre/hifi?

        As someone with both a large recording studio and a couple of hifi systems, I would suggest these are not the best for listening environments.

    • i have m-audio studio monitors that have xlr inputs and I run them just fine off a 3.5mm stereo headphone to dual unbalanced XLR cable.

      you should just be able to get unbalanced RCA jack to XLR cables and should work fine

  • +1

    A lot of speaker for the money.

  • +1

    Audiophiles seem to be obsessed with using these as relatively cheap speakers.

    • +6

      there's a reason

      they're bloody good and they reflect decades of experience and manufacture

      I would trust JBL given they are Harman who are owned by Samsung. Look at how much Harman does.

      Certainly I would trust them over Edifier or any of these new upstarts.

      • TBH edifiers are great and I was so sad when I had to let them go due to moving. At that age, it was all about the bass.

      • Edifier has owned Stax for the last 10 years, so they'd have a fair bit of knowledge and experience on hand.

      • I don't doubt it! My comment was more to suggest 'they must be good'.

      • +1

        LSR-305 mk1 user here, 10/10 recommend this deal. Incredible value, they punch far above.

    • +1

      They really are great value for the quality of the sound they produce. Audio Science Review has a write up and a satisfied panda rating. https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/j…

  • +3

    These are as good as it gets before spending considerably more

  • Great price!

  • +2

    I got these when Belfield had these on sale for $395 a pair 2 years ago. I paired them with the matching LSR310s connected to a Schiit Jotunheim connected to my PC. I'm no big audiophile, but this is set up is incredible. I definitely recommend if you have the space for it.
    If you plan on using this for your lounge room set up—just note that these speakers and studio speakers in general, are near field speakers. If your lounge room is suitable for it then go ahead!

  • @elichu296
    Will the 308's be available?

    • +2

      308s are giant though

      they arent really desktop things at this point unless you want to buy stands

    • +2

      We can do a pair for $720 for the 308s

  • I have this hooked up to my pc with an Audiolab mdac via usb but I'm thinking of swapping it to the TV and use the TV's 2.1 Edifier for the pc. My dac has optical and 3.5mm inputs and I'm unsure if I'll lose the ability to control the volume for the TV with the remote if I use optical inputs.

    • The TV volume on your remote would only control the volume from the TV. I've got a soundbar on optical—I have the TV volume set to 0 and use the soundbar remote for the audio—-the pain is having two remotes.

      • Damn, there's no way around it?

        • If you use headphone out…you can control the volume.

          • @samkenny: Is that an older TV? If it has an ARC HDMI input/output you should be able to control both from a single remote (the TV remote).

            • +1

              @AlanHB: OP wants to use this with his TV. Optical input or 3.5mm are the two options. On LG TV like CX doesn't allow optical volume control when that is selected as the output. Hence, use Headphone-out if you are lazy not to control the volume manually on the Audiolab mdac.

              • @samkenny: Thanks for the good info. I'll have to buy some 6.3 to 3.5 cables then.

    • +2

      Pretty sure you would lose that ability, it’d just be master control from the DAC. You can get ARC HDMI to optical adapter easily enough, still allows you to control the audio.

      I just use headphone jack -> RCA from my TV, plenty fine for me.

      I can easily swap between my DAC (XLR out) and my TV (RCA out) by using a NobSound Little Bear MC3. Worked a lot better and more flexibly than screwing around with a DAC.

      On AliExpress, with the two knobs on the front: Nobsound 3-IN-3-OUT XLR Balanced / RCA Stereo Converter Audio Selector Box Passive Preamp For Home Amplifier

      • +1

        @shiny1 Here’s the first product I was talking about (didn’t bother looking for the best prices, sorry): https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/3-5mm-Black-ARC-Audio-DAC-Extrac…?

      • Thanks for the input (lol)
        Is there loss of quality if there are so many bridging connections? Optical, then hdmi arc, then speakers.

        • +1

          I probably wouldn’t be doing mixing & mastering through it, but for general listening, absolutely don’t worry about it unless the product is absolutely trash and introduces noticeable noise.

          Easy grounds for a refund if you can notice it, not a worry in the world if you don’t.

          With that being said, I only used the ARC HDMI extractor very briefly before settling on the NobSound Little Bear as my preferred solution, which doesn’t have any conversion stages after it comes out of the TV, just good ‘ol signal routing

  • How can I connect two of these to a PC?

    • +2

      Ideally via an audio interface with balanced outputs e.g. Focusrite Solo mk3. Otherwise the speakers will accept unbalanced input (e.g. from your PC audio line out) on the 1/4" input sockets. You may need to change the input sensitivity switch to -10dBV if using unbalanced input.

      • Is it bad to have unbalanced input?

        • +2

          Not necessarily, but it is worth remembering that these monitors don't have a typical volume control, and you may find that the mobo audio output sounds a bit shit with the level turned down low enough to make these quiet.

          Some kind of preamp level control is much better, I run this for the PC as I don't do any recording on the machine at the moment so I don't need an actual interface, and this is compact and convenient.
          https://www.storedj.com.au/m-audio-air-hub-usb-monitoring-in…

          Was cheaper when I got mine though, dunno that I'd buy it instead of the Scarlett Solo which is the same price there right now.

        • +2

          Not for a mid-fi desktop setup. Balanced is mainly beneficial for long cable runs, as it allows interference gathered along the length of the cable to be cancelled out.

          I use these speakers on a desktop with a basic usb dac/amp (dragonfly black) and a 3.5mm to dual 6.35mm cable and they sound excellent.

          • +1

            @snep: I'm using mine with a JBL Nano Patch for easy volume control and into my Topping D10s DAC. No issues and sound great on the PC.

    • +1

      Ideally with an audio interface or a DAC unit. The speaker has inputs for 3.5mm jack and XLR

      So PC -> DAC -> Speaker

      Alternatively, you can buy an adapter with two 3.5mm jack splits so that in can connect it to your PC headphones jack

    • You need an interface or dac with xlr or trs outputs

      • Not necessarily as these speakers do accept unbalanced input on 1/4 inch input.

    • Behringer Eurorack 1204 (or similar) mixer…2nd hand for less than $50. They never quit.

  • I have a Audio-GD fun that i use for my headphones, can I use it as a DAC for these speakers?

    The outputs are in the following image —> https://imgur.com/a/P39AoOE

    I don't think it has a balanced output.

    • It's not balanced but there's no issue using the single-ended line out.

      Just be aware you'll need something else like a preamp to get volume control. Volume on the audio-gd won't affect the line out.

  • I got the version 1 of these and if I plug it into my PC directly I hear all sorts of crazy static-y noises when I open a game. Wondering if a DAC would solve this.

    • It did for me but gets expensive fast. Defeats the OzB mantra haha

      • Which one did you get? I keep hearing I need one with optical otherwise it wouldn’t solve the issue but my desktop motherboard doesn’t even have an optical connection.

        • https://drop.com/buy/topping-dx7s There are other cheaper options as this has a headphone amp as well. USB is the input option you should be thinking of if you are connecting with your PC.

          • @samkenny: Bloody hell! I was thinking of just getting this https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B07LGV3ZJJ/

            It seems ok from what I can tell but I'm guessing I'd need a pair of RCA to 1/4" TS cables. Is that how you also connected yours?

            • @ChillBro: I know right! Was in an annoyed mood and don't know why I switched to above instead of this (an earlier version) https://m-audio.com/air-hub (really nice volume control). Yes, if you go with that, that would be your only option. I used XLR cables as I have that option.

              • @samkenny: Thanks for that suggestion but it seems to have lower specs (24-bit/96kHz) compared to the one I linked (32Bit/768kHz) in addition to being more expensive so I think I'm going to pass on that.

                From what I just read, XLR cables are generally better than RCAs for longer cables but at shorter lengths, there's no real difference?

                • @ChillBro:

                  it seems to have lower specs (24-bit/96kHz) compared to the one I linked (32Bit/768kHz)

                  Keep in mind that these numbers are mostly irrelevant. I'm not even sure that true 32 bit recordings are available at all? 24 bit recordings are already more than good enough, past that it's just that manufacturers like to put big numbers on the box.

                  That said they are relevant insofar as they give some indication as to what dac chip is being used.

                  I'd recommend checking out Amir's posts on audiosciencereview for objective measurements of dac performance. Some of the best are around US$100.

                • +1

                  @ChillBro: I think the one you listed is a better option. I just remembered the first one I had used and posted here. I got those at around $70 on a discount at the time and found it perfect to get started on this addictive hobby. I.e. satellites, sub, xlr cables or headphone to 6.x cables, DAC, DAC/AMP combo etc.
                  Cables are snake oil unless you are a DJ and pulling 3m+ cables. snep below put it nicely.

                  Now I am on the lookout for the elusive Topping RC-22 Remote Control…

    • +1

      Hey man had the same problem running the monitors out of my old Creative ZxR I think it's picking up the coil whine or ground loop or whatever it is I don't know but this hum eliminator fixed it for me: ART DTI 2

      Don't have the problem now with my external SMSL M200 USB DAC.

      • Thanks for that! So the smsl usb dac alone was enough to get rid of that noise? I.e. you don’t also need that isolator box you linked?

        • +1

          That's correct. Sound quality was an upgrade too it's richer and fuller compared to the ZxR (not that the ZxR was bad I enjoyed it when I had it but the M200 is better).

          Another added bonus is the M200 has XLR balanced output (though I read somewhere apparently it's not a truly balanced I can't remember).

  • For those of us already with a DAC/Amp with only unbalanced RCA outputs then these are not the best solution. Still, they are indeed excellent speakers and if you are running a Scarlett or Focusrite then this is a great choice of monitor…. or the KRKs also.

    Personally I have a Schitt Hel and want to use it as prefader for everything so I am going for the Presonus with the RCA in just to make it cleaner.

    • My understanding is, looking at the manual, that they will take unbalanced input via the 1/4" input sockets. So you could get 2 x RCA to 1/4" TS cables to connect them.

      • +1

        You can, there is also some other things you need to do including reducing the input gain by -10dB. It works but is not ideal.

    • Recently got an SMSL DO200 to feed my original 305's. My firewire interface (Presonus) needs a cap job in the power supply (I think), but this SMSL makes them sound way better to me (using optical from my Mac).

      Now I just have to fix the old JBL sub, which also needs a cap job. :-(

      305 should take unbalance input just fine, but certainly will gain some noise.

      They're not really high end speakers of course, but do the job.

  • I'm not an audiophile, but i recently got a pair of Dayton B652 Airs from Catch for like $192. paired with a Fosi BT30D 2.1ch bluetooth amp ($115 on black friday deal), they sound beautiful, check out the reviews. I guess they're not strictly monitors but for home listening they're wonderful

  • Any chance on getting a deal on the Pioneer DDJ-1000SRT ?

    • Can do this for $2549

  • +2

    No audiophile here but aren't monitors for reproducing sound in a neutral fashion and only appeal to people who do recordings? For normal people and the like, these might sound dull and unexciting?

    • +3

      audiophiles say this a lot about flat frequency responses but it never really made sense to me. songs are mixed by professional audio engineers primarily on flat monitors, and it's not like they're trying to make it sound bad on those. but it's all preference, if you're used to a certain FR then it may sound boring to you. vice versa, it's not true that flat is always better for casual listening

    • Well, you can't cut the midrange and give the V-curve sound that a lot of people are used to. But monitors are designed to sound great and with the waveguides on the tweeters, provide max accuracy for the treble across a range of different angles. And also shouldn't sound "flabby" - are usually designed with proper materials for the speaker cones and tweeter domes to ensure everything sounds nice and tight.

      only thing with the 5" would be that the bass won't extend that far, if you listen to a lot of music with lower frequencies (dubstep, dnb, trance), or expect them to reproduce the sub-bass impacts that you get all the time on modern movies, then they won't do that well.

      this is why I have 8" monitors on my setup

    • One of the more popular monitors there years ago was the Yamaha NS-10, and it had a pronounced boost in the mid-range. Sounds engineers generally found that a mix sounding good on those was pretty good on almost anything. I think the result was usually the U-sound that so many people sound pleasing.

  • What do these normally cost?

    • +1

      $299 each retail…give or take.

  • +1

    Dear elichu296, could you please also make deal on the matching lsr310 sub 🙏

    • +1

      Unfortunately the sub is out of stock for quite a while at the moment.

  • Give us some high end audiophile deals.

  • +1

    Got these run into a Scarlett 2i4 and have cut the cables to the speaker which houses the control on my logitech z623 (strictly to use the sub) which connects to the 2i4 via RCA. I couldn't imagine what a better setup would sound like

  • I've got a pair of these for my DJ setup - great speakers.

  • +1

    Been rocking mine as desktop music/gaming speakers for 2-3 years now and the past year with the subwoofer previously with the Creative ZxR and now with the SMSL M200 USB DAC. Sounds fantastic just awesome speakers for the money.

  • Looks like a great price!

    For anyone new into wanting to get this simply setup ready to go on their PC, you could pair this with a cheap USB Audio Interface (i.e. Behringer, Steinberg, Scarlett) that will take TRS inputs, as well as balanced 2x TRS cables (something like the Hosa CSS-202 Dual 1/4).

  • +1

    Bargain monitors, best sound in the price range even in an untreated room. Got two a few weeks ago for only $10 more each after some eBay discounts. Got here within a week too.

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