JBL Professional 305P MkII vs M-Audio BX5 D3
Both side by side at true size, and which one fits better in typical rooms. Rankings come from the same engine as the quiz, using independent measurements where they exist.
Drawn at the same scale.
Which fits better?
Each situation is run through the same rules as the quiz. A gap of less than 2 points (of 100) counts as about the same.
| Situation | 305P MkII | BX5 D3 | Better fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small room, on a desk (10 m², 0.8 m) | 82 | 72 | 305P MkII |
| Medium room (18 m², 1.1 m) | 83 | 74 | 305P MkII |
| Large room, on stands (30 m², 1.8 m) | 77 | 68 | 305P MkII |
| Desk close to the wall (under 20 cm) | 78 | 68 | 305P MkII |
| Bass-heavy music (techno, hip-hop) | 82 | 65 | 305P MkII |
| Flat with neighbours, untreated room | 83 | 74 | 305P MkII |
Key differences
- The M-Audio BX5 D3 costs €60 less per pair.
- The JBL Professional 305P MkII is more neutral in independent measurements (preference score 7.52 vs 6.69).
- The JBL Professional 305P MkII reaches deeper bass: 47 Hz vs 59 Hz (−6 dB).
Specs side by side
| JBL Professional 305P MkII | M-Audio BX5 D3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price (pair) | €278 | €218 |
| Preference score (with sub) | 7.52 | 6.69 |
| Bass, −6 dB | 47 Hz | 59 Hz |
| Max level (pair peak at 1 m) | 111 dB | 113 dB |
| Woofer | 5″ | 5″ |
| Ways | 2 | 2 |
| Port | Rear | Rear |
| Room correction | No | No |
| Boundary EQ | Yes | Yes |
| Inputs | XLR, TRS | XLR, TRS |
| Size (H × W × D) | 298 × 185 × 231 mm | 254 × 176 × 197 mm |
Bold marks the better value where one is clearly better. * estimated from the maker's figure. Max level: peak level of a pair at 1 m, converted from the maker's figure.
Not sure? Check both against your room