JBL Professional 305P MkII vs PreSonus Eris Studio 5
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 | Eris Studio 5 | Better fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small room, on a desk (10 m², 0.8 m) | 82 | 69 | 305P MkII |
| Medium room (18 m², 1.1 m) | 83 | 69 | 305P MkII |
| Large room, on stands (30 m², 1.8 m) | 77 | 55 | 305P MkII |
| Desk close to the wall (under 20 cm) | 78 | 70 | 305P MkII |
| Bass-heavy music (techno, hip-hop) | 82 | 63 | 305P MkII |
| Flat with neighbours, untreated room | 83 | 70 | 305P MkII |
Key differences
- Only the JBL Professional 305P MkII has an independent measurement, so its ranking rests on firmer data.
- The JBL Professional 305P MkII reaches deeper bass: 47 Hz vs 55 Hz (−6 dB).
- The JBL Professional 305P MkII plays louder: 9 dB more peak level.
- The PreSonus Eris Studio 5 has no rear port, so it is easier to place close to a wall.
Specs side by side
| JBL Professional 305P MkII | PreSonus Eris Studio 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price (pair) | €278 | €278 |
| Preference score (with sub) | 7.52 | — |
| Bass, −6 dB | 47 Hz | 55 Hz* |
| Max level (pair peak at 1 m) | 111 dB | 102 dB |
| Woofer | 5″ | 5.25″ |
| Ways | 2 | 2 |
| Port | Rear | Front |
| Room correction | No | No |
| Boundary EQ | Yes | Yes |
| Inputs | XLR, TRS | XLR, TRS, RCA |
| Size (H × W × D) | 298 × 185 × 231 mm | 291.5 × 203.2 × 223 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