Yamaha HS5 vs JBL Professional 305P MkII
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 | HS5 | 305P MkII | Better fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small room, on a desk (10 m², 0.8 m) | 64 | 82 | 305P MkII |
| Medium room (18 m², 1.1 m) | 66 | 83 | 305P MkII |
| Large room, on stands (30 m², 1.8 m) | 59 | 77 | 305P MkII |
| Desk close to the wall (under 20 cm) | 60 | 78 | 305P MkII |
| Bass-heavy music (techno, hip-hop) | 53 | 82 | 305P MkII |
| Flat with neighbours, untreated room | 66 | 83 | 305P MkII |
Key differences
- The JBL Professional 305P MkII costs €40 less per pair.
- The JBL Professional 305P MkII is more neutral in independent measurements (preference score 7.52 vs 6.32).
- The JBL Professional 305P MkII reaches deeper bass: 47 Hz vs 62 Hz (−6 dB).
Specs side by side
| Yamaha HS5 | JBL Professional 305P MkII | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price (pair) | €318 | €278 |
| Preference score (with sub) | 6.32 | 7.52 |
| Bass, −6 dB | 62 Hz | 47 Hz |
| Max level (pair peak at 1 m) | — | 111 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) | 285 × 170 × 222 mm | 298 × 185 × 231 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