Yamaha HS7 vs JBL Professional 306P 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 | HS7 | 306P MkII | Better fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small room, on a desk (10 m², 0.8 m) | 59 | 65 | 306P MkII |
| Medium room (18 m², 1.1 m) | 70 | 78 | 306P MkII |
| Large room, on stands (30 m², 1.8 m) | 70 | 78 | 306P MkII |
| Desk close to the wall (under 20 cm) | 62 | 67 | 306P MkII |
| Bass-heavy music (techno, hip-hop) | 75 | 83 | 306P MkII |
| Flat with neighbours, untreated room | 63 | 71 | 306P MkII |
Key differences
- The JBL Professional 306P MkII is more neutral in independent measurements (preference score 6.94 vs 6.48).
Specs side by side
| Yamaha HS7 | JBL Professional 306P MkII | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price (pair) | €438 | €398 |
| Preference score (with sub) | 6.48 | 6.94 |
| Bass, −6 dB | 44 Hz | 43 Hz |
| Max level (pair peak at 1 m) | — | 113 dB |
| Woofer | 6.5″ | 6.5″ |
| Ways | 2 | 2 |
| Port | Rear | Rear |
| Room correction | No | No |
| Boundary EQ | Yes | Yes |
| Inputs | XLR, TRS | XLR, TRS |
| Size (H × W × D) | 332 × 210 × 284 mm | 361 × 224 × 282 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