Yamaha HS8 vs JBL Professional 308P 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 | HS8 | 308P MkII | Better fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small room, on a desk (10 m², 0.8 m) | 66 | 70 | 308P MkII |
| Medium room (18 m², 1.1 m) | 61 | 66 | 308P MkII |
| Large room, on stands (30 m², 1.8 m) | 82 | 85 | 308P MkII |
| Desk close to the wall (under 20 cm) | 64 | 68 | 308P MkII |
| Bass-heavy music (techno, hip-hop) | 70 | 75 | 308P MkII |
| Flat with neighbours, untreated room | 55 | 60 | 308P MkII |
Key differences
- The JBL Professional 308P MkII costs €72 less per pair.
Specs side by side
| Yamaha HS8 | JBL Professional 308P MkII | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price (pair) | €570 | €498 |
| Preference score (with sub) | 7.58 | 7.69 |
| Bass, −6 dB | 40 Hz | 40 Hz |
| Max level (pair peak at 1 m) | — | 115 dB |
| Woofer | 8″ | 8″ |
| Ways | 2 | 2 |
| Port | Rear | Rear |
| Room correction | No | No |
| Boundary EQ | Yes | Yes |
| Inputs | XLR, TRS | XLR, TRS |
| Size (H × W × D) | 390 × 250 × 334 mm | 419 × 254 × 308 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