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What separates these listings
- Price snapshot
- $69.01 price gap
- Product B has the lower captured price. This excludes delivery and ongoing costs.
- Editorial assessment
- 0.5-point score gap
- Product A has the higher research score, not a measured performance advantage.
- Specification coverage
- 5 of 27 fields shared
- Shared labels have recorded values on both sides; matching labels do not guarantee matching units or test conditions.
Product A
(2) JBL 305P MkII 5" 2-Way Active Powered Studio Reference Monitors
- Potential fit
- Nearfield mixing in acoustically treated rooms
- Trade-off to resolve
- Rear bass ports require distance from walls
Product B
Yamaha HS4 Powered Studio Monitor in Black, Pair (HS4 B)
- Potential fit
- Small-desk reference monitoring in compact spaces
- Trade-off to resolve
- Master-slave design links pair with speaker wire
Side-by-side evidence
27 of 27 recorded specification fields shown
| Side by side |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Buyer rating | 4.7 | 4.7 |
| Price | $319.00 | $249.99 |
| Our score | 8.2/10 | 7.7/10 |
| Ratings count | 997 ratings | 2,380 ratings |
| Brand | JBL | Yamaha |
| Best for | Nearfield mixing in acoustically treated rooms | Small-desk reference monitoring in compact spaces |
| Acoustic dispersion | 8.8/10 | — |
| Low-frequency extension | 7.8/10 | 6.2/10 |
| Cabinet and hardware build | 7.6/10 | — |
| Room tuning controls | 8.1/10 | — |
| Price-to-performance ratio | 8.7/10 | — |
| Acoustic calibration | — | 8.5/10 |
| Connectivity options | — | 8.9/10 |
| Amplification headroom | — | 7.0/10 |
| Build and accessories | — | 7.9/10 |
| Coverage Pattern | 120° x 90° | Not recorded |
| Cabinet Dimensions | 11.7" x 7.3" x 9.1" (298 x 185 x 231mm) | Not recorded |
| Net Weight | 10.43 lbs (4.73 kg) | Not recorded |
| Enclosure Material | Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) | Stainless Steel |
| System Type | Two Powered 5" Two-Way Studio Monitor | Not recorded |
| Frequency Range (-10dB) | 43 Hz – 24 kHz | Not recorded |
| Frequency Response (±3dB) | 49 Hz – 20 kHz | Not recorded |
| Peak SPL Max | 108dB | Not recorded |
| Peak Input Max (-10dBV / +4dBu) | +6dBV / +20.3dBu | Not recorded |
| HF/LF Trim Control | -2dB, 0dB, +2dB | Not recorded |
| Input Types | Balanced XLR and 1/4" TRS | Not recorded |
| Audio Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo |
| Mounting Type | Tabletop Mount | Tabletop Mount |
| Speaker Type | Monitor | Monitor |
| Additional Features | Built In Microphone | Not recorded |
| Antenna Location | For Music Studios | For audio and DAW workstations |
| Speaker Size | Not recorded | 4.5 inches |
| Speaker Maximum Output Power | Not recorded | 26 watts |
| Color | Not recorded | Black |
| Is Waterproof | Not recorded | False |
| Control Method | Not recorded | Touch |
| Woofer Diameter | Not recorded | 11.43 centimeters |
| Water Resistance Level | Not recorded | Not Water Resistant |
| Specific Uses For Product | Not recorded | Music production, video editing |
| Controller Type | Not recorded | Button |
| Frequency Response | Not recorded | 22 KHz |
| Number of Audio Channels | Not recorded | 2 |
| Our verdict | Featuring five-inch drivers and calibrated waveguides, the 305P MkII pair provides a wide sweet spot and reliable nearfield accuracy. However, rear-facing bass ports demand space away from boundaries, and they will accentuate low-end room modes without acoustic absorption. Treating the listening environment is necessary to realize their full mix utility. | The HS4 brings Yamaha's mid-forward reference style to a compact desktop footprint via a shared master-slave amplifier configuration. The four-inch woofers limit deep low-end reproduction, requiring reference headphones for sub-bass decisions. Setting up these monitors in an untreated room will undermine their intended frequency balance. |
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Most recent product record update: September 15, 2026. Individual records may be older; this is not a verification date for every claim. Prices on this page were read from the listings Sep 15, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026.
- Amazon listing: (2) JBL 305P MkII 5" 2-Way Active Powered Studio
- Amazon listing: Yamaha HS4 Powered Studio Monitor in Black, Pair (HS4
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