JBL M2 2-Way Floor Standing or Soffit Mountable Master Reference Monit
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JBL M2 2-Way Floor Standing or Soffit Mountable Master Reference Monitor
The JBL M2 delivers the kind of transparent, controlled monitoring that defines professional mastering and mixing environments. Its dual configuration—floor-standing or soffit-mountable—adapts to control room geometry while maintaining acoustic integrity. These are engineered listening tools built to reveal exactly what your mix contains, without coloration or compromise.
Design & Construction
Built from rigid 1" MDF with extensive internal bracing and finished in satin black lacquer, the M2 combines acoustic stability with a compact footprint of just 26" × 26" × 20" and a weight of 129 lbs per speaker. The rigid enclosure eliminates panel resonance, ensuring that driver output reaches your ears uncolored by structural vibration.
Audio Performance
Anchored by a 2216Nd 15-inch differential drive woofer and a D2430K dual diaphragm dual voice coil compression driver crossed at 800 Hz, the M2 achieves a frequency response of 20 Hz to 40 kHz (±3 dB) with a 120° horizontal by 100° vertical coverage pattern. A maximum SPL of 123 dB means this system can pressurize a room with authority while maintaining clarity at typical mixing and mastering levels, giving you the dynamic headroom to evaluate transients and low-end texture with precision.
Key Features
- 2-Way floor standing or soffit mountable configuration
- 2216Nd 15-inch differential drive woofer
- D2430K dual diaphragm dual voice coil compression driver
- 800 Hz crossover frequency
- Frequency response 20 Hz to 40 kHz (±3 dB)
- Maximum SPL: 123 dB
- Coverage pattern: 120° horizontal by 100° vertical
- Enclosure: rigid 1" MDF with extensive internal bracing, satin black lacquer finish
- Dimensions: 26" × 26" × 20"
- Weight: 129 lbs per speaker
- Passive system requiring 1,200 watts into 8 ohms per speaker
- Input connectors: XLR and 1/4" TRS
The M2 is a neutral reference tool that rewards careful amplifier selection and proper room treatment with mixing and mastering results you can trust across playback systems.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Country of Manufacture | Mexico |
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At a Glance
The JBL M2 is a master reference monitor engineered to reveal mix truth in demanding mastering and critical mixing sessions, with extended frequency response (20 Hz–40 kHz), minimal coloration, and studio-proven transparency. Built from rigid braced MDF with a 15-inch differential drive woofer and dual diaphragm compression driver, it serves as a neutral playback standard for producers and engineers tracking and mixing sessions. Choose it when your mixes need to translate accurately across every playback system and you demand a listening environment free from sonic bias.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ mastering
- ✓ mixing
- ✓ studio sessions
- ✓ critical listening
Not the best pick for
- – live performance
- – portable use
- – practice spaces
Skill level: Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What amplifier do I need to drive the M2?
The M2 is a passive system requiring 1,200 watts into 8 ohms per speaker. You will need to pair it with a professional power amplifier and audio interface or mixing console with XLR or 1/4" TRS outputs.
Can the M2 be mounted in a soffit, or is it only floor-standing?
The M2 is dual-configuration and can be either floor-standing or soffit-mountable, allowing you to adapt it to your control room geometry while maintaining full acoustic integrity.
What's the frequency response, and will it handle very low frequencies?
The M2 delivers 20 Hz to 40 kHz (±3 dB), which covers extended sub-bass through high-frequency detail essential for mastering and mixing work.
How does the M2 compare to other mastering references like Genelec or ADAM?
The M2 sits in the professional mastering tier alongside comparable models like the Genelec 8351 and ADAM S7V, offering a neutral, transparent listening platform with minimal coloration and studio-proven reliability.
What are the physical dimensions and weight?
Each M2 is 26 inches wide by 26 inches deep by 20 inches tall and weighs 129 lbs, with a compact footprint designed to integrate into professional control rooms without dominating the space.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
We collect sales tax only on orders shipped to California. Orders shipped to any other US state are charged $0 sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. On this item that is roughly $525 less out the door than the same listed price at a national retailer or on a marketplace. Marketplaces such as eBay, Reverb and Amazon collect sales tax in nearly every state as marketplace facilitators no matter who the seller is, so the same item at the same price costs less bought direct. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included. Some states ask buyers to self-report use tax on out-of-state purchases.
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