Short answer: the JBL 4305P. It ranks #40 of 119 powered bookshelf speakers by sound quality, rated 4.4/5, at $1,499.99; the APS Klasik 2020 ranks #58, rated 4.3/5, and costs $1,800, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
What the APS Klasik 2020 does well: Analog nearfield monitors with very even vocals, tuneful bass, sharp imaging and strong detail, with XLR and RCA inputs. The catch: Its all-analogue design means no streaming, Bluetooth, DSP or automatic room correction.
What the JBL 4305P does well: Powered speakers with studio accuracy plus streaming, optical and USB inputs, made for a living room or desk. It keeps a wired aux input, which the APS Klasik 2020 lacks. Watch for: Crossover-region directivity changes mean the narrow on-axis span does not describe every listening angle.
Buy the JBL 4305P. It is rated higher for sound quality than the APS Klasik 2020 and costs less, so it is the default pick unless a specific strength of the other one matters more to you.
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Specifications Side By Side
| APS Klasik 2020 | JBL 4305P | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,800 per pair | $1,499.99 per pair |
| Ranked | #58 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #40 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Dimensions | 14.2”H x 8.3”W x 12.6”D (360.7 x 210.8 x 320 mm) | 13.2H x 8.3W x 8.8D inches |
| Frequency Response | 39Hz - 25kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 45Hz - 25kHz (-6dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | XLR, RCA | XLR/TRS combo, 3.5mm Aux, Optical, USB-B, Ethernet |
| Weight | 22 lbs (10.0 kg) each | Primary 14.6 lbs (6.6 kg), Secondary 14.1 lbs (6.4 kg) |
| Drivers | 7” (178mm) woofer | 5.25-inch pulp woofer; 1-inch annular compression driver |
| App | No | - |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| EQ | Yes (Room adjustment) | - |
| DSP | No | - |
| Amplifier Power | 100w Per Speaker | 300W system: 125W LF + 25W HF per speaker |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| RCA Input | Yes | No |
| TRS Input | No | Yes |
| Optical Input | No | Yes |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | No | Yes |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | - | 45Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 40.5Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Maximum SPL | - | ~93dB at 2m in-room before limiting (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | - | 5.44 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | - | 7.45 |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.1 |
Where the Ratings Come From
- APS Klasik 2020: reviews by DSAUDIO.review and Sound On Sound Measurements and.
- JBL 4305P: Spinorama.org measurements and reviews by Erin’s Audio Corner video.
This comparison is generated from the ratings, specifications and measurements on each product’s own page, and it updates when that data changes. How we rank explains how each rating is decided.
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