Short answer: both are discontinued, and they are rated the same for sound quality (#75 and #73 of 119 powered bookshelf speakers). Either one is only an option used, so choose on condition and price. If you want one new, the Mesanovic CDM65 ranks #2 at $5,998.
Why pick the Dynaudio Core 47: A professional three-way studio monitor with useful bass and flexible installation controls, with analog and digital inputs. The catch: The measured 3.1dB response span from 300Hz to 5kHz and listening-window unevenness keep it below the leading accuracy choices.
The case for the JBL 4329P: Discontinued powered horn speakers with deep bass, streaming, and Bluetooth, a convenient full range living room system. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Dynaudio Core 47 lacks. The catch: The measured 4.5dB response span from 300Hz to 5kHz includes a notable midrange dip, so it is not as neutral as its size and price might suggest.
Buy the Dynaudio Core 47 or the JBL 4329P, whichever you find used in better condition; both are discontinued. For a new speaker, start with the Mesanovic CDM65 instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Dynaudio Core 47 | JBL 4329P | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5,250 per pair Discontinued | $4,500 per pair Discontinued |
| Ranked | #75 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #73 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Enclosure | 3-way active, bass-reflex | - |
| Drivers | 1” Esotar Pro tweeter, 4” MSP midrange, 7” MSP woofer | 8” midwoofer, 1” compression driver with JBL High-Definition Imaging horn |
| Dimensions | 9.4H x 15.4W x 14D in | 20.3”H x 12.6”W x 12.7”D |
| Weight | 33.3 lbs (15.1 kg) each | 34.4 lbs (15.6 kg) (primary), 34.4 lbs (15.6 kg) (secondary) |
| Amplifier Power | 1,150W each (150W HF, 500W MF, 500W LF) | 300W RMS per speaker (600W total system power) |
| Inputs | Analog XLR, AES3 digital XLR, word clock | USB, Optical, Bluetooth, Analog, 3.5mm, AirPlay 2 |
| Country | Denmark | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.99 | 5.40 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 6.65 | 6.72 |
| XLR Input | Yes | No |
| RCA Input | No | No |
| TRS Input | No | No |
| Optical Input | No | Yes |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | No | Yes |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| Frequency Response | 41Hz - 24kHz (±3dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 30Hz - 20kHz (anechoic, manufacturer specified) |
| Sensitivity | - | 102.2dB (measured at 0.3V/1m, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | - | 31Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 27Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | - | SBC, aptX Adaptive |
| Woofer Cabinet | - | ported |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 |
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