Short answer: the JBL 708P. It ranks #65 of 119 powered bookshelf speakers by sound quality (rated 4.2/5) at $3,798 and is still sold new; the Dynaudio Core 47 ranks #75 (rated 4.1/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used.
The case for the Dynaudio Core 47: A professional three-way studio monitor with useful bass and flexible installation controls, with analog and digital inputs. The tradeoff: The measured 3.1dB response span from 300Hz to 5kHz and listening-window unevenness keep it below the leading accuracy choices.
What the JBL 708P does well: Professional studio monitors with useful bass, a compression driver tweeter, and onboard processing for careful installs. The tradeoff: The 2.6dB response span from 300Hz to 5kHz includes audible-relevance irregularities, with port-region features and vertical crossover sensitivity.
Buy the JBL 708P. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the Dynaudio Core 47 is discontinued, so it is only available used.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Dynaudio Core 47 | JBL 708P | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5,250 per pair Discontinued | $3,798 per pair |
| Ranked | #75 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #65 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” woofer, 2409H 1” compression driver |
| Dimensions | 9.4H x 15.4W x 14D in | 17.2”H x 9.8”W x 11.5”D (438 x 248 x 292 mm) |
| Weight | 33.3 lbs (15.1 kg) each | 25.1 lbs (11.4 kg) each |
| Amplifier Power | 1,150W each (150W HF, 500W MF, 500W LF) | 500W total (250W woofer, 250W tweeter) |
| Inputs | Analog XLR, AES3 digital XLR, word clock | XLR/TRS combo (analog), XLR AES3 (digital) |
| Country | Denmark | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.99 | 5.03 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 6.65 | 6.91 |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| RCA Input | No | No |
| TRS Input | No | Yes |
| Optical Input | No | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | No | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | Yes |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Frequency Response | 41Hz - 24kHz (±3dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 41Hz - 25kHz (+/-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | - | 43.9Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 35.6Hz (derived, log-interpolated between spinorama.org -9dB/-12dB points) |
| App | - | No |
| EQ | - | No |
| DSP | - | No |
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