Short answer: the JBL 4329P for genuinely full-range bass; the Adam Audio T7V for nearfield neutrality. The 4329P extends to 30Hz anechoically with a measured F3 of 31Hz and reaches the low 20s in-room, though it has no HDMI input for TV ARC. The T7V is balanced and neutral, very close to the Yamaha HS8, with narrow vertical dispersion.
The case for the JBL 4329P: Genuinely full-range performance for a bookshelf-style speaker - anechoic response extends to 30Hz (measured F3 31Hz), reaching into the low 20s Hz range in-room depending on placement. The tradeoff: No HDMI input, a real drawback if you want to run these directly off a TV’s ARC.
Buy the Adam Audio T7V new; the JBL 4329P is no longer sold new, so it only makes sense as a used find.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL 4329P | Adam Audio T7V | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4,500 per pair Discontinued | $579.98 per pair |
| Ranked | #45 of 68 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #55 of 68 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Drivers | 8” midwoofer, 1” compression driver with JBL High-Definition Imaging horn | 7” (178mm) woofer |
| Dimensions | 20.3”H x 12.6”W x 12.7”D | 13.7”H x 8.3”W x 11.5”D (348 x 210.8 x 292.1 mm) |
| Weight | 34.4 lbs (15.6 kg) (primary), 34.4 lbs (15.6 kg) (secondary) | 15.7 lbs (7.1 kg) |
| Sensitivity | 102.2dB (measured at 0.3V/1m, Erin’s Audio Corner) | - |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 31Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | approx. 65Hz, extrapolated from the reviewer’s directly-computed -6dB point of 45.4Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 27Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | approx. 45Hz, extrapolated from the reviewer’s directly-computed -6dB point of 45.4Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Frequency Response | 30Hz - 20kHz (anechoic, manufacturer specified) | 39Hz - 25kHz (-6dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | USB, Optical, Bluetooth, Analog, 3.5mm, AirPlay 2 | XLR, RCA |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, aptX Adaptive | - |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 5.40 | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 6.72 | - |
| XLR Input | No | Yes |
| RCA Input | No | Yes |
| TRS Input | No | No |
| Optical Input | Yes | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | Yes | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Amplifier Power | 300W RMS per speaker (600W total system power) | 70w Per Speaker |
| Bluetooth | Yes, 5.3 | No |
| App | - | No |
| EQ | - | Yes (Room adjustment) |
| DSP | - | No |
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The Two Speakers In Full
JBL 4329P: $4,500 per pair Discontinued eBay
Pros: Measured -3dB extension of 32.2Hz provides deeper native bass than the smaller 4305P. Integrated amplification and streaming make it convenient for a full-range living-room system, and its larger format is useful when scale matters. Measured bass extension of 31Hz (-3dB), with a measured sensitivity of 102.2dB.
Cons: 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. Its 6.72 ideal-subwoofer score trails the 4305P. There is no HDMI connection for the simplest TV hookup. Discontinued.
Full JBL 4329P review and specifications →
| AES Input | No |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | 300W RMS per speaker (600W total system power) |
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 27Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 31Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bluetooth | Yes, 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, aptX Adaptive |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| Dimensions | 20.3”H x 12.6”W x 12.7”D |
| Drivers | 8” midwoofer, 1” compression driver with JBL High-Definition Imaging horn |
| Frequency Response | 30Hz - 20kHz (anechoic, manufacturer specified) |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Inputs | USB, Optical, Bluetooth, Analog, 3.5mm, AirPlay 2 |
| Optical Input | Yes |
| RCA Input | No |
| Sensitivity | 102.2dB (measured at 0.3V/1m, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 5.40 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 6.72 |
| TRS Input | No |
| USB Input | Yes |
| Weight | 34.4 lbs (15.6 kg) (primary), 34.4 lbs (15.6 kg) (secondary) |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported |
| XLR Input | No |
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Adam Audio T7V: $579.98 per pair Amazon eBay
Pros: Audioholics’ measurements provide useful evidence about the midrange and treble, with a digitized 2.4dB response span from 300Hz to 5kHz. Basic tonal controls and analog connections suit a straightforward nearfield system. Measured bass extension of 65Hz (-3dB).
Cons: Correct listening height is important for the two-way crossover. Basic shelf controls offer less adjustment flexibility than parametric room correction.
Full Adam Audio T7V review and specifications →
| AES Input | No |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | 70w Per Speaker |
| App | No |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | approx. 45Hz, extrapolated from the reviewer’s directly-computed -6dB point of 45.4Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | approx. 65Hz, extrapolated from the reviewer’s directly-computed -6dB point of 45.4Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| DSP | No |
| Dimensions | 13.7”H x 8.3”W x 11.5”D (348 x 210.8 x 292.1 mm) |
| Drivers | 7” (178mm) woofer |
| EQ | Yes (Room adjustment) |
| Frequency Response | 39Hz - 25kHz (-6dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Inputs | XLR, RCA |
| Optical Input | No |
| RCA Input | Yes |
| TRS Input | No |
| USB Input | No |
| Weight | 15.7 lbs (7.1 kg) |
| XLR Input | Yes |
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