Short answer: the Klipsch The Sevens, if you are buying new. The JBL 4329P ranks higher than it (#73 vs #108 of 119 powered bookshelf speakers, 4.1/5 vs 3.7/5) but is discontinued, so only consider it used; the Klipsch The Sevens is still sold new at $799.12.
The JBL 4329P is the better-sounding, deeper-bass option. Discontinued powered horn speakers with deep bass, streaming, and Bluetooth, a convenient full range living room system. Its bass reaches about 31Hz before falling 3dB, against 49Hz for the Klipsch The Sevens. 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.
What the Klipsch The Sevens does well: A powered stereo pair for TV and music with HDMI, phono, optical, USB and Bluetooth inputs plus a subwoofer output. It supports aptX HD Bluetooth, which the JBL 4329P lacks. The catch: The review found a recessed 2-4kHz region and upper-treble emphasis, producing a scooped balance that a simple treble reduction did not fully fix.
Buy the Klipsch The Sevens new; the JBL 4329P is no longer sold new, so it only makes sense as a used find.
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Measured Differences
- Bass depth: the JBL 4329P reaches 27 Hz (10 dB down) against 36 Hz for the Klipsch The Sevens, about half an octave deeper. You hear more of the lowest bass notes and kick drums.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL 4329P | Klipsch The Sevens | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4,500 per pair Discontinued | $799.12 per pair |
| Ranked | #73 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #108 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Drivers | 8” midwoofer, 1” compression driver with JBL High-Definition Imaging horn | 6.5” high-excursion woofer, 1” titanium tweeter on Tractrix horn |
| Dimensions | 20.3”H x 12.6”W x 12.7”D | 16.375”H x 8.125”W x 13.1875”D |
| Weight | 34.4 lbs (15.6 kg) (primary), 34.4 lbs (15.6 kg) (secondary) | 22.3 lbs (10.1 kg) (primary), 19.8 lbs (9 kg) (secondary) |
| Sensitivity | 102.2dB (measured at 0.3V/1m, Erin’s Audio Corner) | - |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 31Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 49Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 27Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 36Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Frequency Response | 30Hz - 20kHz (anechoic, manufacturer specified) | 39Hz - 25kHz (+/-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | USB, Optical, Bluetooth, Analog, 3.5mm, AirPlay 2 | HDMI, Phono, 3.5mm, USB, Optical, Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, aptX Adaptive | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported | ported, rear flared port |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 5.40 | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 6.72 | - |
| XLR Input | No | No |
| RCA Input | No | No |
| TRS Input | No | No |
| Optical Input | Yes | Yes |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI Input | No | Yes |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Amplifier Power | 300W RMS per speaker (600W total system power) | 200W total (400W peak) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| App | - | Yes (treble/mid/bass EQ, subwoofer output, dynamic bass mode) |
| Subwoofer Output | - | Yes |
| Outputs | - | Subwoofer |
Where the Ratings Come From
- JBL 4329P: Spinorama.org measurements and reviews by Erin’s Audio Corner.
- Klipsch The Sevens: reviews by Erin’s Audio Corner and Audio Science Review.
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