Short answer: the JBL 4369. It ranks #7 of 228 floorstanding speakers by sound quality, rated 4.7/5, at $25,000. The Magico A5 ranks #61, rated 4.3/5, at $24,800, $200 cheaper, not enough of a saving to outweigh the sound-quality gap.
The JBL 4369 is the better-sounding choice. A large studio monitor style floorstander with a 15 inch woofer and horn tweeter that is very easy to drive and plays loud. The catch: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared with ranked speakers.
Why pick the Magico A5: A sealed aluminum flagship tower with a beryllium tweeter, accurate sound and high output without ports, for those wanting a statement speaker. The catch: Despite three 9-inch woofers, the measured -3dB point is only 49.5Hz and the 1.17 low-frequency Q indicates a pronounced sealed alignment, so subwoofers still help with the deepest bass.
Buy the JBL 4369. It is rated higher for sound quality, and saving $200 with the Magico A5 does not make up for the sound-quality gap.
Worth knowing: the JBL 4369 has not been measured yet. Its rating is estimated from related models, with a likely range of 4.5 to 4.9, so treat this verdict as provisional.
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Measured Differences
- Efficiency: the JBL 4369 is rated at 93 dB sensitivity against 88 dB for the Magico A5, so it plays as loud with roughly a third of the amplifier power.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL 4369 | Magico A5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $25,000 per pair | $24,800 per pair |
| Ranked | #7 of 228 in Large Size Floorstanding Speakers Estimated | #61 of 228 in Large Size Floorstanding Speakers |
| Drivers | 15” (380mm) 2219Nd-1 woofer, 3” (75mm) D2830B compression driver on HDI waveguide | Three 9-inch woofers; 5-inch midrange; 28mm beryllium tweeter |
| Frequency Response | 28Hz - 25kHz (-6dB) (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Sensitivity | 93dB (2.83V/1m, manufacturer specified) | 88dB (manufacturer specified, 2.83V/1m) |
| Impedance | 6 ohms nominal | 4 ohms nominal |
| Crossover Frequency | 800Hz | - |
| Power Handling | Up to 350W RMS | - |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported, front | - |
| Dimensions | 44.1”H x 24.8”W x 18.5”D (1120 x 630 x 470 mm) | 44.8”H x 10.5”W x 14.9”D (1137 x 267 x 378.5 mm) |
| Weight | 140 lbs (63.5 kg) each | 179.9 lbs (81.6 kg) each |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | - | 49.5Hz (measured, spinorama.org) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | approximately 30Hz (measured, spinorama.org) |
| Enclosure | - | Sealed aluminum |
| Spinorama Preference Score | - | 5.65 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | - | 7.49 |
| DIY Kit | - | No |
Where the Ratings Come From
- JBL 4369: manufacturer specifications and listening comparisons; no independent measurement has been published yet.
- Magico A5: Spinorama.org measurements.
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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