Short answer: the KEF Coda W. Both are rated 3.9/5 for sound quality (#40 and #43 of 105 powered bookshelf speakers), and the KEF Coda W costs $999.99 against $2,198 for the JBL 705P, and with sound quality even, the cheaper one is the better buy.
The case for the JBL 705P: ASR’s data gives bass reaching -3dB around 48Hz and a 6.71 ideal-subwoofer preference score. Watch for: The standalone score is 4.70, and a localized cancellation near 750Hz contributes to the large 7.8dB midrange response span.
Why pick the KEF Coda W: Active stereo hub system powered by 200W Class-D amplification (70W LF / 30W HF bi-amped per speaker). Watch for: Lacks onboard Wi-Fi / network streaming capabilities, requiring a wired source or Bluetooth connection for wireless playback.
Buy the KEF Coda W. Both are rated the same for sound quality, and it costs $1,198.01 less than the JBL 705P.
About the ratings: the KEF Coda W’s rating is estimated from measured siblings and predecessors rather than its own measurements, with a likely range of 3.7 to 4.1, so this verdict could change once it is measured.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL 705P | KEF Coda W | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,198 per pair | $999.99 per pair |
| Ranked | #43 of 105 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #40 of 105 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers Estimated |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 47.6Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 38.9Hz (derived, log-interpolated between spinorama.org -9dB/-12dB points) | - |
| Dimensions | 10.6”H x 5.9”W x 10.8”D (268 x 151 x 274 mm) | 11.2”H x 6.6”W x 10.6”D (285 x 168 x 268 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 39Hz - 36kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 41Hz - 20kHz (±3dB) (manufacturer specified) |
| Weight | 12.6 lbs (5.7 kg) each | 24.9 lbs (11.3 kg) |
| Drivers | 5” woofer, 2409H 1” compression driver | 1” aluminum dome tweeter, 5.25” magnesium/aluminum alloy cone woofer |
| App | No | - |
| EQ | No | - |
| DSP | No | - |
| Amplifier Power | 500W total (250W woofer, 250W tweeter) | 200W |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.70 | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 6.71 | - |
| Inputs | XLR/TRS combo (analog), XLR AES3 (digital) | - |
| XLR Input | Yes | - |
| RCA Input | No | Yes |
| TRS Input | Yes | - |
| Optical Input | No | Yes |
| Coaxial Input | No | - |
| USB Input | No | Yes |
| HDMI Input | No | Yes |
| AES Input | Yes | - |
| Aux Input | No | - |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| Enclosure | - | ported, rear |
| Maximum SPL | - | 102 dB |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | - | aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive, AAC, SBC |
| Subwoofer Output | - | Yes |
| Stereo | - | pair |
| Cabinet Color | - | Dark Titanium, Midnight Blue, Moss Green, Nickel Grey, Vintage Burgundy |
| Country | - | United Kingdom |
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The Two Speakers In Full
JBL 705P: $2,198 per pair B&H Photo Video eBay
Same family: the JBL 708P (larger bookshelf, rated 4.2/5) and the JBL 708i (larger bookshelf, rated 3.7/5). See every JBL 7 Series generation.
Pros: ASR’s data gives bass reaching -3dB around 48Hz and a 6.71 ideal-subwoofer preference score. Its waveguided compression driver and dedicated amplification are suited to studio use, and the broad response trend is close to level. It has useful low-frequency reach for a five-inch monitor. Measured bass extension of 47.6Hz (-3dB).
Cons: The standalone score is 4.70, and a localized cancellation near 750Hz contributes to the large 7.8dB midrange response span. A crossover-region rise also prevents reference-flat reproduction. An average flat trend does not erase these features, and amplifier wattage is not a measured clean-SPL rating. The data does not support calling it uniformly flat simply because it shares technology with larger JBL models.
Full JBL 705P review and specifications →
| Released | Feb 2017 (9 years ago) |
|---|---|
| AES Input | Yes |
| Amplifier Power | 500W total (250W woofer, 250W tweeter) |
| App | No |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 38.9Hz (derived, log-interpolated between spinorama.org -9dB/-12dB points) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 47.6Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| DSP | No |
| Dimensions | 10.6”H x 5.9”W x 10.8”D (268 x 151 x 274 mm) |
| Drivers | 5” woofer, 2409H 1” compression driver |
| EQ | No |
| Frequency Response | 39Hz - 36kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Inputs | XLR/TRS combo (analog), XLR AES3 (digital) |
| Optical Input | No |
| RCA Input | No |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.70 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 6.71 |
| TRS Input | Yes |
| USB Input | No |
| Weight | 12.6 lbs (5.7 kg) each |
| XLR Input | Yes |
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KEF Coda W: $999.99 per pair Estimated Amazon KEF eBay
Pros: Active stereo hub system powered by 200W Class-D amplification (70W LF / 30W HF bi-amped per speaker). Employs a 5.25-inch magnesium/aluminum Uni-Q driver with a coincident 1-inch aluminum dome tweeter. Connectivity includes a built-in MM phono stage for turntables, HDMI ARC for television audio, USB-C (24-bit/192kHz), optical, RCA line in, Bluetooth 5.4 with aptX Lossless and aptX Adaptive, and dedicated subwoofer output.
Cons: Lacks onboard Wi-Fi / network streaming capabilities, requiring a wired source or Bluetooth connection for wireless playback.
Full KEF Coda W review and specifications →
| Released | Oct 2025 (1 year ago) |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | 200W |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive, AAC, SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 |
| Cabinet Color | Dark Titanium, Midnight Blue, Moss Green, Nickel Grey, Vintage Burgundy |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Dimensions | 11.2”H x 6.6”W x 10.6”D (285 x 168 x 268 mm) |
| Drivers | 1” aluminum dome tweeter, 5.25” magnesium/aluminum alloy cone woofer |
| Enclosure | ported, rear |
| Frequency Response | 41Hz - 20kHz (±3dB) (manufacturer specified) |
| HDMI Input | Yes |
| Maximum SPL | 102 dB |
| Optical Input | Yes |
| RCA Input | Yes |
| Stereo | pair |
| Subwoofer Output | Yes |
| USB Input | Yes |
| Weight | 24.9 lbs (11.3 kg) |
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