Short answer: the Kali Audio LP-8 V2, if you are buying new. The JBL 4329P measures as well as it (#73 vs #74 of 119 powered bookshelf speakers, 4.1/5 vs 4.1/5) but is discontinued, so only consider it used; the Kali Audio LP-8 V2 is still sold new at $598.
What the Kali Audio LP-8 V2 does well: An affordable 8 inch studio monitor with bass deep enough for music without a subwoofer and low hiss at a desk. The catch: The 3.8dB response span from 300Hz to 5kHz and 6.68 ideal-subwoofer score show less even tonality than the smaller Kali Audio LP-6 V2.
What the JBL 4329P does well: Discontinued powered horn speakers with deep bass, streaming, and Bluetooth, a convenient full range living room system. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Kali Audio LP-8 V2 lacks. The tradeoff: 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.
Buy the Kali Audio LP-8 V2, since the JBL 4329P is discontinued and only worth hunting down used.
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An affordable 8 inch studio monitor with bass deep enough for music without a subwoofer and low hiss at a desk.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Kali Audio LP-8 V2 | JBL 4329P | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $598 per pair | $4,500 per pair Discontinued |
| Ranked | #74 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #73 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Enclosure | 2-way active, ported | - |
| Drivers | 1” soft dome tweeter, 8” woofer | 8” midwoofer, 1” compression driver with JBL High-Definition Imaging horn |
| Dimensions | 16.5”H x 10”W x 11.3”D (419 x 254 x 286 mm) | 20.3”H x 12.6”W x 12.7”D |
| Weight | 19.8 lbs (9 kg) each | 34.4 lbs (15.6 kg) (primary), 34.4 lbs (15.6 kg) (secondary) |
| Amplifier Power | 100W total, bi-amped (60W LF, 40W HF) | 300W RMS per speaker (600W total system power) |
| Inputs | XLR, TRS, RCA | USB, Optical, Bluetooth, Analog, 3.5mm, AirPlay 2 |
| Country | United States (design) | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.94 | 5.40 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 6.68 | 6.72 |
| XLR Input | Yes | No |
| RCA Input | Yes | No |
| TRS Input | Yes | No |
| Optical Input | No | Yes |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | No | Yes |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| Frequency Response | 37Hz - 25kHz (-10dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 30Hz - 20kHz (anechoic, manufacturer specified) |
| Sensitivity | - | 102.2dB (measured at 0.3V/1m, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | - | 31Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 27Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | - | SBC, aptX Adaptive |
| Woofer Cabinet | - | ported |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 |
Frequency Response Compared
Both speakers’ spinorama measurements, overlaid. A flatter line is more neutral: peaks sound forward or harsh, dips sound recessed. Each curve is shifted so its average from 300 Hz to 3 kHz sits at 0 dB, so loudness differences between the two are removed and only the shape is compared.
Measurement data: Kali Audio LP-8 V2 (measured by Erin’s Audio Corner) and JBL 4329P (measured by Erin’s Audio Corner), via spinorama.org.
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