Short answer: the JBL 708P. Both are rated 4.2/5 for sound quality (#65 and #64 of 119 powered bookshelf speakers), and the JBL 708P costs $3,798 against $8,200 for the Meyer Sound Amie, and with sound quality even, the cheaper one is the better buy.
The case for the Meyer Sound Amie: Professional nearfield monitors with a reasonably even midrange, best paired with a subwoofer in a dedicated studio setup. The catch: Measured -3dB extension is 48.3Hz, so full-range monitoring benefits from bass support.
The case for the JBL 708P: Professional studio monitors with useful bass, a compression driver tweeter, and onboard processing for careful installs. Watch for: The 2.6dB response span from 300Hz to 5kHz includes audible-relevance irregularities, with port-region features and vertical crossover sensitivity.
Buy the JBL 708P. Both are rated the same for sound quality, and it costs $4,402 less than the Meyer Sound Amie.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Meyer Sound Amie | JBL 708P | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $8,200 per pair | $3,798 per pair |
| Ranked | #64 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #65 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Enclosure | 2-way active, sealed, multi-ply birch cabinet | - |
| Drivers | 1” silk dome tweeter (constant-directivity waveguide), 6.5” long-excursion cone woofer | 8” woofer, 2409H 1” compression driver |
| Dimensions | 15.3H x 9W x 13.24D in | 17.2”H x 9.8”W x 11.5”D (438 x 248 x 292 mm) |
| Weight | 24.9 lbs (11.3 kg) each | 25.1 lbs (11.4 kg) each |
| Amplifier Power | 2-channel Class D, one channel per driver | 500W total (250W woofer, 250W tweeter) |
| Country | United States | - |
| Maximum SPL | 117.5-120.5dB (manufacturer specified) | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.85 | 5.03 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 6.99 | 6.91 |
| Inputs | XLR (balanced analog) | XLR/TRS combo (analog), XLR AES3 (digital) |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| RCA Input | No | No |
| TRS Input | No | Yes |
| Optical Input | No | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | No | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | Yes |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Frequency Response | 45Hz - 20kHz (±4dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 41Hz - 25kHz (+/-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | - | 43.9Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 35.6Hz (derived, log-interpolated between spinorama.org -9dB/-12dB points) |
| App | - | No |
| EQ | - | No |
| DSP | - | No |
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