The JBL 4319 ranks #91 out of 95 total Large Size Bookshelf Speakers for sound quality. See Top Recommended Speakers By Attribute for all the top speaker suggestions.
Brand: JBL
#91 JBL 4319: $4000 Discontinued
Pros: High sensitivity around 90dB and controlled bass distortion mean the large 12” woofer plays loud with copious bass and modest amplifier power needs. Impedance dips are well controlled, so it isn’t a hard speaker to drive despite its size. User-adjustable midrange and treble level controls are built into the back panel.
Cons: CEA2034 spinorama shows a pronounced 800Hz dip and a comb-filtering pattern in the woofer response consistent with a delayed reflected source, plus poor and uneven vertical directivity. The reviewer described the sound as “boxy and closed in with some brightness” and could not recommend it “unless you like looking at it more than listening to it.” At 23.5” tall, it’s closer to a small tower than a typical bookshelf speaker. Discontinued. Discontinued.
Related speakers: JBL 4367.
How it compares: Just above it: HSU Research CCB-8 - $3301 cheaper, 0.4Hz higher bass extension (-3dB). Just below it: Yamaha NS-10 - $3501 cheaper, 0.2Hz higher bass extension (-3dB).
| Dimensions | 23.5H x 14.25W x 12D in (with grille) |
|---|---|
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 12" Differential Drive dual-voice-coil woofer, 5" inverted-dome midrange, 1" compression tweeter (3-way) |
| Sensitivity | approx. 90dB (per measurements) |
| Weight | 35.9 lbs / 16.3 kg each |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported |
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