The JBL 4429 ranks #145 out of 188 total Large Size Bookshelf Speakers for sound quality. See all Passive Home rankings for every top pick.
Brand: JBL
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#145 JBL 4429: $6,000 per pair Discontinued eBay
Pros: A large studio monitor with a 12” pure pulp woofer and 2” and 0.75” titanium compression drivers on a SonoGlass horn, with front panel level controls. Sensitivity is 91dB. JBL’s measurements show a preference score of 4.46 that reaches 6.23 with an ideal subwoofer, with 0.48 listening window deviation.
Cons: JBL no longer sells it new. Bass reaches 45.2Hz (-3dB) and about 33Hz (-10dB). Discontinued.
Related speakers: JBL 4309, JBL 4319, JBL 4349, JBL 4367, JBL 4369.
How it compares: Just above it: Elac BS 314 - 3.5Hz lower bass extension (-3dB). Just below it: Focal Aria 906 - $3801 cheaper, 4.5Hz lower bass extension (-3dB).
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | about 32.7Hz (measured, manufacturer data via spinorama.org) |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 45.2Hz (measured, manufacturer data via spinorama.org) |
| DIY Kit | No |
| Drivers | 12” pure pulp woofer, 2” titanium compression driver, 0.75” titanium UHF driver on SonoGlass horn |
| Frequency Response | 40Hz-45kHz -6dB (manufacturer specified) |
| Impedance | 6 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 91dB (2.83V/1m, manufacturer specified) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.46 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 6.23 |
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