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  2. Dynaudio Focus 30 vs JBL 4329P

Dynaudio Focus 30 vs JBL 4329P Comparison

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Dynaudio Focus 30

Powered Floor-standing | 30-22k Hz

Dynaudio Focus 30
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JBL 4329P

Powered Bookshelf | 28-25 kHz

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Dynaudio Focus 30 vs JBL 4329P Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing two different types of speakers. Dynaudio Focus 30 is a Floor-standing speaker whereas the 4329P is a Bookshelf speaker.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Dynaudio Focus 30 and JBL 4329P first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Key SpecsDynaudio Focus 30JBL 4329P
BrandDynaudio
Denmark · founded 1977
JBL
United States · founded 1946
Design3-way2-way
Built-in amplifier670-watt RMS (1000-watt peak)600-watt RMS
Tweeter1.1" Soft-Dome1" Horn-Loaded
Midrange5.5"—
Woofer5.5" MSP8" cast-frame paper-cone
Frequency response30-22k Hz28-25 kHz
Max depth / sample rate24-bit / 192 kHz24-bit / 192kHz
BluetoothBuilt-in 4.2Built-in 5.3
App controlYesYes
Weight16.20kg / 35.6lbs14.70kg / 32.3lbs
Dimensions (H x W x D)35-3/8" x 7-1/8" x 10-1/4"
900.0 x 180.0 x 261.0mm
20.3125" x 12.625" x 12.75"
515.5mm x 320mm x 322.4mm

The sections below take each area in turn: drivers, frequency response, physical size and what you get in the box.


Drivers

One of the fundamental differences between these two speakers is that Focus 30 is a 3-way design whereas the 4329P is a 2-way speaker. 3-way designs utilize a midrange driver in addition to the tweeter and woofer on 2-way designs. Designing a crossover for a 3-way speaker is a complicated process and generally increases the overall cost of the speaker.

Tweeter - 1.1 inchMidrange - 5.5 inchWoofer - 5.5 inch
Dynaudio Focus 30
Tweeter - 1 inchWoofer - 8 inch
JBL 4329P

TweeterMidrangeWoofer

Front view, drawn to scale - cabinets and drivers share one scale, so sizes are directly comparable. Hover a driver for its size.

Driver Dynaudio Focus 30 JBL 4329P
Driver Setup 3-way 2-way
Tweeter 1.1-inch 1-inch
Midrange 1 x 5.5-inch -
Woofer 1 x 5.5-inch 1 x 8-inch

Focus 30 features a 1.1" Cerotar Soft-Dome Tweeter, a 5.5" Midrange and 1 x 5.5" MSP Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 390 Hz - 4700 Hz. On the other hand, the 4329P features a 1" Teonex Horn-Loaded Tweeter and 1 x 8" cast-frame paper-cone Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 1675 Hz.

Dynaudio Focus 30 driver frequency bandsDynaudio Focus 30JBL 4329P30-39028-1.7kWoofer390-4.7kMidrange4.7k-22k1.7k-25kTweeter20501002005001k2k5k10k20k40kHz, log scale

Frequency Response

Focus 30 has a frequency range of 30-22k Hz whereas 4329P has a frequency range of 28-25 kHz. With a minimum frequency of 28Hz, the 4329P can go slightly deeper then the Focus 30's min frequency of 30Hz.

The graph below depicts how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average Low Frequency values of other speakers in the Floor-standing class in our database.

Low Frequency

Floor-standing Speakers

Focus 30
4329P
Min
Average
Median

Neither pair reaches down to 20Hz, the usual definition of full-range, which is normal for speakers of this size. If you want the bottom octave for movies or bass-heavy music, add a subwoofer to whichever you choose. Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available options.

Physical Specs

The size of a speaker can sometimes be an important decision factor due to space constraints or in some cases purely for esthetic reasons. In this section, we are going to compare Dynaudio Focus 30's and JBL 4329P's external dimensions. Dynaudio Focus 30 has external dimensions of 900.0 x 180.0 x 261.0mm (35-3/8-inch x 7-1/8-inch x 10-1/4-inch) whereas JBL 4329P has external dimensions of 515.5mm x 320mm x 322.4mm (20.3125inch x 12.625inch x 12.75inch).

Dynaudio Focus 30 is 140mm narrower and 61mm less deeper than JBL 4329P but it is also 385mm taller.

Size, drawn to scale

FRONTDynaudio Focus 30 front: 180 x 900 mm (7.1 x 35.4 in)JBL 4329P front: 320 x 515 mm (12.6 x 20.3 in)Dynaudio Focus 30180 × 900 mmJBL 4329P320 × 515 mmTOP / FOOTPRINTDynaudio Focus 30 footprint: 180 x 261 mm (7.1 x 10.3 in)JBL 4329P footprint: 320 x 322 mm (12.6 x 12.7 in)Dynaudio Focus 30180 × 261 mmJBL 4329P320 × 322 mm
Both speakers and both views share one scale, so everything here is directly comparable. Hover a box for its dimensions.

One scale for both, standing on the same surface and pushed back to the same wall, so the deeper one visibly sticks out further.

JBL 4329P needs about 119% more floor or shelf area. JBL 4329P is 61mm deeper, so it stands that much further out from the wall. Dynaudio Focus 30 is 385mm taller.

Base Surface Area Comparison
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited. The base surface area of the Dynaudio Focus 30 is approximately 469.8cm2 / 72.8inch2 and base area of the JBL 4329P is approximately 1030.4cm2 / 159.7inch2. The Focus 30 requires 54% less surface area than the 4329P which gives it a small advantage on placement in tight spaces.

What's in the Box of JBL 4329P?

Here are the items that come with the 4329P:
  • 2 Powered speakers
  • 2 Grilles
  • Two 69-inch AC power cords
  • 10-feet CAT5e cable
  • Remote control
  • 2 AAA batteries
  • 8 Self-adhesive feet
  • Owner-feets Manual
  • Important Safety Instructions


Reasons to choose Dynaudio Focus 30 over JBL 4329P

Driver Setup 3-way vs 2-way Have a dedicated mid-range driver
Base Surface Area 469cm2 vs 1030cm2 Takes less floor space
RCA Connection Yes vs No Connection via RCA input

Reasons to choose JBL 4329P over Dynaudio Focus 30

Woofer Size 8 inches vs 5.5 inches Larger woofer
Low Frequency Response 28 Hz vs 30 Hz Generates deeper bass
High Frequency Response 25k Hz vs 22k Hz Generates higher frequency
Handheld Remote Yes vs No Control the speaker by the included RC
Height 515mm vs 900mm Easier to fit in smaller spaces
Price per pair* 4500USD vs 8250USD costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)
3.5mm Connection Yes vs No Connection via 3.5mm AUX input

Dynaudio Focus 30 vs JBL 4329P Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications
General Dynaudio Focus 30 JBL 4329P
Brand Dynaudio JBL
Speaker Type Powered Stereo Speakers Powered Stereo Speakers
Frequency Response 30-22k Hz 28-25 kHz
Amplifier
Watts RMS (Continuous) 670-watt RMS 600-watt RMS
Watts Peak (Max) 1000-watt RMS n/a
Max Bit Depth 24-bit 24-bit
Max Sample Rate 192 kHz 192kHz
Drivers
Woofer Quantity 1 1
Woofer Size 5.5" 8"
Woofer Composition MSP cast-frame paper-cone
Tweeter Size 1.1" 1"
Tweeter Type Soft-Dome Horn-Loaded
Aimable Tweeter No No
Midrange Driver 5.5" No
Crossover Frequency 390 Hz - 4700 Hz 1675 Hz
Firing Direction n/a front
Physical Specs
Height 900.0mm (35.4") 515.0mm (20.3")
Width 180.0mm (7.1") 320.0mm (12.6")
Depth 261.0mm (10.3") 322.0mm (12.7")
Weight 16.20kg (35.6lbs) 14.70kg (32.3lbs)
Enclosure Acoustic Suspension Bass Reflex
Finish n/a 3/4-inch MDF with real wood veneer
Available Colors Black High Gloss, White High Gloss, Blonde Wood, Walnut Wood Satin Walnut, Black Walnut
Mounting Bracket No No
Grille Yes Yes
Moisture Resistancy No No
Connections
Aux Inputs 2x RCA 3.5mm
USB Port Service only USB-B
Phone Input No No
Subwoofer Output mono-RCA mono-RCA
Digital Input 1x Toslink, 1x RCA Optical
HDMI Input No No
Headphone Jack No No
Ethernet Port Yes Yes
Other
Parts Warranty 5yr drivers/2 yr amp
Labor Warranty 5yr drivers/2 yr amp

Verdict

A floor-standing against a bookshelf. They are built for different places in a room, so start with where these have to go rather than which looks better on paper.

AreaBetterWhy
Bassevenly matchedMuch the same reach (30Hz vs 28Hz).
Built-in powerevenly matchedSimilar onboard amplification (670W vs 600W RMS).
Connectionsevenly matchedThe same set of inputs and streaming options.
SizedependsDynaudio Focus 30 is easier to place; JBL 4329P is bigger, which usually goes with fuller bass. Your room decides.
TypedependsA Powered Floor-standing against a Powered Bookshelf - a different job rather than a better one.
CabinetdependsSealed vs Ported. Sealed is tighter and happier near a wall; ported digs lower but wants space behind it.
ExpandabilitydependsDynaudio Focus 30: a sub output; JBL 4329P: a sub output. JBL 4329P sits in a wider range (8 models), so a matched surround system is easier later.
PriceBJBL 4329P is cheaper - $4,500 against $8,250, about 45% less; arguably a different class.

A Dynaudio Focus 30  B JBL 4329P
depends neither is better in the abstract - it turns on your room, your system or how you will use them. Only specs published for both speakers are judged; anything missing on either side is left out rather than guessed.

Which should you choose?

Neither runs away with it - they trade advantages. Let the "depends" rows and your own room settle it. Think about the whole system, not just the speakers: the roughly $3,750 saved by taking the cheaper pair would buy a subwoofer or a better amplifier, and either usually does more for the sound than the difference between these two.

And remember what a spec sheet cannot show: how each looks in your room and whether the finish suits it, what dealer support and warranty are like where you live, and how they actually sound to you. If you can hear them first - ideally with your own music - that will tell you more than any number above.


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