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JBL 4305P vs JBL 4329P Comparison

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JBL 4305P

Powered Bookshelf | 45-25k Hz

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JBL 4329P

Powered Bookshelf | 28-25 kHz

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JBL 4305P vs JBL 4329P Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing 4305P and 4329P, two Powered Bookshelf speakers by JBL Being Powered speakers, they both have built-in amplifiers so you don't need an external power amp or an integrated amp to power them.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of JBL 4305P and JBL 4329P first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

JBL 4305P Key Specs

  • 2-way Design
  • 300-watt RMS Integrated Amplifier
  • 1" Horn-Loaded Tweeter
  • 5.25" Pulp Woofer
  • 45-25k Hz Frequency Response
  • 24-bit Max Depth / 192kHz Max Sample Rate
  • Built-in 5.1 Bluetooth
  • App Control Feature
  • Weight:6.60kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 336.0" x 8.3125" x 11.3125"( 336mm x 210mm x 223.3mm )

JBL 4329P Key Specs

  • 2-way Design
  • 600-watt RMS Integrated Amplifier
  • 1" Horn-Loaded Tweeter
  • 8" cast-frame paper-cone Woofer
  • 28-25 kHz Frequency Response
  • 24-bit Max Depth / 192kHz Max Sample Rate
  • Built-in 5.3 Bluetooth
  • App Control Feature
  • Weight:14.70kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 515.0" x 12.625" x 12.75"( 515.5mm x 320mm x 322.4mm )

4305P and 4329P are members of JBL's Studio Monitor series of speakers. Below you can find the loudspeakers from this series.

JBL Studio Monitor Series History
Model Body Frequency Watts RMSMax Depth / Sample Rate Woofer
JBL 4329P
Bookshelf 28-25 kHz 600-watt24-bit/192kHzΩ 1 x 8"
JBL 4305P
Bookshelf 45-25k Hz 300-watt24-bit/192kHzΩ 1 x 5.25"

In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the JBL 4305P and JBL 4329P compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these loudspeakers is the better choice for you.


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Drivers

Both 4305P and 4329P are 2-way speakers.

Driver JBL 4305P JBL 4329P
Driver Setup 2-way 2-way
Tweeter 1-inch 1-inch
Midrange - -
Woofer 1 x 5.25-inch 1 x 8-inch

4305P features a 1" Teonex Horn-Loaded Tweeter and 1 x 5.25" Pulp Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 1750 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.

Frequency Response

4305P has a frequency range of 45-25k Hz whereas 4329P has a frequency range of 28-25 kHz. With a minimum frequency of 28Hz, the 4329P can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the 4305P's min frequency of 45Hz.

Below graphs depict how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average values of the Min and Max Frequencies of other speakers in the Bookshelf class in our database.

Low Frequency

Bookshelf Speakers

4305P
4329P
Min
Average
Max
High Frequency

Bookshelf Speakers

JBL 4305P
JBL 4329P
Min
Average
Max

None of these speakers achieves full range experience which is commonly agreed as 20Hz-20kHz. In order to achieve lower lows / deeper bass, we recommend you pair these with a subwoofer. Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available options.

Cabinet Type and Port Position

Both 4305P and 4329P have front firing ports. front ported speakers offers more flexibility in placement in regards to proximity to walls&surfaces compared to rear ported speakers.

Physical Specs

Size of a speaker can sometimes become an important decision factor due to space constraints or in some cases purely for esthetic reasons. In this section, we are going to compare JBL 4305P's and JBL 4329P's external dimensions. JBL 4305P has external dimensions of 336mm x 210mm x 223.3mm ( 13.3125inch x 8.3125inch x 11.3125inch ) whereas JBL 4329P has external dimensions of 515.5mm x 320mm x 322.4mm ( 20.3125inch x 12.625inch x 12.75inch ) .

JBL 4329P is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 110mm wider, 179mm taller and 99mm deeper than JBL 4305P.

Below you can see the front view size comparison of JBL 4305P and JBL 4329P in scale.

JBL 4305P vs JBL 4329P Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of JBL 4305P and JBL 4329P Size and External Dimensions

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 JBL 4305P is approximately 468.0cm2 / 72.5inch2 and base area of the JBL 4329P is approximately 1030.4cm2 / 159.7inch2. The 4305P requires 55% less surface area than the 4329P which gives it a small advantage on placement in tight spaces.

Weight Comparison

The weight of a loudspeaker can become an important factor if you need to move and reposition the unit often. Weight of a speaker can also "sometimes" be an indicator of the rigidity of the enclosure and the quality of the internal components used. The JBL 4305P weighs 6.60kg / 14.5lbs and the JBL 4329P weighs 14.70kg / 32.3lbs. This makes the 4329P 123% heavier than the 4305P.

Here is a comparison of how 4305P and 4329P's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Powered Bookshelf class.

Weight
All Bookshelf Speakers
JBL 4305P
JBL 4329P
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Average
Max

What's in the Box of JBL 4305P?

Here are the items that are included inside the box of 4305P:
  • 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
  • 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 JBL 4305P over JBL 4329P
    Height 336mm vs 515mm Easier to fit in smaller spaces
    Base Surface Area 468cm2 vs 1030cm2 Takes less floor space
    Price per pair* 2200USD vs 4500USD costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)

    Reasons to choose JBL 4329P over JBL 4305P

    Woofer Size 8 inches vs 5.25 inches Larger woofer
    Low Frequency Response 28 Hz vs 45 Hz Generates deeper bass
    JBL 4305P vs JBL 4329P Specs Table
    Detailed comparison of specifications
    General JBL 4305P JBL 4329P
    Brand JBL JBL
    Speaker Type Powered Stereo Speakers Powered Stereo Speakers
    Frequency Response 45-25k Hz 28-25 kHz
    Amplifier
    Watts RMS (Continuous) 300-watt RMS 600-watt RMS
    Max Bit Depth 24-bit 24-bit
    Max Sample Rate 192kHz 192kHz
    Drivers
    Woofer Quantity 1 1
    Woofer Size 5.25" 8"
    Woofer Composition Pulp cast-frame paper-cone
    Tweeter Size 1" 1"
    Tweeter Type Horn-Loaded Horn-Loaded
    Aimable Tweeter No No
    Midrange Driver No No
    Crossover Frequency 1750 Hz 1675 Hz
    Firing Direction front front
    Physical Specs
    Height 336.0mm (13.2") 515.0mm (20.3")
    Width 210.0mm (8.3") 320.0mm (12.6")
    Depth 223.0mm (8.8") 322.0mm (12.7")
    Weight 6.60kg (14.5lbs) 14.70kg (32.3lbs)
    Enclosure Bass Reflex Bass Reflex
    Finish 3/4-inch MDF with real wood veneer 3/4-inch MDF with real wood veneer
    Available Colors Satin Walnut, Black Walnut Satin Walnut, Black Walnut
    Mounting Bracket No No
    Grille Yes Yes
    Moisture Resistancy No No
    Connections
    Aux Inputs 3.5mm 3.5mm
    USB Port USB-B USB-B
    Phone Input No No
    Subwoofer Output mono-RCA mono-RCA
    Digital Input Optical Optical
    HDMI Input No No
    Headphone Jack No No
    Ethernet Port Yes Yes
    Other
    Parts Warranty 5yr drivers/2 yr amp 5yr drivers/2 yr amp
    Labor Warranty 5yr drivers/2 yr amp 5yr drivers/2 yr amp

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