In this review, we will be comparing 4305P and The Nines, two Powered Bookshelf speakers from JBL and Klipsch. 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 Klipsch The Nines first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the JBL 4305P and Klipsch The Nines 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 The Nines are 2-way speakers.
| Driver |
JBL 4305P |
Klipsch The Nines |
|
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 The Nines features a 1" Titanium Tractrix Horn Tweeter and 1 x 8" Fiber-composite Woofer .
Frequency Response
4305P has a frequency range of 45-25k Hz whereas The Nines has a frequency range of 34-25k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 34Hz, the The Nines 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
High Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
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
4305P has a front firing port whereas The Nines has a rear firing ports. JBL 4305P's front-firing port gives more flexibility in placement in regards to proximity to walls compared to Klipsch The Nines with its rear-firing port.
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 Klipsch The Nines's external dimensions. JBL 4305P has external dimensions of 336mm x 210mm x 223.3mm ( 13.3125inch x 8.3125inch x 11.3125inch ) whereas Klipsch The Nines has external dimensions of 493.0 x 243.0 x 399.0mm ( 19.375inch x 9.5625inch x 15.6875inch ) .
Klipsch The Nines is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 33mm wider, 157mm taller and 176mm deeper than JBL 4305P.
Below you can see the front view size comparison of JBL 4305P and Klipsch The Nines in scale.
Comparison image of JBL 4305P and Klipsch The Nines 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 Klipsch The Nines is approximately 969.6cm2 / 150.3inch2. The 4305P requires 52% less surface area than the The Nines 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 Klipsch The Nines weighs 12.25kg / 27lbs. This makes the The Nines 86% heavier than the 4305P.
Here is a comparison of how 4305P and The Nines's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Powered Bookshelf class.
Weight
All Bookshelf Speakers
What's in the Box of JBL 4305P?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of 4305P:
2 Powered speakers2 GrillesTwo 69-inch AC power cords10-feet CAT5e cableRemote control2 AAA batteries8 Self-adhesive feetOwner-feets ManualImportant Safety Instructions
What's in the Box of Klipsch The Nines?
Here are the items that come with the The Nines:
Powered speaker (Primary) Passive speaker (Secondary) 2 Grilles (pre-installed) 6.5-feet AC power cord 13-feet Proprietary speaker cable 6.5-feet Proprietary extension cable 58-inch HDMI cable 5-feet USB-B to USB-A cable Remote control 2 AAA batteries Instruction Booklet Need Help? Card
 Port Position |
Front
vs
Rear
|
Gives more flexibility placing close to walls |
 Height |
336mm
vs
493mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Base Surface Area |
468cm2 (210x223mm)
vs
969cm2 (243x399mm)
|
Takes less floor space |
 Ethernet Connection |
Yes
vs
No
|
High quality streaming over Ethernet |
 USB Port |
USB-B
vs
No
|
USB port adds flexibility |
 Woofer Size |
8 inches
vs
5.25 inches
|
Larger woofer |
| Low Frequency Response |
34 Hz
vs
45 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 Price per pair* |
1499USD
vs
2200USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
 Phono Input |
Yes
vs
No
|
Connect your turntable directly |
 HDMI Input |
ARC
vs
No
|
Connect HDMI sources directly |
| General |
JBL 4305P |
Klipsch The Nines |
| Brand |
JBL |
Klipsch |
| Speaker Type |
Powered Stereo Speakers |
Powered Stereo Speakers |
| Frequency Response |
45-25k Hz |
34-25k Hz |
Amplifier |
|
|
| Watts RMS (Continuous) |
300-watt RMS |
240-watt RMS |
| Watts Peak (Max) |
n/a |
480-watt RMS |
| Max Bit Depth |
24-bit |
24-bit |
| Max Sample Rate |
192kHz |
192 kHz |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
1 |
1 |
| Woofer Size |
5.25" |
8" |
| Woofer Composition |
Pulp |
Fiber-composite |
| Tweeter Size |
1" |
1" |
| Tweeter Type |
Horn-Loaded |
Tractrix Horn |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
No |
No |
| Crossover Frequency |
1750 Hz |
n/a |
| Firing Direction |
front |
rear |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
336.0mm (13.2") |
493.0mm (19.4") |
| Width |
210.0mm (8.3") |
243.0mm (9.6") |
| Depth |
223.0mm (8.8") |
399.0mm (15.7") |
| Weight |
6.60kg (14.5lbs) |
12.25kg (27lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Bass Reflex |
Bass Reflex |
| Finish |
3/4-inch MDF with real wood veneer |
MDF with genuine wood veneer |
| Available Colors |
Satin Walnut, Black 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 |
Yes |
| Subwoofer Output |
mono-RCA |
mono-RCA |
| Digital Input |
Optical |
Optical, HDMI |
| HDMI Input |
No |
ARC |
| Headphone Jack |
No |
No |
| Ethernet Port |
Yes |
No |
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
5yr drivers/2 yr amp |
1 Year |
| Labor Warranty |
5yr drivers/2 yr amp |
1 Year |