In this review, we will be comparing 4329P and Focus 20 XD, two Powered Bookshelf speakers from JBL and Dynaudio. 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 4329P and Dynaudio Focus 20 XD first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
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 )
Dynaudio Focus 20 XD Key Specs
- 2-way Design
- 300-watt RMS Integrated Amplifier
- 1.1" Soft-Dome Tweeter
- 6.7" Magnesium Silicate Polymer Woofer
- 39-24k Hz Frequency Response
- 24-bit Max Depth / 192 kHz Max Sample Rate
- Optional Bluetooth
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 362.0" x 7.8125" x 12.125"( 362.0 x 198.4 x 308.0mm )
In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the JBL 4329P and Dynaudio Focus 20 XD 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 4329P and Focus 20 XD are 2-way speakers.
| Driver |
JBL 4329P |
Dynaudio Focus 20 XD |
|
Driver Setup
|
2-way
|
2-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1-inch
|
1.1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
- |
- |
|
Woofer
|
1 x 8-inch
|
1 x 6.7-inch
|
4329P features a 1" Teonex Horn-Loaded Tweeter and 1 x 8" cast-frame paper-cone Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 1675 Hz. On the other hand, the Focus 20 XD features a 1.1" Coated-Silk Soft-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 6.7" Magnesium Silicate Polymer Woofer .
Frequency Response
4329P has a frequency range of 28-25 kHz whereas Focus 20 XD has a frequency range of 39-24k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 28Hz, the 4329P can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Focus 20 XD's min frequency of 39Hz.
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
4329P has a front firing port whereas Focus 20 XD has a rear firing ports. JBL 4329P's front-firing port gives more flexibility in placement in regards to proximity to walls compared to Dynaudio Focus 20 XD 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 4329P's and Dynaudio Focus 20 XD's external dimensions. JBL 4329P has external dimensions of 515.5mm x 320mm x 322.4mm ( 20.3125inch x 12.625inch x 12.75inch ) whereas Dynaudio Focus 20 XD has external dimensions of 362.0 x 198.4 x 308.0mm ( 14.25 x 7.8125 x 12.125inch) .
JBL 4329P is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 121.6mm wider, 153mm taller and 14mm deeper than Dynaudio Focus 20 XD.
Below you can see the front view size comparison of JBL 4329P and Dynaudio Focus 20 XD in scale.
Comparison image of JBL 4329P and Dynaudio Focus 20 XD 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 4329P is approximately 1030.4cm2 / 159.7inch2 and base area of the Dynaudio Focus 20 XD is approximately 611.1cm2 / 94.7inch2. The 4329P requires 69% more surface area than the Focus 20 XD which gives it a small disadvantage on placement in tight spaces.
What's in the Box of JBL 4329P?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of 4329P:
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 Dynaudio Focus 20 XD?
Here are the items that come with the Focus 20 XD:
2 Powered loudspeakers2 AC power cordsRemote controlSetup Manual