In this review, we will be comparing 4329P and Xeo 20, 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 Xeo 20 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 Xeo 20 Key Specs
- 2-way Design
- 260-watt RMS Integrated Amplifier
- 1.1" Soft-Dome Tweeter
- 5.5" Magnesium Silicate Polymer Woofer
- 40-21k Hz Frequency Response
- 24-bit Max Depth / 96 kHz Max Sample Rate
- Built-in 4.1 Bluetooth
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 320.7" x 7.125" x 10.125"( 320.7 x 181.0 x 257.2mm )
In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the JBL 4329P and Dynaudio Xeo 20 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 Xeo 20 are 2-way speakers.
| Driver |
JBL 4329P |
Dynaudio Xeo 20 |
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Driver Setup
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2-way
|
2-way
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|
Tweeter
|
1-inch
|
1.1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
- |
- |
|
Woofer
|
1 x 8-inch
|
1 x 5.5-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 Xeo 20 features a 1.1" Coated Silk Soft-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 5.5" Magnesium Silicate Polymer Woofer .
Frequency Response
4329P has a frequency range of 28-25 kHz whereas Xeo 20 has a frequency range of 40-21k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 28Hz, the 4329P can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Xeo 20's min frequency of 40Hz.
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 Xeo 20 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 Xeo 20 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 Xeo 20'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 Xeo 20 has external dimensions of 320.7 x 181.0 x 257.2mm ( 12.625 x 7.125 x 10.125inch) .
JBL 4329P is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 139mm wider, 194.3mm taller and 64.8mm deeper than Dynaudio Xeo 20.
Below you can see the front view size comparison of JBL 4329P and Dynaudio Xeo 20 in scale.
Comparison image of JBL 4329P and Dynaudio Xeo 20 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 Xeo 20 is approximately 465.5cm2 / 72.2inch2. The 4329P requires 121% more surface area than the Xeo 20 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 Xeo 20?
Here are the items that come with the Xeo 20:
2 Powered bookshelf speakers2 GrillesTwo 8-feet AC power cordsRemote control2 AAA batteriesSetup Manual