In this review, we will be comparing 4329P and Genelec G Five, two Powered Bookshelf speakers from JBL and Genelec. 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 Genelec G Five 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 )
Genelec G Five Key Specs
- 2-way Design
- 270-watt RMS Integrated Amplifier
- 1" Dome Tweeter
- 8" Cone Woofer
- 34-20k Hz Frequency Response
- N/A Max Depth / N/A Max Sample Rate
- No Bluetooth
- Weight:12.70kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 452.0" x 11 1/4" x 10 15/16"( 452 x 286 x 278 mm )
In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the JBL 4329P and Genelec G Five 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 Genelec G Five are 2-way speakers.
| Driver |
JBL 4329P |
Genelec G Five |
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Driver Setup
|
2-way
|
2-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1-inch
|
1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
- |
- |
|
Woofer
|
1 x 8-inch
|
1 x 8-inch
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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 Genelec G Five features a 1" Dome Tweeter and 1 x 8" Cone Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 3000Hz.
Frequency Response
4329P has a frequency range of 28-25 kHz whereas Genelec G Five has a frequency range of 34-20k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 28Hz, the 4329P can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Genelec G Five's min frequency of 34Hz.
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 Genelec G Five has a rear firing ports. JBL 4329P's front-firing port gives more flexibility in placement in regards to proximity to walls compared to Genelec G Five 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 Genelec G Five'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 Genelec G Five has external dimensions of 452 x 286 x 278 mm ( 17 13/16 x 11 1/4 x 10 15/16) .
JBL 4329P is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 34mm wider, 63mm taller and 44mm deeper than Genelec G Five.
Below you can see the front view size comparison of JBL 4329P and Genelec G Five in scale.
Comparison image of JBL 4329P and Genelec G Five 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 Genelec G Five is approximately 795.1cm2 / 123.2inch2. The 4329P requires 30% more surface area than the Genelec G Five which gives it a small disadvantage on placement in tight spaces.