In this review, we will be comparing 4329P and YU6, two Powered Bookshelf speakers from JBL and Kanto. 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 Kanto YU6 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 )
Kanto YU6 Key Specs
- 2-way Design
- 100-watt RMS Integrated Amplifier
- 1" Soft-Dome Tweeter
- 5.25" Kevlar Woofer
- 50-20k Hz Frequency Response
- 24-bit Max Depth / 96 kHz Max Sample Rate
- Built-in 4.0 Bluetooth
- Weight:4.00kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 272.0" x 6.9" x 8.1"( 272.0 x 175.0 x 205.0mm )
In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the JBL 4329P and Kanto YU6 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 YU6 are 2-way speakers.
| Driver |
JBL 4329P |
Kanto YU6 |
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Driver Setup
|
2-way
|
2-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1-inch
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1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
- |
- |
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Woofer
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1 x 8-inch
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1 x 5.25-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 YU6 features a 1" Silk Soft-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 5.25" Kevlar Woofer .
Frequency Response
4329P has a frequency range of 28-25 kHz whereas YU6 has a frequency range of 50-20k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 28Hz, the 4329P can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the YU6's min frequency of 50Hz.
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
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High Frequency
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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 YU6 has a rear firing ports. JBL 4329P's front-firing port gives more flexibility in placement in regards to proximity to walls compared to Kanto YU6 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 Kanto YU6'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 Kanto YU6 has external dimensions of 272.0 x 175.0 x 205.0mm ( 10.7 x 6.9 x 8.1inch) .
JBL 4329P is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 145mm wider, 243mm taller and 117mm deeper than Kanto YU6.
Below you can see the front view size comparison of JBL 4329P and Kanto YU6 in scale.
Comparison image of JBL 4329P and Kanto YU6 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 Kanto YU6 is approximately 358.8cm2 / 55.6inch2. The 4329P requires 187% more surface area than the YU6 which gives it a small disadvantage 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 4329P weighs 14.70kg / 32.3lbs and the Kanto YU6 weighs 4.00kg / 8.8lbs. This makes the 4329P 268% heavier than the YU6.
Here is a comparison of how 4329P and YU6'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 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 Kanto YU6?
Here are the items that come with the YU6:
Remote with Batteries Power Cord Speaker Wire (16′) 3.5mm Auxiliary Cable (6.5′) 8 x Rubber Feet Manual