In this review, we will be comparing 4329P 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 4329P 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 4329P 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 4329P and The Nines are 2-way speakers.
| Driver |
JBL 4329P |
Klipsch The Nines |
|
Driver Setup
|
2-way
|
2-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1-inch
|
1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
- |
- |
|
Woofer
|
1 x 8-inch
|
1 x 8-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 The Nines features a 1" Titanium Tractrix Horn Tweeter and 1 x 8" Fiber-composite Woofer .
Frequency Response
4329P has a frequency range of 28-25 kHz whereas The Nines has a frequency range of 34-25k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 28Hz, the 4329P can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the The Nines'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 The Nines has a rear firing ports. JBL 4329P'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 4329P's and Klipsch The Nines'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 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 77mm narrower and 22mm shorter than JBL 4329P but it is also 77mm deeper.
Below you can see the front view size comparison of JBL 4329P and Klipsch The Nines in scale.
Comparison image of JBL 4329P 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 4329P is approximately 1030.4cm2 / 159.7inch2 and base area of the Klipsch The Nines is approximately 969.6cm2 / 150.3inch2. The 4329P requires 6% more surface area than the The Nines 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 Klipsch The Nines weighs 12.25kg / 27lbs. This makes the 4329P 20% heavier than the The Nines.
Here is a comparison of how 4329P 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 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 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
 Low Frequency Response |
28 Hz
vs
34 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 Port Position |
Front
vs
Rear
|
Gives more flexibility placing close to walls |
 Ethernet Connection |
Yes
vs
No
|
High quality streaming over Ethernet |
 USB Port |
USB-B
vs
No
|
USB port adds flexibility |
 Height |
493mm
vs
515mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Base Surface Area |
969cm2 (243x399mm)
vs
1030cm2 (320x322mm)
|
Takes less floor space |
 Price per pair* |
1499USD
vs
4500USD
|
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 4329P |
Klipsch The Nines |
| Brand |
JBL |
Klipsch |
| Speaker Type |
Powered Stereo Speakers |
Powered Stereo Speakers |
| Frequency Response |
28-25 kHz |
34-25k Hz |
Amplifier |
|
|
| Watts RMS (Continuous) |
600-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 |
8" |
8" |
| Woofer Composition |
cast-frame paper-cone |
Fiber-composite |
| Tweeter Size |
1" |
1" |
| Tweeter Type |
Horn-Loaded |
Tractrix Horn |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
No |
No |
| Crossover Frequency |
1675 Hz |
n/a |
| Firing Direction |
front |
rear |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
515.0mm (20.3") |
493.0mm (19.4") |
| Width |
320.0mm (12.6") |
243.0mm (9.6") |
| Depth |
322.0mm (12.7") |
399.0mm (15.7") |
| Weight |
14.70kg (32.3lbs) |
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 |