JBL HDI-3800 is a 2-way Passive Bass Reflex Floor-standing speaker by JBL. It features a 1" Tweeter and 3 x 8" Aluminum Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 37-30k Hz and a sensitivity of 92 dB. JBL HDI-3800 has an MSRP of 5500$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the JBL HDI-3800 is a crucial factor in your decision. We have assessed its suitability for various room sizes based on its dimensions and maximum power output:
| Listening Environment* |
Suitability |
| Near-field | Bad |
| Small Room | Poor |
| Mid-size Room | Average |
| Large Room | Good |
| Very Large Room | Average |
(* Approximate Room sizes: Small < 100sq. ft / 9 m2, Mid-size: 100-220 sq. ft / 9-20 m2, Large 220-400 sq. ft / 20-36 m2, Very Large: > 400 sq. ft / 36 m2.
Average Floor Height: 9" / 2.7m. Typical room sizes differ from country to country, and the actual listening experience changes depending on floor height, room shape, surface materials, listening position, speaker locations, etc.)
JBL's HDI Series of Loudspeakers
HDI-3800 is a member of JBL's HDI series of Passive speakers. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
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Frequency Response of the JBL HDI-3800 Speaker
JBL HDI-3800 has a Frequency response range of 37-30k Hz at ±3dB and Power Range of 25-300 watts. With a minimum frequency of 37 Hz, HDI-3800 delivers deep bass that will likely satisfy most listeners, especially those who enjoy music. However, movie enthusiasts and music fans who prefer a full range of sound may still benefit from adding a subwoofer.
Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available subwoofer options.
Here we have a comparison of how HDI-3800's Low and High frequency values compare with the average, max and min Low and High frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
High Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
Among the speakers in our database with a max MSRP price of 10000$ (Pair), these are the 5 Passive Floor-standing speakers that have the deeper bass levels than the JBL HDI-3800's 37Hz:
Impedance and Sensitivity
JBL HDI-3800's nominal impedance level is
4 ohms and has a sensitivity of
92 dB.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
Nominal Impedance of the 4 Ohms means that the JBL HDI-3800 is a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective, make sure that you choose an amplifier than can provide 4 Ohms for this speaker.
Many AVRs (audio/video receiver) in the market may have difficulty when the speakers dip below the 4 Ohms levels (this may cause clipping or even physical damage), so we recommend to not pair the JBL HDI-3800 with an AVR but use an Integrated Amplifier instead.
Sensitivity
92dB of the JBL HDI-3800 is considered a high sensitivity compared to average stereo speaker which makes HDI-3800 an easy to drive from Sensitivity perspective. If you are planning to power your speaker with a Tube amp which are generally very low power, the JBL HDI-3800 will be a good choice.
Check the amplifiers that are in a similar price range to the JBL HDI-3800:
Input Type
HDI-3800 has 5-way post type connectors and lets bi-amping/bi-wiring. Bi-wiring can enhance the overall transparency of your loudspeakers by using separate speaker wires for the low and high-frequency drivers from a single amplifier. Bi-amping, on the other hand, involves using separate amplifiers for the high and low-frequency drivers, potentially resulting in a greater dynamic range and reduced distortion.
JBL HDI-3800 External Dimensions and Weight
JBL HDI-3800 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 45 x 11-15/16 x 16-9/16inch (1143.0 x 304.0 x 421.0mm ).
Base Surface Area
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base area of JBL HDI-3800 is approximately 1279.8cm2 / 198.4inch2.
WeightThe JBL HDI-3800 weighs 38.08kg / 83.8lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how HDI-3800's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
Weight
Floor-standing Speakers under $10000
Cabinet type and Materials
JBL HDI-3800 has a
Bass Reflex type cabinet and a MDF/Lacquer finish. Bass Reflex type loudspeakers (aka Ported, Vented or Reflex Port) have enclosures that uses a port, hole or vent cut into the cabinet. Ported designs are generally more efficient than the Sealed designs.
Port Position
JBL HDI-3800 is a rear-firing port speaker so you have to make sure you leave enough space between the back of the speaker and wall or bookshelf so that it has room to breathe.
Available colors
JBL HDI-3800 is available in Gloss Black.
Does the JBL HDI-3800 come with a Grille?
HDI-3800 comes with grilles. The purpose of the grille is to protect the delicate driver elements from external impacts while still allowing the sound to pass as clearly as possible.
What's in the Box of JBL HDI-3800?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of HDI-3800:
Floorstanding loudspeakerGrille2 Jumper-straps (pre-installed)4 Spike feetOwners Manual
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the JBL HDI-3800.
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.