NEW JBL Studio Monitors (4349) SPEAKERS Coming in Sept

[Billion$Baby]

https://www.whathifi.com/us/news/jbl-launches-retro-looking-4349-studio-monitor-loudspeakers

 

[joeinid]

Those look great. Probably a little below (?) the 4367. I bet they sound awesome.

 

[Billion$Baby]

Of course they will be better....simply because I can pick them up. Thats my new grading scale for gear...dont tell me how good it sounds tell me what it weighs.

 

[joeinid]

Hahahaha!

True, if you can’t move them, they aren’t good.

 

[CPP]

[h=4]General Specifications[/h] [TABLE="class: spec-table"]
[TR]
[TH]Type[/TH]
[TD]2-way bookshelf loudspeaker[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TH]Low Frequency Driver[/TH]
[TD]12" (300mm) Pure Pulp cone woofer (JW300PG-8)[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TH]High Frequency Driver[/TH]
[TD]D2415K, 1.5-inch (37.9mm) annular ring, Teonex® diaphragm compression driver with advanced HDI™ geometry horn molded in Sonoglass[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TH]Recommended Amplifier Power[/TH]
[TD]25 - 200 WRMS[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TH]Impedance[/TH]
[TD]8 Ohm[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TH]Loudspeaker Sensitivity[/TH]
[TD]91 dB/2.83V/1m[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TH]Frequency Response[/TH]
[TD]32 Hz - 25 kHz (-6 dB)[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TH]Coverage Angle, -6 dB @ 20kHz[/TH]
[TD]80 x 70 Degrees (Hor x Vert)[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TH]Coverage Angle, -6 dB @ 10kHz[/TH]
[TD]100 x 100 Degrees (Hor x Vert)[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TH]Crossover Frequency[/TH]
[TD]1.5 kHz[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TH]Enclosure Type[/TH]
[TD]V-braced front-ported bookshelf[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TH]Grille Feature[/TH]
[TD]Monitor style to match horn mating features, supplied in dark blue (with walnut cabinet) and black (with black cabinet)[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TH]Controls[/TH]
[TD]HF and UHF tone controls[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TH]Input Type[/TH]
[TD]Dual sets of gold-plated binding posts with shorting straps[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TH]Warranty[/TH]
[TD]5 Years[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TH]Matching stand[/TH]
[TD]JS-120[/TD]
[/TR]
[/TABLE]

Finishes: Satin Walnut Wood Veneer and Black Walnut Wood Veneer
Dimensions with Grille (H x W x D): 29" x 17.5" x 13.5" (736.6mm x 444.5mm x 342.6mm)
Weight: 83 lb (37.7kg

 

[mep]

I didn’t realize how small the 4349s were until Chris published the specs. Given their size, these are beefy speakers weight wise.

 

[joeinid]

Tweeter looks M2 like, I’d love to hear them.

 

[CPP]

I didn’t realize how small the 4349s were until Chris published the specs. Given their size, these are beefy speakers weight wise.

Their size is interesting and manageable, but nothing like those 200+ lb guys you have.

 

[apdoc2004]

Joe,

Since you used to own JBL 4367 and Harbeth 40.1, how would you compare the JBLs to the Harbeth? Could the JBL 4367 match the magical midrange of the big Harbeth monitor?
Thanks,
Anshul

Tweeter looks M2 like, I’d love to hear them.

 

[joeinid]

I’m a big JBL fan. I’d take them, especially the 4367, over the big Harbeth. The Harbeth 40’s are really nice but so room dependent, especially needing big rooms. The Harbeth, if not setup perfectly, are problematic. I think the JBL are more forgiving. I miss my 4367 but these 4349 look pretty nice and seem more manageable.

 

[mep]

Their size is interesting and manageable, but nothing like those 200+ lb guys you have.

Chris-You are correct. The 4345s weigh 240 lbs each.

 

[CPP]

Chris-You are correct. The 4345s weigh 240 lbs each.

How in the world did you get that pair up stairs, rent a lift into a side window, 240 each wow just wow

 

[mep]

How in the world did you get that pair up stairs, rent a lift into a side window, 240 each wow just wow

It took me and two of my neighbors to get them upstairs into my room.

 

[Mr Peabody]

One thing that I like about the 4349 is the stands, same with L100's. It would be cool if they had a pedestal or stand of some sort for the 4367. Just to give a bit more height. I know there are some to be found aftermarket but it doesn't bother me enough to go through the trial and error.

 

[Jack]

The guys at Timbernation will make them to the size you want.

 

[joeinid]

I'm very curious about these.