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The JBL L82 Classic MKII and JBL 4309 are premium wired bookshelf speakers designed for serious two-channel listening, but they take different approaches to sound and design. The L82 Classic MKII uses a larger 200 mm woofer and 25 mm titanium dome tweeter, while the 4309 combines a 165 mm woofer with a 25 mm Teonex compression driver and HDI horn. The L82 reaches down to 44Hz and up to 40kHz, whereas the 4309 offers a 42Hz–30kHz response. Both support 25–150W RMS amplification and feature gold-plated binding posts, making either suitable for dedicated stereo setups.
Verdict
The JBL L82 Classic MKII is better suited to listeners who want a larger woofer, wider high-frequency response and JBL's distinctive retro aesthetic. Its 8-inch driver can be appealing for fuller bookshelf-speaker presentation. The JBL 4309 is a strong choice for listeners who prefer a studio-monitor-inspired design and compression-driver horn technology. With its smaller cabinet and lower 4-ohm impedance, the 4309 may suit different amplifier setups. The better choice depends on whether your priority is the L82's classic presentation or the 4309's horn-loaded studio-monitor approach.
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | 248120.23 |
237990.00 |
| Brand | JBL |
JBL |
| Model No | L82 Classic MKII |
4309 |
| Wired / Wireless | Home Theatre Speaker Specification |
Home Theatre Speaker Specification |
| Driver Type | Dynamic |
Dynamic |
| Driver Diameter | 200 mm Cast-Frame Pure Pulp Cone Woofer 25 mm Titanium Dome Tweeter Mated To Acoustic Lens & Waveguide |
165 mm Pure Pulp Cone Woofer 25 mm Annular Ring, Teonex® Diaphragm Compression Driver With Advanced HDI™ Geometry Horn |
| Impedance | 8 Ohms |
4 Ohms |
| Sensitivity | 88dB 2.83V/1m |
87 dB/2.83V/1m |
| Frequency Response | Crossover Frequencies : 1.7KHz Frequency Response : 44Hz - 40KHz |
Crossover Frequencies : 1.6 kHz Frequency Response - 6dB : 42Hz - 30KHz |
| Maximum Power Input | NA |
NA |
| Maximum Power Output | 25 ~ 150 W ( RMS ) |
25 - 150 W ( RMS ) |
| Signal to Noise Ratio | NA |
NA |
| Noise Cancelling | ||
| Aux Connectivity | No |
No |
| Weight | 12.8 Kg |
10.98 Kg |
| Dimensions | 472.7 mm X 280.2 mm X 315.0 mm |
419 mm X 260 mm X 227 mm |
| Available Colors | Black, Blue, Orange |
Black, Brown |
| Accessories | JBL L82 Classic MkII 2-Way Bookshelf Loudspeaker |
JBL 4309 Loudspeaker |
| Other Features | High-Frequency Level Attenuator. Satin Walnut Wood Veneer Finish. Dual sets of Gold-plated Binding Posts. Sold as Mirrored Image Left and Right Stereo Pair. 8-inch ( 200 mm ) cast-frame with Pure Pulp white cone woofer. 1-inch ( 25 mm ) Titanium dome tweeter mated to acoustic lens and waveguide. Optional JS-80 Floor stand ( sold separately ) positions the loudspeaker at the proper listening height. Retro design with iconic JBL styling and vintage Quadrex foam grille in a choice of black, orange, or blue. |
Warrantyc: 5 Years. 2-way bookshelf loudspeaker. Patented High-Definition Imaging (HDIâ„¢) horn. Dual sets of gold-plated binding posts with shorting straps. Patented 2410H-2 1-inch (25mm) high-frequency compression driver. 6.5-inch (165mm) cast frame, Pure-pulp cone woofer with 1.5-inch voice coil. Classic Studio Monitor design with premium finishes including satin Walnut wood veneer with blue grille or satin Black Walnut wood veneer with black grille. |
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Top Differences
- Frequency Response: Crossover Frequencies : 1.7KHz Frequency Response : 44Hz - 40KHz vs Crossover Frequencies : 1.6 kHz Frequency Response - 6dB : 42Hz - 30KHz
- Subwoofer Size: 200 mm vs 165 mm