The very compact and wireless JBL speaker, 4305P, took us by storm in 2022. It is small enough to fit in the bookshelf and powerful enough to fill the living room with sound. However, for some, it is too small. After all, there is a limit to how much sound, let alone how much bass you can get out of such a small speaker. The larger 4329P therefore becomes a better choice for those who see the benefits of a pair of wireless speakers that are good enough to replace a stereo system. A larger cabinet with room for a 20cm JW200P woofer, combined with a 25mm 2409H compression driver in the tweeter and 300W total power will likely give a much more mature sound.
The fiber membrane on the 20cm woofer has 250 watts of power at its disposal, while the tweeter has 50 watts of power. All of this is controlled by a DSP circuit. The speakers have all connections on a panel on the back. There you will find an optical digital input, an analog audio input, and a USB input.
The speakers’ built-in DAC supports up to 24-bit/192 KHz sound, even MQA files (Tidal Hi-Fi), and they are ready to be controlled from a Roon client. There is also an Ethernet input for wired connection to the network, as well as a combined XLR/TRS contact. JBL speakers support Wi-Fi via Google Chromecast, Apple AirPlay 2, and they also have Bluetooth 5.3 with aptX support.
“With its built-in amplification, DSP, streaming engine, and variety of analog and digital inputs — all in one complete system — the 4329P Studio Monitor Powered Loudspeaker is an extremely versatile solution that opens up a world of possibilities for all music lovers,” said Jim Garrett, Senior Director, Product Strategy and Planning, HARMAN Luxury Audio.
HDMI is pretty much the only thing they lack, but since most televisions have an optical digital output, the TV sound can be connected to the speakers if you want.
JBL 4329P will start selling during the second quarter of 2023, priced at 4,500 USD for a pair, and they can be delivered with JS-80 floor stands as an option.
