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JBL 4369 announced
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JBL Unveils New Flagship 4369 Studio Monitor at Tokyo International Audio Show
Harman Luxury Audio debuted the JBL 4369 Studio Monitor at the 2025 Tokyo International Audio Show, signaling a new era for one of its most revered loudspeaker lines. As the new flagship in the JBL Studio Monitor Series, the 2-way floorstanding loudspeaker builds upon the celebrated legacy of...audioxpress.com
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You want to know what's funny about the release with the JBL 4369, I had been looking at the JBL 4367's for some many months and quickly underestimated how old they were and soon to be replaced with the 4369's, and with a MIGHTY price upgrade on top of it. Holy crap, a $16,000 pair that is upgraded to its successor at $23,000...
Granted, both are definitely very good speakers... But I will tell you from my in and out observations and checking out everything to do with these Studio Monitors, I fret at paying the price for either speaker for the reasons I'll illustrate here... The Drivers, are of EXCELLENT quality. Probably some of the best you can get, but the Crossover and Internal Wiring is disappointing and I have learned from owners of these Speakers that the Veneer on them is NOT luxurious, sadly...
To make matters worse, JBL has also taunted and teased us with their new "Summit" Series, especially the JBL Makula, so it's like you if you are willing to spend over $20K on their latest Studio Monitor, you can look at what else they have over $40K and where you get an actual True 3-Way system and when spending such a significant amount on a Speaker, while I surely love Paper Cones, sometimes you just would kind of prefer a more exotic material for the Cone Woofer at these high price points especially for the long haul.
JBL gives a 5 Year Warranty on their speaker, while that is "fair", it does speak volumes though on what they expect could go wrong, because while I absolutely love JBL and the JBL sound signature and own one of their Studio Monitors, I don't consider JBL a Luxury Brand, and I own Boutique brand Speakers for less which can do more, and are made with even more advanced materials and veneer with a 10 Year Warranty.
All that being said, it is a really really good and absolutely refined speaker, both the JBL 4369 and the older 4367, but I don't think I could ever bring myself to the $23K Mark.
It is a step up from the Cornwall IV's (which I do own), in terms of absolute refinement.
But at that point, I begin considering other makers such as Spendor or even Ø Audio's Verdande Series which is also a comparable Horn-loaded speaker with a 15" Woofer.
I may hope to see if there any old stock or slightly used 4367's before I'd jump on the 4369's, but let me tell you it is tempting.
Granted, both are definitely very good speakers... But I will tell you from my in and out observations and checking out everything to do with these Studio Monitors, I fret at paying the price for either speaker for the reasons I'll illustrate here... The Drivers, are of EXCELLENT quality. Probably some of the best you can get, but the Crossover and Internal Wiring is disappointing and I have learned from owners of these Speakers that the Veneer on them is NOT luxurious, sadly...
To make matters worse, JBL has also taunted and teased us with their new "Summit" Series, especially the JBL Makula, so it's like you if you are willing to spend over $20K on their latest Studio Monitor, you can look at what else they have over $40K and where you get an actual True 3-Way system and when spending such a significant amount on a Speaker, while I surely love Paper Cones, sometimes you just would kind of prefer a more exotic material for the Cone Woofer at these high price points especially for the long haul.
JBL gives a 5 Year Warranty on their speaker, while that is "fair", it does speak volumes though on what they expect could go wrong, because while I absolutely love JBL and the JBL sound signature and own one of their Studio Monitors, I don't consider JBL a Luxury Brand, and I own Boutique brand Speakers for less which can do more, and are made with even more advanced materials and veneer with a 10 Year Warranty.
All that being said, it is a really really good and absolutely refined speaker, both the JBL 4369 and the older 4367, but I don't think I could ever bring myself to the $23K Mark.
It is a step up from the Cornwall IV's (which I do own), in terms of absolute refinement.
But at that point, I begin considering other makers such as Spendor or even Ø Audio's Verdande Series which is also a comparable Horn-loaded speaker with a 15" Woofer.
I may hope to see if there any old stock or slightly used 4367's before I'd jump on the 4369's, but let me tell you it is tempting.
The new JBL 2219Nd-1 with dual 3“ Voice coil
For me it‘s all about the drivers, JBL builds the most attractive woofer.
On the other hand, i think a Genelec 8380a will outperform the 4369 for the same money. You can‘t beat the imaging of a good coax and its activ.
For me it‘s all about the drivers, JBL builds the most attractive woofer.
On the other hand, i think a Genelec 8380a will outperform the 4369 for the same money. You can‘t beat the imaging of a good coax and its activ.
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ABSOLUTELY... This woofer you posted has the same robust features and design as JBL has been using, I believe since around 2019 or so, so it has been brought up to date with the level of the 4312G Monitors which I currently own and they also have a 3" Voice coil. The woofers in that are beasts, and this one even more so at 15".
For myself as well, the Woofer would be a huge consideration, to be honest if you are looking for some of the most full-bodied and refined Bass you can get in something along these lines of a 15" Woofer, this would be th the way to go.
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Correct, as you can see it is a massive upgrade, the magnet is much larger. These are extremely high performance woofers with even larger magnets than the former ones and very superb thermal management to disperse heat. JBL Woofers are also some of the most impressive I have ever seen and sampled, they are very well for rich Guitar and Drum, so natural, solid and lifelike.
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Wow, Seems to also offer a very long throw ability along with the rest!
Dang, 4369s still not available. I was hoping to afford a pair after collecting my life insurance.
Not sure how that gonna work ???
Has anyone been able to confirm pricing? Will these really be 50% more expensive than their predecessor? Even with the upgrades I’m not seeing what would convince someone to spend this much on what was already an outstanding loudspeaker. Seems like Harman has missed the mark here.
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THe 4369 was supposed to be available early in 2026, I haven't seen anyone showing one in a home environment. Which is both surprising and not. I do think the 4369 is more advanced based on what I see from the pictures and what I have read here and there. IMHO JBL were surprised by the success of the 4367 and they are hoping to replicate and even elevate it to a new level with the 4369. I have the 4367 but I am very very tempted to jump on the new kid, none of the EU dealers I have contacted so far has one to audition.
Strange, I check Hifishark daily and also google for 4369 but it's vapourware. I don't understand why it has to take over half a year to release something after announcing.
I wonder if they'll be €23,000 in Europe. Knowing our taxes, probably closer to 30k I'd assume. For 30k I'd very much rather buy old TAD TSM-1 with Be drivers and as a safe investment.
The Summit series I couldn't care less for. Found them boring, constrained dynamics, 89dB efficiency for a speaker with comp driver and horn is plain bad, pointing towards overcomplicated crossovers.
I wonder if they'll be €23,000 in Europe. Knowing our taxes, probably closer to 30k I'd assume. For 30k I'd very much rather buy old TAD TSM-1 with Be drivers and as a safe investment.
The Summit series I couldn't care less for. Found them boring, constrained dynamics, 89dB efficiency for a speaker with comp driver and horn is plain bad, pointing towards overcomplicated crossovers.
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