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Focal Sopra N°3vsJBL 4369
The Focal Sopra N°3 stands 126.4 cm tall — about 14.4 cm more than the JBL 4369 at 112.0 cm. On footprint the JBL 4369 is the wider cabinet (61.5 cm versus 35.5 cm). At 93 dB against 91.5 dB, the JBL 4369 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The JBL 4369 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 28 Hz versus 33 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 210 mm cone on the Focal Sopra N°3 and a 380 mm cone on the JBL 4369. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $22,999 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Focal | JBL |
| Model | Sopra N°3 | 4369 |
| HiFi ladder position | #227 of 281 floorstander | #158 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 49.8 in | 44.1 in |
| Width | 14 in | 24.2 in |
| Depth | 23.4 in | 18.5 in |
| Weight | 154.3 lb | 140 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-down | bass-reflex-front |
| Drivers | 1× 1.1 in tweeter (pure beryllium inverted dome), 1× 6.5 in midrange (W sandwich cone), 2× 8.3 in woofer (W sandwich cone) | 1× 3 in tweeter (Annular Ring compression driver), 1× 15 in woofer (Cast-aluminum frame woofer) |
| Frequency — low | 33 Hz | 28 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 40000 Hz | 25000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 91.5 dB | 93 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 6 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 40–400 W | 350 W |
| MAP (USD) | $22,998 / pair | $23,000 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | focal.com ↗ | global.jbl.com ↗ |
| Product page | Open product page ↗ | Open product page ↗ |
Larger value highlighted in green. For low-frequency extension, lower Hz = greater bass reach, so the deeper side is highlighted.