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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1264 mm (126.4 cm) · 1 mm = 0.44 px
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 | 1264 mm | 1120 mm |
| Width | 355 mm | 615 mm |
| Depth | 595 mm | 470 mm |
| Weight | 70 kg | 63.5 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-down | bass-reflex-front |
| Drivers | 1× 27 mm tweeter (pure beryllium inverted dome), 1× 165 mm midrange (W sandwich cone), 2× 210 mm woofer (W sandwich cone) | 1× 75 mm tweeter (Annular Ring compression driver), 1× 380 mm 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.