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JBL 4349vsWharfedale Elysian 2
The JBL 4349 stands 73.7 cm tall — about 3.7 cm more than the Wharfedale Elysian 2 at 70.0 cm. On footprint the JBL 4349 is the wider cabinet (45.0 cm versus 30.3 cm). At 91 dB against 89 dB, the JBL 4349 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The JBL 4349 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 32 Hz versus 35 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 300 mm cone on the JBL 4349 and a 220 mm cone on the Wharfedale Elysian 2. On price, the JBL 4349 sits higher — about $8,250 a pair against $6,995 for the Wharfedale Elysian 2.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | JBL | Wharfedale |
| Model | 4349 | Elysian 2 |
| HiFi ladder position | #214 of 215 bookshelf | #209 of 215 bookshelf |
| Height | 29 in | 27.6 in |
| Width | 17.7 in | 11.9 in |
| Depth | 12.5 in | 18.2 in |
| Weight | 83.1 lb | 67.2 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-front | bass-reflex-down |
| Drivers | 1× 1.5 in tweeter (Annular Ring Teonex compression driver), 1× 11.8 in woofer (Pure Pulp cone) | 1× 3.5 in tweeter (AMT), 1× 5.9 in midrange (coated glass-fibre matrix cone), 1× 8.7 in woofer (coated glass-fibre matrix cone) |
| Frequency — low | 32 Hz | 35 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 25000 Hz | 22000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 91 dB | 89 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 25–200 W | 25–250 W |
| MAP (USD) | $8,250 / pair | $6,995 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | global.jbl.com ↗ | wharfedale.co.uk ↗ |
| 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.