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AJBL HDI-1600BCanton Townus 30
JBL HDI-1600vsCanton Townus 30
The JBL HDI-1600 stands 37.0 cm tall — about 1.0 cm more than the Canton Townus 30 at 36.0 cm. The Canton Townus 30 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 38 Hz versus 40 Hz. On price, the JBL HDI-1600 sits higher — about $1,800 a pair against $1,495 for the Canton Townus 30.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | JBL | Canton |
| Model | HDI-1600 | Townus 30 |
| HiFi ladder position | #119 of 215 bookshelf | #108 of 215 bookshelf |
| Height | 370 mm | 360 mm |
| Width | 208 mm | 212 mm |
| Depth | 289 mm | 280 mm |
| Weight | 9.96 kg | 7 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (Teonex compression driver), 1× 165 mm mid-bass (Advanced Aluminum Matrix cone) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (ceramic dome), 1× 174 mm mid-bass (titanium cone) |
| Frequency — low | 40 Hz | 38 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 30000 Hz | 40000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 85 dB | — |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 15–200 W | — |
| MAP (USD) | $1,800 / pair | $1,495 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | jbl.com ↗ | canton.de ↗ |
| 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.

