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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 987 mm (98.7 cm) · 1 mm = 0.57 px
JBL HDI-3600vsDynaudio Evoke 30
The JBL HDI-3600 stands 98.7 cm tall — about 6.7 cm more than the Dynaudio Evoke 30 at 92.0 cm. On footprint the Dynaudio Evoke 30 is the wider cabinet (26.8 cm versus 23.4 cm). At 90 dB against 88 dB, the JBL HDI-3600 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The JBL HDI-3600 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 38 Hz versus 40 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 165 mm cone on the JBL HDI-3600 and a 140 mm cone on the Dynaudio Evoke 30. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $3,900 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | JBL | Dynaudio |
| Model | HDI-3600 | Evoke 30 |
| HiFi ladder position | #46 of 281 floorstander | #19 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 987 mm | 920 mm |
| Width | 234 mm | 268 mm |
| Depth | 342 mm | 342 mm |
| Weight | 28.03 kg | 15.5 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (Teonex compression driver), 3× 165 mm woofer (Advanced Aluminum Matrix cone) | 1× 28 mm tweeter (Cerotar soft dome with Hexis), 1× 140 mm mid-bass (MSP cone), 1× 140 mm woofer (MSP cone) |
| Frequency — low | 38 Hz | 40 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 30000 Hz | 23000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 90 dB | 88 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 20–250 W | — |
| MAP (USD) | $3,800 / pair | $3,999 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | jbl.com ↗ | dynaudio.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.