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AJBL L52 ClassicBRega Kyte
JBL L52 ClassicvsRega Kyte
The JBL L52 Classic and the Rega Kyte stand at nearly the same height, around 33.0 cm tall. At 89 dB against 85 dB, the Rega Kyte is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The JBL L52 Classic reaches deeper in the bass, down to 47 Hz versus 55 Hz. The JBL L52 Classic is front-ported and the Rega Kyte is rear-ported. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $948 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | JBL | Rega |
| Model | L52 Classic | Kyte |
| HiFi ladder position | #76 of 215 bookshelf | #71 of 215 bookshelf |
| Height | 330 mm | 325 mm |
| Width | 197 mm | 188 mm |
| Depth | 216 mm | 232 mm |
| Weight | 5 kg | 3.7 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-front | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 20 mm tweeter (Titanium Dome), 1× 133 mm mid-bass (Pure Pulp cone) | 1× 125 mm mid-bass (paper cone), 1× 19 mm tweeter (soft dome) |
| Frequency — low | 47 Hz | 55 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 24000 Hz | 20000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 85 dB | 89 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 6 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 10–75 W | 80 W |
| MAP (USD) | $1,000 / pair | $895 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | jbl.com ↗ | rega.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.

