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Compare speakers at true scale

Pick two speakers and see them side by side at their real-world size.

Speaker A
Speaker B
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Front view — side by side at true scale

AJBL L52 ClassicBRega Kyte
JBL L52 Classic front view
Rega Kyte front view

Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 13.0 in · 1 in = 43.10 px

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.

Specifications

AB
ManufacturerJBLRega
ModelL52 ClassicKyte
HiFi ladder position#76 of 215 bookshelf#71 of 215 bookshelf
Height13 in12.8 in
Width7.8 in7.4 in
Depth8.5 in9.1 in
Weight11 lb8.2 lb
Enclosurebass-reflex-frontbass-reflex-rear
Drivers1× 0.8 in tweeter (Titanium Dome), 1× 5.2 in mid-bass (Pure Pulp cone)1× 4.9 in mid-bass (paper cone), 1× 0.7 in tweeter (soft dome)
Frequency — low47 Hz55 Hz
Frequency — high24000 Hz20000 Hz
Sensitivity85 dB89 dB
Impedance4 Ω6 Ω
Recommended amp10–75 W80 W
MAP (USD)$1,000 / pair$895 / pair
Where to buyCheck availabilityCheck availability
Brand websitejbl.comrega.co.uk
Product pageOpen product pageOpen product page

Larger value highlighted in green. For low-frequency extension, lower Hz = greater bass reach, so the deeper side is highlighted.