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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 50.4 in · 1 in = 11.11 px
JBL S9900vsT+A Solitaire S 530
The T+A Solitaire S 530 stands 128.0 cm tall — about 8.0 cm more than the JBL S9900 at 120.0 cm. On footprint the JBL S9900 is the wider cabinet (54.1 cm versus 26.0 cm). At 93 dB against 86 dB, the JBL S9900 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The T+A Solitaire S 530 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 29 Hz versus 48 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 380 mm cone on the JBL S9900 and a 220 mm cone on the T+A Solitaire S 530. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $46,650 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | JBL | T+A |
| Model | S9900 | Solitaire S 530 |
| HiFi ladder position | #202 of 276 floorstander | #227 of 276 floorstander |
| Height | 47.2 in | 50.4 in |
| Width | 21.3 in | 10.2 in |
| Depth | 13.8 in | 17.7 in |
| Weight | 182.3 lb | 132.3 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-down |
| Drivers | 1× 15 in woofer (Pulp cone), 1× 3.9 in tweeter (Magnesium compression driver), 1× 1 in super-tweeter (Beryllium compression driver) | 1× tweeter (magnetostat), 7× 3.5 in midrange (StarStabilizer), 2× 8.7 in woofer (aluminium) |
| Frequency — low | 48 Hz | 29 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 50000 Hz | 45000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 93 dB | 86 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 500 W | — |
| MAP (USD) | $48,400 / pair | $44,900 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | jbl.com ↗ | ta-hifi.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.