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AKlipsch kO-R1BJBL 4349
Klipsch kO-R1vsJBL 4349
The JBL 4349 stands 73.7 cm tall — about 2.3 cm more than the Klipsch kO-R1 at 71.4 cm. On footprint the JBL 4349 is the wider cabinet (45.0 cm versus 42.0 cm). At 97.5 dB against 91 dB, the Klipsch kO-R1 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The JBL 4349 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 32 Hz versus 51 Hz. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $8,374 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Klipsch | JBL |
| Model | kO-R1 | 4349 |
| HiFi ladder position | #211 of 215 bookshelf | #214 of 215 bookshelf |
| Height | 28.1 in | 29 in |
| Width | 16.5 in | 17.7 in |
| Depth | 13 in | 12.5 in |
| Weight | 52 lb | 83.1 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-front | bass-reflex-front |
| Drivers | 1× 1 in tweeter (K-706 titanium compression diaphragm), 1× 12 in woofer (K-28-E paper cone) | 1× 1.5 in tweeter (Annular Ring Teonex compression driver), 1× 11.8 in woofer (Pure Pulp cone) |
| Frequency — low | 51 Hz | 32 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 20000 Hz | 25000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 97.5 dB | 91 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | 25–200 W |
| MAP (USD) | $8,498 / pair | $8,250 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | klipsch.com ↗ | global.jbl.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.

