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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

ARega KyteBJBL L52 Classic
Rega Kyte front view
JBL L52 Classic front view

Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 330 mm (33.0 cm) · 1 mm = 1.70 px

Rega KytevsJBL L52 Classic

The Rega Kyte and the JBL L52 Classic stand at nearly the same height, around 32.5 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 Rega Kyte is rear-ported and the JBL L52 Classic is front-ported. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $948 a pair.

Specifications

AB
ManufacturerRegaJBL
ModelKyteL52 Classic
HiFi ladder position#71 of 215 bookshelf#76 of 215 bookshelf
Height325 mm330 mm
Width188 mm197 mm
Depth232 mm216 mm
Weight3.7 kg5 kg
Enclosurebass-reflex-rearbass-reflex-front
Drivers1× 125 mm mid-bass (paper cone), 1× 19 mm tweeter (soft dome)1× 20 mm tweeter (Titanium Dome), 1× 133 mm mid-bass (Pure Pulp cone)
Frequency — low55 Hz47 Hz
Frequency — high20000 Hz24000 Hz
Sensitivity89 dB85 dB
Impedance6 Ω4 Ω
Recommended amp80 W10–75 W
MAP (USD)$895 / pair$1,000 / pair
Where to buyCheck availabilityCheck availability
Brand websiterega.co.ukjbl.com
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.