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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 737 mm (73.7 cm) · 1 mm = 0.76 px
Wharfedale DovedalevsJBL 4349
The JBL 4349 stands 73.7 cm tall — about 7.7 cm more than the Wharfedale Dovedale at 66.0 cm. On footprint the JBL 4349 is the wider cabinet (45.0 cm versus 37.0 cm). At 91 dB against 89 dB, the JBL 4349 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 36 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 250 mm cone on the Wharfedale Dovedale and a 300 mm cone on the JBL 4349. On price, the JBL 4349 sits higher — about $8,250 a pair against $6,995 for the Wharfedale Dovedale.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Wharfedale | JBL |
| Model | Dovedale 90th Anniversary | 4349 |
| HiFi ladder position | #208 of 215 bookshelf | #214 of 215 bookshelf |
| Height | 660 mm | 737 mm |
| Width | 370 mm | 450 mm |
| Depth | 447 mm | 318 mm |
| Weight | 26.2 kg | 37.7 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-front |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (soft dome), 1× 135 mm midrange (woven Kevlar cone), 1× 250 mm woofer (woven Kevlar cone) | 1× 38 mm tweeter (Annular Ring Teonex compression driver), 1× 300 mm woofer (Pure Pulp cone) |
| Frequency — low | 36 Hz | 32 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 20000 Hz | 25000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 89 dB | 91 dB |
| Impedance | 6 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 25–250 W | 25–200 W |
| MAP (USD) | $6,995 / pair | $8,250 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | wharfedale.co.uk ↗ | 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.