Thinking about JBL 4429

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Originally Posted by thewatcher101

I just came back from Tokyo and was able to sample a pair of 4319, and I loved the sound. I was wondering if the 4429 would be worth the upgrade.

When I heard the 4319, the realism in voices really got me.

I am looking for speakers that excel in vocal and string reproduction.

I also listen to all of the videos on youtube for the 4319 and 4429, and it seems that the 4429 is a bit more refined then the 4319 and improve clarity.

I have heard the 4319 and 4329 speakers from the middle 1980's. No doubt, a wonderful sound from both - - IF you are listening to wonderful recordings; e.g. a Jazz Cd recorded on "Concord." Trying to find either of these is going to be a challenge if not worse from within the U.S.A. A little better, however, and just a bit easier to locate for less would be the JBL 120Ti speaker system. Give them mid-priced "nice" cables and interconnects, and up to 200 wpc and a great recording (as mentioned above) and you'll have voices come to life and strings so real, e.g. Jeff Golub or Eric Clapton, you'll need to plotz!!

Good luck to you!

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