JBL 4349
■ Speakers
■ £6995
“If you crave excitement above all else, they deliver much of a live gig’s high-octane energy. An upfront, direct listen”
In our experience, few products are as divisive as JBL’s 4349 Studio Monitors. Whether in terms of appearance or sound quality, it seems these speakers inspire love or hate in equal measures, sometimes both at the same time.
These JBLs are something of an oddity in the world of high-end standmounters. For starters, they’re huge, measuring 74cm high and a whopping 45cm wide – that’s pretty much the frontal area of a decently sized fridge.
In relative terms, the cabinet depth isn’t so excessive at 34cm,
