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A/B comparison · Speakers

Dynaudio Special Forty vs JBL L82 Classic

Specs from both manufacturer datasheets Updated May 24, 2024

CH A Dynaudio Special Forty

Dynaudio Special Forty

Channel A · Bookshelf · 2018
VS
CH B JBL L82 Classic

JBL L82 Classic

Channel B · 2020
Dynaudio Special Forty JBL L82 Classic
20 Hz 100 1k 10k 20k
7.1/10Dynaudio

Rows won, of 11 compared Dynaudio 0 · JBL 1 · tied or not compared 10

Datasheet · Side by side

Spec by spec

Built from both structured spec sheets. The delta chip sits on the winning side; rows with no defensible winner carry no chip.

Sound & drivers

2-way Configuration 2-way
1x 1.1" Tweeter + 1x 6.69" Mid-woofer Drivers 1x 1" Tweeter + 1x 8" Mid-woofer
41 Hz to 23 kHz ±3 dB Frequency responseReference not published 44 Hz to 40 kHz 40 Hz to 45 kHz extended
Not published Max SPL 112 dB
Ported (Bass Reflex) Enclosure Ported (Bass Reflex)
Not published Port tuning 45 Hz

Power, electrical, physical

86 dB 2.83 V/1 m SensitivityReference not published 86 dB
6 Ω Impedance 8 Ω
Not published Amp range 25 to 150 W
361 mm · 17.9 lb Checked against the maker's own sheet, Sep 2026 Source Height · weight 572 mm · 61.7 lb
2 yr Warranty 5 yr +3 yr

A higher sensitivity figure means the same loudness from less amplifier power. Values come from each manufacturer datasheet.

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Availability

Where they stand on price

Dynaudio Special Forty

The Dynaudio Special Forty isn't sold new any more. The closest current model is the Dynaudio Emit 20.

Why this one: Similar sized 2 way bookshelf with a comparable 7 inch woofer from the current Emit range

Availability last checked May 24, 2024
JBL L82 Classic
Availability last checked May 24, 2024

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