JBL 4412A

Name: JBL 4412A
Brand: JBL

A 3-way, bass reflex studio monitor from JBL's 4400 series, designed for professional audio applications.

Overview

The JBL 4412A is a bookshelf-type studio monitor in JBL's 4400 series. It is a 3-way, 3-speaker design in a bass reflex enclosure, suited to accurate sound reproduction in professional environments. A cone woofer handles the lows, a cone midrange driver handles the middle band, and a dome tweeter handles the highs. The cabinet is horizontal, which fits studio setups that need wide dispersion and precise imaging.

Specifications

Product type	3-Way, 3-Speaker, Bass reflex system, Bookshelf Type
Frequency characteristic	45 Hz to 20 kHz ± 2 dB
Impedance	8 Ω
Output sound pressure level	89dB/2.83V/m
Allowable input	150W (pink noise)
Crossover frequency	850 Hz, 4 kHz
External dimensions	Width 597x Height 362x Depth 286 mm
Weight	21kg
Original price	¥ 75,000 (1 unit, around 1996)

Design

The JBL 4412A is a 4400 series horizontal speaker system. It has a cone woofer for low frequencies, a cone midrange driver for the middle range, and a dome tweeter for the highs. The bass reflex enclosure is there to improve low-frequency response and efficiency.

Market

Used prices for the JBL 4412A vary with condition and restoration. Listings include a professionally restored pair at $1,650, a mint-condition pair with stands at $1,275, and a previously sold pair with new crossovers at $800 (StereoNet, 2015).