HARMAN dropped some big news while attending the 2025 Tokyo International Audio Show this week, announcing a new flagship in the JBL Studio Monitor series: the 4369. The latest entry follows up on the company’s 4367 model, incorporating new acoustic, electronic and design refinements aimed at audiophiles.
The Origins of JBL Studio Monitor Series
Originally launched over a decade ago, the JBL 4367 originally served as a consumer version of its professional M2 Master reference monitor, sharing much of its acoustic engineering adapted for home environments.
Following its release, the 4367 went on to receive plenty of recognition from audiophile review sites, with sites like Audioholics commending the speaker for bringing master reference quality to the home. A stark contrast to the side of JBL we got to see earlier this year in all the memes.
Where the JBL 4369 Studio Monitor Fits into the Timeline
The 4369, according to HARMAN, represents the next chapter of that lineage, with Jim Garrett, Senior Director of Product Strategy and Planning at HARMAN Luxury Audio, saying:
“The JBL 4369 is a true modern classic that bridges our storied heritage with today’s cutting-edge engineering. It delivers a breathtaking listening experience wrapped in the iconic design that has made JBL Studio Monitors instantly recognizable for generations.”
What’s New in in the Flagship?
At the heart of the JBL 4369 is a newly developed 15-inch 2219Nd-1 Differential Drive woofer, featuring dual three-inch voice coils and a neodymium motor structure engineered to enhance dynamics and reduce distortion.
Complementing this is JBL’s D2830B annular ring compression driver, which handles the upper frequencies through a Sonoglass High-Definition Imaging (HDI) horn—a design that’s been central to JBL’s recent high-end speakers, including the 4300 Series and HDI line.
The new MultiCap crossover network further refines transient response and minimizes signal loss using DC-biased capacitors.
Dual front-firing tuned ports reinforce the low end, and the inclusion of IsoAcoustics Stage 1 isolators helps decouple the cabinet from floor vibrations for greater sonic purity, according to HARMAN
Iconic Design, Modern Detailing
Visually, the 4369 carries the same recognizable form factor that’s defined JBL’s studio lineage since the 1970s. The loudspeaker features a one-inch MDF cabinet with a dual-layer front baffle and is available in Walnut with a blue grille or Black Walnut with a black grille, nodding to both vintage and contemporary tastes.
The front panel offers user-adjustable controls for fine-tuning high and ultra-high frequencies, while a custom-milled aluminum terminal cup houses dual gold-plated binding posts for bi-wire and bi-amp configurations.
Revisits to Old Classics
Given the legacies of the audio manufacturers present in the high-end channel, it’s not altogether uncommon to see technological refreshes come to iconic lineups. Just this week, KEF announced a refresh of its iconic Coda lineup with the Coda W as part of its sixtieth anniversary.
Likewise, in 2023, Bowers & Wilkins (which coincidentally is now owned by HARMAN yet was not at the time) introduced a new set of Signature loudspeakers, which itself is a line reserved exclusively for what it considers “radical” upgrades of existing speaker technologies.
Pricing and Availability
While HARMAN hasn’t released a specific price for the JBL 4369 just yet, the loudspeaker is slated for global availability in Q1 2026.
