4312c vs 4412

[JSF13]

Aside from the fact that one is a JBL consumer product and one is JBL Pro is there much difference in these products;

Audibly?
Quality?

Appreciate any opinions or experiences.

Tks.

[Tom Loizeaux]

I wouldn't say one was consumer and one was Pro.
The 4312 ran the 12" woofer "full range" and brought in the 5" mid where the 12 rolled off. Some say that's why it sounds so "natural"(no inductor on the 12"). The 12" in the 4312 has a treated cloth surround.
The 4412, as I understand it, uses a crossover between the 12 and the 5 and the woofer uses a foam surround. Other then that, they are virtually the same.

Tom

[4313B]

There were a few versions of each model. Some were available from both Pro and Consumer, the 4313C was a Consumer model. The 4412, 4412A and 4412A-1 were all Pro models. The 4412A-1 is currently available from Pro. The dates are last year of general availability.

[4313B]

Here is the TS for the 4312C

[4313B]

Here is the TS for the 4412

[JSF13]

Thanks for the responses.I can't open those zip files but thanks anyway. Appreciate the info.

[fraula]

Helo every body, i am french (sorry for my poor english) and a newbie in this forum...
I start being interested by JBL Studio speakers and i am interesting buying some 4312MkII or 4412... and my question is which one??! They look very similar exept the woofer roll-off naturaly to make the junction with the Mid... But what about the sound? are they same (or almost...) Can some one help me in my search?...

Thank you every body for your help...

Fred,

[herve M]

Bienvenue Fred,

4312mk2 and 4412: different animals..
I have heard the 4312mk2: deception!

4412: more linear

Herve M

[fraula]

Thank you Herve M!, what do you mean by more linear... one is clearer in the uper range? the other have more base?...
Do they have the same "in your face" frontstage?....

Thank you again, Fred,

[Zilch]

4312 has L100 lineage with that voice and coloration. It's a "Control" monitor.

4412 is a true "Studio" monitor with an accurate, clean, even "dry" character.