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JBL Studio 2 55IW vs JBL Arena 55IW Comparison

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JBL Studio 2 55IW

Passive In-wall | 40-20kHz

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JBL Studio 2 55IW vs JBL Arena 55IW Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing Studio 2 55IW and Arena 55IW, two Passive In-wall speakers by JBL

Let's have a brief look at the main features of JBL Studio 2 55IW and JBL Arena 55IW first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

JBL Studio 2 55IW Key Specs

  • 2-way Design
  • 1" Hard-Dome Tweeter
  • 2 x 5.25" PolyPlas Woofer
  • 40-20kHz Frequency Response
  • 88 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 8ohms
  • Power Range:up to 120watts
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 359.0" x 6.4375" x 3.3750"( 359.0 x 164.0 x 86.0mm )

JBL Arena 55IW Key Specs

  • 2-way Design
  • 1" Soft-dome Tweeter
  • 2 x 5.25" Polycellulose Woofer
  • 40-20kHz Frequency Response
  • 88 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 8ohms
  • Power Range:up to 120watts
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 359.0" x 6.3750" x 3.4375"( 359.0 x 162.0 x 88.0mm )

What size room are the JBL Studio 2 55IW and JBL Arena 55IW speakers good for?

The size of the room in which you are planning to use these loudspeakers is an important decision factor. Here we have compared their suitability to various sizes of environments considering their size and max power parameters:

Listening Environment* JBL Studio 2 55IW JBL Arena 55IW
Near-field Poor Poor
Small Room Average Average
Mid-size Room Good Good
Large Room Average Average
Very Large Room Poor Poor

(* Approximate Room sizes: Small < 100sq. ft / 9 m2, Mid-size: 100-220 sq. ft / 9-20 m2, Large 220-400 sq. ft / 20-36 m2, Very Large: > 400 sq. ft / 36 m2. Average Floor Height: 9" / 2.7m. Typical room sizes differ from country to country, and the actual listening experience changes depending on floor height, room shape, surface materials, listening position, speaker locations, etc.)

In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the JBL Studio 2 55IW and JBL Arena 55IW compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these loudspeakers is the better choice for you.


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Drivers

Both Studio 2 55IW and Arena 55IW are 2-way speakers.

Driver JBL Studio 2 55IW JBL Arena 55IW
Driver Setup 2-way 2-way
Tweeter 1-inch 1-inch
Midrange - -
Woofer 2 x 5.25-inch 2 x 5.25-inch

Studio 2 55IW features a 1" Hard-Dome Tweeter and 2 x 5.25" PolyPlas Woofer . On the other hand, the Arena 55IW features a 1" Soft-dome Tweeter and 2 x 5.25" Polycellulose Woofer .

Frequency Response

Studio 2 55IW and Arena 55IW has exactly the same frequency range of 40-20kHz.

Below graphs depict how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average values of the Min and Max Frequencies of other speakers in the In-wall class in our database.

Low Frequency

In-wall Speakers

Studio 2 55IW
Arena 55IW
Min
Average
Max
High Frequency

In-wall Speakers

JBL Studio 2 55IW
JBL Arena 55IW
Min
Average
Max

None of these speakers achieves full range experience which is commonly agreed as 20Hz-20kHz. In order to achieve lower lows / deeper bass, we recommend you pair these with a subwoofer. Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available options.

Impedance and Sensitivity

Studio 2 55IW and Arena 55IW have the same Impedance of 8 ohms and their sensitivity is also same at 88 dB.

Sensitivity

In-wall Speakers

Studio 2 55IW
Arena 55IW
Min
Average
Max

Power Range

Power range is the range of input power in watts RMS that a loudspeaker is designed to handle. While using an amplifier within this range ensures the nominal performance , inputting a power that is higher than the max wattage can result in a damaged speaker.

Studio 2 55IW and Arena 55IW has the same power range of up to 120 watts.

Keep in mind that a higher max power handling value doesn't necessarily make that a louder speaker compared to a lower max handling speaker. Loudness or the sound level is also impacted by parameters such as Impedance, sensitivity and system efficiencies.

Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring

Studio 2 55IW features Spring post type posts and Arena 55IW has a Spring post type posts. None of these speakers feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.

Physical Specs

Size of a speaker can sometimes become an important decision factor due to space constraints or in some cases purely for esthetic reasons. In this section, we are going to compare JBL Studio 2 55IW's and JBL Arena 55IW's external dimensions. JBL Studio 2 55IW has external dimensions of 359.0 x 164.0 x 86.0mm ( 14.1250-inch x 6.4375-inch x 3.3750-inch) whereas JBL Arena 55IW has external dimensions of 359.0 x 162.0 x 88.0mm ( 14.1250-inch x 6.3750-inch x 3.4375-inch) .

What's in the Box of JBL Studio 2 55IW?

Here are the items that are included inside the box of Studio 2 55IW:
  • In-wall loudspeaker
  • Grille
  • Cloth scrim
  • Cut-Out Template
  • Instruction Manual
  • What's in the Box of JBL Arena 55IW?

    Here are the items that come with the Arena 55IW:
  • In-wall loudspeaker
  • Grille
  • 2 Scrim cloths (1 installed)
  • Mounting Template
  • Instruction Manual

  • Reasons to choose JBL Studio 2 55IW over JBL Arena 55IW
    Base Surface Area 141cm2 vs 142cm2 Takes less floor space

    Reasons to choose JBL Arena 55IW over JBL Studio 2 55IW

    Price per pair* 360USD vs 600USD costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)
    JBL Studio 2 55IW vs JBL Arena 55IW Specs Table
    Detailed comparison of specifications
    General JBL Studio 2 55IW JBL Arena 55IW
    Brand JBL JBL
    Speaker Type Passive In-wall Speaker Passive In-wall Speaker
    Power Range up to 120 watts up to 120 watts
    Sensitivity 88 dB 88 dB
    Impedance 8 ohms 8 ohms
    Frequency Response 40-20kHz 40-20kHz
    Drivers
    Woofer Quantity 2 2
    Woofer Size 5.25" 5.25"
    Woofer Composition PolyPlas Polycellulose
    Woofer Surround Material Rubber Rubber
    Tweeter Size 1" 1"
    Tweeter Type Hard-Dome Soft-dome
    Aimable Tweeter Yes No
    Midrange Driver N/A" N/A"
    Physical Specs
    Height 359.0mm (14.1") 359.0mm (14.1")
    Width 164.0mm (6.5") 162.0mm (6.4")
    Depth 86.0mm (3.4") 88.0mm (3.5")
    Enclosure In-wall In-wall
    Moisture Resistancy No No
    Connections
    Biamp Inputs No No
    Other
    Parts Warranty 5 Years 5 Years
    Labor Warranty 5 Years 5 Years

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