In this review, we will be comparing Studio 2 6IW and Studio 6 Architectural 6IW, two Passive In-wall speakers by JBL Let's have a brief look at the main features
of JBL Studio 2 6IW and JBL Studio 6 Architectural 6IW first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
Studio 2 6IW and Studio 6 Architectural 6IW are members of JBL's Studio series of speakers. Below you can find the loudspeakers from this series.
JBL Studio Series History
What size room are the JBL Studio 2 6IW and JBL Studio 6 Architectural 6IW 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:
In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the JBL Studio 2 6IW and JBL Studio 6 Architectural 6IW 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 6IW and Studio 6 Architectural 6IW are 2-way speakers.
| Driver |
JBL Studio 2 6IW |
JBL Studio 6 Architectural 6IW |
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Driver Setup
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2-way
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2-way
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Tweeter
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1-inch
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1-inch
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Midrange
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- |
- |
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Woofer
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1 x 6.5-inch
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1 x 6.5-inch
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Studio 2 6IW features a 1" Hard-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 6.5" PolyPlas Woofer . On the other hand, the Studio 6 Architectural 6IW features a 1" Horn-Loaded Tweeter and 1 x 6.5" Polyplas Woofer .
Frequency Response
Studio 2 6IW has a frequency range of 38-20kHz whereas Studio 6 Architectural 6IW has a frequency range of 45-20kHz. With a minimum frequency of 38Hz, the Studio 2 6IW can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Studio 6 Architectural 6IW's min frequency of 45Hz.
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 6 Architectural 6IW
High Frequency
In-wall Speakers
JBL Studio 6 Architectural 6IW
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 6IW is a 8 ohms speaker compared to the Studio 6 Architectural 6IW which has a nominal impedance of 6 ohms.
These two speakers also have different sensitivity levels. Studio 2 6IW sensitivity is rated at 86 dB and the Studio 6 Architectural 6IW's is rated at 91 dB. This 5 dB difference makes the JBL Studio 6 Architectural 6IW a more sensitive speaker compared to JBL Studio 2 6IW, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.
Sensitivity
In-wall Speakers
Studio 6 Architectural 6IW
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 6IW can handle a max power of 80 watts RMS from the amp the whereas Studio 6 Architectural 6IW has a max power handling value of 70 watts RMS, 10 watts less than the Studio 2 6IW.
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 6IW features Spring post type posts and Studio 6 Architectural 6IW 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 6IW's and JBL Studio 6 Architectural 6IW's external dimensions. JBL Studio 2 6IW has external dimensions of 250.0 x 186.0 x 93.0mm ( 9.8125-inch x 7.3125-inch x 3.6250-inch) whereas JBL Studio 6 Architectural 6IW has external dimensions of 275.0 x 181.0 x 94.0mm ( 10.8125-inch x 7.1250-inch x 3.6875-inch) .
JBL Studio 2 6IW is 25mm shorter and 1mm less deeper than JBL Studio 6 Architectural 6IW but it is also 5mm wider.
What's in the Box of JBL Studio 2 6IW?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Studio 2 6IW:
In-wall loudspeakerGrilleCloth scrimCut-Out TemplateInstruction Manual
What's in the Box of JBL Studio 6 Architectural 6IW?
Here are the items that come with the Studio 6 Architectural 6IW:
In-wall loudspeakerGrilleCut-Out TemplateQuick Start Guide