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JBL Studio 6 66LCR vs JBL Studio 680 Comparison

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JBL Studio 6 66LCR

Passive In-wall | 45-20kHz

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JBL Studio 6 66LCR vs JBL Studio 680 Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing two different type of speakers by JBL. JBL Studio 6 66LCR is a In-wall speaker whereas the Studio 680 is a Floor-standing speaker.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of JBL Studio 6 66LCR and JBL Studio 680 first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

JBL Studio 6 66LCR Key Specs

  • 2-way Design
  • 1" Horn-Loaded Tweeter
  • 2 x 6.5" PolyPlas Woofer
  • 45-20kHz Frequency Response
  • 94 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 6ohms
  • Power Range:10-150watts
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 443.0" x 7.1250" x 3.7500"( 443.0 x 181.0 x 96.0mm )

JBL Studio 680 Key Specs

  • 2-way Design
  • 1" compression driver with HDI (High Definition Imaging) waveguide Tweeter
  • 2 x 6.5" PolyPlas Woofer
  • 38-40k Hz Frequency Response
  • 88 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 6ohms
  • Power Range:up to 200watts
  • Weight:22.68kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 1036.0" x 8-15/16" x 12-1/16"( 1036.0 x 228.0 x 307.0mm )

Studio 6 66LCR and Studio 680 are members of JBL's Studio series of speakers. Below you can find the loudspeakers from this series.

JBL Studio Series History
Model Body Frequency SensitivityImpedance Woofer
JBL Studio 630
  
Bookshelf 45-40k Hz 85 dB6Ω 1 x 6.25"
JBL Studio 620
  
Bookshelf 50-40k Hz 84 dB6Ω 1 x 5.25"
JBL Studio 680
Floor-standing 38-40k Hz 88 dB6Ω 2 x 6.5"
JBL Studio 690
  
Floor-standing 36-40k Hz 90 dB6Ω 2 x 8"
JBL Studio 6 88LCR
  
In-wall 43-20kHz 96 dB6Ω 2 x 8"
JBL Studio 2 55IW
  
In-wall 40-20kHz 88 dB8Ω 2 x 5.25"
JBL Studio 6 Theater
  
In-wall 65-20kHz 96 dB6Ω 4 x 5.25"
JBL Studio 6 66LCR
In-wall 45-20kHz 94 dB6Ω 2 x 6.5"
JBL Studio 6 Architectural 8IW
  
In-wall 43-20kHz 93 dB6Ω 1 x 8"
JBL Studio 2 8IW
  
In-wall 30-20kHz 88 dB8Ω 1 x 8"

What size room are the JBL Studio 6 66LCR and JBL Studio 680 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 6 66LCR JBL Studio 680
Near-field Poor Bad
Small Room Average Poor
Mid-size Room Good Average
Large Room Average Good
Very Large Room Poor Average

(* 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 6 66LCR and JBL Studio 680 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 6 66LCR and Studio 680 are 2-way speakers.

Driver JBL Studio 6 66LCR JBL Studio 680
Driver Setup 2-way 2-way
Tweeter 1-inch 1-inch
Midrange - -
Woofer 2 x 6.5-inch 2 x 6.5-inch

Studio 6 66LCR features a 1" Horn-Loaded Tweeter and 2 x 6.5" PolyPlas Woofer . On the other hand, the Studio 680 features a 1" compression driver with HDI (High Definition Imaging) waveguide Tweeter and 2 x 6.5" PolyPlas Woofer .

Frequency Response

Studio 6 66LCR has a frequency range of 45-20kHz whereas Studio 680 has a frequency range of 38-40k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 38Hz, the Studio 680 can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Studio 6 66LCR'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 66LCR
Studio 680
Min
Average
Max
High Frequency

In-wall Speakers

JBL Studio 6 66LCR
JBL Studio 680
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 6 66LCR and Studio 680 have the same Impedance of 6 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. Studio 6 66LCR sensitivity is rated at 94 dB and the Studio 680's is at 88 dB. This 6 dB difference makes the JBL Studio 6 66LCR a more sensitive speaker compared to JBL Studio 680, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.

Sensitivity

In-wall Speakers

Studio 6 66LCR
Studio 680
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 6 66LCR can handle a max power of 200 watts RMS from the amp the whereas Studio 6 66LCR has a max power handling value of 150 watts RMS , 50 watts less than the Studio 680.

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 680 features Binding post posts which make bi-amping or bi-wiring possible. Studio 6 66LCR has a Spring posts which doesn't feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.

JBL Studio 680Binding post Terminals
JBL Studio 680's Binding post terminals allows Bi-amping or 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 6 66LCR's and JBL Studio 680's external dimensions. JBL Studio 6 66LCR has external dimensions of 443.0 x 181.0 x 96.0mm ( 17.4375-inch x 7.1250-inch x 3.7500-inch) whereas JBL Studio 680 has external dimensions of 1036.0 x 228.0 x 307.0mm ( 40-3/4-inch x 8-15/16-inch x 12-1/16-inch) .

JBL Studio 680 is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 47mm wider, 593mm taller and 211mm deeper than JBL Studio 6 66LCR.

What's in the Box of JBL Studio 6 66LCR?

Here are the items that are included inside the box of Studio 6 66LCR:
  • In-wall loudspeaker
  • Grille
  • Cut-Out Template
  • Quick Start Guide
  • What's in the Box of JBL Studio 680?

    Here are the items that come with the Studio 680:
  • Floorstanding loudspeaker
  • Grille
  • 4 Spike feet
  • 4 Washers
  • 4 Locking-collars
  • 4 Foot pads
  • 2 Jumper-straps (pre-installed)
  • Owners Manual
  • Warranty Card

  • Reasons to choose JBL Studio 6 66LCR over JBL Studio 680
    Sensitivity 94 dB vs 88 dB Play louder with same amount of amplification power
    Height 443mm vs 1036mm Easier to fit in smaller spaces
    Base Surface Area 173cm2 vs 700cm2 Takes less floor space

    Reasons to choose JBL Studio 680 over JBL Studio 6 66LCR

    Max Input Power 200 watts vs 150 watts Handle more power from your amplifier
    Low Frequency Response 38 Hz vs 45 Hz Generates deeper bass
    High Frequency Response 40k Hz vs 20k Hz Generates higher frequency
    Bi-Amping and Bi-Wiring Yes vs No Allows bi-amping and bi-wiring connections
    Price per pair* 1198USD vs 1400USD costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)
    JBL Studio 6 66LCR vs JBL Studio 680 Specs Table
    Detailed comparison of specifications
    General JBL Studio 6 66LCR JBL Studio 680
    Brand JBL JBL
    Speaker Type Passive In-wall Speaker Floor-standing speaker
    Power Range 10-150 watts up to 200 watts
    Sensitivity 94 dB 88 dB
    Impedance 6 ohms 6 ohms
    Frequency Response 45-20kHz 38-40k Hz
    Drivers
    Woofer Quantity 2 2
    Woofer Size 6.5" 6.5"
    Woofer Composition PolyPlas PolyPlas
    Woofer Surround Material Rubber Rubber
    Tweeter Size 1" 1"
    Tweeter Type Horn-Loaded compression driver with HDI (High Definition Imaging) waveguide
    Aimable Tweeter No No
    Midrange Driver N/A" No
    Firing Direction n/a rear
    Physical Specs
    Height 443.0mm (17.4") 1036.0mm (40.8")
    Width 181.0mm (7.1") 228.0mm (9")
    Depth 96.0mm (3.8") 307.0mm (12.1")
    Weight n/a 22.68kg (49.9lbs)
    Enclosure In-wall Bass Reflex
    Finish n/a MDF/Wood-grain vinyl
    Available Colors n/a Wood, Dark Wood
    Grille n/a Yes
    Moisture Resistancy No No
    Connections
    Biamp Inputs No Yes
    Other
    Parts Warranty 5 Years 5 Years
    Labor Warranty 5 Years 5 Years

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