In this review, we will be comparing Studio 6 88LCR and UIW RSS III, two Passive In-wall speakers from JBL and Definitive Technology. Let's have a brief look at the main features
of JBL Studio 6 88LCR and Definitive UIW RSS III first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
What size room are the JBL Studio 6 88LCR and Definitive UIW RSS III 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 6 88LCR and Definitive UIW RSS III 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 88LCR and UIW RSS III are 2-way speakers.
| Driver |
JBL Studio 6 88LCR |
Definitive UIW RSS III |
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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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2 x 8-inch
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2 x 3.5-inch
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Studio 6 88LCR features a 1" Horn-Loaded Tweeter and 2 x 8" PolyPlas Woofer . On the other hand, the UIW RSS III features a 1" Hard-Dome Tweeter and 2 x 3.5" Polypropylene Woofer .
Frequency Response
Studio 6 88LCR has a frequency range of 43-20kHz whereas UIW RSS III has a frequency range of 40-30kHz. With a minimum frequency of 40Hz, the UIW RSS III can go slightly deeper then the Studio 6 88LCR's min frequency of 43Hz.
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
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High Frequency
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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 88LCR is a 6 ohms speaker compared to the UIW RSS III which has a nominal impedance of 8 ohms.
These two speakers also have different sensitivity levels. Studio 6 88LCR sensitivity is rated at 96 dB and the UIW RSS III's is rated at 90 dB. This 6 dB difference makes the JBL Studio 6 88LCR a more sensitive speaker compared to Definitive UIW RSS III, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.
Sensitivity
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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 88LCR can handle a max power of 200 watts RMS from the amp the whereas Studio 6 88LCR has a max power handling value of 175 watts RMS , 25 watts less than the UIW RSS III.
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 6 88LCR features Spring post type posts and UIW RSS III 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 6 88LCR's and Definitive UIW RSS III's external dimensions. JBL Studio 6 88LCR has external dimensions of 520.0 x 223.0 x 96.0mm ( 20.4375-inch x 8.7500-inch x 3.7500-inch) whereas Definitive UIW RSS III has external dimensions of 251.0 x 213.0 x 99.0mm ( 9.8750-inch x 8.3750-inch x 3.8750-inch) .
Definitive UIW RSS III is 10mm narrower and 269mm shorter than JBL Studio 6 88LCR but it is also 3mm deeper.
What's in the Box of JBL Studio 6 88LCR?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Studio 6 88LCR:
In-wall loudspeakerGrilleCut-Out TemplateQuick Start Guide
What's in the Box of Definitive UIW RSS III?
Here are the items that come with the UIW RSS III:
In-wall/In-cieling bipolar speakerGrille7 Foam strips2 ScrewsPaint maskWall templateOwners ManualOnline Product Registration Card