In this review, we will be comparing Studio 6 88LCR and SC800D, two Passive In-wall speakers from JBL and OSD. Let's have a brief look at the main features
of JBL Studio 6 88LCR and OSD Black Series SC800D first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
What size room are the JBL Studio 6 88LCR and OSD Black Series SC800D 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 OSD Black Series SC800D 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
One of the fundamental differences between these two speakers is that Studio 6 88LCR is a 2-way design whereas the SC800D is a 1-way speaker. 3-way designs utilize a midrange driver in addition to the tweeter and woofer on 2-way designs. Designing a crossover for a 3-way speaker is a complicated process and generally increases the overall cost of the speaker.
| Driver |
JBL Studio 6 88LCR |
OSD Black Series SC800D |
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Driver Setup
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2-way
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1-way
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Tweeter
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1-inch
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-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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1 x 8-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 SC800D features a " 0 Tweeter and 1 x 8" Polypropylene Woofer .
Frequency Response
Studio 6 88LCR has a frequency range of 43-20kHz whereas SC800D has a frequency range of 40-500Hz. With a minimum frequency of 40Hz, the SC800D 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 SC800D 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 SC800D's is rated at ---. This 96 dB difference makes the JBL Studio 6 88LCR a more sensitive speaker compared to OSD Black Series SC800D, 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 300 watts RMS from the amp the whereas Studio 6 88LCR has a max power handling value of 175 watts RMS , 125 watts less than the SC800D.
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 Binding post type posts and SC800D has a Binding 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 OSD Black Series SC800D'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 OSD Black Series SC800D has external dimensions of 515.0 x 369.0 x 104.0mm ( 20.2500-inch x 14.5000-inch x 4.0625-inch) .
JBL Studio 6 88LCR is 146mm narrower and 8mm less deeper than OSD Black Series SC800D but it is also 5mm taller.
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 OSD Black Series SC800D?
Here are the items that come with the SC800D:
In-wall passive subwooferGrille10 Screws2 Self-adhesive rubber padsCutout TemplateInstall Guide