In this review, we will be comparing Studio 6 Theater and R-2650-W II, two Passive In-wall speakers from JBL and Klipsch.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of JBL Studio 6 Theater and Klipsch R-2650-W II first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
| Key Specs | JBL Studio 6 Theater | Klipsch R-2650-W II |
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| Brand | JBL
United States · founded 1946 | Klipsch
United States · founded 1946 |
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| Design | 2-way | 2-way |
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| Tweeter | 1" Horn-Loaded | 1" Soft-Dome |
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| Woofer | 4 x 5.25" PolyPlas | 6.5" Polypropylene |
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| Frequency response | 65-20kHz | 65-20kHz |
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| Sensitivity | 96 dB | 91 dB |
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| Impedance | 6 ohms | 8 ohms |
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| Power range | 10-150 watts | up to 50 watts |
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| Weight | — | 3.27kg / 7.2lbs |
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| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 25.3125" x 6.2500" x 3.7500"
643.0 x 159.0 x 96.0mm | 13.0625" x 7.9375" x 3.6875"
332.0 x 202.0 x 94.0mm |
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What size room are the JBL Studio 6 Theater and Klipsch R-2650-W II 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 Theater |
Klipsch R-2650-W II |
| Near-field |
Poor |
Good |
| Small Room |
Average |
Good |
| Mid-size Room |
Good |
Average |
| Large Room |
Average |
Poor |
| Very Large Room |
Poor |
No way |
(* 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.)
The sections below take each area in turn: drivers, frequency response, physical size and what you get in the box.
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Drivers
Both Studio 6 Theater and R-2650-W II are 2-way speakers.
JBL Studio 6 TheaterKlipsch R-2650-W II
TweeterWoofer
Front view, drawn to scale - cabinets and drivers share one scale, so sizes are directly comparable. Hover a driver for its size.
| Driver |
JBL Studio 6 Theater |
Klipsch R-2650-W II |
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Driver Setup
|
2-way
|
2-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1-inch
|
1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
- |
- |
|
Woofer
|
4 x 5.25-inch
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1 x 6.5-inch
|
Studio 6 Theater features a 1" Horn-Loaded Tweeter and 4 x 5.25" PolyPlas Woofer. On the other hand, the R-2650-W II features a 1" Soft-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 6.5" Polypropylene Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 1800 Hz.
Frequency Response
Studio 6 Theater and R-2650-W II has exactly the same frequency range of 65-20kHz.
The graph below depicts how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average Low Frequency values of other speakers in the In-wall class in our database.
Low Frequency
In-wall Speakers
Neither pair reaches down to 20Hz, the usual definition of full-range, which is normal for speakers of this size. If you want the bottom octave for movies or bass-heavy music, add a subwoofer to whichever you choose. Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available options.
Impedance and Sensitivity
Studio 6 Theater is a 6 ohms speaker compared to the R-2650-W II which has a nominal impedance of 8 ohms.
These two speakers also have different sensitivity levels. Studio 6 Theater sensitivity is rated at 96 dB and the R-2650-W II's is rated at 91 dB. This 5 dB difference makes the JBL Studio 6 Theater a more sensitive speaker compared to Klipsch R-2650-W II, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.
Sensitivity
In-wall Speakers
Power Range
Power
range is the range of input power in watts RMS that a loudspeaker is designed to handle. Staying
within that range gives nominal performance; driving the speaker beyond its maximum wattage can damage it.
Studio 6 Theater can handle a max power of 150 watts RMS, whereas R-2650-W II has a max power handling value of 50 watts RMS, 100 watts less than the Studio 6 Theater.
Note that higher power handling does not make a speaker louder: that depends mainly on
sensitivity and impedance. The calculator below shows how loud each of these actually plays
on a real amplifier.
Which plays louder on your amplifier?
Starting with a popular amplifier - change it to the one you own, or any you are
considering, and watch both numbers move.
Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring
Studio 6 Theater features Spring clip type posts and R-2650-W II has a Spring clip type posts. None of these speakers feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
Physical Specs
The size of a speaker can sometimes be 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 Theater's and Klipsch R-2650-W II's external dimensions. JBL Studio 6 Theater has external dimensions of 643.0 x 159.0 x 96.0mm (25.3125-inch x 6.2500-inch x 3.7500-inch) whereas Klipsch R-2650-W II has external dimensions of 332.0 x 202.0 x 94.0mm (13.0625-inch x 7.9375-inch x 3.6875-inch).
Klipsch R-2650-W II is 311mm shorter and 2mm less deeper than JBL Studio 6 Theater but it is also 43mm wider.
What's in the Box of JBL Studio 6 Theater?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Studio 6 Theater:
- In-wall loudspeaker
- Grille
- Cut-Out Template
- Quick Start Guide
What's in the Box of Klipsch R-2650-W II?
Here are the items that come with the R-2650-W II:
- In-wall speaker
- White metal mesh grille
- Cardboard template
- Owners Manual (En/Fr/Sp)