JBL Studio 2 55IW is a 2-way Passive In-wall In-wall speaker by JBL. It was released in 2014. It features a 1" Hard-Dome Tweeter and 2 x 5.25" PolyPlas Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 40-20kHz and a sensitivity of 88 dB. JBL Studio 2 55IW has an MSRP of 600$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the JBL Studio 2 55IW is a crucial factor in your decision. We have assessed its suitability for various room sizes based on its dimensions and maximum power output:
| Listening Environment* |
Suitability |
| Near-field | Poor |
| Small Room | Average |
| Mid-size Room | Good |
| Large Room | Average |
| Very Large Room | Poor |
(* 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.)
JBL's Studio Series of Loudspeakers
Studio 2 55IW is a member of JBL's Studio series of Passive speakers. The Studio range are JBL's mid-tier home-theatre speakers with horn-loaded tweeters. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
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JBL Studio Series Speakers
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Frequency Response of the JBL Studio 2 55IW Speaker
JBL Studio 2 55IW has a Frequency response range of 40-20kHz and Power Range of up to 120 watts. With a minimum frequency of 40 Hz, Studio 2 55IW delivers deep bass that will likely satisfy most listeners, especially those who enjoy music. However, movie enthusiasts and music fans who prefer a full range of sound may still benefit from adding a subwoofer.
Here we have a comparison of how Studio 2 55IW's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
In-wall Speakers
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Impedance and Sensitivity
JBL Studio 2 55IW's nominal impedance level is
8 ohms and has a sensitivity of
88 dB.
Sensitivity
In-wall Speakers
8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so JBL Studio 2 55IW is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
88dB of the JBL Studio 2 55IW is an average sensitivity for stereo speaker so it is neither easy nor difficult to drive Sensitivity wise. Work out how loud the JBL Studio 2 55IW plays in your room →
What amplifier does the JBL Studio 2 55IW need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
12–120 W
per channel into 8 ohms.
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Input Type
Studio 2 55IW features Spring posts type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
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JBL Studio 2 55IW External Dimensions and Weight
JBL Studio 2 55IW has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 14.1250-inch x 6.4375-inch x 3.3750-inch (359.0 x 164.0 x 86.0mm ).
Base Surface Area
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base area of JBL Studio 2 55IW is approximately 141.0cm2 / 21.9inch2.
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Cabinet type and Materials
JBL Studio 2 55IW has a
In-wall type cabinet.
What's in the Box of JBL Studio 2 55IW?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Studio 2 55IW:
- In-wall loudspeaker
- Grille
- Cloth scrim
- Cut-Out Template
- Instruction Manual
Recommended Accessories
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Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.