JBL Studio 2 8IW is a 2-way Passive In-wall In-wall speaker by JBL. It features a 1" Hard-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 8" PolyPlas Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 30-20kHz and a sensitivity of 88 dB. JBL Studio 2 8IW has an MSRP of 700$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the JBL Studio 2 8IW 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 | Average |
| Small Room | Good |
| Mid-size Room | Average |
| Large Room | Poor |
| Very Large Room | Bad |
(* 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 8IW is a member of JBL's Studio series of Passive speakers. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
JBL Studio Series Speakers
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Frequency Response of the JBL Studio 2 8IW Speaker
JBL Studio 2 8IW has a Frequency response range of 30-20kHz at ±3dB and Power Range of up to 100 watts. With a minimum frequency of 30 Hz, Studio 2 8IW 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.
To focus on the subwoofers that are in a similar price range with JBL Studio 2 8IW, check out the Powered Subwoofers under $750. Alternatively, find the Full list of Powered Subwoofers regardless of the price.
Here we have a comparison of how Studio 2 8IW's Low and High frequency values compare with the average, max and min Low and High frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
In-wall Speakers
High Frequency
In-wall Speakers
Impedance and Sensitivity
JBL Studio 2 8IW'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 8IW is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
88dB of the JBL Studio 2 8IW is an average sensitivity for stereo speaker so it is neither easy nor difficult to drive Sensitivity wise.
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Input Type
Studio 2 8IW features Spring posts type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
JBL Studio 2 8IW External Dimensions and Weight
JBL Studio 2 8IW has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 11.9375-inch x 8.9375-inch x 3.6875-inch (304.0 x 228.0 x 94.0mm ).
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 8IW is approximately 214.3cm2 / 33.2inch2.
Cabinet type and Materials
JBL Studio 2 8IW has a
In-wall type cabinet.
What's in the Box of JBL Studio 2 8IW?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Studio 2 8IW:
In-wall loudspeakerGrilleCloth scrimCut-Out TemplateInstruction Manual
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the JBL Studio 2 8IW.
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.