JBL Studio 6 88LCR is a 2-way Passive In-wall In-wall speaker by JBL. It was released in 2021. It features a 1" Horn-Loaded Tweeter and 2 x 8" PolyPlas Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 43-20kHz and a sensitivity of 96 dB. JBL Studio 6 88LCR has an MSRP of 1600$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the JBL Studio 6 88LCR 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 6 88LCR 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
Frequency Response of the JBL Studio 6 88LCR Speaker
JBL Studio 6 88LCR has a Frequency response range of 43-20kHz and Power Range of 10-175 watts. With a minimum frequency of 43 Hz, Studio 6 88LCR 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 6 88LCR'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 6 88LCR's nominal impedance level is
6 ohms and has a sensitivity of
96 dB.
Sensitivity
In-wall Speakers
Nominal Impedance of the 6 Ohms makes the JBL Studio 6 88LCR a relatively difficult to drive speaker compared to more frequently found 8 ohms speakers from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
96dB of the JBL Studio 6 88LCR is considered a high sensitivity compared to average stereo speaker which makes Studio 6 88LCR an easy to drive from Sensitivity perspective. If you are planning to power your speaker with a Tube amp which are generally very low power, the JBL Studio 6 88LCR will be a good choice. Work out how loud the JBL Studio 6 88LCR plays in your room →
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What amplifier does the JBL Studio 6 88LCR need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
2.5–60 W
per channel into 6 ohms.
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Input Type
Studio 6 88LCR features Spring posts type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
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JBL Studio 6 88LCR External Dimensions and Weight
JBL Studio 6 88LCR has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 20.4375-inch x 8.7500-inch x 3.7500-inch (520.0 x 223.0 x 96.0mm ).
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 6 88LCR is approximately 214.1cm2 / 33.2inch2.
To get a better perspective on the real life size of JBL Studio 6 88LCR, let's compare it with a standard size Compact Disc which has a diameter of 4.7inch (120mm).
JBL Studio 6 88LCR Speaker Size Compared to a Compact Disc
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Cabinet type and Materials
JBL Studio 6 88LCR has a
In-wall type cabinet.
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 loudspeaker
- Grille
- Cut-Out Template
- Quick Start Guide
Recommended Accessories
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Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.