JBL Studio 698 is a 3-way Passive Floor-standing speaker by JBL. It was released in 2021. It features a 1" Compression Horn Tweeter, 1 x 6" Midrange and 2 x 8" Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 36-40k Hz and a sensitivity of 90 dB.
JBL's Studio Series of Loudspeakers
Studio 698 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 698 Speaker
JBL Studio 698 has a Frequency response range of 36-40k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 36 Hz, Studio 698 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 698's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
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Impedance and Sensitivity
JBL Studio 698's nominal impedance level is
6 ohms and has a sensitivity of
90 dB.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
Nominal Impedance of the 6 Ohms makes the JBL Studio 698 a relatively difficult to drive speaker compared to more frequently found 8 ohms speakers from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
90dB of the JBL Studio 698 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 698 plays in your room →
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What amplifier does the JBL Studio 698 need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
10–160 W
per channel into 6 ohms.
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Input Type
Studio 698 features 5-Way post type connectors.
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JBL Studio 698 External Dimensions and Weight
JBL Studio 698 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) (1098.6 x 298.5 x 408.0mm ).
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 698 is approximately 1217.9cm2 / 188.8inch2.
To get a better perspective on the real life size of JBL Studio 698, let's compare it with a standard size Compact Disc which has a diameter of 4.7inch (120mm).
JBL Studio 698 Speaker Size Compared to a Compact Disc
Here we place the JBL Studio 698 virtually next to a standard width amplifier and turntable on a media center to get a better idea about the size.
JBL Studio 698 Floor-standing Speaker next to a Media Stand
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WeightThe JBL Studio 698 weighs 35.83kg / 78.8lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Studio 698's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
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Available colors
JBL Studio 698 is available in Espresso.
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the JBL Studio 698.
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.