Short answer: both are discontinued, so this only matters if you are buying used, though neither ranks well in its class. Used, the JBL Studio 590 is the better pick: it ranks #215 of 228 floorstanding speakers by sound quality (rated 2.8/5), against #220 (rated 2.5/5) for the Triangle Esprit Antal Ez. If you want one new, the Triangle Solstice 8 replaces the Triangle Esprit Antal Ez and is rated 2.9/5 at $2,799. Both are rated below 3.0/5 among the 228 floorstanding speakers; for better sound, the Revel Concerta2 F35 ranks #31 at $900.
The JBL Studio 590 is the more accurate, deeper-bass option. A discontinued large tower with twin 8 inch woofers, a horn tweeter and high sensitivity for big, easy output. Its measured preference score, a predictor of how neutral it sounds, is 4.49 against 2.76 for the Triangle Esprit Antal Ez. Its bass reaches about 48Hz before falling 3dB, against 85Hz for the Triangle Esprit Antal Ez. The catch: 3dB peak at 1.7kHz, about a 4dB peak from 8k to 13k, going to be bright up top.
What the Triangle Esprit Antal Ez does well: A discontinued floorstanding speaker with twin 6.5 inch woofers and reasonably controlled dispersion across the room. The tradeoff: Resonance around 260Hz and a number of other resonances show up on-axis, along with a dip in bass response.
Buy the JBL Studio 590 only if you find one used in good condition; both are discontinued, and it is the better rated of the two. For a new speaker, buy the Triangle Solstice 8, which replaces the Triangle Esprit Antal Ez.
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Measured Differences
- Bass depth: the JBL Studio 590 reaches 32 Hz (10 dB down) against 62 Hz for the Triangle Esprit Antal Ez, about an octave deeper. Low bass that the other only hints at comes through with real weight.
- Tonal accuracy above the bass: with a subwoofer taking the low end, the JBL Studio 590 scores 6.2 against 5.4 for the Triangle Esprit Antal Ez on the Spinorama preference scale. Its frequency response and off-axis sound are smoother, so voices and instruments sound closer to the recording.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Studio 590 | Triangle Esprit Antal Ez | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,000 per pair Discontinued | $1,799 per pair Discontinued |
| Ranked | #215 of 228 in Large Size Floorstanding Speakers | #220 of 228 in Large Size Floorstanding Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 32Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) | 62Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) - low confidence - on-axis curve shows an unusual notch/dip around 250-300Hz for this floorstanding tower |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 48Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) | 85Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) - low confidence - on-axis curve shows an unusual notch/dip around 250-300Hz for this floorstanding tower |
| Drivers | 2x 8” (200mm) PolyPlas cone woofers, 1x 1” (25mm) Teonex dome tweeter on Bi-Radial horn (2.5-way) | 2x 6.5” (160mm) fiberglass cone woofers, 1x 6.5” (160mm) natural cellulose midrange, 1x 1” (25mm) titanium dome tweeter |
| Weight | 107.8 lbs (48.9 kg) | 98.5 lbs (44.7 kg) |
| Sensitivity | 90.3dB (2.83V/1m, measured by Audio Science Review) | 90.7dB (2.83V/1m, measured by Audio Science Review) |
| Impedance | 6 ohms nominal (5 ohms measured minimum, Audio Science Review) | 8 ohms nominal (2.7 ohms minimum, measured by Audio Science Review) |
| Dimensions | 49.7”H x 12.7”W x 16.3”D (1263.0 x 322.0 x 413.0 mm) | 43.9”H x 11.8”W x 15.7”D (1115.0 x 300.0 x 400.0 mm) |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported, rear | ported, front |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.49 | 2.76 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 6.22 | 5.37 |
| DIY Kit | No | No |
Where the Ratings Come From
- JBL Studio 590: Spinorama.org measurements and reviews by Audio Science Review.
- Triangle Esprit Antal Ez: Spinorama.org measurements and reviews by Audio Science Review.
This comparison is generated from the ratings, specifications and measurements on each product’s own page, and it updates when that data changes. How we rank explains how each rating is decided.
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