Short answer: the JBL Studio 630 for better sound quality, the Behringer B2030P for the lower price. The JBL Studio 630 ranks #56 of 100 bookshelf speakers at $699. The Behringer B2030P ranks #57 at $220, $479 cheaper.
On the JBL Studio 630 side: Excellent directivity linearity: harmonics of the same instrument stay collocated in the soundstage instead of drifting between positions, giving precise. Set against that: Noticeable mid-range dip/scoop relative to the higher frequencies - not dramatic, but audibly “missing” something by the second or third track.
What the Behringer B2030P gets right: CEA2034 spinorama shows strong horizontal directivity control, keeping the response nearly constant off-axis through most of the audible spectrum, with a wide beamwidth that eases seating position and toe-in requirements. The catch: A resonance around 800Hz shows up clearly in the on-axis response and the waterfall/CSD plot, and the flat, near-horizontal predicted in-room response makes it sound bright without an equalization target curve.
Buy the JBL Studio 630 if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Behringer B2030P if the price matters more than sound quality.
Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Studio 630 | Behringer B2030P | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $699 | $220 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #56 of 100 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers | #57 of 100 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers |
| Drivers | 6.5" PolyPlas cone woofer, 1" compression driver (2414H-1) with waveguide | 6.75" woofer, 0.75" ferrofluid-cooled tweeter |
| Dimensions | 14-13/16"H x 9"W x 11-5/16"D | 12.5H x 8.4W x 8.3D in |
| Weight | 19.9 lbs each | 15.4 lbs / 7.0 kg each |
| Impedance | 6 ohms nominal, 4.7 ohms minimum (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | - |
| Sensitivity | 83.2dB (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner; 85dB manufacturer specified) | 84.5dB (2.83V/1m, measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Frequency Response | 45Hz - 40,000Hz (manufacturer specified) | 75Hz - 21kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Power Handling | up to 150W | up to 100W |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | - | 79Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 60Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Discontinued | - | Yes |
| Woofer Cabinet | - | ported, vertical slot |
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The Two Speakers In Full
JBL Studio 630: $699 Amazon
Pros: Excellent directivity linearity: harmonics of the same instrument stay collocated in the soundstage instead of drifting between positions, giving precise, stable imaging that holds up well into higher frequencies where many speakers start to beam and narrow. Good compression behavior - mid-bass stays taut and controlled from low to high volume without the sound falling apart or distorting as you turn it up. A pleasant, controlled mid-bass bump in the 60-100 Hz range adds punch to kick drums without bleeding into an uncontrolled boom on bass guitar. Horizontal radiation holds steady off-axis (about ±60°), so toe-in isn’t fussy. Compared directly to its predecessor, the JBL Studio 530, the reviewer would pick the 630 - smoother trend line through the upper mids and treble, and likely more dynamic headroom - as long as you’re willing to EQ.
Cons: Noticeable mid-range dip/scoop relative to the higher frequencies - not dramatic, but audibly “missing” something by the second or third track. Some tracks read as forward or aggressive around 2 kHz, like the upper frequencies are jumping out at you rather than sitting in stage depth. Needs EQ to bring the mid-range back up to be fully recommendable; without EQ available, the reviewer says he’d look at a different speaker entirely. Measured sensitivity (about 83.2dB) runs noticeably below the 85dB manufacturer spec, likely a byproduct of the mid-range dip skewing the average downward.
Full JBL Studio 630 review and specifications →
| Dimensions | 14-13/16"H x 9"W x 11-5/16"D |
|---|---|
| Drivers | 6.5" PolyPlas cone woofer, 1" compression driver (2414H-1) with waveguide |
| Frequency Response | 45Hz - 40,000Hz (manufacturer specified) |
| Impedance | 6 ohms nominal, 4.7 ohms minimum (measured, Erin's Audio Corner) |
| Power Handling | up to 150W |
| Sensitivity | 83.2dB (measured, Erin's Audio Corner; 85dB manufacturer specified) |
| Weight | 19.9 lbs each |
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Behringer B2030P: $220 Discontinued
Pros: CEA2034 spinorama shows strong horizontal directivity control, keeping the response nearly constant off-axis through most of the audible spectrum, with a wide beamwidth that eases seating position and toe-in requirements. Distortion measurements hold up well against the pricier Revel M106 at both 86dB and 106dB SPL. With EQ to tame a resonance around 800Hz and a bit of a bass fill, the reviewer called it a “winner” that could play loud without bottoming out.
Cons: A resonance around 800Hz shows up clearly in the on-axis response and the waterfall/CSD plot, and the flat, near-horizontal predicted in-room response makes it sound bright without an equalization target curve. Vertical directivity is only typical, not exceptional. Long discontinued - the reviewer noted you’ll have to hunt for a used pair. Discontinued.
Full Behringer B2030P review and specifications →
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 60Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 79Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Dimensions | 12.5H x 8.4W x 8.3D in |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 6.75" woofer, 0.75" ferrofluid-cooled tweeter |
| Frequency Response | 75Hz - 21kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Power Handling | up to 100W |
| Sensitivity | 84.5dB (2.83V/1m, measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Weight | 15.4 lbs / 7.0 kg each |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported, vertical slot |
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