Short answer: the JBL Studio 630 for better sound quality, the Infinity IL10 for the lower price. The JBL Studio 630 ranks #56 of 100 bookshelf speakers at $699. The Infinity IL10 ranks #59 at $160, $539 cheaper.
What the JBL Studio 630 gets right: Excellent directivity linearity: harmonics of the same instrument stay collocated in the soundstage instead of drifting between positions, giving precise. The catch: Noticeable mid-range dip/scoop relative to the higher frequencies - not dramatic, but audibly “missing” something by the second or third track.
What the Infinity IL10 offers: Impressively flat for a budget bookshelf. Watch for: Resonances at 600 and 5khz, which show up as distinct distortion spikes at 96dB SPL/1m in the same frequency regions.
Buy the JBL Studio 630 if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Infinity IL10 if the price matters more than sound quality.
Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Studio 630 | Infinity IL10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $699 | $160 used, Discontinued |
| Ranked | #56 of 100 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers | #59 of 100 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers |
| Drivers | 6.5" PolyPlas cone woofer, 1" compression driver (2414H-1) with waveguide | 6.5" (165mm) woofer |
| Dimensions | 14-13/16"H x 9"W x 11-5/16"D | 15.6"H x 8.5"W x 11.5"D (397.0 x 216.0 x 292.0 mm) |
| Weight | 19.9 lbs each | 14.3 lbs / 6.5 kg |
| Impedance | 6 ohms nominal, 4.7 ohms minimum (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 6 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 83.2dB (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner; 85dB manufacturer specified) | 86dB (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Frequency Response | 45Hz - 40,000Hz (manufacturer specified) | - |
| Power Handling | up to 150W | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 44Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | - | 59Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Discontinued | - | Yes |
| Woofer Cabinet | - | ported, rear |
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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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Infinity IL10: $160 used, Discontinued
Pros: Impressively flat for a budget bookshelf. Predicted in-room response is good aside from a bit of excess energy here and there. Distortion at 96dB SPL/1m stays low and controlled outside two narrow resonance-driven peaks.
Cons: Resonances at 600 and 5khz, which show up as distinct distortion spikes at 96dB SPL/1m in the same frequency regions. Discontinued.
Full Infinity IL10 review and specifications →
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 44Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 59Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Dimensions | 15.6"H x 8.5"W x 11.5"D (397.0 x 216.0 x 292.0 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 6.5" (165mm) woofer |
| Impedance | 6 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 86dB (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Weight | 14.3 lbs / 6.5 kg |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported, rear |
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