Short answer: the Radiant Acoustics Clarity 66 if sound quality matters most, the JBL Studio 698 if price matters most. The Radiant Acoustics Clarity 66 ranks #11 of 228 floorstanding speakers, rated 4.6/5, at $7,998. The JBL Studio 698 ranks #62, rated 4.3/5, at $1,499.90, $6,498.10 cheaper.
The Radiant Acoustics Clarity 66 is the more accurate, deeper-bass option. Highly accurate floorstanding speakers with Purifi woofers and bass deep enough to skip a subwoofer. Its measured preference score, a predictor of how neutral it sounds, is 6.01 against 4.20 for the JBL Studio 698. Its bass reaches about 32.2Hz before falling 3dB, against 53Hz for the JBL Studio 698. The catch: Vertical directivity is narrow and horizontal coverage is uneven, so listening height and placement affect tonal balance.
Why pick the JBL Studio 698: Big floorstanding speakers with a horn tweeter, high sensitivity and solid bass, an easy to drive home theater pair at a modest price. The catch: Measured response exhibits a prominent mid-bass emphasis bump around 80Hz that can sound overly thick or chesty in smaller rooms without DSP EQ.
Buy the Radiant Acoustics Clarity 66 when sound quality outweighs the price for you, and the JBL Studio 698 when the price outweighs sound quality instead.
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Highly accurate floorstanding speakers with Purifi woofers and bass deep enough to skip a subwoofer.
Big floorstanding speakers with a horn tweeter, high sensitivity and solid bass, an easy to drive home theater pair at a modest price.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Radiant Acoustics Clarity 66 | JBL Studio 698 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $7,998 per pair | $1,499.90 per pair |
| Ranked | #11 of 228 in Large Size Floorstanding Speakers | #62 of 228 in Large Size Floorstanding Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 32.2Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) | 53Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 24.4Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) | 34Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Sensitivity | 85.9dB (2.83V/1m, measured, Audio Science Review; 86dB manufacturer specified) | 90dB (measured average, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Drivers | Custom waveguide-loaded tweeter with beam-expansion fins, 2x 6.5” Purifi USHINDI aluminum-cone woofers | 1 in. High-Definition Imaging compression driver, 6 in. PolyPlas midrange, dual 8 in. PolyPlas woofers |
| Dimensions | 40.4”H x 8.7”W x 14”D (1025 x 222 x 355 mm) | 41.7”H x 11.8”W x 15.7”D (1058 x 300 x 400 mm) |
| Weight | 101.4 lbs (46 kg) each | 78.9 lbs (35.8 kg) each |
| Impedance | 4 ohms nominal | 6 ohms nominal (4.1 ohms minimum above 80Hz, measured by Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Crossover Frequency | 2.4kHz | - |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported, large rear port | ported, rear |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 6.01 | 4.20 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.03 | 6.14 |
| DIY Kit | No | No |
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