The JBL Studio line on Speaker Ranking spans 2 generations and 6 models, from the JBL Studio 530, JBL Studio 590 and JBL Studio 520C to the JBL Studio 630, JBL Studio 690 and JBL Studio 698. Ratings run from 2.8/5 to 4.3/5. Of these, 2 are still sold.
Each column below is one generation, oldest on the left. Each row follows one model into the model that replaced it; a long arrow means a model skipped a generation. Ratings are out of 5, and an estimated rating comes from measured models in the same family.
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Generation by generation
Studio 530 to Studio 630
The JBL Studio 630 replaced the JBL Studio 530. It rates higher, 3.6/5 against 3.3/5.
| Spec | Studio 530 | Studio 630 |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 5.25” (130mm) PolyPlas™ cone woofer with SFG magnet, 1” (25mm) compression driver with Teonex® diaphragm on Bi-Radial® horn | 6.5” PolyPlas cone woofer, 1” compression driver (2414H-1) with waveguide |
| Sensitivity | ~85dB | 83.2dB |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 73.2Hz | 54.2Hz |
| Weight | 17 lbs (7.7 kg) each | 19.8 lbs (9 kg) each |
Full Studio 530 vs Studio 630 comparison
Studio 590 to Studio 690
The JBL Studio 690 replaced the JBL Studio 590. It rates higher, 3.8/5 against 2.8/5.
| Spec | Studio 590 | Studio 690 |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 2x 8” (200mm) PolyPlas cone woofers, 1x 1” (25mm) Teonex dome tweeter on Bi-Radial horn (2.5-way) | 1x 1” compression driver with HDI waveguide, 2x 8” PolyPlas woofers |
| Sensitivity | 90.3dB (2.83V/1m, measured by Audio Science Review) | 90dB |
| Weight | 107.8 lbs (48.9 kg) | 64.9 lbs (29.45 kg) each |
Full Studio 590 vs Studio 690 comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
How many generations of the JBL Studio are there?
Speaker Ranking covers 2 generations of the JBL Studio, from the JBL Studio 530, JBL Studio 590 and JBL Studio 520C to the JBL Studio 630, JBL Studio 690 and JBL Studio 698.
What replaced the JBL Studio 530?
The JBL Studio 630 replaced the JBL Studio 530. It is rated 3.6/5, against 3.3/5 for the JBL Studio 530.
What replaced the JBL Studio 590?
The JBL Studio 690 replaced the JBL Studio 590. It is rated 3.8/5, against 2.8/5 for the JBL Studio 590.