JBL Studio 590 Review: Ranked #82 of 89

Last updated: October 5, 2026

The JBL Studio 590 ranks #82 out of 89 total Large Size Floorstanding Speakers for sound quality. See all Passive Home rankings for every top pick.

Brand: JBL

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JBL Studio 590 - ranked #82 of 89 Large Size Floorstanding Speakers · Editor's rating 2.8/5

#82 JBL Studio 590: $2,000 per pair Active Discontinued eBay

Newer model: the JBL Studio 698, ranked higher, rated 4.3/5.

Pros: Pretty deep bass. CEA2034 spinorama is flat on-axis at a high level, with high sensitivity around 89-90dB. Predicted in-room response is good aside from a dip between 800Hz-1.5kHz. Distortion at 86dB SPL/1m is good outside of the 8.5kHz resonance. Measured bass extension of 48Hz (-3dB), with a measured sensitivity of 90.3dB.

Cons: 3dB peak at 1.7kHz, about a 4dB peak from 8k to 13k, going to be bright up top. Just okay vertical off axis. Really bad resonance at 8.5kHz, which shows up as a sharp distortion spike at both 86dB and 96dB SPL/1m. Cumulative spectral decay (waterfall) reveals many fine resonances across the midrange and treble. At 96dB SPL/1m the midrange and treble get notably messier, with broad distortion elevation from 2-8kHz. Discontinued.

Related speakers: JBL Studio 530, JBL Studio 630, JBL Studio 698.

How it compares: Just above it: Sony SS-CS3 - $1550 cheaper, 1.7Hz lower bass extension (-3dB). Just below it: Jamo S807 - $1701 cheaper, 6.3Hz lower bass extension (-3dB).

Bass Extension (-10dB)32Hz (measured, Audio Science Review)
Bass Extension (-3dB)48Hz (measured, Audio Science Review)
DIY KitNo
Dimensions49.7”H x 12.7”W x 16.3”D (1263.0 x 322.0 x 413.0 mm)
Drivers2x 8” (200mm) PolyPlas cone woofers, 1x 1” (25mm) Teonex dome tweeter on Bi-Radial horn (2.5-way)
Impedance6 ohms nominal (5 ohms measured minimum, Audio Science Review)
Sensitivity90.3dB (2.83V/1m, measured by Audio Science Review)
Spinorama Preference Score4.49
Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub6.22
Weight107.8 lbs (48.9 kg)
Woofer Cabinetported, rear
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