JBL Studio 698 Review: Rated 4.3/5

Last updated: October 21, 2026

The JBL Studio 698 is rated 4.3/5 for sound quality, #62 of 228 Large Size Floorstanding Speakers. See all Passive Home rankings for every top pick.

JBL Studio 698 · Editor's rating 4.3/5, ranked #62 of 228 Large Size Floorstanding Speakers
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Brand: JBL

#62 JBL Studio 698: $1,499.90 per pair Crutchfield $749.95 eBay

Same family: the JBL Studio 630 (bookshelf, rated 3.6/5) and the JBL Studio 690 (smaller floorstanding, ranked lower, estimated 3.8/5). See every JBL Studio generation.

Pros: Big floorstanding speakers with a horn tweeter, high sensitivity and solid bass, an easy to drive home theater pair at a modest price. High-Definition Imaging (HDI) horn waveguide paired with a 1” compression driver provides excellent high-frequency directivity control and seamless acoustic handoff to the 6” PolyPlas midrange. Dual 8” PolyPlas woofers deliver robust low-end authority with solid bass extension down to an F3 of 53Hz and F10 of 34Hz. High voltage sensitivity (90dB SPL at 2.83V/1m) and clean power handling provide effortless dynamic headroom and low distortion for home theater and music listening. Measured bass extension of 53Hz (-3dB), with a measured sensitivity of 90dB.

Cons: Measured response exhibits a prominent mid-bass emphasis bump around 80Hz that can sound overly thick or chesty in smaller rooms without DSP EQ. Treble response lacks top-octave ‘air’ above 12kHz compared to high-end dome or ribbon tweeters. Physically large, heavy cabinet (35.8 kg per speaker) requires careful room placement and a wide acoustic footprint.

Is the JBL Studio 698 right for you?

Buy it if

  • you have a modest amplifier (90 dB sensitivity is easy to drive).

Skip it if

  • you need to move it often (36 kg each).
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Released2019 (7 years ago)
Bass Extension (-10dB)34Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner)
Bass Extension (-3dB)53Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner)
DIY KitNo
Dimensions41.7”H x 11.8”W x 15.7”D (1058 x 300 x 400 mm)
Drivers1 in. High-Definition Imaging compression driver, 6 in. PolyPlas midrange, dual 8 in. PolyPlas woofers
Impedance6 ohms nominal (4.1 ohms minimum above 80Hz, measured by Erin’s Audio Corner)
Sensitivity90dB (measured average, Erin’s Audio Corner)
Spinorama Preference Score4.20
Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub6.14
Weight78.9 lbs (35.8 kg) each
Woofer Cabinetported, rear
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