The JBL Studio S26 ranks #85 out of 188 total Large Size Bookshelf Speakers for sound quality. See all Passive Home rankings for every top pick.
Brand: JBL
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#85 JBL Studio S26: $350 per pair Discontinued eBay
Pros: A budget two-way with a 6” PolyPlas woofer and a 1” titanium tweeter in JBL’s waveguide. JBL’s measurements show an even listening window (0.26 deviation), for a preference score of 5.73 that reaches 7.76 with an ideal subwoofer. Sensitivity is 87dB.
Cons: Bass reaches 50.4Hz (-3dB) and about 35Hz (-10dB) in that data, which comes from JBL. JBL discontinued the Studio Series.
How it compares: Just above it: MTG Designs VBS-10.2 DIY - $145 more. Just below it: Canton Vento 826.2 - $605 more, 2Hz lower bass extension (-3dB).
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | about 35.0Hz (measured, manufacturer data via spinorama.org) |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 50.4Hz (measured, manufacturer data via spinorama.org) |
| DIY Kit | No |
| Drivers | 6” PolyPlas woofer, 1” titanium dome tweeter |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz-20kHz (manufacturer specified) |
| Impedance | 8 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 87dB (2.83V/1m, manufacturer specified) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 5.73 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.76 |
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